Rules for online sales of alcohol, tobacco and e-cigarette liquids become stricter in 2026. Licensees will be required to legalize their digital sales channels through a special registry of website addresses.
The registry must include full information on all online resources used for sales: domain names, URLs, mobile applications and even specific IP addresses. The obligation applies to all entities listed in the unified register of licensees.
Special attention is placed on marketplaces and shared platforms. Even if a company only rents space on a large platform, it still bears individual responsibility and must report its presence. All interaction with the tax authority will be done electronically through the taxpayer portal using a digital signature.
Sales through unregistered addresses can trigger blocking of access within three working days. The framework also allows enforcement through providers and state centers, along with financial penalties for violations.
Because monitoring can detect unregistered sites automatically, businesses are advised to inventory all online resources and verify their license data in advance to avoid sudden disruption of online sales.
