The Ukrainian Parliament has taken a significant step by supporting the first reading of Bill No. 15111-d, which focuses on the taxation of digital platforms. A total of 234 members voted in favor of the bill, signaling strong legislative backing.
This legislation is part of a broader package aimed at aligning with the International Monetary Fund’s cooperation program. It mandates that platform operators must identify users earning income and report their earnings to the State Tax Service.
The bill covers various income sources, including:
- sales of goods;
- provision of services;
- real estate rentals;
- vehicle rentals.
Reporting will take place annually through a dedicated electronic service. According to MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak, the revised version of the bill has undergone significant changes, notably excluding transactions involving used goods.
Additionally, the updated text removes previous provisions regarding the establishment of special accounts and access to banking secrecy.
Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko emphasized that the adoption of this bill would help legalize the incomes of self-employed citizens, potentially contributing around 400 billion hryvnias to the national budget.
“Currently, around 400,000 Ukrainians, mainly couriers and drivers, earn income through platforms like Glovo, Bolt, and Uber. Due to a lack of legal mechanisms, these individuals operate outside the tax framework, leaving their earnings unreported,” he stated.
Marchenko further noted that passing this legislation would formalize the status of self-employed individuals, enhance tax revenues, reduce the shadow economy, and simplify financial monitoring.
The Ukrainian Parliament has approved the first reading of a bill aimed at taxing digital platforms, which could legalize incomes for self-employed citizens and enhance tax revenues. The legislation mandates income reporting for various services and aims to reduce the shadow economy.