- Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Finance clarified VAT rules for government procurement, effective January 1, 2026.
- The new Tax Code sets a 16% VAT rate on all taxable turnover, including contracts signed before 2026.
- VAT and excise tax are not included in procurement plans but are specified in contracts after procurement procedures.
- Suppliers who are VAT payers must issue invoices per the Tax Code, and contracts can be amended if a supplier’s VAT status changes.
- The government procurement portal will automatically calculate and allocate VAT based on the supplier’s status.
Source: trend.az
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