18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate?

Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Answer
Yes, for both natural and legal persons
Source

Article 6.2. The financial contributions made to the candidates by the persons mentioned in paragraph (1) of this article shall be subject to the following limitations:
1. Up to 200,000 Afghanis by a natural person
2. Up to 1,000,000 Afghanis by a legal person

Source: Article 6.2., Regulation on Regulating Financial Affairs of Electoral Campaigns of 2019 Presidential Candidates, 2019.

Comment

The Election Law does not set a limit on the amount of donations to candidates yet describes "electoral expense limits" for candidates at all elections. A donation threshold was set for presidential candidates in 2019 elections.

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