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Sales receipt: what it is

A document the seller must give you when you pay: paper or electronic. It proves the purchase and is needed for returns, warranty repairs and tax deductions.

In Russian: Кассовый чек·Kassovy chek

Contracts, documents and rights Checked by the editorial team Checked: September 2026
Document templateComplaint to a seller

In Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus

Russia

The rules are in Law No. 54-FZ on the use of cash register equipment (ККТ). The receipt is sent to the tax service; you can check its authenticity by QR code in the Federal Tax Service app «Проверка чеков» (Receipt Check). Self-employed people issue a receipt from the «Мой налог» (My Tax) app.

Kazakhstan

In Kazakhstan sellers issue a receipt from a cash register machine (ККМ) with data sent to the tax authorities via a fiscal data operator.

Belarus

In Belarus sellers issue a payment document (cash receipt) from cash equipment connected to the cash equipment control system (СККО).

Sources: Federal Tax Service of Russia («ФНС России»): cash register equipment

This information is for reference only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Prepared by our editorial team, last checked: September 2026. Found an error? Write to us.

Related terms

Returning goodsA buyer's right to return a purchase and get the money back. Defective goods can be returned within the warranty period; good-quality goods usually within 14 days, and goods bought online within 7 days.Consumer rights protectionThe rules that protect a person buying goods and services for themselves: the right to goods of proper quality, returns and exchanges, warranty repair, and a penalty and fine from the seller for violations.Self-employment (NPD)A tax regime for people who work for themselves with no employer and no hired staff. The tax is 4% on income from individuals and 6% from companies and sole traders, with income up to 2.4 million ₽ a year.Social tax deductionA tax deduction for spending on treatment, medicines, education, sport, life insurance and pension contributions. It lets you get back 13% of that spending, usually up to 19,500 ₽ a year.Value added tax (VAT)Value added tax: it is included in the price of goods and services, and sellers pay it to the budget. In Russia from 2026 the basic rate is 22%, and 10% for food, children's goods and medicines.

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