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 will become effective 30 days after the exchange of ratification instruments and will be applicable starting 1 January of the subsequent year.

This new agreement will come into force starting 2 July, 2024, and supersede the 1986 tax treaty between Japan and the former Soviet Union.