Ukrainian and Finnish tax authorities will implement a project to increase trust in the State Tax Service. The relevant Memorandum on Technical Assistance to increase trust in the State Tax Service of Ukraine as an effective and qualified organization with high standards was signed by the Chairman of the State Tax Service Ruslan Kravchenko and the Director General of the Tax Administration of Finland (VERO) Markku Heikura, reports UNN.
Signed with the Director General of the Tax Administration of Finland, Markku Heikura, a Memorandum on Technical Assistance to increase trust in the State Tax Service of Ukraine as an effective and qualified organization with high standards.
According to the Chairman of the State Tax Service, the Finnish Tax Administration (VERO) has a high level of trust among Finnish citizens, which significantly exceeds the average level of trust in tax authorities in EU countries. According to the latest survey, 93% of Finns consider paying taxes an important civic duty.
This is the result of transparency, customer orientation and active use of information technology in working with taxpayers. And we in Ukraine strive to achieve the same result.
Ukraine will cooperate with VERO within the framework of the project in three key areas:
Increasing integrity
This stage will include conducting anti-corruption training, developing and implementing a modern training methodology
Reform and risk management
This includes the implementation of a project management model, strengthening investment risk management, and information security
Increasing trust in the State Tax Service
This area involves surveying the public on the level of trust, regularly reviewing strategic goals, and constant open communication with taxpayers
The project is designed for 2025-2028 and will be funded by the Finnish government. Its cost is 1.6 million euros.
Kravchenko noted that special attention will be paid to the Finnish experience of interaction with all government organizations and ministries in order to combat money laundering and economic crimes.
By the way, Finnish companies operating in Ukraine demonstrate a high level of integrity and responsibility in tax payment issues. Last year, enterprises with a significant Finnish share of capital paid 29% more to the consolidated budget of Ukraine than in 2023. At the same time, 100% of payments to the budget were made by 50 out of 54 largest payers. The tax debt of these enterprises at the beginning of this year decreased by 91%