Special legal regimes in the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union: legal problems and prospects

Task. This article discusses current models of legal regulation of «regulatory sandboxes» within the Eurasian Economic Union framework. Model. This article observes the results of research on peculiarities of the creation and functioning of «regulatory sandboxes» (special legal regimes) in the context of digital economy. Moreover, the article describes the main elements of the digital economy regulation system. The concept of «smart regulation» is described, the goals of creating experimental (peculiar) special modes are listed, the basic principles of their use are formulated. Conclusion. In summary, it was inferred that regulatory decision-making procedures should extend to the entire cycle of the rule-making process. In this case, a choice of the efficiency standard becomes the cornerstone. Successful implementation of this initiative requires the development of a methodology for assessing the effectiveness of regulatory decisions with the establishment of an appropriate efficiency standard. To ensure success, it is necessary to expand the range of tools involving businesses, experts and society in the system of digital economy regulation. A combination of the special legal regime in the digital economy with technological forecasting and strategy planning should also be ensured. Originality/significance. Currently, the possibility of creating a regulatory sandbox is being discussed as part of the implementation of the EAEU Digital Agenda. This study allows to determine the main models of legal regulation of this mechanism, and it can be used to improve the EAEU law and domestic legislation.

regulatory sandbox, special legal regime, digital economy, innovation process, standard, efficiency