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Ukraine, as part of the screening process, presented the EU with the results of reforms in the field of taxation: Kravchenko outlined the key points

The State Tax Service of Ukraine presented the results of reforming the sphere of tax administration to the European Union. Ukraine is ready to work according to European rules.

Economy • June 9, 03:00 PM • 2096 views

Shadow economy in Ukraine: the state loses up to 900 billion hryvnias annually – Hetmantsev

The shadow economy in Ukraine reaches 50% of the market, which leads to budget losses of 800-900 billion hryvnias. The most profitable sectors are tobacco, alcohol, gadgets, the agricultural sector and the gambling business.

Economy • June 5, 03:22 PM • 94420 views

The result of preventive tax measures to bring out of the "shadow": the average monthly increase in active RROs tripled

Thanks to the SFS measures and changes in the fiscal check, the number of registrars has increased. This contributes to the de-shadowing of the economy and ensures the payment of taxes.

Economy • June 5, 02:08 PM • 1902 views

The State Tax Service is changing its approach to inspections: Kravchenko said how much fines have already been charged

Since the beginning of the year, the State Tax Service has conducted 16. 5 thousand inspections, revealing violations of UAH 692 million. The most frequent: lack of checks, unregistered employees, and lack of UCT ZED.

Society • June 4, 01:17 PM • 2994 views

In 5 months of this year, excise tax revenues exceeded last year's by 48.7% - Kravchenko

In the first 5 months of 2025, excise tax revenues to the state budget increased by 48. 7% compared to last year, amounting to UAH 69.7 billion. The overfulfillment of the plan is UAH 11.3 billion.

Economy • June 3, 09:43 AM • 2096 views

International Day of Water Body Cleanup and Local Industry Workers: What is being celebrated today

Ukraine celebrates the Day of Local Industry Workers and the International Day of Water Body Cleanup. Also today is World Parents' and Milk Day, and Cancer Survivor Day.

Society • June 1, 03:30 AM • 4024 views

Values in the trash: the world is down 91 billion dollars due to e-waste

Millions of tons of electronic waste are generated worldwide every year, most of which is not recycled. The situation in Ukraine is worsened by the "gray" market, which blocks the creation of a transparent e-waste disposal system.

Society • May 30, 01:52 PM • 409282 views

Kravchenko met with representatives of the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC): they discussed VAT refunds, the results CRS and the enforcement of court decisions

The Head of the State Tax Service, Ruslan Kravchenko, met with representatives of the U. S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC). They discussed VAT refunds, the first CRS results, and the execution of court decisions.

Economy • May 29, 03:48 PM • 2642 views

Kravchenko warned of a new wave of fake letters with viruses allegedly from the tax authorities: what to do

The State Tax Service warns about the mass distribution of fake e-mails with malicious software. It provides remote access to computers to attackers.

Society • May 28, 03:42 PM • 2902 views

Kravchenko held a meeting with the International Monetary Fund mission: they discussed the state of implementation of the State Tax Service's IMF benchmarks

Ruslan Kravchenko and the IMF mission discussed the progress of the State Tax Service's benchmarks, the modernization of tax audit, and the implementation of a risk management system. Cooperation continues to transform the service.

Economy • May 27, 02:48 PM • 2368 views

Kravchenko: the drama of "VAT non-return" is canceled - more than UAH 55 billion has already been reimbursed

UAH 55. 5 billion of VAT has already been reimbursed in Ukraine, which is UAH 10.8 billion more than last year. UAH 30.4 billion is being processed, but this is a normal working process, Kravchenko assures.

Economy • May 26, 10:51 AM • 2518 views

Occupants Damaged the Premises of the Largest Customer Service Center in Mykolaiv Oblast - Kravchenko

A Russian attack damaged the building of the State Tax Inspectorate in Mykolaiv region, where the largest Service Center is located. The explosive wave shattered windows, doors and damaged walls, but no people were injured.

Society • May 25, 09:42 AM • 42522 views

Kravchenko discussed support for border business with business representatives of Chernihiv region

Ruslan Kravchenko visited Chernihiv region and discussed with businesses the introduction of special economic conditions to support border businesses affected by the aggression of the Russian Federation.

Society • May 23, 02:14 PM • 2808 views

Entrepreneurs in Sumy region paid 2 billion hryvnias more taxes than last year - Kravchenko

Entrepreneurs of Sumy region paid 2 billion hryvnias more taxes in the first 4 months of 2024 than last year. Many farmers lost land due to mining.

