Ukraine enacts ‘White Business Club’ law
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed Law No. 11084 enacting the “White Business Club”. This legislation amends the Tax Code of Ukraine and introduces several tax incentives and benefits for taxpayers exhibiting a strong commitment to
See MoreUkraine: MCAA for financial data exchange enters into force
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs published Letter No. 72/14-612-106482, on 5 August 2024, stating that the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (MCAA) entered into force for Ukraine
See MoreUkraine, Mauritius to negotiate first income tax treaty
Officials from Ukraine and Mauritius met to discuss strengthening cooperation and agreed to start negotiations for an income tax treaty, according to a release published by the Ukrainian government. “Today in Port-Luis, I was honoured to be
See MoreUkraine clarifies residence certificate requirements for withholding tax exemptions
The State Tax Service of Ukraine has issued new guidance detailing the requirements for residence certificates needed to claim withholding tax exemptions or reductions under tax treaties. The guidance is for tax agents making income payments to
See MoreUkraine extends tax statute limitations for non-residents
The State Tax Service of Ukraine released a notice announcing the extension of the statute of limitations for documents and information necessary for tax control to 2,555 days (seven years), according to Articles 39 and 39, Paragraph 141.4 –
See MoreUkraine ratifies new income tax treaty with Japan
Ukraine published Law No. 3774-IX, ratifying a new income tax treaty with Japan regarding the elimination of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance. Signed on 19 February, 2024; the treaty
See MoreUkraine releases updated tax treaty with Cyprus under BEPS MLI
The Ukrainian Ministry of Finance has released an updated version of its tax treaty with Cyprus, which includes changes implemented through the Multilateral Convention (MLI) to combat tax base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). The MLI is an
See MoreUkraine: Parliament ratifies income tax treaty with Japan
The Ukraine parliament has approved the ratification of the pending income tax treaty with Japan on 5 June, 2024. It will come into effect 30 days after the exchange of ratification instruments, with application commencing from 1 January of the
See MoreNational Bank of Ukraine lowers key policy rate, late payment penalty interest
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has declared a change in its key policy rate. Effective from 26 April, 2024; the rate now stands at 13.5% per annum; down from the previous 14.5%. Additionally, the late payment penalty interest, linked to the
See MoreUkraine issues controlled foreign companies (CFC) notification requirements
On 28 March 2024, the State Tax Service of Ukraine released a notice directed to companies and individuals residing in Ukraine, detailing their duty to report on controlled foreign companies. This notification outlines the requirement for
See MoreUkraine revises form and procedures for county-by-country (CbC) reports
The State Tax Service of Ukraine released updates to the form and procedures for preparing country-by-country reports. Among the main changes to the procedure for filling out the country-by-country report of the international group of companies
See MoreUkraine cuts interest rate impacting late payment penalties
On 14 March 2024, the Board of the National Bank of Ukraine announced it had reduced the discount rate from 15% to 14.5% annually, effective from 15 March 2024. Previously, the key policy rate was lowered from 16.0% to 15.0% starting 15 December
See MoreUkraine reports 2023 transfer pricing adjustments results and penalty relief
On 22 February 2024, the State Tax Service of Ukraine published a release about the outcome of the transfer pricing adjustments in 2023. The release mentioned that from 1 August 2023 until the conclusion of martial law in Ukraine, taxpayers can
See MoreUkraine mandates reporting of controlled foreign companies (CFCs)
On 6 February 2024, the State Tax Service of Ukraine issued a release outlining the mandatory reporting of controlled foreign companies. The State Tax Service of Ukraine informs that the campaign for submission by controlling persons of Reports on
See MoreUkraine introduces CbC reports filing for the first time
On 11 January 2024, the State Tax Service of Ukraine, in a release announced it has introduced Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting for the parent companies of the international groups of companies for the first time in the country. The CbC reporting
See MoreUkraine approves 2024-2030 national revenue strategy with tax reforms
On 27 December 2023, the Ukrainian government approved the National Revenue Strategy 2024-2030. The strategy includes several tax reforms, among other things. The key points of the strategy are as follows: 1. Reform the simplified taxation
See MoreUkraine provides clarification on windfall tax for banks
On 23 December 2023, the State Tax Service of Ukraine released Newsletter No. 6/2023, which provides clarification on the implementation of the windfall tax on banks per Law 3474-IX. This legislation introduced a tax rate of 50% on bank profits for
See MoreUkraine: National Bank reduces interest rate from October 2023
On 26 October 2023, the National Bank of Ukraine decided to reduce its key policy rate from 20% to 16% per annum with effect from 27 October 2023. The interest rate has a tax effect on the late tax payment interest and penalties which is equal to
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