Putin called for the adoption of a law on the exemption of tour operators from VAT before the end of the spring session of parliament

Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting in Derbent on the development of tourism called for the adoption of a law on the exemption of tour operators from value added tax (VAT) before the end of the spring session of the State Duma. The session should last until July 30.

“I know that the relevant bill has been prepared by the government, it is important to consider and adopt it before the end of the current spring session of parliament,” the head of state said (quoted from “RIA News“).

Vladimir Putin also supported the idea of ​​the Ministry of Economic Development on a tax deduction for winegrowers, instructed to quickly launch electronic visas for foreigners in demand, and called for the development of seaside resorts.

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin yesterday, June 27, at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers saidthat the government has prepared a bill to exempt tour operators from VAT. He then noted that the tax is one-fifth of the cost of vouchers. Tour operators will be able not to pay VAT for four and a half years, while such a norm, according to him, will come into force from January 1, 2023.

Vladimir Putin arrived in Derbent today, June 28, in the evening (the last time he was in Dagestan was in September 2019). According to TASS, in connection with the arrival of the president, several central streets were blocked, an air defense system was deployed at the entrance to the city, and police patrols were strengthened. After the meeting, it was published videowhere Vladimir Putin goes out to “hundreds” of local residents who have gathered on the square.

Polina Motyzlevskaya