While the economy seeks stability, the four largest platforms have laid down their arms in the fight over the rules of the game: Uklon, Bolt, Uber and Glovo have announced support for the "self‑employed laws" that will change the rules for ride‑hailing drivers, couriers and freelancers. This is not just about taxes — it is a marker that business is ready to play by new, transparent rules.
"When it comes to the public good, competition and narrow interests fall into the background"
– Serhii Hryshkov, CEO of Uklon
What exactly is being proposed
These are draft laws No. 14025 and No. 14026. They oblige operators of digital platforms to withhold tax from the incomes of platform users and introduce reporting rules in line with OECD standards and Council of the EU Directive 2021/514. The Ministry of Finance expects to receive about UAH 14 billion in additional revenues per year. The law is planned to be adopted by the end of the year and is to take effect in 2026.
Why this matters to you
This concerns the income security of couriers, drivers and the state at the same time. Western analysts say that implementing such rules increases tax fairness and reduces the shadow economy. For the ordinary user it means more transparent fares and guarantees; for the state — more stable revenues that can be directed to defense, infrastructure and community support.
Social resonance and international context
An open letter with explanations from the companies was published by Ekonomichna Pravda, and the consequences are already being actively discussed online — from drivers' blogs to expert opinions. This is also part of the requirements for receiving a new tranche from the IMF: transparent tax rules for digital platforms are one of the points international financing focuses on.
"This is a step toward tax transparency that enables the state to receive fair revenues from digital business"
– Western analysts
What happens next
Parliament will have to decide quickly — by the end of the year. If the votes are found, the system will start working in 2026 and the market will change forever: platforms will adapt, part of incomes will become transparent, and the state will receive an additional resource. This is a decisive moment: either we enter a new economic reality, or we postpone the transformation for years.
This is not just a technical law — it is a historic moment for the Ukrainian digital economy. The world is watching, investors are counting the steps, and Moscow receives a clear signal: we are building a strong, transparent economy that can withstand the strain of war and is moving toward European integration. The topic is already being debated online, and experts predict: those who manage to adapt will win.
