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Transaction type classification
Sale (output NDS) or Purchase (input NDS). Salaries, social contributions, dividend payments, loan principal repayments, fines/penalties, bank commission on loans = OUT OF SCOPE (never on NDS return)Tax Code Chapter 21, Article 146 (taxable objects)
Counterparty location categories
Russia (domestic): supplier/customer is registered in Russian Federation. EAEU: Armenia (AM), Belarus (BY), Kazakhstan (KZ), Kyrgyzstan (KG). Non-EAEU foreign: all other countries. Note: EAEU members have special VAT rules under the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union
22%
Standard rate -- most goods and services (increased from 20% effective 1 January 2026 per Federal Law signed 28 November 2025)Article 164(3)
10%
Reduced rate -- food products (basic foodstuffs), children's goods, medical goods/equipment, periodicals/books (educational)Article 164(2)
0%
Zero rate -- exports, international transportation, space-related services, diplomatic suppliesArticle 164(1)
Rate determination from invoice amounts
Calculate: rate = vat_amount / net_amount * 100. Normalize: <= 2% = 0%; 5-15% = 10%; >= 15% = 22%
Expense category classification
Fixed assets: if acquisition value >= RUB 100,000 and useful life > 12 months (Article 256-257). Goods for resale: purchased to resell without transformation. Raw materials/supplies: consumed in production. Services/overheads: everything else (rent, utilities, consulting, etc.)Article 256-257
Calculated rate formula
NDS = Payment Amount * 22 / 122
EAEU imports handling
Goods imported from EAEU member states (Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan): NDS is NOT collected at the customs border. Instead, buyer self-assesses NDS on the imported goods. Files a separate EAEU import declaration (Statistical form) by the 20th of the month following the month of acceptance. Pays the NDS by the same deadline. Claims input NDS deduction after payment and filing.Treaty on the EAEU, Protocol on Indirect Taxes; Tax Code Article 72 of the EAEU Treaty
Non-EAEU imports handling
Goods imported from non-EAEU countries: NDS is collected by Russian Customs at the border. Customs NDS is recoverable as input NDS. Requires customs declaration (DT) as documentary evidence. Rate: 22% or 10% depending on goods classification
Export zero rate confirmation
Exports are zero-rated under Article 164(1), but the exporter must confirm the 0% rate by submitting a documentary package to the FNS within 180 calendar days of the customs export declaration: Required documents: 1. Export contract (or extract) 2. Customs declaration with export stamps 3. Transport/shipping documents with customs stamps 4. Bank statement confirming receipt of payment (if applicable) **If 180-day deadline is missed:** The export is re-rated at 22% (or 10%). Output NDS must be charged. The exporter may later reclaim the 0% rate by submitting the documents within 3 years.Article 164(1)
Conditions for deduction
Input NDS is deductible if ALL of the following conditions are met: 1. Goods/services are acquired for use in NDS-taxable operations 2. Goods/services are recorded in accounting (accepted on the books) 3. A properly executed invoice (schyot-faktura) is available 4. For imports: customs declaration and payment documents are availableArticle 171-172
Partial deduction / separate accounting
If a business makes both taxable and exempt supplies: - Must maintain separate accounting of input NDS - Input NDS on goods/services used exclusively for taxable operations: fully deductible - Input NDS on goods/services used exclusively for exempt operations: not deductible (included in cost) - Input NDS on mixed-use goods/services: split proportionally **5% rule:** If exempt operations constitute 5% or less of total expenses for the quarter, the taxpayer may deduct ALL input NDS without separate accounting (Article 170(4)). **Flag for reviewer: proportional split must be confirmed by qualified practitioner.**Article 170(4)
Proportion formula
Deductible % = (Taxable revenue for quarter / Total revenue for quarter) * 100
Advances received (seller)
Output NDS must be charged on advance payments received: NDS = Advance * 22/122. When goods/services are shipped, advance NDS is reversed and NDS is charged on the full supply.Article 167(1)(2)
Advances paid (buyer)
Buyer MAY claim input NDS on advance payments to suppliers. Requires advance invoice (schyot-faktura na avans) from supplier. When goods/services are received, advance NDS deduction is reversed and replaced by standard deduction.Article 171(12), Article 172(9)
