23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities?

Article 3(1) & 12.6(2), Political Parties Act, the amended version of law in force from 23.03.2015, No. RT I 1994, 40, 654.

3(1) Political parties are formed on the principle of territoriality. Political parties cannot found sub-units in institutions, enterprises or organisations.

12.6 (2) A political party cannot be a shareholder of any other legal person.

Also any other engagement in commercial enterprises is prohibited.