Integration of the State Tax Service’s IT systems into the single European tax space, implementation of EU requirements and development of digital solutions became key topics of the online meeting of the State Tax Service team headed by Acting Head of the State Tax Service Lesia Karnaukh with experts of the EU4PFM international technical assistance project chaired by the Head of Components 1, 3 and 4 of the EU4PFM Program Jurgita Domeikiene.
“Ukraine’s European integration requires a comprehensive approach. And it is not only about harmonization of legislation, but also about the integration of digital systems. Today, the State Tax Service is already actively working on the integration of its IT systems into the single European tax space. Together with our long-standing international partners EU4PFM, during a coordination meeting, we discussed specific steps of the Roadmap for the implementation of mandatory EU IT systems in the field of taxation,” said Acting Head of the State Tax Service Lesya Karnaukh during the meeting.
Currently, work is ongoing in several areas. In particular, technical connection to the EU Common Communication Network (CCN), adaptation of tax information systems, preparation of the regulatory framework and development of new digital services.
The State Tax Service has already developed its vision for the Roadmap for the development of digital tax administration systems. We are waiting for an expert assessment from the European Commission. But the work is not limited to legislative procedures. At the same time, the State Tax Service is working on technical solutions.
“This optimizes the timing of the project implementation. Because we strive to implement European standards into the Ukrainian tax system as soon as possible,” added Lesya Karnaukh.
During the meeting, the parties also identified priority steps in the IT sector. This includes methodological support for the transformation of business processes, the implementation of modern IT solutions, and the preparation of regulatory and technical documentation, which will become the basis for further integration with European systems.
Special attention was paid to increasing the operational capacity of the State Tax Service to meet the requirements of the European Union, the development of automatic information exchange with EU countries, data standardization, and the construction of a modern digital infrastructure.
Another important issue is the integration of Ukraine into key European digital tax systems. In particular, this concerns connection to the VIES system and further transition to the ViDA concept in the field of VAT, deployment of the EMCS excise goods movement control system and the SEED registry, implementation of international standards for automatic information exchange (CRS, DAC7, DAC8, CESOP), as well as technical connection to the new generation EU CCN2 secure communication network.
“We are working synchronously and transparently. This large-scale joint work will allow the tax system to become more modern and ensure fast and secure data exchange, minimize manual processes and create more convenient digital services for business and citizens,” said the head of the State Tax Service.
“Preparation of the IT systems of the State Tax Service for Ukraine’s accession to the EU is not just a technological project, but a large-scale institutional transformation. Its success depends on strong leadership, coordinated interaction of all departments and their responsibility for the result. The EU4PFM program remains ready to support this process with its expertise and practical solutions, but the main driving force of change should remain the State Tax Service itself. Every result achieved today brings Ukraine closer to full membership in the European Union,” emphasized Jurgita Domeikiene, Head of Components 1, 3 and 4 of the EU4PFM Program. (State Tax Service)