In the State Duma want to raise the prices of flights abroad

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Reset VAT rate for transportation in Russia and raise for transportation abroad offered deputy head of the faction "Fair Russia" in the State Duma Oleg Nilov. The MP has already prepared the relevant bill, written on Wednesday, September 3, "Izvestia".

The document provides for amendments to the Tax Code, involves the introduction of VAT on a service for international air transport of passengers and baggage from Russia to 18 percent instead of the current rate of 0 percent. The service of domestic air transport, on the other hand, the VAT rate is proposed to be reduced from the current 18 percent to zero.

The initiative, according to its website, will increase the attractiveness of domestic tourism and flights within the country. "This innovation will reduce transport costs and cost of flights within the Russian Federation, including the citizens themselves. As a result, this measure will support comprehensive development of the economy as a whole ", - said Nilov.