- Proposed tax hikes in Russia could force 1 in 10 small business owners to shut down or move into the shadow economy.
- The new regime lowers the VAT tax break threshold from 60 million to 10 million rubles, affecting 700,000 entrepreneurs.
- Many small business owners fear increased costs and complexity, with a third considering closure and another third considering going informal.
- The government aims to raise funds for military spending, but business groups warn the costs to businesses could far exceed the extra budget revenue.
- Finance Minister Anton Siluanov signaled willingness to adjust the proposal amid strong criticism from business lobbies.
Source: dailysabah.com
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