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August 25, Fineko/abc.az. Businesses operating in the liberated territories of Azerbaijan, including industrial parks, have received tax and customs duty exemptions worth 17.4 million manats to date on imported machinery, equipment, and raw materials.

According to the Ministry of Economy, legal entities and individuals registered and operating in the Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur economic regions are exempt from VAT and customs duties until January 1, 2033, on imports of machinery, technological equipment, raw materials, and supplies intended for production.

Supported by these incentives, local production in the region covers textiles, construction materials, electrical equipment, and vehicles. Applications to benefit from the relief framework are accepted by the Ministry in both hard copy and electronic formats, with the list of eligible imported items regulated by a Cabinet of Ministers decree dated August 5, 2023.