Discusses pricing formula and other fees, value-added tax (VAT), etc.
Last Published: 2/26/2018

Changes in the price of certain basic products (for example, milk, bread, flour, and cooking oil) must be reported to the Ministry of Trade 15 days in advance, and the state has the authority to deny price increases for those goods.  The state directly controls the price of utilities, public transportation, and telecommunication services.  Significant black and gray market sales exist for many products, especially consumer goods, to avoid high customs and taxes.  The value-added tax (VAT) is eight to ten percent for food and drugs and twenty percent for most other goods.

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