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Brioni for UAH 36 and Dolce & Gabbana for UAH 184: what the temporary investigative commission on cargo uncovered while government searched for contraband in parcels worth up to €150 The Verkhovna Rada passed the bill on VAT on parcels in its first reading amid intensified enemy strikes on businesses. The second reading will apparently take place against the backdrop of a campaign of strikes on energy infrastructure that is already underway. While lawmakers prepare to vote on the bill, which the Cabinet of Ministers estimates will generate around UAH 10 billion a year, the parliamentary temporary investigative commission on economic security is discussing at its meetings the problem of dozens of cargo companies openly importing goods into Ukraine while paying virtually no taxes. 53 0 Previously in trend: Tax changes 
VAT increase to 21%: How realistic is it and why government decided to raise tax To support businesses by compensating for losses caused by Russian shelling, the government decided to establish an insurance fund of up to $4 billion. One billion of this amount is planned to be secured by raising the VAT rate by 1 percentage point to 21% starting in 2027. 147 0 Previously in trend: Tax changes 
Parcel tax: Can controversial changes be pushed through ahead of difficult winter? On Tuesday, September 15, the Verkhovna Rada was due to make its fourth attempt to pass a tax on parcels. However, following a preliminary vote count and the scandal involving the prosecutor general the day before, the bill was pulled from the agenda at the last minute. But there are no plans to drop the bill – they are waiting for a more favourable moment while seeking votes for the unpopular measure. 76 0 Previously in trend: Tax changes 
Scrapping parcel tax exemption will hit Ukrainians’ wallets: will Rada pass controversial bill? The Verkhovna Rada may support draft laws No. 15112-D and No. 12360 as early as May 12, introducing new taxation rules for goods purchased via foreign online platforms. If the vote succeeds, the 150-euro tax-free limit on international parcels will be abolished, and global platforms such as Amazon, AliExpress, or Temu will add value-added tax to every order—if, indeed, they remain in Ukraine at all. 151 0 Previously in trend: Tax changes 
Government "in favour", 82% of Ukrainians "against": How will tax on parcels affect citizens, front line and state budget? Ukraine’s authorities have not abandoned their intention to impose a 20% VAT on all parcels from abroad. The government hopes this will raise additional revenue for the state budget, while Ukrainian retailers expect to increase their profits. 89 0 Previously in trend: Tax changes 
