- From January 1, 2026, Kazakhstan introduces new VAT and excise rules for importers, especially of medicines and excisable goods.
- VAT on imported medicines will be 5% from January 1, 2026, and 10% from January 1, 2027, with exemptions for certain medical programs and social categories.
- Some imported goods will have VAT paid by the offset method.
- Excise rates increase by about 10% for alcohol (except wine and beer), tobacco, beer, soft drinks, fuel, and other goods; the list of excisable goods is expanded to include energy drinks and luxury vehicles, boats, and planes.
- Luxury tax of 10% applies to vehicles over 18,000 MRP and boats/planes over 24,000 MRP.
Source: uchet.kz
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