Over 79,000 lei in fines for illegal trading, mostly online
The State Tax Service (SFS) has fined 48 individuals for conducting illegal business activities. The penalties, amounting to 79,000 lei, were issued between November 2 and 8, with most violations detected in online sales.
Of the total cases identified, 30 relate to the trade of goods—29 of which occurred via online platforms. Another 18 cases were identified in the service sector and in passenger transport (taxi services).
Individuals who engage in business activities without legal registration face fines ranging from 1,500 to 4,500 lei, depending on the specific violation.
The State Tax Service warns that conducting economic activities without complying with the legal framework can have consequences that are not only financial but also social. Individuals who fail to register their business activities risk losing access to social protection and pension benefits.
The tax authority urges individuals who earn income from economic activities to legally register their businesses, declare their earnings, and pay taxes as required by law.
Also, buyers are also encouraged to help combat illicit economic activities by avoiding non-fiscalized transactions and requesting a fiscal receipt for every product or service purchased.