War • May 22, 03:30 PM • 3720 views

In three months, the "Google tax" brought more than 3.5 billion UAH to the state budget - Kravchenko

The State Tax Service of Ukraine reported an increase in revenues from transnational corporations paying VAT for electronic services to over 3. 5 billion UAH in the first quarter of 2025.

Economy • May 22, 09:56 AM • 2360 views
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Gadgets from the "back door": how smartphones and technology bypass customs

The expert emphasizes the significant volumes of "gray" imports of electronics, in particular smartphones and household appliances. Effective customs operation is the key to minimizing the illegal market.

Economy • May 19, 07:57 AM • 54654 views

Over a thousand mobilized sole proprietors were exempted from tax accruals in April - Kravchenko

In April, about 1,200 mobilized sole proprietors received tax benefits by submitting relevant applications. The State Tax Service proposes to increase the deadline for submitting an application for benefits after demobilization to 180 days.

Economy • May 16, 11:58 AM • 2309 views

“There are good results”: Zelenskyy heard Kravchenko's report on countering shadow schemes and ensuring financial stability

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard the report of the head of the State Tax Service Ruslan Kravchenko on combating shadow schemes. He emphasized the positive results and ensuring financial stability.

Economy • May 13, 06:14 PM • 2610 views

The property of "PivdGZK" has been transferred to the tax lien due to non-payment of the tax liability in the amount of UAH 3.7 billion - Kravchenko

The property of PivdGZK was transferred to the pledge due to non-payment of UAH 3. 7 billion of tax liability, which the company had to pay according to the court decision.

Economy • May 13, 01:25 PM • 2322 views

Revenues to local budgets for four months increased by 24.4 billion hryvnias - Kravchenko

In total, local budgets received over UAH 156. 3 billion, which is UAH 24.4 billion more than last year.

Economy • May 12, 11:55 AM • 1959 views

The government has appointed two deputies to the head of the State Tax Service Kravchenko

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed Serhiy Lysiuk and Andriy Trotsko as deputy heads of the State Tax Service. Previously, Lysiuk was the director of the department at the State Tax Service, and Trotsko previously held the position of acting head of the Main Department of the State Tax Service in Rivne region.

Economy • May 9, 01:50 PM • 6277 views

A bargain or a trap? Pitfalls of the "gray" market of technology in Ukraine

A bargain or a trap? Pitfalls of the "gray" market of technology in Ukraine.

Economy • May 8, 11:49 AM • 197881 views
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Almost all household electronics in Ukraine are imported: expert talks about "gray" market schemes

Electronics are hardly produced in Ukraine, and imports are mainly carried out through "gray" schemes, in particular for dual-purpose goods for drones, which complicates control and increases risks.

Economy • May 7, 10:29 AM • 144943 views

The State Tax Service team is already working on fair approaches to calculating the tax burden by region - Kravchenko

The State Tax Service is working on new approaches to calculating the tax burden by region, taking into account the specifics of doing business. Specific proposals are promised by the end of May.

Economy • May 6, 04:08 PM • 8466 views

Results of the 2024 declaration campaign: an increase in the number of millionaires and a record amount of personal income tax

In 2024, Ukrainians declared UAH 326 billion in income, which is UAH 107 billion more than in 2023. The number of millionaires has increased to 17,000.

Economy • May 5, 09:51 AM • 7592 views

Kravchenko: another building of the tax service damaged as a result of enemy shelling of Kharkiv region

As a result of a Russian attack, the premises of the Kupyansk tax inspectorate in the Kharkiv region were damaged. The building had windows and doors broken and the facade damaged, but there were no casualties.

War • May 3, 11:19 AM • 3914 views

This is a first: The Business Ombudsman Council praised the tax office's mailing of letters for the prevention of violations

The State Tax Service has for the first time sent messages to taxpayers to prevent violations. The Business Ombudsman Council supports such steps by the tax service.

Economy • May 2, 05:55 PM • 3088 views

Transferred information to the State Tax Service: two tax officers have been notified of suspicion - Kravchenko

Tax officials illegally transferred information to the State Tax Service. They copied data from the Unified Register of Tax Invoices and transferred it to third parties.

Economy • May 2, 03:56 PM • 10442 views
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"Gray" import of electronics destroys legal business - lawyer about schemes in the market

Illegal schemes in the electronics trade create unfair competition, destroying white business. Law enforcement agencies should investigate tax violations and bring those responsible to justice.

Economy • May 1, 02:27 PM • 81494 views

Number of risky enterprises was reduced by 12,000 in four months - Kravchenko

Thanks to the "roadmaps" developed by the State Tax Service, it was possible to significantly reduce the number of risky enterprises.

Economy • May 1, 09:24 AM • 8155 views