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Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan may implement pilot project on cross-border electronic document exchange

13 October 2026 16:24 (UTC +04:00)

The possibility of implementing a joint pilot project on cross-border electronic document exchange between the tax authorities of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan has been discussed, APA-Economics reports, citing the State Tax Service.

A delegation led by Javanshir Nuriyev, Head of the Office of the State Tax Service (STS), visited the Republic of Uzbekistan to expand bilateral cooperation in the field of taxation and exchange experience in digital tax administration.

During the visit, the delegation visited the Tax Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, where meetings were held to discuss prospects for developing cooperation between the tax authorities of the two countries.

During the meetings, the possibility of implementing a joint pilot project on cross-border electronic document exchange between the tax authorities of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan was discussed.

The main objective of the project is to establish a mechanism for the automatic verification of electronic digital signatures, thereby simplifying and accelerating the process of formalizing relevant documents in mutual trade between the two countries.

The Uzbek side familiarized the Azerbaijani delegation with digital solutions implemented in the country's tax administration system.

In addition, the sides discussed exchanging experience in various areas of taxation methodology, as well as the application of advanced international practices and standards.

A relevant Protocol was signed to continue cooperation on the issues discussed during the visit.

Ilaha Salimova

Azerbaijan Uzbekistan State Tax Service tax cooperation electronic document exchange digital tax administration electronic signatures bilateral cooperation