In Bishkek, employees of the State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan conducted inspections of cafes that use fiscal software (FS) that allows for the transmission of sales information to tax authorities.
These inspections were part of a pilot project to implement a new accounting system.
As a result of the raids on the "Kuldja HOGO" cafe chain, significant violations were discovered. In three establishments owned by the same owner, unregistered programs were used for so-called "shadow" accounting, indicating that part of the sales was not recorded in the official fiscal system.
It was also found that payments were made via QR codes registered to private individuals rather than to the company itself.
Cash was found in the registers that did not have confirming fiscal receipts.
According to preliminary data, since the connection to the FS, the unaccounted revenue amounted to about 12 million soms, and the estimated amount of unpaid taxes is around 648 thousand soms.
It is important to note that the use of double accounting and concealment of income is a violation of the law. Such actions can lead to liability, including fines and criminal prosecution if signs of a crime are found.
The Tax Service continues to conduct inspections.
