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VAT Exemptions and Incentives in Certain Industrial-Production Sectors

VAT Exemptions and Incentives

The amendments to the Tax Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2026 are aimed at reducing the tax burden in the industrial and production sectors. In particular, new VAT incentives will be applied in sectors such as technology parks, shipbuilding, large oil refineries, and public-private partnership projects.

Key Changes:

1. Import of machinery and technological equipment
2. Shipbuilding and ship repair industry
3. Large oil refineries
4. Import and sale of industrial buses
5. Public-private partnership projects
6. Renewable energy projects

To benefit from the relevant incentives and exemptions:

• Companies must obtain a supporting document from the relevant executive authorities.
• Correct submission of documents and following the procedures prescribed by law is essential to benefit from tax incentives.
• The terms of public-private partnership agreements should be carefully analyzed and project documents should be prepared correctly.

What can these changes result in for entrepreneurs?

Tax incentives are not only an opportunity but also a responsibility. In practice, the following risks arise:

• Subsequent VAT assessment and penalties as a result of transactions that do not meet the incentive conditions;
• Cancellation of incentives in cases where equipment is not used for its intended purpose;
• Additional risks during tax audits due to inconsistencies in project documentation;
• Inability to apply the incentive due to incorrect setup of accounting and tax records.

What should entrepreneurs do?

• Analyze the real possibility of applying incentives to the company’s activities in advance;
• Plan investment and purchasing decisions together with their tax consequences;
• Verify contract and project documents from a tax perspective;
• Ensure separate tracking of incentive operations in accounting and tax records;
• Seek financial and tax advice in advance to prevent future tax risks.

Experience shows that many companies perceive tax incentives only as tax reduction. However, if not planned correctly, these incentives can later create additional tax liabilities, financial losses, and audit risks. Especially in large equipment imports, investment projects, and operations carried out within the framework of public-private partnerships, it is important to evaluate decisions from a financial and tax perspective in advance.

Companies that use incentives without a professional approach often face two problems: they either cannot use the incentive at all, or they face additional tax assessments a few years later. That is why the main issue for entrepreneurs is not just obtaining an incentive, but applying it correctly and safely.

Entrepreneurs and enterprise managers can contact our company to benefit from these new tax incentives correctly and safely, to evaluate possible risks in advance, and to optimize the tax burden.

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