Winners and losers of Russia’s planned VAT hike Natalie Leonidou May 25 2017 X LinkedIn Email Show more sharing options Copy Link URLCopied! Print X LinkedIn Email Russia intends to increase its VAT rate in 2019 to help fund business tax cuts elsewhere and stimulate competition, but not all companies will benefit. Unlock this content. The content you are trying to view is exclusive to our subscribers. To unlock this content: Take a Free Trial or Login