The meeting was devoted to finalizing Chamber position on use of judgements under Article 205 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (“Fictitious Entrepreneurship”) as a proof in tax disputes and developing further action plan

The meeting was devoted to discussion of Draft Law #8157 “On National Bureau of Financial Security of Ukraine” dated March 19, 2018, Draft Law #8157-1 “On National Bureau of Financial Security of Ukraine” dated March 20, 2018 and Draft Law 8157-2 “On Legal Principles of Organization and Activities of Financial Police”

The meeting was devoted to discussion of the Draft Law “On National Bureau of Financial Security of Ukraine” developed by the Working Group under the VRU Committee on Tax and Customs Policy led by Nina Yuzhanina, Head of the Committee

The meeting was devoted to discussion of the recent amendments to the tax and customs legislation and the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine plans for this year

The meeting was devoted to discussion of the recent changes in tax and customs legislation, plans of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine for this year, and other important for business community issues within tax and customs spheres

The meeting was devoted to discussion of the results of the Large Taxpayers’ Office of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine (SFS LTO) work in 2017 and plans for this year

The meeting was devoted to discussion of the application of Article 205 “Fictitious Enterprise” of the Criminal Code of Ukraine

Recent developments of Double Tax Treaties of Ukraine, Base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) implementation and other issues were covered

The Meeting was devoted to the discussion of the further work of the blocking system of tax invoices / calculations of adjustments registration in the Single Register of Tax Invoices in the context of entry into force of Law #2245 “On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine regarding Guarantee of the Equation of Budget Revenues in 2018” dated December 7, 2017

The Meeting was devoted to discussion of Draft Law "On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding Control of Transfer Pricing in Order to Implement the Plan to Combat the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting" developed by the Working Group under the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine; recent developments regarding exit capital tax initiative; next steps and expectations regarding the Financial Intelligence Service

The Meeting was devoted to the discussion of the issues of appeal of tax notification decisions or other decisions of controlling bodies during administrative appeal by taxpayers as well as other actual issues for business community

In the context of active discussions on Draft Law #7115 “On Amendments to Paragraph 2 of Chapter XX of the "Transitional Provisions" of the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding Blocking of Registration of Tax Invoices / Calculations of Adjustments in the Single Register of Tax Invoices”, the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine presented its position regarding adoption of the Draft Law in its current wording and need of ensuring proper administration of the value added tax.

The Meeting was devoted to discussion of the VRU Committee’s plans for this season in regard to tax and customs legislation, latest changes in tax and customs legislation as well as other actual issues for business community

Ministry of Finance of Ukraine published the Draft Law "On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine regarding Submission of a Single Report on a Single Contribution to Compulsory State Social Insurance and Personal Income Tax". The Draft Law, inter alia, envisages amendments to Law #2464-VI "On Collection and Accounting of the Single Contribution to Obligatory State Social Insurance" dated July 8, 2010, which will help to reduce the additional administrative burden on financial institutions in terms of control over the single social contribution payment

On July 21, the Chamber Working Group on International Trade held its regular meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine who presented 5 Draft Laws devoted to reform of the current legislation on trade defense instruments

The Chamber is happy to inform you that Order #567 of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine "On Approval of Risk Assessment Criteria Required to Stop Registration of Tax Invoices / Calculations of Adjustments in the Single Register of Tax Invoices and the List of Documents Sufficient for Decision on Registration of Tax Invoices / Calculations of Adjustments" dated June 13, 2017 came into force on June 20

The Meeting has been devoted to discussion of the current issues related to the status of VAT refund, reform of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine, and other important for business issues within tax and customs spheres

Meeting has been devoted to the discussion of the recent developments regarding exit capital tax as well as next steps regarding initiative on possibility of obtaining primary documents in electronic form

This year should be decisive as society and businesses hope the court reform will change the rules. Will it bring the real changes and what all parties should go for to ensure the true success? These and many other topics were in focus of the dialogue between business and candidates to the Cassation Administrative Court of the Supreme Court, tax professionals, lawyers, and representatives of academic community.

Andy Hunder President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, during Ukrainian Energy Forum highlighted the necessity of regulatory and fiscal reform in energy sector and the importance of  taking responsibility for implementation of systemic reforms by the Government, as well as use of the best international practices, which are essential to reinvigorate Ukrainian oil and gas industry, liberating it from its current stagnant state

During the meeting has been discussed Exit Capital Tax initiative as well as Tax Police reform

The meeting has been devoted to discussion of the process of conclusion of Advanced Pricing Agreements for transfer pricing (TP) purposes

The meeting has been devoted to discussion of current judicial practice regarding collection of taxes and dues, in particular Value Added Tax

The meeting has been devoted to discussion of the latest tax changes which were adopted in December 2016 by the Parliament

