Azerbaijan Approves New Tax Policy on Tobacco and Alcohol

Azerbaijan has increased taxes on tobacco and alcohol products during parliamentary session, imposing higher rates on e-cigarettes, cigars, and spirits. The consumption taxes on these products have been increased, as discussed in tax law revisions and passed in the third reading. The excise tax on disposable e-cigarettes, hookahs, and substitutes has been raised from 0.25 manat per item to 2 manat per item, while the excise tax on small cigars has been raised from 43 manat per 1000 units to 45.5 manat per 1000 units.