New regulations to be enforced in Ukraine, covering fines, pension adjustments, and ticket sales transactions
Starting August 1, 2025, several significant changes are being implemented in Ukraine. Let's break down the key developments.
Financial Sector
From August 1, Ukraine reinstated full fines for violations related to the use of cash register devices (RRO/PRRO), affecting individual entrepreneurs (FOP) and others using simplified tax systems. The fines are now 100% of the sale amount for the first violation and 150% for each subsequent violation, marking the end of the reduced rates that were in effect during a transitional period. Additionally, the country introduced an open banking system to enhance fintech development and improve financial transactions transparency [1].
Transport Sector
Changes in the transport sector are also part of the key changes reported by Politexpert. One of the most notable developments is the testing of a new verification system called "Diia" for buying train tickets on certain routes, such as Lviv-Odesa and Kyiv-Chop. The verification process is aimed at improving passenger service quality and minimizing fraud cases. However, specific details about the changes in the transport sector have not been provided [2].
Social Assistance
In the social assistance sector, pension payments for some citizens will be adjusted. Pensioners living in active combat zones with pensions below 3,250 hryvnia will no longer receive additional UN aid due to financial constraints. On the positive side, pensioners aged 70 and above will receive supplements ranging from 300 to 570 hryvnia, but only if the total pension amount does not exceed 10,340.35 hryvnia. Social assistance for internally displaced persons (IDPs) remains unchanged, with 3,000 hryvnia for children and those with disabilities, and 2,000 hryvnia for adult IDPs [2].
Healthcare
The changes in the "Accessible Medicines" program will enable individuals to obtain necessary medications at discounted rates. Starting August 1, the list of medications available through the program will be expanded, benefiting individuals with cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions.
Impact on Citizens' Lives
These changes will directly impact the daily lives of citizens, particularly individual entrepreneurs and pensioners. The reinstated fines for RRO/PRRO violations and the adjustments in pension payments are significant developments that warrant close attention.
No Information Provided
Regarding the potential impact of the open banking system on social assistance programs or IDPs, changes in the transportation sector specific to IDPs, and alterations in social assistance for adult IDPs not related to disabilities, no information has been provided in the given sources.
References: [1] Politexpert and 24 Channel reports as referenced by news from UNN and AgroReview. [2] Information obtained from search results.
- The upcoming policy-and-legislation changes in Ukraine, including reinstated fines for violations related to cash register devices and adjustments in pension payments, are set to have a significant impact on the lives of citizens, particularly individual entrepreneurs and pensioners.
- In the context of politics and general news, the implementation of an open banking system and the testing of a new verification system for buying train tickets are likely to be discussions in the transport sector and fintech development, with potential effects on the financial transactions transparency and passenger service quality.
