Olga Vasilevska-Smagliuk
The Rada staff is looking for a way to ensure the uninterrupted operation of Parliament during alerts. The idea of voting via an app has not yet been approved.
The "Servant of the People" faction unanimously supported the package of ministers of the Cabinet of Ministers. Candidates for the ministers of defense and foreign affairs were not considered, as these are the exclusive powers of the President.
At a faction meeting with President Zelenskyy, the candidates for future ministers were presented. Among them are Vsevolod Chentsov, Vitaliy Kim and Denis Maslov.
The government presented a reform concept where the pension will consist of base and insurance components. It is planned to reduce the gap between payments by this autumn.
MPs supported the bill on data exchange between online services and the tax authorities. The new rules will not affect small sellers of goods up to 2000 euros per year.
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.
Ukraine plans to introduce taxation of income from the sale of goods on digital platforms if the amount exceeds 2,000 euros per year. Bill No. 14025, which may come into force in 2026, provides that platforms will become tax agents.
The National Securities and Stock Market Commission (NSSMC) presented a matrix for taxation of virtual assets. The tax rates on profits from the sale of cryptocurrency are under consideration: 18%+1.5% or preferential 5% and 9%.
The legalization of cryptocurrencies can bring additional revenues to the budget of Ukraine, but requires strict control. Experts assess the advantages, risks and expectations of this process.
Ukraine is preparing to legalize cryptocurrencies according to European MiCA standards. This will lead to licensing, transparency and new requirements for business, as well as changes for ordinary Ukrainians.
The NBU is working on a pilot project of digital money – an alternative to cash and non-cash funds. This will allow for programmable payments, for example, for targeted state aid.
Economist Andriy Novak believes that the legalization of cryptocurrencies in Ukraine may become an additional source of budget replenishment. Experts point to legal uncertainty and lack of protection of rights in this area.
Ukraine is actively striving to integrate cryptocurrencies into its financial system, but the lack of legislative regulation hinders the full entry into force of the law "On Virtual Assets. " Fintech expert Olena Sosedka believes that the legalization of cryptocurrencies will attract investments, increase the country's competitiveness, create mechanisms for user protection, and additionally replenish the budget by billions of hryvnias.
The Verkhovna Rada plans to adopt the bill on the taxation of crypto assets by the end of 2025. The law will allow tracking cryptocurrency transactions in accordance with European regulations.
The State Tax Service of Ukraine exceeded the revenue plan in January-February by UAH 21. 9 billion, which is +16.5% of the plan. The largest growth was shown by the excise tax on tobacco.
BEB analysts discovered inflated prices for building materials during the major renovation of an apartment building in the Kyiv region. Following their recommendations, the procurement cost was reduced, saving 18 million UAH of budget funds.