Gov't to put tax on e-stores

The Polish government is not only going to impose a tax on retailers but on e-stores as well, Rzeczpospolita daily reported. According to the daily, some 20,000 e-stores operating in Poland may have to pay turnover tax. "Polish entities will be forced to implement higher prices which will lower their competitiveness compared with foreign stores," Monika Majewska, who represents Ballasine.com clothing company, told Rzeczpospolita. The tax on retailers is to inject around PLN 2 billion into the public budget. It will come into force in the first quarter.