Starting in 2026, Uzbekistan will introduce a zero VAT rate for the sale of agricultural products

    Agriculture 8 September 2025 1967

    The Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On measures to introduce a simplified procedure for calculating value–added tax in the field of agriculture" (No.UP-153 dated 09/04/2025) was adopted.

    The main purpose of the adoption of this Decree is to increase the official turnover in agriculture by at least 3 times in 2026-2027.

    According to the document, from January 1, 2026:

    A zero VAT rate is being introduced for the sale of agricultural products (with the exception of cotton and grain) grown by agricultural producers.;

    The list of these agricultural products is approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Tax Committee and published on their official websites.;

    There is a procedure for refunding (refunding) the amounts of VAT paid on goods (services) purchased for the cultivation of products included in the List.;

    Refund (refund) VAT for agricultural producers (with the exception of cotton and grain) is carried out within three days in an automated manner;

    A system of automated real-time analysis of electronic invoices, developed jointly with IMF experts, will be implemented depending on the degree of risk when calculating the amount of VAT along a single supply chain.

    At the same time, for ESFS with a high degree of risk, it will be provided:

    not exceeding their share of 10% of the total number of ESFS issued during the reporting period;

    offset of VAT amounts after full payment to the budget by the seller (supplier) or the buyer (customer).