Please clarify the procedure for applying VAT exemption when selling medicines included in the list approved by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Also confirm whether the VAT exemption applies to the turnover of such medicines at all stages of their distribution in accordance with subparagraph 28) of Article 474 and subparagraph 17) of paragraph 1 of Article 479 of the Tax Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In accordance with Article 503 of the Tax Code, starting from January 1, 2026, the VAT rate is 16 percent. A reduced rate of 5 percent (from January 1, 2027 – 10 percent) applies to taxable turnover on the sale and import of medicines, medical devices, medical device components,...