The meeting has been devoted to discussion of the practical aspects related to administration of taxes and duties, in particular VAT and CIT, in regard to the latest tax changes which were adopted in December 2016 and came into force in 2017

Today, on December 21, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the second reading Draft Law #5368 “On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding Improvement of Investment Climate in Ukraine”

On December 14, the Chamber held a meeting with Roman Nasirov, Head of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine (SFS) which is traditionally held by the Chamber at the end of the year to summarize activities and outline plans for the next year

Today, on December 8, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed in the first reading the Draft Law #5368 “On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding Improvement of Investment Climate in Ukraine”

During the meeting has been presented Paying Taxes 2017 as well as has been discussed taxation of debt to equity swap

The meeting has been devoted to discussion of the results of Surveys held among Chamber Member Companies (On Tax Inspections in Ukraine and On Services provided by SFS Large Taxpayers Office) as well as defining next steps for improvement of this process

The meeting has been devoted to discussion of initiatives on de-offshorization of Ukrainian business and their correlation with the plan of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development - Base erosion and profit shifting

On October 5, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the Draft Law "On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine (regarding Improvement of Tax System)" developed by the Working Group under the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine with active involvement of experts from business associations, non-government organizations, MPs and the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine

During the meeting participants had the opportunity to discuss customs clearance of goods of companies with transfer pricing and how businesses can enhance its position in justifying the correctness of determining of customs value

The meeting has been devoted to discussion of current status of tax reform: Draft Law on package of changes to the Tax Code of Ukraine, timeframes of its adoption and main changes expected in tax legislation

The meeting has been devoted to discussion of the practical issues of the process of tax administration: current status and future plans on improvement

Participants discussed both positive and negative experiences related to tax inspections conducted by German Tax Authorities and Large Taxpayers Office of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine, identifyed current issues and searched for the best solutions

Chamber welcomes the long-awaited amendments to Order of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine (SFS) #22 dated July 31, 2014 “On Approval of Guidelines for the Procedure on Interaction between Departments of State Fiscal Service during Organizing, Conducting and Implementation of Materials on Audits of Taxpayers” regarding transferring to the tax police materials on tax audits within 20 working days only after agreeing liabilities, i.e. after completion of administrative and/or judicial appeal

Participants finalized proposals regarding changes to the Tax Code and introduction of profit-based tax system

The Commissioner made an opening statement detailing CBP’s partnership with industry and the many innovations CBP employs to both facilitate trade and protect the supply chain, followed by a Q&A session.

The meeting has been devoted to discussion of VAT issues, in particular current judicial practice, court disputes concerning VAT rates, etc

Working Group Meeting on International Taxation & EU Harmonization with participation of representatives of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine

The meeting will be devoted to discussion of the priorities for 2016, including simplification of tax administration

Meeting has been devoted to discussion of the future plans and current issues in the tax sphere

The meeting was devoted to discussion of the Draft Chamber Letter regarding recognition of bonuses and other incentive charges as a payment for marketing services

State Fiscal Service of Ukraine issued the clarification #2279/7/99-99-19-02-01-17 with amendments to the previous SFS clarification “On Approval of the CIT Declaration”.

The meeting will be devoted to discussion of the practical aspects related to administration of VAT and CIT in regard to the last tax changes adopted in December 2015

On October 15, the Chamber Members met with Ms. Nina Yuzhanina, Head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Tax and Customs Policy. The event was aimed at discussing of a fiscal reform backed up...

Please read the news on Ukrainian version of the website.

The meeting has been devoted to discussion of presentations of the tax reform delivered during the last week at the National Council of Reforms of Ukraine.

Draft Law #2388a “On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding Improvement of Collection of Oil Products Retail Excise Tax” reflects the Chamber Tax Committee’s proposals on improvement of administration of retail excise tax on oil products.

Please read the news on Ukrainian version of the website.

Ministry of Finance of Ukraine approved its Order #651 “On Approval Amendments to the Budgetary Classification”.

Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted Draft Law #2173a “On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding Improvement of VAT Administration”.

Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the Draft Law #1861 “On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding Transfer Pricing”.

The National Bank of Ukraine adopted Resolution #427 “On Amendments to Certain Regulations of the National Bank of Ukraine”. 

Within the framework of public discussion on models of the new taxation system, Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine presented their vision on reforming of the tax legislation, emphasizing its key “must-haves”: clarity, transparency and predictability. 

State Fiscal Service of Ukraine issued the clarification letter on the procedure for preparing and filing of the adjusted computation of VAT liabilities for the Ukrainian processing companies.

January 30, 2015 – American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine held a meeting of business community with Sergiy Vlasenko, Head of the Parliamentary Committee on State Building, Regional Policy and Local Self-Government.

January 21, 2015 - Chamber Leadership met with Ihor Bilous, Head of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine to discuss cooperation aimed at implementation of the new tax legislation as well as further steps in reforming the tax system of Ukraine in 2015.