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In a significant step towards enhanced fiscal cooperation, CIS countries have agreed to broaden the scope of electronic tax information exchange. This decision was made during the latest meeting of the working group on international cooperation and information exchange, which is part of the Coordinating Council of Tax Service Heads from CIS member states.
Key Enhancements to Tax Data Exchange
A notable update includes a new provision allowing tax authorities to share information regarding the participation of individuals and legal entities from one CIS member state in the statutory capital of a legal entity in another member state. This initiative aims to curb shadow economies and enhance tax revenue collection efficiency across the region.
A proposal to amend the Protocol on Electronic Information Exchange—initially adopted on November 2, 2018—will be submitted for approval at the upcoming XXXII meeting of the Coordinating Council in October 2025, chaired by Russia’s Federal Tax Service.
New Income Type Standardization for Tax Compliance
To foster deeper collaboration, experts discussed a draft comprehensive directory of income type codes. Developed under the CIS Protocol for standardizing income types and tax compliance checks, the directory aims to enable automated control mechanisms, ensuring consistent income classification and accurate application of income and personal income tax rates under Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs).
Security & Implementation of Cryptographic Tax Data Exchange
Alexandra Kadet, Head of the International Taxation Department of Russia’s Federal Tax Service, shared insights on cryptographic security measures for tax information exchange. Successful exchanges with Belarus and Kyrgyzstan indicate that this transition will enhance data security and efficiency across CIS tax administrations.
Key Commitments & Implementation Timeline
Participating CIS countries committed to the following actions:
- By April 1, 2025 – Test file exchanges will be conducted with Russia’s Federal Tax Service using the new data formats.
- Standardization Update – The income type directory will be revised and expanded.
- Electronic Request Expansion – Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan will work towards implementing secure electronic request exchanges.
The meeting saw participation from tax representatives of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and the CIS Executive Committee.
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