Derived calculations
Total Output NDS (Section 3, line 118) = NDS on sales at 22% (line 010 tax) + NDS on sales at 10% (line 020 tax) + NDS at calculated rates (line 030 tax) + NDS on own-consumption construction (line 040) + NDS on advance payments received (line 070) + Other output NDS (line 080) Total Input NDS Deductions (Section 3, line 190) = Input NDS on purchases (line 120) + Input NDS on imports (line 130) + NDS paid as tax agent (line 150) + NDS on own-consumption construction deductible (line 160) + NDS on advances paid (line 170) + Tax agent NDS deductible as buyer (line 180) IF line 118 > line 190 THEN Line 200 = line 118 - line 190 (NDS payable) Line 210 = 0 ELSE Line 200 = 0 Line 210 = line 190 - line 118 (NDS refundable) END Section 1, Line 040 = Line 200 (payable) Section 1, Line 050 = Line 210 (refundable)
₽20m – ₽272.5m (₽250m × 1.090 deflator)
5%NOT available
₽272.5m – ₽490.5m (₽450m × 1.090 deflator)
7%NOT available
up to ₽490.5m
22% / 10% / 0%Available (normal deduction rules)
Article 145 exemption details
Available to taxpayers with revenue <= RUB 2,000,000 for 3 consecutive preceding calendar months. Must notify FNS; exemption lasts 12 months (can be extended). Does not apply to excisable goods. NDS on imports must still be paid. Cannot claim input NDS during exemption periodArticle 145
ENVD / Patent system status
ENVD was abolished from January 1, 2021. Patent system (PSN) payers are not NDS payers (same exceptions as USN)
Rendered from the canonical facts model. General reference only — confirm with a qualified professional before acting.
Quick Reference
| Item | 2026 value | Native term |
|---|---|---|
| Standard VAT rate | 22% (was 20% through 2025) | НДС / ставка 22% |
| Reduced rate (essentials) | 10% — food, children's goods, medicines, educational publications | пониженная ставка 10% |
| Zero rate | 0% — exports, international transport | нулевая ставка 0% |
| Calculated (gross-up) rates | 22/122 and 10/110 | расчётная ставка |
| Tax authority | Federal Tax Service (ФНС) | ФНС России |
| Tax invoice | Schyot-faktura | счёт-фактура |
| Sales / purchase ledgers | Sales ledger / purchase ledger | книга продаж / книга покупок |
| Return | VAT declaration — quarterly, electronic only | НДС-декларация |
| Return deadline | 25th of the month after the quarter | — |
| Payment | 3 equal instalments, 28th of each of the 3 months after quarter, via the unified tax account | ЕНП / ЕНС |
| Article 145 exemption | Revenue ≤ ₽2,000,000 over prior 3 months | освобождение по ст. 145 |
| УСН VAT-exemption threshold (2026) | ₽20,000,000 (2025 income) | порог 20 млн ₽ |
| УСН special rate 5% (no input credit) | income ₽20m–₽272.5m | ставка 5% |
| УСН special rate 7% (no input credit) | income ₽272.5m–₽490.5m | ставка 7% |
| УСН standard rates (with input credit) | 22% / 10% / 0% | — |
Skill Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Russian Federation |
| Jurisdiction Code | RU |
| Tax Name | NDS (Nalog na Dobavlennuyu Stoimost / VAT) |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Primary Legislation | Tax Code of the Russian Federation, Part Two, Chapter 21 (Articles 143-178) |
| Supporting Legislation | Federal Law No. 425-FZ of 28 November 2025 (standard rate 20% → 22% and УСН VAT changes from 2026); Government Decree No. 1137 (invoice rules); Federal Law No. 303-FZ (2019 rate change 18% → 20%); Customs Code of the EAEU |
| Tax Authority | Federal Tax Service (ФНС / Federalnaya Nalogovaya Sluzhba) — nalog.gov.ru |
| Filing Portal | https://nalog.gov.ru (ФНС); Personal Account; via certified electronic reporting operators |
| Contributor | Open Accountants Skills Registry |
| Quality Tier | Research-verified — pending sign-off by a Russian accountant |
| Validated By | Deep research verification against ФНС (nalog.gov.ru) and reputable secondary sources |
| Validation Date | May 2026 |
| Skill Version | 2.0 (2026 update) |
| Confidence Coverage | Tier 1: rate application, standard box assignment, basic reverse charge. Tier 2: sanctions impact, partial exemption, intercompany pricing, EAEU trade. Tier 3: transfer pricing disputes, complex group restructuring, criminal tax liability. |
Russia is subject to extensive international sanctions regimes imposed by the EU, US, UK, and other jurisdictions. These sanctions may affect:
Any cross-border transaction involving a Russian entity must be flagged for sanctions compliance review before VAT treatment is determined. This is a [T2] minimum -- escalate to [T3] if the practitioner is uncertain about sanctions applicability.
