Pay taxes, churches told

KAROI, Jun. 15 (NewsDay Live) — Karoi Town Council has warned religious organisations operating commercial ventures that they will be required to pay rates and other applicable taxes, saying properties used for income-generating activities do not qualify for exemptions.

In a public notice issued this week, the local authority said premises owned by churches but used for businesses such as shops, bookshops and business centres would be subject to rates regardless of their religious affiliation.

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