The threshold for paying VAT for SMEs will be reduced to 10 million rubles per year

The authorities plan to lower the threshold for paying value-added tax for small and medium-sized businesses from 60 million to 10 million rubles per year, according to the materials of the Ministry of Finance (Izvestia has reviewed them).

Currently, companies under the simplified taxation system are required to pay a fee if their income for the past year exceeded 60 million rubles. The amendments to the Tax Code are intended to be introduced as part of the budget package, and if approved, they will enter into force in January 2026.

The Finance Ministry explained that the decision is directed against business fragmentation schemes to minimize taxes. Lowering the threshold to 10 million rubles should reduce such practices and provide growing companies with a smoother transition to general tax conditions. According to the agency's estimates, the share of VAT payers will increase from 3.6% to 15%.

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