Olena Shuliak
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Ukraine's parliament adopts law ending VAT exemption for foreign marketplace parcels
On 15 October, the Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 16051-1 in its second reading, introducing 20% VAT on goods bought through foreign online marketplaces regardless of value. For purchases up to €150, the tax will be calculated and paid by the marketplace itself, not the buyer. The new rules cannot take effect before 1 July 2027 and only after a government decision. The bill is tied to Ukraine's commitments to the IMF and the EU.