Azerbaijan

On 12 October 2026, the State Tax Service reported that the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic has returned nearly 5.7 million manat to consumers under the “VAT Refund” project framework. This regional implementation mirrors the national program, allowing individuals in Nakhchivan to reclaim VAT paid on goods and services from registered taxpayers using new-generation cash registers (NKA).

On 12 October 2026, the State Tax Service confirmed that the “VAT Refund” project continues its successful implementation nationwide. The program, launched to encourage formal economic activity and increase VAT compliance, allows both individuals and businesses to reclaim VAT under specific conditions. The Service emphasized that the digital infrastructure supporting the project—including the e-taxes portal,

On 12 October 2026, the State Tax Service disclosed that the number of active taxpayers in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic has grown by 11.5 percent compared to the previous reporting period. This growth reflects enhanced tax registration drives, improved voluntary compliance, and the impact of digital onboarding services such as the “Single Window” portal and

On 12 October 2026, the State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan announced that value-added tax (VAT) refunds for residential and non-residential property purchases have exceeded 26 million manat. This initiative operates under the “VAT Refund” project, which allows individuals to reclaim VAT paid on construction or purchase of housing and commercial

On 9 October 2026, the Chamber of Accounts of the Azerbaijan Republic held a specialized training session addressing current issues in state financial management. The event, attended by tax officials, ministry representatives, and audit professionals, focused on budget execution oversight, tax revenue forecasting accuracy, and compliance with international public sector accounting standards (IPSAS). Discussions covered

On 9 October 2026, the State Tax Service organized an informational meeting with taxpayers in Khankendi city. The session covered recent amendments to the Tax Code, electronic filing obligations, VAT refund procedures, and the use of new-generation cash registers (NKA). Officials provided hands-on guidance for navigating the e-taxes portal, submitting tax declarations, and accessing online

On 9 October 2026, the State Tax Service reported that transaction turnover recorded through new-generation fiscal cash registers (NKA) has increased by 15.1 percent year-over-year. The NKA system, mandatory for VAT-registered entities and specific business categories, transmits sales data in real-time to the tax authority’s centralized platform. This growth reflects both broader adoption of compliant

On 9 October 2026, the State Tax Service announced a 6.9 percent increase in the number of active VAT-registered taxpayers nationwide. This growth stems from mandatory registration thresholds, voluntary registration for input VAT recovery, and the onboarding of businesses in newly integrated economic zones. The Service highlighted that the expansion correlates with increased e-invoicing adoption

On 8 October 2026, the State Tax Service reported sustained growth in tax revenues collected in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. The increase spans major tax categories including VAT, corporate profit tax, personal income tax, and excise duties. The Service credited the performance to enhanced tax monitoring, digital payment channels, and the “Risk-Based Audit” system that

On 7 October 2026, the State Tax Service of Azerbaijan held a high-level meeting with executives from C. Steinweg Group, a leading global logistics and warehousing company, to explore strategic partnership opportunities. The discussions centered on enhancing customs compliance, improving supply chain transparency, and leveraging digital tax administration tools in line with Azerbaijan’s ongoing digital