The government approved VAT on international parcels and a 5% tax for users of digital platforms. The military levy will be in effect for three years after the war.
The EU can deprive Hungary of its voting rights or switch to bilateral agreements to allocate funds. The IMF's decision remains a key factor for partners.
Kyiv will only have enough finances until June, according to estimates, due to Hungary's blocking of EU aid and delays from the IMF. The NBU may begin direct lending to the state budget.
The sale of one car per year is not taxed, but for the second and third, up to 18% will have to be paid. Income is determined by contract or market price.
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to introduce a 5% military levy and VAT for individual entrepreneurs by April due to the budget deficit. The Ministry of Finance warns of possible restrictions on non-military payments.
Due to the failure to meet 14 Ukraine Facility indicators, Ukraine did not receive 3. 9 billion euros. This poses a threat to the hryvnia exchange rate and the payment of social obligations.
Parliament began its work on time on March 25. The Speaker congratulated the SBU and honored the memory of those killed in missile attacks.
People's Deputy Honcharenko announced a possible lack of quorum due to provocations against the Servants of the People. About 60 deputies refuse to vote on IMF laws.
The national currency is regaining its positions due to expectations of financial assistance from the EU and the IMF. However, the trade deficit and budget plans are putting pressure on the exchange rate.
IMF experts, led by Gavin Gray, are discussing macroeconomic and structural changes with the authorities. The priority is the adoption of laws on tax increases.
The IMF is concerned about the deputies' delays in raising taxes for businesses and the population. This jeopardizes the receipt of tranches totaling $8.1 billion.
The IMF loan ensured Kyiv's financial stability until May 2026. This gives EU leaders time to overcome Hungary's veto on the €90 billion aid package.
The parliament did not support draft law No. 14025 on taxes for digital platforms. The document provided for the abolition of benefits for parcels and changes in VAT for entrepreneurs.
The European Union will appeal to international partners for additional funding for Ukraine to cover a €30 billion deficit. Hungary is blocking a €90 billion EU aid package due to a dispute over oil supplies.
The competition for the head of the State Customs Service is entering its final stage, with Vladyslav Suvorov among the favorites. His career path and family wealth raise questions about a possible revanche of the old customs elites.
Iran struck Kurdish groups in Iraq, claiming the US was arming Iranian Kurdish guerrillas. This occurred amid the spread of war in the Middle East, which has engulfed the entire region.
Ukraine received the first tranche of $1. 5 billion from the IMF under the new four-year EFF program. The funds will be used to finance priority budget expenditures and support macro-financial stability.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyi discussed attracting banks to finance energy recovery. Banks financed UAH 33 billion, providing 1.3 GW of capacity.
Some holders of Ukraine's dollar bonds are looking for ways to get more favorable terms from the government. They argue that last year's restructuring of GDP-linked securities undermined their position.
Gavin Gray, the IMF Mission Chief to Ukraine, stated that Ukraine has agreed to adopt a package of tax measures by the end of March. Trevor Lessard, the Deputy Mission Chief, noted that the IMF is monitoring the bond situation.
The return to market tariffs for gas, electricity, and heating in Ukraine is possible only after the war ends. The government will develop a roadmap for the liberalization of gas and electricity markets by June 2026.
External revenues and partner support currently cover a significant portion of mandatory payments made from the state budget.
The new IMF program for Ukraine, worth $8. 1 billion, will be reviewed in case of successful peace talks. It is aimed at maintaining macroeconomic stability and expanding structural reforms.
The International Monetary Fund has approved an extended financing program for Ukraine totaling $8. 1 billion. The first tranche of $1.5 billion will be disbursed to the budget in the near future.
On February 26, the IMF Board will meet to approve a program for Ukraine worth $8. 1 billion. Immediately after that, Ukraine will receive a tranche of $1.5 billion.
Businesses are constantly looking for ways to work and earn. It's not about superprofits, but rather about survival. Rostyslav Korobka, Vice President of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, spoke about the main challenges facing entrepreneurs today and ways to overcome them.
The International Monetary Fund has eased the conditions for a new financing program for Ukraine, moving prior actions to "beacons. " This means a deferral of compliance with requirements until mid-spring.
The Cabinet of Ministers will not submit the bill on mandatory VAT registration for individual entrepreneurs with a turnover exceeding UAH 1 million in February. This was announced by Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko on February 13.
Ukraine expects official approval of a new $8. 2 billion IMF program in the coming weeks. This agreement will replace the existing credit facility and help maintain economic stability.
In Ukraine, after the heating season, an increase in electricity tariffs and other utility services is expected. The NBU explains this by the need to restore energy infrastructure after damage.
