- The Russian IT industry will continue to benefit from the VAT exemption for now.
- The State Duma adopted tax amendments, with plans to soften some points in the second reading.
- The government agreed to postpone the cancellation of the VAT exemption for Russian software developers.
- A gradual, phased transition is proposed for any future repeal of VAT benefits.
- Industry associations and organizations actively lobbied to maintain the VAT exemption.
Source: wnhub.io
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