- Kazakhstan introduced a VAT for foreign internet companies in 2022 known as the Google tax
- The tax aims to regulate the taxation of foreign companies engaged in e-commerce and providing digital services to individuals in Kazakhstan
- As of now, taxes paid have reached about 70 billion tenge with 98 foreign companies registered including iHerb, Alibaba, Aliexpress, Apple, Google, Huawei, Netflix, Pinduoduo, and Temu
- New amendments have been added to the Tax Code of Kazakhstan to improve control over the operations of foreign internet companies
- Non-compliance with registration obligations by foreign organizations may lead to suspension or blocking of their activities in Kazakhstan
- Indirect taxes ultimately become an additional burden for consumers as online trading platforms typically incorporate a significant portion of their tax liabilities into the cost of goods and services provided
Source: uchet.kz
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