Respect for business is a cardinal principle to be followed by all controlling bodies

A key principle to be followed by all controlling bodies, inter alia the State Fiscal Service (SFS) should be resetting relations with business circles and restoring respect for entrepreneurship. This was stated by Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman during Government’s session on Wednesday.

He stressed that Ukraine has made a significant progress in its European aspirations in the international arena, and now it is crucial to make transformations within the country, particularly in strengthening the economy and improving the business climate – in compliance with the standards and principles of the European Union.

"We have to restore the maximum level of distinction and respect for Ukrainian business which enables the country to accelerate economic growth. Is unacceptable to make pressure as well as to create artificial barriers for the development of the business climate," noted Volodymyr Groysman.

The Prime Minister emphasized that in the context of the State Fiscal Service work, the growth of indicators of revenue is observed. "We observe a tendency towards increase by 28%, but I want to underline that this is due to the growing trend of economy. And we need to strengthen it, urged he. The State Fiscal Service is an authority which works in collaboration with the business.  I call on SFS to establish a normal environment as well as relationships with business. I would like to ensure that the aforesaid authority is stick to acceptable norms of interaction and to ensure security and prospects for development for business circles”.

The Head of the Government drew attention to the fact that now the process of transformation is being carried out, corruption schemes which were existed for decades are being eradicated - first and foremost in the sector of payments and VAT refunds. « The procedure of VAT refund is absolutely automatic and transparent today. No official has the possibility to intervene into the system. We are committed to prolong our work in this sphere,» underscored Volodymyr Groysman.