Azerbaijan

As of 11 August 2026, Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service released its 2025 annual report, detailing revenue collection, enforcement outcomes, and service initiatives, and made the document publicly available on its official website alongside the 2024 report for comparative analysis. Key Takeaways Revenue Highlights: The report shows total tax receipts exceeding 12 billion manat, driven by growth

As of 10 August 2026, Azerbaijani tax authorities have refunded more than 20 million manat of value‑added tax to natural persons in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic for eligible expenses related to housing, renovation, and associated services, under the ongoing “VAT refund” program aimed at easing the tax burden on consumers. Key Takeaways Eligible Expense Scope: The

As of 10 August 2026, tax receipts in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic reached nearly 146 million manat for the January–July period, representing a year‑on‑year increase of about 3.8 % (or roughly 5.4 million manat) compared with the same period in 2025. Key Takeaways Steady Revenue Growth: The rise reflects improved compliance in VAT, excise, and corporate tax collections.

As of 10 August 2026, the “VAT refund” initiative in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic remains active, continuing to reimburse consumers for qualifying purchases of goods and services (excluding fuel, vehicles, alcohol, and tobacco) and supporting domestic demand through targeted tax relief. Key Takeaways Ongoing Reimbursements: Monthly payouts average approximately 0.8 million manat, sustaining consumer spending levels.

As of 10 August 2026, the State Tax Service reported that the number of transactions recorded using next‑generation cash registers (NKA) has increased by 14.7 % compared with the previous period, indicating wider adoption of modern fiscal equipment to improve sales transparency and reduce tax evasion. Key Takeaways Technology Adoption Surge: Retailers and service providers are