VAT on Temu and other online marketplace purchases postponed to 1 November

VAT on purchases Moldovans make on international online marketplaces such as Temu will apply from 1 November instead of the planned 1 October. Parliament made the decision after consulting businesses and postal operators, Finance Minister Victoria Belous said. The measure covers imported goods bought through distance sales worth up to €150 per parcel and applies the standard 20% VAT rate.

The extra month lets companies adapt their IT systems and integrate them with the Customs Service and international platforms, so the tax can be calculated automatically. The minister ruled out a further delay to 1 January: “at most — until 1 November”.

Two payment options are being considered: VAT collected at checkout on the platform, or paid by the recipient when picking up the parcel. The government prefers the first, but the choice is left to operators.

What it means for you

• If you order eligible goods from abroad, the standard 20% VAT will apply to parcels worth up to €150 from 1 November.
• A separate 12-lei fee per delivered parcel is scheduled to start on 1 January 2027.
• Postal and courier operators (for example, Poșta Moldovei) have until 1 November to finish integration with Customs.

Source: Bani.md, 29.09.2026