VAT Refunds in Nakhchivan Reach 3.3 Million Manats, Increasing Transparency and Control

In Nakhchivan, approximately 3.3 million manats of VAT have been refunded to consumers.
The VAT refund mechanism applies to goods purchased from retail and catering businesses, excluding oil, gas, vehicles, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco products.
The mechanism also applies to medical services provided by medical institutions and private practitioners.
The VAT refund project, “Get VAT Back,” is successfully implemented in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
From January to July this year, the refunded amount increased by 23 percent compared to the same period last year, reaching 984.8 thousand manats.
The use of new generation cash registers has improved transaction transparency, prevented illegal circulation of goods, and ensured control over turnover.
In January to July 2025, the turnover recorded through new generation cash registers in Nakhchivan exceeded 274 million manats, a 21.1 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

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