Every rule in this skill is tagged with a confidence tier:
Before classifying ANY transaction, you MUST know these facts about the client. Ask if not already known:
If any of items 1-4 are unknown, STOP. Do not classify any transactions until registration status and period are confirmed.
VAT Rate table
| Rate | Application | Legislation |
|---|---|---|
| 22% | Standard rate -- most goods and services (increased from 20% effective 1 January 2026 per Federal Law signed 28 November 2025) | Article 164(3) |
| 10% | Reduced rate -- food products (basic foodstuffs), children's goods, medical goods/equipment, periodicals/books (educational) | Article 164(2) |
| 0% | Zero rate -- exports, international transportation, space-related services, diplomatic supplies | Article 164(1) |
The 10% rate applies to the following under Article 164(2):
Food products:
Children's goods:
Medical goods:
Publications:
The following are exempt from NDS (no output tax, no input tax recovery):
The NDS return (Nalogovaya deklaratsiya po NDS) is filed electronically via certified operators. The declaration consists of 12 sections:
Legislation: Tax Code Article 174; FNS Order No. MMV-7-3/558@
Section 1 table
| Line | Description |
|---|---|
| 030 | NDS payable by non-NDS payers who issued invoices with NDS |
| 040 | NDS payable to the budget |
| 050 | NDS refundable from the budget |
Section 3 table
| Line | Description | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 010 | Taxable sales at 22% -- tax base | 22% |
| 010 (tax) | Output NDS on line 010 | calculated |
| 020 | Taxable sales at 10% -- tax base | 10% |
| 020 (tax) | Output NDS on line 020 | calculated |
| 030 | Sales at calculated rates (22/122 or 10/110) | varies |
| 040 | Output NDS on construction for own consumption | 22% |
| 050 | Output NDS on goods imported (transfer for own use) | varies |
| 070 | Advance payments received -- NDS | calculated |
| 080 | NDS on amounts related to taxable supplies | varies |
| 118 | TOTAL output NDS | sum |
| 120 | Input NDS on acquired goods/services/rights | deductible |
| 130 | Input NDS paid on imports | deductible |
| 150 | NDS paid as tax agent | deductible |
| 160 | NDS on construction for own consumption (deductible) | deductible |
| 170 | NDS on advances to suppliers (deductible) | deductible |
| 180 | NDS paid by tax agent (deductible as buyer) | deductible |
| 190 | TOTAL input NDS deductions | sum |
| 200 | NDS payable (if 118 > 190) | result |
| 210 | NDS refundable (if 190 > 118) | result |
Section 4 table
| Line | Description |
|---|---|
| 010 | Transaction code |
| 020 | Tax base for confirmed 0% rate |
| 030 | Input NDS deductions related to 0% supplies |
| 040 | NDS previously claimed, now restored |
Section 6 table
| Line | Description |
|---|---|
| 010 | Transaction code |
| 020 | Tax base |
| 030 | NDS at 22% (or 10%) applied to unconfirmed exports |
Detailed invoice-by-invoice listing of all purchase invoices (scheta-faktury) claimed as input NDS deductions.
