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Leading business associations in Ukraine, including the European Business Association, the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, the Independent Association of Banks of Ukraine, and the Forum for Leading International Financial Institutions, have addressed the relevant government authorities, calling for a review of the implementation process of SAF-T UA \u2013 an electronic format for providing detailed tax audit information.<\/p>\n
Currently, SAF-T UA is designed to automate the exchange of tax data between large taxpayers and government authorities, enhancing control and efficiency in tax administration. Large taxpayers are already required to submit SAF-T UA files upon request during tax audits, and legislative changes are under consideration in Parliament to establish SAF-T UA as a mandatory regular reporting format.<\/p>\n
In their joint letter, representatives of the business community emphasised the importance of a transparent and phased implementation of this standard, which forms part of Ukraine\u2019s digital transformation of tax reporting. They highlighted the need to refine certain technical aspects of SAF-T UA to ensure its effective use and minimise the burden on businesses.<\/p>\n
The banking sector, given its unique characteristics, faces additional challenges in implementing SAF-T UA. Tax reporting requirements for banks differ significantly from those in other industries. Banks manage vast volumes of financial data subject to specific regulatory standards, which fundamentally differ from accounting data in other sectors. This makes it considerably more difficult to adapt to a unified SAF-T UA format, which was primarily designed with goods production and non-financial services in mind, and requires significant resources to align with existing banking regulations.<\/p>\n
Moreover, the lack of clear guidance on the level of detail required for financial information may lead to legal uncertainty and risks of breaching banking confidentiality. Business associations urge government authorities to consider these specifics and develop flexible reporting mechanisms for the banking sector.<\/p>\n
Business associations have put forward several proposals regarding the implementation of SAF-T UA, including:<\/p>\n
The business community anticipates constructive dialogue and stands ready to support the development of an effective mechanism for introducing SAF-T UA in Ukraine.<\/p>\n
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