On December 1, 2018, some changes were made to the tax code of Turkmenistan, mainly these changes concern the percent rates of excisable goods imported and produced in the territory of Turkmenistan. The corresponding change was signed by the President of Turkmenistan.

Article 119. List of excisable goods and excise rates

Name of excisable goods

Excise rates

The old The new By manufactured goods   Beer

10% of the cost

20% of the cost

Natural grape wines, spirits, liqueurs and other alcoholic beverages (except grape must), as well as wine materials with an alcohol content up to 20 percent inclusive

15% of the cost

25% of the cost

over 20 to 30 percent inclusive 30% of the cost 40% of the cost over 30 percent 40% of the cost 50% of the cost Petrol 40% of the cost

40% of the cost

Diesel fuel 40% of the cost 40% of the cost For goods imported into the customs territory of Turkmenistan Beer 50% of customs cost, but not less than 4 manat per 1 litre 60% of customs cost, but not less than 5 manat per 1 litre

Wine grape and other alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content

up to 20 percent inclusive

100% of customs value, but not less than 20 manat per 1 litre 110% of customs value, but not less than 25 manat per 1 litre over 20 percent 100% of customs cost, but not less than 30 manats per 1 litre

110% of customs cost, but not less than 40 manat per 1 litre

Alcohol used in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages (with the exception of imported for medical purposes, as well as state-owned enterprises, consumer cooperation enterprises)

4 USD per litre

5 USD per litre

Tobacco products 30% of the customs value,but not less than 0.5 USD per 1 pack 47% of the customs value, but not less than 2 USD for 1 pack Other manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes 10 USD for 1 kg 10 USD for 1 kg Passenger cars (except for special ambulance cars and specially equipped for disabled persons) 0.3 USD for 1 cubic centimeter of working engine displacement 0.3 USD for 1 cubic centimeter of working engine displacement