Asia Pacific

As of 13 August 2026, Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service has registered four additional multinational digital service providers for VAT, extending the country’s reach into the global digital economy and ensuring that cross‑border electronic services are subject to local consumption tax. Key Takeaways Broadening Tax Base: The new registrations cover streaming platforms, cloud services, and online

On 13 August 2026, the State Tax Service held discussions with representatives of “Xinjiang Joinworld Co., Ltd.” to explore cooperation opportunities in tax administration and investment facilitation. The meeting addressed the application of the Azerbaijan-China Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, advance pricing agreements (APAs), and the potential for joint capacity-building in transfer pricing audits. Key Takeaways

As of 13 August 2026, Azerbaijan’s State Tax Service reported that its taxpayer service centers provided close to 550,000 distinct services—including consultations, filings, and payment processing—during the first seven months of the year, reflecting robust public engagement with tax administration. Key Takeaways Service Volume Growth: The figure marks a noticeable increase compared with the same

As of 13 August 2026, tax authorities in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic announced that 85.8 % of local commercial enterprises are now registered in the electronic taxpayer register, demonstrating significant progress toward digitalization of business registration and tax compliance. Key Takeaways Digital Registration Drive: The shift to electronic records reduces paperwork, accelerates registration, and improves data