Ukraine plans to postpone the deadlines for the introduction of the electronic excise tax stamp and the Electronic System for Circulation of Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco Products, and Liquids for Electronic Cigarettes.
The Ministry of Finance announced this, Ukrainian News Agency reports.
The relevant legislative initiative was supported during a working group meeting held in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy.
The start of mandatory labeling of all excisable goods (alcohol, tobacco, liquids for electronic cigarettes) with electronic stamps will be postponed for 10 months.
New implementation date: November 1, 2026 (instead of January 1, 2026).
Relevant amendments to the legislation are proposed for consideration during the second reading of the draft Law "On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine Regarding the Peculiarities of Taxing Banks with Corporate Income Tax in 2026" (registration number 14097 dated October 01, 2025).
The postponement of the deadlines is due to the need for additional preparation of the market and key operators for the transition to the e-excise stamp, minimizing internal risks for legal businesses and consumers, and harmonizing all regulatory acts with updated dates.
The implementation of the above legislative initiatives will also require amendments to the acts of the Government.
In this regard, the Ministry of Finance has developed a draft of the relevant Government resolution regulating the operation of the Electronic System, taking into account the new deadlines for its implementation.
In the near future, the draft will be published for public discussion on the official website of the Ministry of Finance in the "Legislation" section - "Drafts of regulatory legal acts".
As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, the reform of excise marking is part of the implementation of a modern electronic system for controlling the circulation of excisable goods, which should increase market transparency, reduce shadowing, and strengthen consumer protection.
The format corresponds to the official submission for editorial offices, informs about the reasons for the postponement, indicates the mechanism for expert participation, and indicates where to find the draft resolution.
In December 2024, the Verkhovna Rada increased excise duties on cigarettes.
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