Managing Partner of DEGA PARTNERS Kostyantyn Gamkrelidze attended the III Customs Platform held in Lviv

On 22 September 2026, the Customs Platform “New Customs Code of Ukraine Based on the EU Customs Code: From Development to Implementation” was held in Lviv, Ukraine.

This year’s Customs Platform focused on the development of a new Customs Code of Ukraine harmonised with the rules of the European Union, as well as on further steps towards its practical implementation.

As part of the event, representatives of public authorities, including Members of the Parliament of Ukraine, the European Commission, the EU Delegation to Ukraine, business representatives and international experts discussed the key areas of customs reform, including:

  • approximation of Ukrainian customs legislation to EU rules and practices;
  • new approaches to customs procedures, customs declarations, guarantees and customs simplifications;
  • development of customs IT systems and digitalisation of customs processes;
  • further institutional transformation of customs authorities;
  • preparing businesses for the transition to the new customs rules;
  • development of border crossing point infrastructure and the identification of new logistics solutions.

Particular attention was paid to the practical aspects of implementing the new Customs Code. In particular, the discussion focused on the need for the timely development of implementing regulations, the development of IT infrastructure and ensuring an appropriate transition period for businesses.

For companies engaged in foreign economic activity, changes in customs legislation will have a direct impact on customs clearance, the use of customs simplifications and the organisation of international supply chains.

For us, participation in professional events of this kind provides an opportunity to monitor developments in customs legislation and the practical aspects of European integration reforms that directly affect businesses.

We thank the organisers of the Customs Platform for the substantive professional discussion and the opportunity to take part in the discussion of issues of importance to businesses.

Follow the link to learn more about the event.