Who supported the tax on OLX in the Verkhovna Rada
The Verkhovna Rada passed a law on the taxation of digital platforms, which the public has already dubbed the “OLX tax.” 241 members of parliament voted in favor of the bill. The “Servant of the People” faction provided the most votes, while “Batkivshchyna” and “European Solidarity” did not support the bill.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a high-profile law on the taxation of income earned through digital platforms. This refers to popular marketplaces and services such as OLX, Prom, and Rozetka. For this reason, the bill has already been informally dubbed the “OLX tax.” According to the parliament’s official website, 241 members of parliament supported the law. The votes of the ruling majority, as well as several parliamentary groups and parts of other factions, proved decisive.
The “Servant of the People” faction provided the most votes—169 deputies. The bill was also supported by:
- the “Trust” parliamentary group—17 votes;
- the “For Life and Peace” group—16 votes;
- the “Restoration of Ukraine” group—13 votes;
- the “For the Future” group—12 votes;
- non-affiliated deputies — 8 votes;
- “Voice” faction — 6 votes.
At the same time, two parliamentary factions did not cast a single vote in favor of the bill. These were “Batkivshchyna” and “European Solidarity.” Representatives of these political forces had previously criticized the bill. They argued that the new rules could impose an additional tax burden on Ukrainians, especially amid the war and the lack of a significant improvement in social standards.
What Will Change After the Law Is Enacted
The new rules are set to take effect on January 1, 2027. The law stipulates that online platforms will automatically withhold 10% in taxes from the income of professional sellers. Of this amount, 5% will be personal income tax, and another 5% will be a military levy.
This applies to sales and services provided through major digital marketplaces, including OLX, Prom, and Rozetka. For individuals selling their own used items, a tax-exempt threshold is provided. According to various estimates, it will range from 36,000 to 40,000 hryvnias per year.
What Risks Do Experts See?
Some experts and market participants have already drawn attention to potential problems that may arise once the law takes effect. Analysts warn that some small sellers may go underground and start operating through Telegram channels or Instagram to avoid additional costs.
In addition, the new rules could create a significant technical burden for the marketplaces themselves. Platforms will have to modify their tax accounting and administration systems. As a result, this could also affect buyers. Experts do not rule out the possibility that online marketplaces will raise their commission rates, and businesses will pass on these additional costs to the final price of goods.
Thus, the law—which is intended to bring part of online commerce out of the shadows and increase budget revenues—has already sparked heated debate among both politicians and market participants. Its supporters argue for the need to regulate the digital commerce sector, while critics fear that the new rules could backfire and push some sellers into the informal economy. This is reported by the parliament’s official website.
The Verkhovna Rada has withdrawn the controversial Bill No. 14025, known as the “OLX tax,” from consideration. The reason is simple: there were not enough deputies to vote in favor of the bill, which would have taxed online sales and services.