Detailed invoice-by-invoice listing of all sales invoices (scheta-faktury) generating output NDS.
Tax agent obligations table (Tax Code Article 161)
| Situation | Tax Agent Duty | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase of services from a foreign entity not registered in Russia | Buyer withholds NDS | 22% (or 10%) |
| Lease of federal/municipal property | Tenant withholds NDS | 22/122 |
| Purchase of state/municipal property | Buyer withholds NDS | 22/122 |
| Sale of confiscated property | Seller (agent) withholds NDS | 22/122 |
| Agency for foreign entity (no Russian registration) | Agent withholds NDS | 22/122 |
When a Russian entity purchases services from a foreign entity with no Russian tax registration:
Blocked input NDS table
| Category | Legislation |
|---|---|
| Goods/services used exclusively for exempt operations (Article 149) | Article 170(2)(1) |
| Goods/services used by non-NDS payers (USN, ENVD, patent) | Article 170(2)(3) |
| Goods/services used for operations outside Russian territory | Article 170(2)(2) |
| Entertainment expenses exceeding 4% of labor costs | Article 264(2) + Article 170 |
| Goods/services acquired with budget subsidies | Article 170(2.1) |
| Free distribution of goods for advertising (if unit cost > RUB 300) | Article 149(3)(25) / Article 170 |
Key Thresholds table
| Threshold | Value | Legislation |
|---|---|---|
| VAT exemption (Article 145) | Revenue <= RUB 2,000,000 for prior 3 consecutive months | Article 145 |
| Fixed asset classification | >= RUB 100,000 acquisition cost, > 12 months useful life | Article 256-257 |
| Export 0% confirmation deadline | 180 calendar days from customs export declaration | Article 165(9) |
| Advertising materials (free distribution exempt) | Unit cost <= RUB 300 | Article 149(3)(25) |
| 5% rule for separate accounting | Exempt expenses <= 5% of total expenses | Article 170(4) |
| Electronic invoice mandatory | All NDS payers (since 2014) | Article 169(1) |
| УСН revenue threshold (exemption from NDS) | RUB 20,000,000 (2026); RUB 15,000,000 (2027); RUB 10,000,000 (from 2028) -- phased reduction | Law 425-FZ / Article 145 / transitional provisions |
| УСН special rate 5% band (no input credit) | income RUB 20,000,000 -- RUB 272,500,000 (RUB 250m x 1.090 deflator) | Law 425-FZ / Article 164 |
| УСН special rate 7% band (no input credit) | income RUB 272,500,000 -- RUB 490,500,000 (RUB 450m x 1.090 deflator) | Law 425-FZ / Article 164 |
| УСН revenue threshold (no NDS -- general УСН eligibility) | ~RUB 265,800,000-class, indexed annually (confirm current year) | Article 346.12 |
Filing Deadlines table
| Obligation | Period | Deadline | Legislation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDS return (electronic) | Quarterly | 25th of the month following the quarter end | Article 174(5) |
| NDS payment (installment 1/3) | Quarterly | 28th of the month following the quarter end | Article 174(1) |
| NDS payment (installment 2/3) | Quarterly | 28th of the second month following quarter end | Article 174(1) |
| NDS payment (installment 3/3) | Quarterly | 28th of the third month following quarter end | Article 174(1) |
| EAEU import declaration | Monthly | 20th of the month following month of acceptance | EAEU Treaty Protocol |
| EAEU import NDS payment | Monthly | 20th of the month following month of acceptance | EAEU Treaty Protocol |
| Tax agent NDS (foreign services) | Per payment | Date of payment to foreign supplier | Article 174(4) |
| Export 0% documentary package | Per shipment | 180 days from customs declaration | Article 165(9) |
NDS is paid in three equal installments over the three months following the reporting quarter. Example: Q1 (Jan-Mar) NDS is paid 1/3 on April 28, 1/3 on May 28, 1/3 on June 28.
