- Russia will expand VAT exemptions for certain precious metal banking transactions starting January 2026.
- The new law exempts interest paid in precious metal bullion on deposits from VAT.
- The exemption also covers banks placing precious metals without taking deposits.
- These changes align VAT rules for precious metal deposits with those for currency deposits.
- The measures are established by Federal Law No. 417-FZ, published on 17 November 2025.
Source: regfollower.com
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