The Verkhovna Rada has ratified the protocol on amending the convention between Ukraine and the Netherlands on double taxation avoidance and prevention of tax evasion with respect to taxes on income and property.

According to these changes, the general rate of taxation of interest is increased from 2% to 5%, zero taxation rate of dividends and royalties is abolished, as well as taxation of royalties at the rates of 5% and 10% is set.

The protocol also enhances the ability of the competent authorities of the states to exchange information.

In addition, the parliament ratified an agreement with Germany on financial cooperation, which will allow attracting a concessional loan from KfW up to EUR 214 million and grant financing up to EUR 38 million.