KYIV, April 19 (Reuters) - Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Sunday that the IMF had agreed during talks in Washington that the introduction of VAT tax on self-employed individuals was
IMF Agrees with Ukraine: VAT on Self-Employed Deemed Not Constructive
IMF and Ukraine Discuss VAT Tax Reforms for Self-Employed
Background of the VAT Proposal
KYIV, April 19 (Reuters) - Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Sunday that the IMF had agreed during talks in Washington that the introduction of VAT tax on self-employed individuals was "not-constructive" due to the sensitivity of the issue in Ukraine.
Loan Conditions and Parliamentary Response
The tax was part of a raft of reforms agreed with the Fund as conditions for an $8 billion loan approved in February. Ukrainian officials have since warned that its introduction would prove highly unpopular and it lacked the required support in parliament.
Statements from Ukrainian Officials
Prime Minister Svyrydenko’s Remarks
"During the Spring Meetings, we found understanding from our partners that this is indeed a sensitive topic and a not-constructive idea," Svyrydenko said on the Telegram app, adding she had held consultations with both IMF and European officials.
Future Budgetary Measures
"We will continue to work together on the necessary decisions and explore other alternative measures to ensure the revenue part of the budget for 2027."
Reactions from Legislators
Several Ukrainian legislators suggested on social media on Sunday that a decision regarding the tax had only been postponed, not cancelled.
(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
