- The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan amended the rules for calculating customs debt for value-added tax (VAT).
- The amendment updates clause 1.3 to clarify who can pay customs debt, including those providing guarantees as per Article 258.1 of the Customs Code.
- For non-commercial goods carried by individuals, customs payments can be made by the individual or by those providing guarantees.
- The decision was signed by Prime Minister Ali Asadov on February 24, 2026.
Source: nk.gov.az
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