The Ukrainian Center for Independent Political Research (UCIPR) invites you to join the webinar "Financial Sustainability of CSOs: How to Apply VAT Exemption for Social Services."
In 2026, non-governmental social service providers gained the opportunity to apply for VAT exemption. This is a significant legislative innovation that impacts financial planning, accounting, and the model of social service delivery for civil society and charitable organizations.
At the same time, VAT exemption is not automatic. To apply it, one must understand the legal requirements, procedures, and practical steps an organization must follow.
How to start working in the social service sector and avoid risks? What processes should you be prepared for? Answers to these questions will be provided during the webinar "Financial Sustainability of CSOs: How to Apply VAT Exemption for Social Services."
When? February 17 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where? Online (The Zoom link will be sent to registered participants)
To participate in the event, please fill out the form at the link by February 13 (6:00 PM).
During the webinar, you will be able to explore the following topics:
- Regulatory framework and social service provider status: requirements and criteria.
- Specifics of social service provision by non-governmental providers in 2026.
- Accounting and legal aspects of documenting social service delivery by CSOs.
Special attention will be paid to the practical application of the changes that were developed and advocated with the participation of UCIPR experts.
Speaker: Yuliia Panura – Expert on CSO taxation and charitable activities at UCIPR.
UCIPR experts Yuliia Panura and Maksym Latsyba participated in the drafting and advocacy of legislative changes regarding the VAT exemption for social services. Therefore, during the webinar, you will have the chance to ask questions to the expert who worked directly on the preparation and advocacy of these reforms.
This meeting will be useful for CSOs that already provide social services or plan to launch such activities in the near future.
Don't miss the chance to receive expert consultation, ask your questions, and find answers to current challenges.
The event is organized by the NGO "Ukrainian Center for Independent Political Research" with the support of the "Askold and Dir" Fund, administered by ISAR Ednannia within the project "Strong Civil Society of Ukraine – A Driver Towards Reforms and Democracy," funded by Norway and Sweden. The content of the event is the responsibility of the NGO "UCIPR" and does not reflect the views of the governments of Norway, Sweden, or ISAR Ednannia.
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