Ukraine must pass a law introducing VAT on parcels from abroad to continue cooperation with the International Monetary Fund under the $8.1 billion financing program; otherwise, receiving funds from the European Commission will be in question. Reuters reports this, citing sources, according to UNN.
The issue of postal shipments has now become one of the key points. Without the adoption of this law, the program review may not take place, which would have all the corresponding negative consequences. If the IMF program goes off track, Ukraine will not be able to receive funds from the European Commission,
Addendum
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund has officially approved an Extended Fund Facility program for Ukraine amounting to $8.1 billion.
The IMF report indicates, among other things, that the Ukrainian parliament must adopt a package of tax policy bills for 2026-2027, which will include the taxation of digital platforms and granting the State Tax Service access to relevant information, the introduction of VAT for individual entrepreneurs (FOPs), as well as the taxation of parcels.
At the end of March, the Cabinet of Ministers submitted bill No. 15112 to the Verkhovna Rada, which provides for the introduction of parcel taxation.
According to the document, the object of taxation is the operations of taxpayers for the supply of goods (except for excise goods), the total invoice value of which does not exceed the equivalent of 150 euros, imported into the customs territory of Ukraine according to the rules for distance selling of goods established by this Code and the Customs Code of Ukraine.
The bill states that parcels with a total invoice value not exceeding the equivalent of 45 euros for one recipient will be exempt from taxation.
At the same time, such goods must be sent by the sender to the recipient without payment, be intended for personal, family, or other needs, and their characteristics, quantity, and regularity of import must not indicate that they are being imported for business activities.
As a reminder
Deputies supported the bill on data exchange between online services and the tax office. The new rules will not affect small sellers of goods up to 2,000 euros per year.
Ukraine's First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko left the United States on Thursday, inspired by what she called positive talks with senior U.S. officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, stating that she considers him supportive of Ukraine.
The International Monetary Fund understands the sensitivity of the issue regarding the introduction of VAT taxation for individual entrepreneurs (FOPs) in Ukraine.