
AI-generated summary
The Russian government is considering measures to support the IT sector, including tax incentives for digital services. Previously, similar preferences were provided to streaming platforms.
The Russian government proposes to provide e-book and audiobook subscription services with tax preferences for IT companies, similar to streaming services, as follows from the explanatory note to the bill amending the Tax Code of the Russian Federation.
The draft amendments were posted on Wednesday evening in the legislative support system.
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Amendments to the Tax Code of the Russian Federation on tax preferences for electronic and audiobook services will be adopted in the coming months.
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