Uzbekistan to raise VAT and corporate income tax transition threshold for small businesses to nearly $417,000

Uzbekistan will raise the threshold for small businesses to transition to VAT and corporate income tax from 1 billion soums (about $83,400) to 5 billion soums (nearly $417,000) starting from 1 June. The proposal was approved by president Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

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Uzbekistan is set to significantly increase the annual turnover threshold for small businesses before they become liable for Value Added Tax (VAT) and corporate income tax, raising it to nearly $41

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