Payment mechanics — unified tax account (ЕНП / ЕНС). Since 2023, NDS (like nearly all federal taxes) is paid through the single tax payment / single tax account system: the taxpayer transfers a single lump sum (Yediny Nalogovy Platyozh / ЕНП) into their unified tax account (Yediny Nalogovy Schyot / ЕНС), and ФНС allocates it across liabilities by due date. The three NDS instalment due dates (28th of each of the three months after the quarter) are the dates by which sufficient positive balance must sit on the ЕНС. Where a notification of computed amounts is required before the declaration, file it by the prescribed date. [T1] Confirm current ЕНП notification timing with ФНС.
Electronic filing is mandatory for all NDS payers, including УСН payers newly liable for НДС from 2026. The НДС-декларация is filed electronically via certified operators / the ФНС portal. Paper returns are not accepted (except for tax agents who are not NDS payers themselves, under specific conditions).
Invoice requirements table (Article 169(5))
| Field | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Sequential number and date | Mandatory |
| Seller name, address, INN/KPP | Mandatory |
| Buyer name, address, INN/KPP | Mandatory |
| Shipper and consignee (if different) | Mandatory for goods |
| Payment document reference (if advance) | Mandatory for advance invoices |
| Description of goods/services | Mandatory |
| Unit of measurement | Mandatory (OKEI code) |
| Quantity | Mandatory |
| Price per unit (excl. NDS) | Mandatory |
| Total amount (excl. NDS) | Mandatory |
| Excise amount (if applicable) | Mandatory |
| NDS rate | Mandatory (22%, 10%, 0%, or "bez NDS") |
| NDS amount | Mandatory |
| Total amount (incl. NDS) | Mandatory |
| Country of origin and customs declaration number | Mandatory for imported goods |
| Currency code | Mandatory |
Invalid invoices result in denial of input NDS deduction.
Corrective invoices (ispravitelny schyot-faktura): Issued to correct errors in original invoices.
Adjustment invoices (korrektirovochny schyot-faktura): Issued when the price or quantity changes after the original supply (Article 169(5.2)).
Situation: Russian company subscribes to a US-based SaaS platform. No NDS on the invoice. Resolution: Since 2019, foreign providers of electronic services to Russian consumers (B2C) must register and pay NDS themselves. For B2B: the Russian buyer acts as tax agent and withholds NDS at 22/122. However, sanctions may prevent payment processing to certain US companies. Flag for reviewer: confirm (a) whether the US provider has registered for NDS in Russia under the "Google tax" rules, (b) whether sanctions affect the payment, (c) tax agent obligations. Legislation: Article 161, Article 174.2
Situation: Company exported goods but failed to collect confirmation documents within 180 days. Resolution: The export must be treated as a domestic sale at 22% (or 10%). Output NDS is charged on the export value as of the date of shipment. The company may subsequently submit documents within the 3-year statute of limitations and reclaim the 0% rate and receive a refund. Legislation: Article 165(9), Article 164(1)
Situation: Company receives RUB 1,200,000 advance payment for future delivery. Resolution: Output NDS on advance = RUB 1,200,000 * 22/122 = RUB 216,393 (rounded). Issue advance schyot-faktura. When goods are shipped, reverse the advance NDS and charge NDS on the full shipment amount. Section 3 line 070 for advance NDS; line 170 for reversal. Legislation: Article 167(1)(2), Article 154(1)
Situation: Russian company imports goods from Belarus. Resolution: NDS is NOT collected at the customs border (no customs border within EAEU). Buyer self-assesses NDS on the import value. Files a separate statistical declaration by the 20th of the following month. Pays NDS by the same date. Claims input deduction after payment and filing. Rate depends on goods (22% or 10%). Legislation: EAEU Treaty Protocol on Indirect Taxes, Article 72
Situation: A company provides both taxable consulting services and exempt educational services. Resolution: Separate accounting is mandatory. Input NDS on costs directly attributable to taxable operations is fully deductible. Input NDS on costs directly attributable to exempt operations is not deductible (added to cost). Mixed costs are split proportionally based on revenue. Check the 5% rule: if exempt expenses are <= 5% of total quarterly expenses, all input NDS may be deducted. Legislation: Article 170(4), Article 149
