VAT
VAT added AZN 45 million to Azerbaijan’s September customs receipts, yet its share fell
September receipts rose by AZN 71.3 million from August. VAT provided nearly 63% of the increase, but customs duties grew faster.
Appcharge registers for VAT in Azerbaijan
The Israeli company’s registration took effect on November 1. It will calculate and remit VAT itself rather than have banks withhold it.
VAT in 2026: High Rates Don't Hinder Economic Growth
In 2026, VAT remains a key source of budget revenue in more than 170 countries. Hungary has the highest standard rate at 27%, but the tax level does not determine investment attractiveness.
Number of Active VAT Payers in Azerbaijan Up 6.9%
As of October 1, 2026, the number of active VAT payers in Azerbaijan reached 62,414, up 6.9% since the start of the year. The total number of active taxpayers rose by 4.8%.
Spotify and TikTok Registered for Tax Purposes in Kyrgyzstan
The State Tax Service has registered Sweden's Spotify AB and Singapore's TikTok Pte. Ltd. as digital service providers for VAT purposes.
Azerbaijan Registers Zoho, Zoom, and OpenAI for Tax Purposes
Azerbaijan's State Tax Service has registered three international companies—Zoho, Zoom, and OpenAI—for VAT purposes, effective September 1.
Azerbaijan Introduces Digital Economy Tax from September 1
Starting September 1, Azerbaijan will enforce a new digital economy taxation mechanism, requiring foreign e-commerce platforms with annual turnover exceeding $10,000 to register with tax authorities.
State Tax Service Registers Four More International Companies
The State Tax Service has electronically registered Anthropic, Aghanim Inc., eBay Marketplaces GmbH, and Netflix International B.V. for tax purposes. Their VAT registration will take effect on September 1.
Azerbaijan to Require Foreign E-commerce Companies to Register with Tax Authorities
Starting August 23, foreign companies engaged in e-commerce in Azerbaijan must register for tax purposes if their annual turnover exceeds $10,000.
Azerbaijan Registers Four Foreign Digital Companies for Tax Purposes
Azerbaijan's State Tax Service has registered Xsolla, Valve, Formula One Digital Media, and Cleverbridge for VAT payment as part of digital services tax reform.
Azerbaijan Returns 20 Million Manats in VAT for Cashless Real Estate Purchases
In January-July of this year, Azerbaijan returned 20 million 16.3 thousand manats in VAT to individuals for cashless real estate purchases.
Number of Active Taxpayers in Azerbaijan Up 3.4%
In January-July 2026, the number of active taxpayers in Azerbaijan increased by 3.4% to 888,320. The number of VAT payers and business entities also grew.