The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has approved the updated Strategic Plan for the Digital Development of the State Customs Service through 2030. The document envisages the development and deployment, by 2030, of the customs IT systems required for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. According to the plan, by the end of its implementation,…
The State Customs Service of Ukraine, with the support of the EU4PFM Programme, has developed and successfully tested the Risk Profile Manager, a software and information system designed to automate the accounting and administration of electronic risk profiles. The new system streamlines and automates the collection, accumulation, and processing of risk profile data, while providing…
On 22 June 2026 at 14:00, Ukraine successfully transitioned to NCTS Phase 6, the updated version of the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS). The implementation of NCTS Phase 6 further aligns Ukraine’s transit procedures with EU legislation, supports the use of safety and security data within the Common Transit Procedure, and demonstrates the country’s continued…
Yesterday, 27 May, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the draft of the new Customs Code of Ukraine. The draft is an important step in fulfilling Ukraine’s commitments under Chapter 29 “Customs Union” within the framework of accession negotiations with the European Union. “The draft of the new Customs Code introduces customs rules and…
The Steering Committee for the development of a new Customs Code of Ukraine has approved the revised draft, taking into account comments from the European Commission services and proposals from the business community. The document has now started its way towards the Cabinet of Ministers and will subsequently be submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of…
Vytenis Ališauskas on tackling corruption risks, the new Customs Code of Ukraine, EU requirements, and Lithuania’s experience. The EU Public Finance Management Support Programme for Ukraine (EU4PFM) is a large-scale European Union initiative aimed at strengthening public finance management in Ukraine. One of its key areas is customs reform — specifically, reforming the State Customs…