On July 16, Ukraine celebrates Accountant and Auditor Day, and worldwide – PR Specialist Day, International Drag Culture Day, Hot Dog Day, and World Snake Day. Also on this day, the memory of the holy martyr Athenogenes is honored.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with representatives of American companies, emphasizing the importance of their work in Ukraine and support in relations with the USA. He stressed that American systems in Ukraine protect not only people but also businesses.
A draft law on the technical inspection of trucks transporting perishable products, which can be passed in Ukraine, has been developed in Ukraine. Currently, carriers are forced to undergo technical inspection abroad.
Electronics are hardly produced in Ukraine, and imports are mainly carried out through "gray" schemes, in particular for dual-purpose goods for drones, which complicates control and increases risks.
The head of the tax committee stated that the company "Yabko" openly admitted to working "in the shadows" through sole proprietorships. According to him, this is a violation of the law and is subject to investigation by the BEB.
The European Business Association calls on the authorities to strengthen the fight against "gray" imports of equipment, as this leads to losses for businesses, the state, and consumers. The smartphone market is particularly affected.
According to the American Chamber of Commerce, budget losses from the shadow market of smartphones amount to UAH 5. 5 billion. Experts call for increased control over the illegal sale of electronics.
Ruslan Kravchenko reported on the SFS's measures to de-shadow markets. Since the beginning of the year, inspections have been carried out and fines totaling millions of hryvnias have been imposed in the electronics, tobacco, and food sectors.
Starting March 1, Ukraine will introduce new rules for regulating drug prices, including limiting the markup to 8%. Experts warn of possible closure of pharmacies and reduction of the range of medicines.
New regulatory changes may restrict access to medicines in Ukraine - American Chamber of Commerce.
Ruslan Kravchenko held the first large-scale meeting with 23 business associations since the beginning of the war. They discussed the blocking of tax invoices, court decisions and the creation of a “white business club”.
Tetyana Kotlyar, Head of the All-Ukrainian Pharmaceutical Union “Farmukraina”, advocated a systematic approach to regulating drug prices, taking into account all stages of price formation. She explained the role of retro bonuses and urged not to ban them completely.
A representative of the American Chamber of Commerce commented on the Ministry of Health's proposals for changes in the regulation of the pharmaceutical market. He described the specifics of drug regulation in the EU and called for a balanced approach in Ukraine.
The Ministry of Finance is continuing its dialog with business on tax changes to fill the budget. Proposals for an advance payment of the corporate income tax and other measures to secure additional UAH 500 billion for defense are being discussed.
