The State Duma updated the rules for paying VAT on trade in Russia and Belarus The State Duma approved the protocol on amendments to the agreement between Russia and Belarus on indirect taxes. The document aligns the rules with the current tax legislation of both countries. The changes clarify who can be exempted from VAT and which transactions have reduced and zero rates. The conditions for Russian entrepreneurs and companies on a simplified taxation system are listed separately. The protocol also establishes the minimum excise duty rates on excise goods for 2025. The document was signed in Moscow on July 16, 2026.

The State Duma updated the rules for paying VAT on trade in Russia and Belarus The State Duma approved the protocol on amendments to the agreement between Russia and Belarus on indirect taxes. The document aligns the rules with the current tax legislation of both countries. The changes clarify who can be exempted from VAT and which transactions have reduced and zero rates. The conditions for Russian entrepreneurs and companies on a simplified taxation system are listed separately. The protocol also establishes the minimum excise duty rates on excise goods for 2025. The document was signed in Moscow on July 16, 2026.