Kazakhstan Updates VAT-Exempt Religious Items List Effective July 25, 2025

• The list of religious items imported without VAT will change.
• The Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan has developed a draft resolution for approval.
• The draft outlines the list and selection criteria for religious items imported by registered religious organizations exempt from VAT.
• Public discussion of the draft will continue until August 11, 2025.
• Comments and suggestions can be submitted on the Open NPA portal.
• The new Tax Code of Kazakhstan necessitates the re-approval of the list and criteria.
• The basis for the draft is subpoint 8 of point 1 of article 479 of the new Tax Code.
• Article 479 exempts certain imports from VAT, including religious items imported by registered religious organizations.
• The list and criteria are approved by the Government of Kazakhstan.

Source: uchet.kz

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