US EditionUkraine, IMF Ease Conditions on New $8.2 Billion Loan Program
Ukraine eased tax rules for 250,000 entrepreneurs to secure $8.2 billion from the IMF, supporting its economy amid ongoing war and energy challenges.
- On Feb 14, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said Kyiv and the IMF agreed to ease some conditions, including sensitive tax increases, for a new $8.2 billion programme.
- Amid a fifth year of war, Ukraine relies on Western financial aid as intensified Russian airstrikes damage infrastructure, and Ukraine's central bank lowers its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.8%.
- Kyiv flagged taxing individual entrepreneurs as the most sensitive element and agreed to raise the VAT revenue threshold to 4 million hryvnias from 1 million, affecting about 250,000 entrepreneurs, instead of over 600,000.
- The IMF board is expected to review the programme, and Svyrydenko said approval is crucial for unlocking support, including a $106.8 billion loan, at its next meeting.
- Preparing draft legislation, the government is discussing tax changes with Ukrainian lawmakers amid energy deficits and revised benchmarks, Svyrydenko said Saturday.
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IMF simplifies conditions for opening new program for Ukraine: VAT threshold for sole proprietors raised to UAH 4 mln – PM
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission has simplified the agreements reached in November to open a new Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Ukraine, including revising the preliminary measures and structural benchmarks, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced.
Ukraine, IMF Relax Terms on $8.2bn Loan Deal - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service
Ukraine’s government and the International Monetary Fund have agreed to ease some conditions, including sensitive tax increases, for a new $8.2 billion lending programme, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko revealed on Saturday. She said the IMF board was expected to review the programme at its next meeting, noting its approval was crucial for unlocking other international support, including a 90‑billion‑euro ($106.8 billion) EU loan. As the war wit…
Ukraine and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have agreed to ease some conditions of an $8.2 billion loan program, Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Shvyridenko announced on Saturday. The agreement is key to disbursing further international aid, including a €90 billion EU loan.
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