Situation: Company distributes branded merchandise to clients at no charge. Resolution: If unit cost of each item <= RUB 300, the transfer is exempt from NDS under Article 149(3)(25). If unit cost > RUB 300, output NDS must be charged on the market value. Input NDS on the merchandise is deductible only if the transfer is NDS-taxable (i.e., cost > RUB 300). Legislation: Article 146(1)(2), Article 149(3)(25)
Situation: Company builds a warehouse using its own workforce and materials. Resolution: Construction for own consumption (khozyaystvennym sposobom) triggers output NDS at 22% on the cost of construction at quarter-end (Section 3, line 040). The same NDS is immediately deductible as input NDS (line 160), resulting in a net zero effect for fully taxable businesses. The tax base is the actual cost of construction (materials + labor + overheads). Legislation: Article 146(1)(3), Article 159(2), Article 171(6)
Situation: Company files an NDS return claiming a refund (line 050 populated). Resolution: FNS will automatically conduct a desk audit (kameral'naya proverka) within 2 months (may be extended to 3 months). During the audit, FNS cross-references all invoices in Sections 8-9 against counterparties' returns. Discrepancies trigger additional information requests. Flag for reviewer: ensure all schyot-faktury are correct and counterparties have reported matching data. Consider whether an accelerated refund procedure (zayavitel'ny poryadok) is available under Article 176.1 (requires bank guarantee or history of large tax payments). Legislation: Article 176, Article 88
Situation: Foreign company provides digital services to Russian customers. Resolution: Since January 2019, foreign providers of electronic/digital services must register with FNS and pay NDS at 22% (previously 20%, raised from 1 January 2026) on B2C supplies (Article 174.2). For B2B supplies, the Russian buyer acts as tax agent. If the foreign provider has registered and charges Russian NDS, the Russian buyer should NOT also withhold as tax agent. Flag for reviewer: verify whether the foreign provider is on the FNS registry of registered foreign digital service providers. Legislation: Article 174.2, FNS Registry
Situation: Russian company attempts to purchase goods/services from an EU supplier subject to EU sanctions. Resolution: The VAT/NDS treatment cannot be determined independently of sanctions compliance. The transaction itself may be prohibited. Even if the transaction proceeds, banking restrictions may prevent payment and thus prevent tax agent obligations from being fulfilled. Escalate to legal counsel for sanctions review before determining NDS treatment. Do not classify until sanctions clearance is obtained. Legislation: EU Regulations 833/2014 (as amended), US Executive Orders, UK Sanctions Regulations
IMPORTANT 2026 CHANGE: From 1 January 2026, УСН payers are no longer automatically outside the НДС system. Whether a УСН payer charges НДС depends on income against the VAT-exemption threshold.
УСН options table
| Option | Rate(s) | Income band | Input НДС credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special reduced rate 5% | 5% | ₽20m – ₽272.5m (₽250m × 1.090 deflator) | NOT available |
| Special reduced rate 7% | 7% | ₽272.5m – ₽490.5m (₽450m × 1.090 deflator) | NOT available |
| Standard rates | 22% / 10% / 0% | up to ₽490.5m | Available (normal deduction rules) |
₽20m – ₽272.5m (₽250m × 1.090 deflator) — 5% (NOT available)
₽272.5m – ₽490.5m (₽450m × 1.090 deflator) — 7% (NOT available)
up to ₽490.5m — 22% / 10% / 0% (Available (normal deduction rules))
If a sub-threshold (exempt) УСН payer nevertheless issues an invoice showing НДС, they must remit that НДС to the budget but cannot claim input deductions (Section 12 reporting).
The threshold steps down in later years: ₽20,000,000 (2026) → ₽15,000,000 (2027) → ₽10,000,000 (from 2028). [T2 — confirm against ФНС before relying on 2027/2028 figures.]
General УСН eligibility income cap remains separate and is indexed annually (≈ ₽265,800,000-class figure; confirm current-year value). [T2]
When a [T2] situation is identified, output the following structured flag:
REVIEWER FLAG
Tier: T2
Transaction: [description]
Issue: [what is ambiguous]
Options: [list the possible treatments]
Recommended: [which treatment is most likely correct and why]
Action Required: Qualified tax practitioner must confirm before filing.
