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"According to various estimates, depending on the methodology, the share of the shadow economy is 30 to 47 percent," stated Paulius Majauskaus, EU4PFM International Key Expert on tax reform at (the European Union's Public Finance Management Support Programme for Ukraine) during the first economic Lithuanian-Mykolayiv business forum that took place on September 15th in Mykolayiv city.

Paulius Majauskaus also noted that a public survey commissioned by the EU4PFM changed the stereotypical view on Ukrainian society that was largely loyal to the shadow economy.

The EU Public Finance Management Support Program in Ukraine (EU4PFM) provided expert and methodological support to the development of a draft Procedure for establishing compliance with the conditions of controlled operations with raw materials on the principle of "outstretched arm".

The draft document was prepared by the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine and the State Tax Service of Ukraine

Lithuanian Public Institution Central Project Management Agency (CPMA) conducts public procurement of development of „E-Workflow system software (DMS) issued by the State Tax Service of Ukraine“ services (Services or Procurement).

Vitjanis Ališauskas, International Key Expert on Customs of the EU Public Finance Management Support Programme for Ukraine (EU4PFM) shared his thoughts with European Truth

If Ukraine seeks greater economic integration with the EU, the priority should be the establishment of mutually clear customs rules and procedures.

Paulus Mayauskas Head of the Customs and Tax Administration of the Ministry of Finance of Lithuania, EU4PFM International Key Expert on tax reform.

An invisible work that later demonstrates visible results is the development and implementation of a regulatory framework that harmonizes Ukrainian legislation with European legislation.

On September, 7^th, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine together with the Committee of Entrepreneurs on Tax Issues of the Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry/Ukrainian CCI 7  presented the draft of the Procedure for establishing compliance of the conditions of controlled operations with raw materials under the arm’s length principle.

The draft document was prepared by the Ministry of Finance and the State Tax Service of Ukraine. Expert and methodological support were provided by the EU4PFM project.

Jurgita Domeikiene, Team Leader of the EU Public Finance Management Support Programme for Ukraine (EU4PFM) on NV.UA commented on the results of a survey on the topic: "Why do Ukrainians pay taxes, and where is that money spent? What do Ukrainians think of those who collect and distribute taxes in the country? Do citizens trust government agencies working in the public finance management area, and if not – why?".

European best practices in tax disputes were presented for EU4PFM partners. More than 300 employees of the central office and the Main Departments of the State Tax Service of Ukraine, who work in the areas of court support and administrative appeals, took part in the workshop

The State Tax Service of Ukraine and the EU4PFM Project are actively cooperating in the implementation of best communication practices.

Paulius Majauskas, Head of Tax and Customs Administration Division. Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania, International Expert on taxation in the EU4PFM Program shared thoughts about one of the most crucial tax reforms, which is observed not only by Ukraine but also by its international partners. This is the digitalization of the tax administration system.