How many taxes are paid in Uzbekistan by Facebook, Google, Apple and other foreign IT companies

    In focus 11 May 2021 729

    Facebook, Google, Apple and others have paid taxes in Uzbekistan, the press service of the State Tax Committee said.

    In 2020, Facebook paid 5.9 billion soums, Google – from 3.4 billion soums, Apple – 1.9 billion, Netflix – 190 million soums, Boooking.com – 181 million soums, Yandex – 136 million soums.

    Since the beginning of 2021, foreign Internet companies have already paid 4.3 billion soums. As of April 1, there are already 26 such taxpayers. When paying for their services, Uzbeks must take into account VAT at a rate of 15%.

    Since the beginning of 2020, foreign Internet companies operating in Uzbekistan are recognized as taxpayers. The Tax Committee has created a VAT office that allows these companies to register and start paying taxes.