The Business Ombudsman Council provides recommendations to state bodies on the basis of individual cases and in accordance with published systemic reports. Here we have collected information on the implementation status of systemic recommendations only.
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Issued recommendations
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Execution status
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Systemic report "problems with cross-border trading in Ukraine" |
To draft and adopt the new edition of the Law “On Foreign Economic Activities” to reflect modern trade regulation trends and WTO commitments, and to cover all necessary provisions of EU acquis communautaire, in particular: To bring the law fully in line with WTO agreements and EU requirements, which should increase access to global markets: (a) simplifying formalities and procedures; (b) harmonizing applicable laws and regulations; (c) applying international agreements; and, (d) making a commitment to regulatory cooperation. To change the regulations for foreign trade, export/import licenses and protection measures in accordance with WTO rules and regulations. For instance, licenses should be required only for the import or export of goods that effect public security, the life and health of individuals, animals and plants and so on, in accordance with the definitions used by the EU. Based on stakeholder consultations, to reduce (a) the number of cross-border trade operations subject to licensing and (b) the number of commodity groups subject to restrictions or limitations as to export or import. To implement methods for export-import quota administration according to best practices and WTO recommendations: First-Come, First-Served; Auction Quota Rights; Give Away Quota Rights. Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine |
Implemented
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The licensing of export, import of goods, which is carried out in accordance with Article 16 of the Law of Ukraine "On Foreign Economic Activity", complies with the WTO norms, in particular, the Agreement on Import Licensing (WTO), is regulated by Articles 8, 11-14, 20-21 GATT 1994.
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To repeal CMU Resolution No.724 dated 16 September 2015, by which the State Customs is empowered to apply indicative benchmarks to import customs value arbitrarily.
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine |
Implemented
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The CMU Resolution No.724 dated 16 September 2015, was declared invalid by the CMU Resolution No.686 dated 5 October 2016.
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To prepare and adopt a Law on compensation for damage caused by the unlawful actions of customs officials, to strengthen the role of administrative pre-trial settlement of disputes and prevent the abuse of power. Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine |
In process
— comments:
It is planned to implement the recommendation in a different way.
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