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From July, Ukraine is changing the voltage standard in the power grid to the European one, and salary indexation is returning. New rules for issuing IDP certificates and fines for tobacco traders are also being introduced.
In Ukraine, from July, the voltage standard in the electrical grid will change, salary indexation will return, and there will be a new processing of the IDP certificate, reports UNN.
The NEURC announced that starting from July 1 this year, European approaches to determining power quality parameters will come into effect in Ukraine, including the transition to a nominal voltage of 230/400 V. One of the key innovations is the establishment of clear limits for permissible voltage deviation: from 207 to 253 V (±10% of the nominal value of 230 V).
It is noted that these changes should positively affect the quality of electricity supply. Stable voltage will reduce the risks of damage to household appliances that are sensitive to fluctuations and lower the need for additional protective equipment, such as stabilizers.
In addition, this will contribute to increasing energy efficiency. Thus, electrical appliances will be able to operate in an optimal mode, without power losses and overloads.
The State Labor Service explained the specifics of salary indexation in 2025. It was noted that the calculation of the consumer price index for indexation begins in February 2025, meaning January is the base month for accruals.
The procedure for indexing monetary incomes of the population, approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1078 of 17.07.2003, stipulates that the right to indexation accrues when the consumer price index, calculated cumulatively, exceeds the indexation threshold set at 103%. Cumulatively for February, March, April, and May, this index in June is 104.4%, meaning the indexation threshold has already been exceeded. Therefore, starting from July 2025, the right to salary indexation for employees returns.
The State Tax Service noted that, according to Law No. 4115 on amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and other laws of Ukraine regarding the revision of excise tax rates on tobacco products, which came into force on March 25, 2025, regulation of the retail sale price of tobacco products was introduced, which provides that for retail sales, the retail price cannot be less than the minimum excise tax liability or the excise tax rate multiplied by 1.45.
For the maximum retail price of excisable goods (products), which is indicated by the manufacturer or importer in the declaration of maximum retail prices for excisable goods/products, it cannot be lower than the retail sale price calculated in accordance with the procedure mentioned above.
Due to the fact that for 2024, the share of the total amount of excise tax liabilities in the weighted average retail price of cigarettes is 55.8%, i.e., less than 60%, from April 1 to December 31, 2025, manufacturers and importers of cigarettes will apply a coefficient of 1.1 to the minimum excise tax liability.
When determining the maximum retail prices for tobacco products in the Declaration of MRP, as well as the retail selling price (when trading at retail), they should not be lower than the established as of the date of production:
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Penalties are applied to business entities in cases of retail trade of tobacco products at prices higher than the maximum retail prices for such goods (products), indicated on the respective packs, boxes, or souvenir boxes of tobacco products, increased by the amount of excise tax on retail trade of excisable goods (products).
It was reported that penalties are applied for the sale of tobacco products at prices lower than the retail price level of excisable goods, which cannot be less than the minimum excise tax liability established at the manufacturing date of such goods for cigarettes/cigarillos multiplied by a coefficient of 1.45 (for cigarettes manufactured from 01.04.2025 to 31.12.2025 — also multiplied by a coefficient of 1.1). For other tobacco products — less than the amount of the specific excise tax rate multiplied by a coefficient of 1.45.
In such a determination of the minimum retail selling price for tobacco products, the additional consideration of the amount of excise tax on retail sales of excisable goods (products) is not provided.
Starting July 1, the Ministry of Finance will conduct checks on internally displaced persons (IDPs) staying abroad for more than 90 days. This status may be revoked after an additional verification.
Thus, if it turns out that a person has been abroad for more than 90 consecutive days without valid reasons, the IDP certificate will be revoked. Valid reasons include:
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The Pension Fund reported that from July of this year, calculations for compensation for housing IDPs will be carried out by the Pension Fund authorities.
Legal entities, regardless of their form of ownership (institutions, establishments, enterprises, organizations), and individual entrepreneurs are entitled to this compensation.
Compensation is paid if:
Compensation for accommodation is not assigned if:
Also, compensation for accommodation for each individual IDP is not assigned or its payment is suspended if:
On July 1, the limits for cash payment at the branch for individuals will be as follows:
Cash-on-delivery limits for individuals with payout to a bank card were and remain:
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What changes await Ukrainians in July: a new voltage standard in the power grid and the return of salary indexation – Українські Національні Новини
