On 31 May 2010, the State Tax Administration of Ukraine ("STAU") issued Letter No. 10506/7/16-1517-16 on VAT credit for imports of equipment under operational leases. STAU's opinion is that, insofar as imported equipment under operational leases can not be treated as acquired but only imported for use, the VAT paid for imports will not be included in VAT credits

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