The Tax and Customs Board ( et, Maksu- ja Tolliamet), also known by its acronym MTA, is the
taxation authority in the
Republic of Estonia
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. It is an agency of the
Ministry of Finance.
The agency deals with collection of revenue for the state budget, the implementation of
tax laws,
customs
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rules and related legislation, enforcement, licensing
gambling companies and
lottery
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organisations, supervision and inspection of gambling and lotteries, and provision of service to citizens and
e-residents to aid in fulfilment of tax liability and customs procedures.
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Government agencies of Estonia
Revenue services
Economy of Estonia
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