The Ministry of Finance has proposed introducing VAT for marketplaces and services selling goods from abroad worth up to 200 euros. The tax rate is expected to be 10–20%, depending on the product category, according to Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Sazanov.
Currently, such goods are almost not subject to taxes and customs duties, which creates unequal conditions for traditional retail, where VAT and import duties apply. According to Sazanov, the development of e-commerce and cross-border sales requires leveling the tax playing field.
The agreement assumes that the new tax administrator for goods worth less than 200 euros will be the Federal Tax Service (FNS), while the procedure for more expensive goods will remain the same—with control by the Federal Customs Service (FTS). VAT introduction and rate increases are planned to be implemented gradually over 1–3 years.
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Currently, such goods are almost not subject to taxes and customs duties, which creates unequal conditions for traditional retail, where VAT and import duties apply. According to Sazanov, the development of e-commerce and cross-border sales requires leveling the tax playing field.
The agreement assumes that the new tax administrator for goods worth less than 200 euros will be the Federal Tax Service (FNS), while the procedure for more expensive goods will remain the same—with control by the Federal Customs Service (FTS). VAT introduction and rate increases are planned to be implemented gradually over 1–3 years.
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