The parliament is discussing bills No. 15112-D and No. 12360, which change the approach to taxation of international postal items and online purchases. This initiative has sparked active discussions among citizens. The press service of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine explained what the abolition of the parcel benefit actually means. It also named the most common myths spread around this reform.<\/p>\n
“The introduction of a modern model of e-commerce taxation is another step on the path of Ukraine’s integration into the single European economic space and strengthening the financial stability of the state,” the department noted.<\/p>\n
Myth 1: There will be queues and delays at customs
\nReality: Delivery will not be complicated. The processes are planned to be automated as much as possible through a digital data exchange system between marketplaces, post office and customs without the recipient’s participation.<\/p>\n
Myth 2: This will complicate defense procurement
\nReality: On the contrary, it is proposed to expand tax benefits, in particular for drones and their components. Taxation applies only to commercial distance sales, not government procurement.<\/p>\n
Myth 3: People will calculate taxes themselves
\nReality: VAT will be administered by marketplaces. The tax will be automatically added to the price of the product during purchase.<\/p>\n
Myth 4: The tax will be on all parcels, even gifts
\nReality: Non-commercial parcels between individuals up to a set limit (approximately 45 euros) are not taxed. Other preferential thresholds for personal belongings are also maintained.<\/p>\n
Myth 5: The economy will suffer
\nReality: The authors of the draft laws claim that on the contrary, the reform levels the playing field, since Ukrainian business already pays VAT, while some imports do not.<\/p>\n
Myth 6: Business will not have time to adapt
\nReality: A transition period until 2027 is foreseen, as well as system testing. At the start, liability for technical errors may be mitigated.<\/p>\n
Myth 7: These are just additional taxes for people
\nReality: The tax actually already exists in the cost of goods for Ukrainian businesses. The reform is aimed at eliminating different tax conditions for domestic and foreign sellers.<\/p>\n
Myth 8: Marketplaces will leave Ukraine
\nReality: A similar system already works in the EU, and large platforms have not left these markets.<\/p>\n
Myth 9: Smuggling will increase
\nReality: The current scheme allows commercial batches to be split into small parcels without taxes. The new model should reduce such practices.<\/p>\n
Myth 10: Prices in Ukrainian stores will increase
\nReality: Business already works with VAT, so no additional burden is created for it. The price increase is not a direct consequence of the reform.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Finance noted that the new rules will come into effect no earlier than January 1, 2027, which will allow the system to adapt.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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