- Russia will gradually lower the VAT payment threshold for SMEs from ₽20 million to ₽10 million over three years (2026-2028).
- SMEs with turnovers below these thresholds will not be required to pay the 22% VAT.
- The changes aim to provide tax breaks and encourage the growth of the SME sector, which currently contributes 20-25% to Russia’s GDP.
- A moratorium on prosecution for first-time VAT payment violations may be introduced.
- New VAT payers will have a one-time option to refuse the reduced VAT rate in their first year to minimize risks.
Source: russiaspivottoasia.com
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