Uklon, Bolt and Glovo services promote the early adoption and launch of a bill on taxation of income received through digital platforms at a rate of 5%.
Mykola Soroka, Head of the GR Department at Uklon, noted that the adoption of this bill will create a transparent taxation system, simplify administration and allow companies to work in a clear legal framework, with confidence in full compliance with tax obligations.
Uklon also emphasized that they expect on the growth of the digital economy sector, as the introduction of clear rules for all participants will contribute to the formation of a culture of trust between services, users and the state.
As stated by Bolt’s Head of Public Policy in Ukraine and West and Central Asia Yulia Malich, the company supports the norms of this bill.
“It is important that during its adoption, the deputies maintain a balanced approach. The proposed simplified tax regime is critically important for the existence of flexible forms of employment in Ukraine,” Malich noted.
She also believes that the transition period for digital platforms, in particular registration from November 1, 2026 and reporting from the beginning of 2027, is sufficient for preparation and completely suits the company.
Glovo General Manager in Ukraine Maryna Pavlyuk believes that for the platforms themselves, this bill will open up the opportunity to work in a transparent and predictable legal field.
“We are interested in these norms coming into effect as soon as possible, ideally from 2026. Every month of delay is lost opportunities for the country’s budget,” Pavlyuk said.
She emphasized that the correct technical implementation of the law is of key importance, since it is important for business that the process is dynamic, transparent and does not drag on for a long time.
In her opinion In other words, the main discussion around the bill is not so much in the legal sphere as in the sphere of correct public positioning, which is why manipulations and misinterpretations are occurring, in particular attempts to call this initiative an “OLX tax”.
“This definition does not correspond to reality at all and only creates unnecessary tension. In fact, the bill proposes a much broader and more systematic regulation of the market… We need to avoid terminological confusion so that society understands: this is a step towards transparency and protection of the rights of all market participants, and not an additional burden on the average user, “ – says the Glovo representative.
At the same time, OLX states the need to finalize the bill regarding amendments to the Tax Code on taxation of income from digital platforms in order to increase its practical effectiveness and strengthen chances of support in the Verkhovna Rada.
Earlier it was reported that in March the Verkhovna Rada did not support the bill on taxation of digital platforms, which was demanded by the International Monetary Fund. Only 168 people’s deputies voted for the document, and this was not enough for its adoption.
