The efforts of Ukrainian custom will be focused on providing need human and technical resources for creating suitable conditions for business.
Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman talking on conference said that government particularly want to modernize customs technology, create modern systems of monitoring and surveillance, update update customs software and increase access to global databases, and support the personal development of Ukrainian customs officials.
The Finance Ministry in May announced that launching an electronic, automated platform from August 1, 2016, to enable controlling bodies and customs offices automatically exchange data on consignments passing Ukrainian borders.
The last time Ukraine paying more attention on the system of customs clearance. Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko asked the tax authority to examine all customs declarations released under the IM40EA procedure, to detect violations and system abuse by customs officers in January 2016. Jeresko said that the system of risk assessment systems are not perfect and sometimes enable customs officials to apply the simplified procedure to companies that actually do not have the right to enjoy this exemption.
Author: Olena Kutova
senior lawyer of the Finance Business Service company