The Russian government has drafted a financial assistance package for online retailer Wildberries and sellers who use the platform following weeks of Ukrainian attacks on the company’s warehouses and logistics centers, the Finance Ministry said Monday.
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said the proposed measures include a deferral of taxes and insurance payments, as well as a freeze on tax audits, all with the aim of “easing administrative and financial pressure” on impacted businesses.
Under the draft proposal, sellers whose losses exceed 5% of annual revenue will receive a 12-month deferral on value-added tax (VAT), corporate tax and other liabilities due between August 2026 and July 2027.
Following the deferral period, Wildberries sellers will be allowed to settle their tax obligations in equal monthly installments over 12 months.
A matching deferral plan through July 28, 2027, followed by a one-year installment structure, would also be granted to Wildberries & Russ (RWB), the parent company of the e-commerce giant.
