UCCRO members discuss changes to tax legislation with Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine. Photo: investgazeta.net
On June 10, 2026, members of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations UCCRO) held a meeting with Deputy Finance Minister Svitlana Vorobey and the leadership of the State Tax Service. The participants in the dialogue analyzed a draft of amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine, which is intended to bring the legislation into line with the law on the regulation of legal entities adopted in January 2025.
During the discussion, representatives of religious associations focused on protecting their tax status. The parties discussed the impact of the proposed amendments on the non-profit status of communities and their social institutions.
The dialogue was attended by OCU spokesperson Eustratiy Zoria, representatives of the UGCC, Roman Catholics, and leaders of Protestant denominations. The religious figures obtained a promise from the Ministry of Finance to continue consultations on the text of the draft law.
A separate item on the agenda was the restoration of church buildings damaged during the fighting. Representatives of the denominations asked officials to provide mechanisms of financial support for repairing their facilities. The authorities and the Council of Churches agreed to create a permanent communication channel to coordinate tax initiatives.
As the UOJ reported, UCCRO members visited the Ambassador of Israel at the synagogue.
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