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Ukraine's parliament votes to tax small parcels bought abroad
MPs who voted for the bill
252 votes
The Verkhovna Rada passed the bill with 252 votes on Oct 15. It adds value-added tax to goods bought on foreign online marketplaces, whatever their price.
Purchases up to 150 euros
Platform pays the VAT
Gifts up to 45 euros
No VAT
For purchases up to 150 euros, the marketplace itself charges and pays the VAT, while non-commercial parcels worth up to 45 euros stay tax-free.
Why it matters
Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko warned in September that without this law Ukraine would not get a second tranche of EU aid. The country expects US$29.5 billion from Western partners by the end of 2026.