When a [T3] situation is identified, output:
ESCALATION REQUIRED
Tier: T3
Transaction: [description]
Issue: [what is outside skill scope]
Action Required: Do not classify. Refer to qualified practitioner. Document gap.
Input: Russian company sells consulting services to Russian client. Net amount RUB 500,000. NDS at 22%. Expected output: Section 3 line 010: tax base = RUB 500,000. Output NDS = RUB 110,000. Section 9 entry with schyot-faktura details.
Note: Prior to 1 January 2026, the standard rate was 20% and output NDS would have been RUB 100,000. All test cases below use the 22% rate effective from 2026.
Input: Russian company purchases office supplies from Russian supplier. Gross RUB 122,000 including NDS RUB 22,000, net RUB 100,000. Valid schyot-faktura received. Goods recorded in accounting. Expected output: Section 3 line 120: input NDS = RUB 22,000. Section 8 entry with schyot-faktura details. Fully deductible.
Input: Russian company pays USD 10,000 (equivalent RUB 900,000) to a UK consulting firm with no Russian registration. Services consumed in Russia. Expected output: Tax agent NDS = RUB 900,000 * 22/122 = RUB 162,295 (rounded). Withhold and remit on payment date. Section 3 line 150: deductible NDS = RUB 162,295 (if entitled). Net effect zero for fully taxable business.
Input: Russian company exports machinery to Turkey. Invoice value RUB 3,000,000. All documentary evidence submitted within 180 days. Expected output: Section 4: tax base = RUB 3,000,000. NDS rate = 0%. Related input NDS deductions claimed in Section 4 line 030.
Input: Russian company sells flour and bread products. Net amount RUB 200,000. NDS at 10%. Expected output: Section 3 line 020: tax base = RUB 200,000. Output NDS = RUB 20,000.
Input: Russian company receives advance of RUB 600,000 from customer for future delivery. Expected output: Advance NDS = RUB 600,000 * 22/122 = RUB 108,197 (rounded). Section 3 line 070 = RUB 108,197. Advance schyot-faktura issued.
Input: Russian company imports raw materials from Kazakhstan. Value RUB 1,000,000. Goods accepted on March 15. Expected output: Self-assessed NDS = RUB 1,000,000 * 22% = RUB 220,000. EAEU import declaration filed by April 20. NDS paid by April 20. Input NDS of RUB 220,000 claimed after payment and filing. [T2] -- confirm goods classification and rate.
Input: USN payer issues an invoice to customer showing NDS of RUB 50,000. Not registered as NDS payer. Expected output: USN payer must remit RUB 50,000 to the budget. Section 12 entry. NO input NDS deduction available. Report in Section 1 line 030.
2026 Tax Reforms table
| Change | Details | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Standard НДС rate increase | 20% → 22% | 1 January 2026 |
| Reduced rate (10%) | Unchanged -- food, children's goods, medicines, educational publications | Retained |
| Zero rate (0%) | Unchanged -- exports, international transport | Retained |
| Calculated rates | 20/120 → 22/122 (10/110 unchanged) | 1 January 2026 |
| УСН VAT exemption threshold | Reduced to RUB 20,000,000 (from RUB 60,000,000); further reductions: RUB 15M (2027), RUB 10M (from 2028) | 1 January 2026 |
| УСН special rates 5% / 7% | 5% for income RUB 20m-272.5m; 7% for RUB 272.5m-490.5m; both WITHOUT input credit. Or standard 22%/10%/0% WITH credit. | 1 January 2026 |
| Banking VAT exemptions | Certain banking services (acquiring, processing, some payment services) now subject to 22% НДС | 1 January 2026 |
| Software exemption | VAT exemption for rights to Russian software (Reestr) retained | Retained |
| SME transition support | First-year opt-out of reduced rate; leniency on first missed declaration for newly-liable УСН payers | 2026 |
Historical note: the standard rate was 18% before 2019, 20% from 1 January 2019 (Law 303-FZ), and 22% from 1 January 2026 (Law 425-FZ).
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