- The Russian Federal Tax Service (FNS) will update fiscal document formats to reflect the new 22% VAT rate.
- All cash registers in Russia must be updated to print receipts with the new VAT rate after the order is registered with the Ministry of Justice.
- Software and hardware updates for cash registers are still being developed and may take 3-4 months to complete.
- FNS recommends not checking the correctness of the VAT rate on receipts in the first quarter of 2026, focusing instead on consulting businesses.
- In certain cases, the old 20% VAT rate can still be used on receipts after January 1, 2026, such as for returns or transactions initiated before 2026.
Source: garant.ru
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