- The Russian government will retain the VAT exemption for domestic software developers.
- Plans to remove this tax benefit from the Tax Code were abandoned after industry backlash.
- The exemption applies to software and databases listed in official Russian registries, including updates and additional features.
- The decision aims to support the continued growth and development of the domestic IT sector.
Source: garant.ru
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