BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 8. A total of 218.3 million manat ($128.4 million) was refunded from the state budget to individuals and legal entities from January through September 2025, the nation's Ministry of Finance told Trend.
The reimbursed sums encompass value-added tax (VAT) disbursed by
non-residents for acquisitions within the jurisdiction that were
not earmarked for manufacturing or commercial endeavors, alongside
VAT remitted by individuals for consumer transactions, hospitality
services, cultural engagements (theatrical performances, cinematic
exhibitions, museums, and concerts), healthcare services, and
accommodation services in areas that have been liberated.
Furthermore, the reimbursement of cashless VAT transactions
pertaining to both residential and non-residential real estate for
entities involved in construction operations, alongside the
restitution of excess tax payments, governmental levies, accrued
interest, and fiscal penalties, has been executed for the
populace.
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