New rules increase buyer liability for excise duties on online alcohol purchases starting in September

Starting September 1st, 2024, individuals ordering alcohol online from international sellers may face increased responsibility for paying excise duties on their purchases. This change comes as a result of new legislation passed by the Finnish Parliament, aiming to ensure that the correct taxes are paid on alcohol products entering Finland.

Previously, the responsibility for excise duties primarily fell on the seller when they arranged or assisted in the transportation of alcohol products to buyers in Finland.