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Taxation of VAT on equipment operating on renewable energy sources

  • Renewable energy sources are exempt from VAT taxation according to the Tax Code of Ukraine.
  • Equipment working on renewable energy sources, energy-saving equipment and materials, and equipment for alternative fuel production are exempt from VAT when imported into Ukraine.
  • Materials, equipment, and components used in the production of equipment working on renewable energy sources or alternative fuel production are also exempt from VAT.
  • Energy-saving equipment and materials that promote fuel and energy resource savings are exempt from VAT.
  • Measurement, control, and management tools for fuel and energy resource consumption are exempt from VAT.
  • The exemption from VAT applies if these goods are used by the taxpayer for their own production and if identical goods with similar quality indicators are not produced in Ukraine.
  • The list of such goods with their corresponding codes is determined by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
  • In case of non-compliance with the requirements for the intended use of these goods, the taxpayer must increase their tax liabilities and pay a penalty based on the VAT amount that should have been paid at the time of import.
  • In other cases, the supply of equipment, materials, and components mentioned above is subject to VAT taxation according to general rules.

Source: od.tax.gov.ua

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