- The Russian Federal Tax Service announced new VAT rules for digital currency transactions starting January 1, 2025
- The rules are based on amendments to the Tax Code by Federal Law No. 418-FZ/2024
- The law states that mining and selling digital currency are not subject to VAT
- It also provides a VAT exemption for services related to digital currency transactions by authorized organizations under an experimental legal regime for digital innovations
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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