Russia plans to sharply increase fines for economic violations, using this as a way to quickly replenish the budget. Sanctions will increase several times and will cover 36 types of offenses - from illegal business to tax evasion. This is reported by the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine (FISU), according to UNN.
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It is noted that the Russian government is preparing a large-scale increase in fines for economic offenses - from illegal entrepreneurship to tax evasion.
Formally, the initiative is designed to "increase the effectiveness of punishment," but the real goal is obvious - to replenish the depleted budget
The changes cover 36 types of economic crimes. The amount of fines will increase several times.
For illegal entrepreneurship, it is proposed to collect up to $18.5 thousand (previously - $4 thousand), and in cases of "especially large" damages - up to $31 thousand (against $6 thousand). For intentional bankruptcy, the fine will reach $25 thousand (instead of $6 thousand), for tax evasion - from $6 thousand to $18.5 thousand, and for significant damages - up to $61.5 thousand
In addition, it is planned to revise the criteria for "large" and "especially large" damages, which will allow for a broader interpretation of the elements of the crime and, accordingly, more frequent application of maximum sanctions.
The Kremlin is increasingly actively looking for non-fiscal sources of income. Tax increases (including VAT to 22%) and the introduction of new fees are already putting pressure on businesses, and now the state is trying to monetize the punitive system as well.
As a result, risks for investors and entrepreneurs in sectors with high administrative oversight - construction, transport, finance - are only increasing.
Recall
Wage arrears in Russia at the end of September exceeded 1.95 billion rubles, which is four times more than a year ago. This is a systemic crisis affecting key industries and various regions of the country, including construction companies and the mining industry.