Minister says VAT and 12 lei fee on parcels are only the first step
Parcels worth up to 150 euros ordered from abroad by individuals will face 20% VAT from 1 November 2026, with a 12 lei fee added in 2027.
Written later, from the reports of that day.
What it means for you
From 1 November 2026 you pay 20% VAT on parcels up to 150 euros ordered from abroad. From 1 January 2027 a fixed handling fee of 12 lei per parcel also applies. The authorities say the rates could be revised later, but no date has been given.
What happened
Finance Minister Victoria Belous says the VAT and fixed fee are only the first step in taxing parcels. She did not announce a new increase or a timetable for changes. Authorities will first observe how consumers behave, she said.
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Video from Realitatea.mdVideo on Realitatea.mdIn short
- From 1 November 2026, parcels up to 150 euros ordered by individuals are subject to 20% VAT.
- A fixed handling fee of 12 lei per parcel starts on 1 January 2027.
- Belous says the Moldovan rates are lower than those in some European countries.
- Belous justifies the taxes by fairer competition with local traders, who pay taxes and local fees.
Original sources
- 12 lei și TVA de 20% ar putea fi doar începutul! Belous vorbește despre taxe și mai mari la colete · in RomanianRead it on Bani.md
- Taxarea coletelor, abia la început? Moldovenii ar putea plăti mai mult pentru comenzile online · in RomanianRead it on Realitatea.md
- Cât poate sta un turist în Moldova cu un buget de 100 de euro · in RomanianRead it on Stiri.md
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