Charging VAT on the transfer of gift certificates in Russia

• VAT should be charged when transferring gift certificates to third parties
• The transfer of ownership of goods, services, or property rights is subject to VAT in Russia
• The transfer of a gift certificate, which allows the holder to purchase goods, services, or works from the issuer, is not exempt from VAT
• The operation of transferring a gift certificate is not listed as exempt from VAT in the Russian Tax Code
• Therefore, VAT should be charged on the transfer of gift certificates according to the Ministry of Finance of Russia.

Source: glavkniga.ru

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