Ukraine’s parliament backs VAT on imported parcels under 150 euros in first reading
Ukraine’s parliament has approved in the first reading a bill that would introduce value-added tax on goods ordered from foreign online marketplaces regardless of their price, including parcels worth less than 150 euros ($173), public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Sept. 16, noting that 273 lawmakers voted in favor.
Ukraine's parliament has voted in favor of a bill during its first reading that would impose a value-added tax (VAT) on goods purchased from international online marketplaces, including parcels valued under 150 euros ($173). This measure received the support of 273 lawmakers, as reported by Suspilne on September 16. The tax would be calculated and paid by the foreign platform handling the purchase, relieving buyers of the need to file or pay VAT separately for transactions under the specified amount.
However, noncommercial international parcels valued up to 45 euros ($52) would remain exempt from VAT. The bill has only passed its first reading, and must pass a second reading and be finally adopted by parliament to take effect. In addition to the VAT bill, the parliament also approved a separate bill to introduce new customs rules for international postal and express shipments, bill No. 15460, supported by 267 lawmakers.
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