- The State Duma Industry and Trade Committee supports introducing VAT on all imported goods sold via online marketplaces, regardless of duty-free thresholds.
- The committee aims to equalize trading terms for Russian and foreign sellers on digital platforms.
- Proposals include a full 22% VAT on foreign goods from 2027, differing from the Finance Ministry’s gradual VAT increase plan.
- Additional measures target closing regulatory gaps in cross-border trade, supporting Russian producers, and strengthening intellectual property oversight.
- Recommendations also suggest increasing subsidies for equipment leasing and expanding product labeling requirements.
Source: interfax.com
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