Azerbaijan

On 7 October 2026, the State Tax Service’s Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic branch executed a comprehensive series of tax control measures targeting the circulation of excise goods, including alcohol, tobacco, and fuel products. The operation, conducted in coordination with the Customs Service and local law enforcement, aimed to combat illicit trade, ensure proper excise stamp affixation,

According to the State Tax Service’s operational data released on 7 October 2026, tax revenues from the non-oil-gas sector grew by 12.6% year-on-year for the first nine months of 2026, reaching AZN 4.2 billion. The growth was driven by strengthened VAT compliance, expanded digital economy taxation, and improved taxpayer services. The Ministry of Economy highlighted

On 6 October 2026, the Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan, Mikayil Jabbarov, hosted a delegation from the United Kingdom’s HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Department for Business and Trade to discuss deepening bilateral tax cooperation. The meeting reviewed the implementation of the existing Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) signed in 1995 and explored

The State Tax Service announced on 6 October 2026 that Deputy Head Emil Garayev will conduct a public reception in Lankaran city on 10 October 2026 as part of the “Mobile Tax Office” initiative. The event aims to provide on-site taxpayer assistance, resolve disputes, and accept complaints regarding tax assessments, penalties, and service delivery. Citizens

On 5 October 2026, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy, Mikayil Jabbarov, met with the Secretary-General of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), Deemah AlYahya, to discuss the taxation of the digital economy and the implementation of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework’s Two-Pillar Solution. Azerbaijan, a DCO member since 2023, seeks to align its digital services tax (DST) regime

On 5 October 2026, the State Tax Service, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, hosted an inclusive outreach event for persons with disabilities at the Taxpayer Service Center in Baku. The event featured presentations on accessible electronic services, sign-language assisted tax filing tutorials, and the launch of a dedicated hotline (195-1

On 2 October 2026, the State Tax Service convened a roundtable with the Azerbaijan Insurers Association (AIA) to address tax challenges facing the insurance sector, particularly the transition to IFRS 17 (Insurance Contracts) and its interaction with the Insurance Premium Tax Law and VAT legislation. The discussion covered the tax treatment of reinsurance commissions, the

The State Tax Service published its monthly video bulletin “Tax News: September” on 2 October 2026, summarizing key legislative amendments, enforcement actions, and service innovations during September 2026. The 12-minute video, available on the official YouTube channel and the e-taxes portal, covers the entry into force of the amended VAT Code provisions on electronic invoicing

On 1 October 2026, the State Tax Service announced that two additional multinational digital service providers — a major cloud infrastructure platform and a global streaming service — have completed VAT registration under the simplified regime for non-resident suppliers of electronic services, effective from 1 October 2026. This brings the total number of registered foreign

On 30 September 2026, the State Tax Service reported the continuation of nationwide control measures targeting the circulation of excise goods, with a focus on the northern and western economic regions. Since the start of the “Excise Integrity” operation in August 2026, over 3,200 inspections have been conducted at production facilities, warehouses, and retail points,