Taxes
Moldova may introduce taxes on parcels containing goods purchased on Temu, Shein, AliExpress and other marketplaces in the summer of 2026, and they may consist of 20% VAT, customs duties of 5-10%, and a packaging fee - the Ministry of Finance
17.12.2025
As announced by Finance Minister Andrian Gavrilita, about 50,000 parcels arrive in Moldova from abroad every day, and, according to some experts' estimates, if taxes are levied on them, the budget could receive not 1 billion lei per year, as previously announced, but 2-3 billion lei per year. The head of the Ministry of Finance stressed that it is impossible not to tax imports, but taxation of parcels with goods purchased on various marketplaces should be fair and as comfortable as possible so that ordinary people do not feel a significant difference. According to him, the authorities may...
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