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Incentives for growth in capital market
i) Taxation of dividends at a low rate of 5% withholding final tax
ii) Taxing the newly listed companies at 27% to encourage investments in them
iii) Exempting some dividends and interest from taxation (special provisions)
iv) Taxing individuals on interest at 15% withholding final tax
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