Amendments to Azerbaijani Tax Code
The Azerbaijani parliament adopted a draft law on amendments to the Tax Code on 21 December 2012, these came into effect from 1 January 2013. These changes are aimed at improving the tax system, reducing the tax burden and improving the tax culture.
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