BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 23. The turnover recorded through new-generation cash registers in Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic totaled nearly 228.9 million manat ($134.6 million) during the first half of 2025, which is 19.6 percent more than in the same period last year.
The data obtained by Trend from the State Tax Service under the Ministry of Economy shows that the implementation of the innovative “Get Your VAT Back” mechanism, allowing for to refund of a portion of VAT in Nakhchivan, is successfully continuing.
More than 3 million manat ($1.76 million) in VAT has been refunded to consumers in Nakhchivan so far under the project.
Over the reporting period, the amount refunded to consumers increased by 20.5 percent compared to the same period last year, reaching 808,400 manat ($475,500).
The use of new-generation cash registers has enabled more transparent transactions, helped prevent the illegal circulation of goods, and ensured control over turnover.
