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The Ministry of Economic Development has proposed to ease the tax regime for socially important goods that Russians order on foreign online platforms. The initiative concerns VAT and may significantly affect prices, cross-border trade and the rules of operation of marketplaces with imported products.

In 2024-2025, courts are increasingly supporting tax authorities in counter-inspections: mass requests for documents over a long period of time are acceptable, and inspections can send requests outside the counterparty's place of registration. For businesses, this means an increased burden on the archive, EDI, and internal regulations for primary storage.

In 2026, the main risk when buying cryptocurrencies is not the exchange itself, but the consequences in fiat: card blocking, compliance requests, and questions about the source of funds. Against the background of the Travel Rule and the strengthening of AML, control is shifting to the payment chain and documents. The winners are those who prepare a transparent purchase scenario in advance and store transaction confirmations.

The February Register of requests from foreign companies for the import of Russian products has been published — a practical tool for those who are looking for export deals "on demand." But the registry only works for those who are prepared: it is important to quickly provide the KP with clear terms of delivery, confirm the specifications, and close certification and compliance issues in advance. We understand how to properly process requests, what to look for in logistics, and how to reduce the

Ozon has revised the rules for returning goods: sellers have received more authority in processing requests from customers.