- Russia will phase in lower VAT thresholds for small businesses from 2026, after backlash from business owners.
- The VAT exemption threshold will drop from 60 million roubles to 20 million in 2026, 15 million in 2027, and 10 million in 2028.
- A moratorium on penalties for first-time tax violations will be introduced for businesses newly subject to VAT.
- The changes are intended to boost state finances for military spending, despite concerns about increased tax pressure on small businesses.
- The government also plans to raise the general VAT rate and introduce a “technology tax” on industrial electronics imports.
Source: globalbankingandfinance.com
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