Uzbekistan has launched a VAT refund system for foreign tourists effective 1 April 2026, allowing visitors to reclaim 85 % of VAT on purchases of at least 300,000 soums. The scheme will initially operate at all international airports and is planned to extend to railway stations and border checkpoints. The move accompanies a broader privatisation drive aimed at reducing state ownership to 15 %.
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Key Takeaways
It starts on 1 April 2026 at all international airports.
300,000 soums (about $24).
85 % of the VAT amount.
Primary source
Read the full article at AnewZThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 10 April 2026. It relates to VAT developments in Uzbekistan. The original source is AnewZ.
