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Stories that are tagged 'Ukraine'

US Issues Annual IPR Country Report
5/3/2012
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has released its annual ‘Special 301 Report’ on the perceived adequacy and effectiveness of US trading partners’ protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR).
Offshore Aspects Of Russian 'Superbank' Merger
3/19/2012
The Jersey office of Walkers, the leading international law firm, has advised on the multi-jurisdictional aspects of the USD1bn merger between Sberbank and Troika Dialog, which will create a Russian 'superbank'.
Mexico, Ukraine Sign DTA
1/26/2012
On January 23, 2012, in Mexico City, Mexico’s Secretary of Finance, Jose Antonio Meade Kuribreña, and Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Kostyantyn Gryshchenko (pictured), signed a double taxation agreement designed to promote investment flows between their two countries.
European Commissioner Reviews IPR Policies
9/12/2011
During a speech in Brussels on international trade and intellectual property rights, Karel De Gucht, the European Commissioner for Trade, stressed his commitment to ensure effective protection of those rights both within the European Union and abroad.
Ukraine, Serbia Begin FTA Negotiations
6/29/2011
Ukraine and Serbia have begun negotiations on a free trade agreement, designed to bolster bilateral relations.
Ukraine Hopes To Settle EU FTA Issues
6/28/2011
The Ukrainian government is hoping to iron out many of the remaining issues in its free trade negotiations with the European Union, a minister has stressed.
Russia, Ukraine Agree To Closer Cooperation
6/13/2011
Russia and Ukraine have emphasized their commitment to the expansion of bilateral trade and economic relations, and have signed a new Russian-Ukrainian Economic Cooperation Programme.
Canada, Ukraine Conclude Latest FTA Talks
5/24/2011
A second round of free trade negotiations between Canada and Ukraine has been successfully concluded, as the two countries aim at strengthening their economic ties.
Ukraine Expanding Trade Treaty Network
4/18/2011
The Ukraine is making substantial additions to its free trade network, eyeing the conclusion of negotiations with the European Union, Canada, Israel and Singapore, and intensified cooperation with China, the Republic of Korea, and Brazil.
Ukraine At Trade Crossroads
4/13/2011
As Russia attempts to lure the Ukraine into joining a proposed four-country economic bloc with promises of cut-price oil, Ukrainian authorities must decide whether to forgo an EU-Ukraine trade pact, being negotiated currently, or look to Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus, for future economic and trade cooperation.
Ukraine To Reduce Tax Inspections
3/1/2011
Ukraine's State Tax Service is to reduce the number of documentary inspections of businesses by a third.
Ukraine Working Hard To Deliver Reforms
2/18/2011
The Ukrainian government has said that the country "now has the most ambitious program to adapt [its] legislation to European standards" and "is interested in implementing reforms as soon as possible".
Ukraine Agrees New Tax Code
12/8/2010
Changes to Ukraine’s tax code have been approved by parliament, ending two weeks of protests by small business owners.
Ukraine Calls For Conclusion Of New Cypriot DTA
11/15/2010
The Prime Minister of Ukraine, Mykola Azarov has called for the renegotiation of the double tax agreement between Ukraine and Cyprus, while meeting with the President of the Cypriot House of Representatives, Marios Karoyan.
Ukraine Staggers Profit Tax Cut
11/9/2010
The Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has commented on the results of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund at the Vienna Economic Forum, indicating some adjustments to his tax plans.
Ukraine Postpones Bank Deposits Tax
10/19/2010
The Ukrainian parliamentary committee for tax and customs policy has postponed the introduction of a tax on private bank deposit interest for three years, until 2014, the committee chairman, Vitaliy Homutynnyk announced.
Ukraine Gets Closer To Trade Agreement With EU
10/15/2010
The Ukraine prime minister, Mykola Azarov, has visited Belgium to hold talks with the European Commission on the introduction of free trade and a visa-free regime between Ukraine and the EU.
France, Ukraine Hold Economic Talks
10/13/2010
French Prime Minister François Fillon has recently held talks with the Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych during his official visit to France, with the discussions focusing on bilateral economic relations and on foreign investment.
Armenia Acts On WTO Dispute
9/29/2010
In response to consultations with the Ukraine over a trade dispute, the Armenian government has approved a package of amendments to Armenia’s excise tax law.
Ukraine Tax Code Is Finalized For Parliament
9/23/2010
A final version of the Ukraine's new tax code has been approved in cabinet and has been presented for approval by the Verkhovna Rada - the parliament of the Ukraine.
Ukraine Tax Code Published
8/9/2010
On August 3 the Ukraine government published a new draft Tax Code for public consultation prior to a second reading in Parliament. However, it quickly became known that Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Tigipko, who headed the working committee responsible for the Code, was not consulted.
Ukraine Postpones Tax Reform, Approves IMF Cuts
7/13/2010
The Ukrainian Parliament has supported a resolution to hold national consultations on the draft Tax Code which will mean deferring the legislation until at the earliest September 10, 2010.
Ukraine's Tax Reform In Doubt
7/6/2010
President Viktor Yanukovych has suggested that the draft Tax Code in its current form is not balanced and requires a serious revision.
Ukraine Plans Drastic Corporate Tax Cuts
6/17/2010
Ukraine’s new Prime Minister, Mykola Azarov has announced his government’s intention, in a revised tax code, to slash the country’s corporate income tax rate starting 2011, and then further on a transitional basis through 2014 to enhance the nation’s economic performance and fiscal attractiveness.
Ukraine Increases Municipalities' Fiscal Autonomy
6/11/2010
Ukrainian Prime Minister, Mykola Azarov has tabled legislation in Parliament which will increase the fiscal autonomy of provinces in the Ukraine.
OECD And Council Of Europe Strengthen Tax Cooperation
6/1/2010
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development and the Council of Europe have developed a Protocol amending the multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters to bring it in line with the international standard on exchange of information for tax purposes.
US Lawmakers Unveil Piracy Watchlist
5/21/2010
China, Russia, Canada, Spain, and Mexico have been placed on the Congressional International Anti-Piracy Caucus 2010 International Piracy Watch List, which highlights countries where copyright piracy has reached 'alarming levels.'
Multilateral Tax Cooperation Boosted
4/8/2010
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and the Council of Europe have agreed on an update to an international treaty that aims to help governments enforce their tax laws, as part of the worldwide drive to combat cross-border tax evasion.
Ukraine Widens Luxury Tax
4/6/2010
The Ukrainian Ministry of Finance has announced that it is to increase the scope of its luxury tax as part of a number of measures to expand revenue streams in the 2010 budget.
Israel Signs Air Transport Agreement With Ukraine
2/24/2010
Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the signing of a protocol amending the current air transport agreement it holds with Ukraine, which is expected to be instrumental in the development of cooperation in aviation.

 

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