Russia is raising its Value Added Tax (VAT) rate from 20% to 22%, effective January 1, 2026. On November 28, 2025, the Russian president signed draft law No. 1026190-8, which is now referred to as Law No. 425-F3 (N 425-Ф3). The presidential signature is the final step before the law is published and takes effect.
Russia VAT Rate Raised to 22%
Ariel Gómez
December 15, 2025
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Ariel Gómez
Ariel McCullough Gomez is a Junior Regulatory Counsel in the Regulatory Analysis & Design Department at Sovos where she focuses on international VAT and GST issues. Ariel holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the University of Cincinnati and a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati School of Law. Ariel is a member of the Ohio Bar.
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