Azerbaijan shares experience in digital transformation of tax system in Budapest

Azerbaijan presented its experience in implementing risk-based tax administration and developing cashless payments in Budapest, Hungary.

According to the State Tax Service, cited by Report, during the 1st meeting of heads of tax administrations of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Budapest, the Azerbaijani delegation, led by the Head of the State Tax Service, Orkhan Nazarli, actively participated in discussions focused on transitioning from strategic vision to practical mechanisms of cooperation.

At the opening, Deputy Secretary General of the OTS, Merey Mukazhan, spoke about the growing role of digitalization and artificial intelligence in tax administration and the importance of joint work in this field.

In his speech, Orkhan Nazarli emphasized that changes in the global economy require a more flexible and innovative approach to tax systems. He presented information on tax reforms and digital transformation in Azerbaijan, highlighting the implementation of risk-based administration, expansion of electronic services, and development of cashless payments, which have increased transparency and voluntary compliance.

As a result of the meeting, a joint communiqué was signed outlining future directions of cooperation. During the visit, bilateral meetings were also held with representatives of Türkiye and Hungary to discuss prospects for further collaboration.