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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The State Tax Service warns about the mass distribution of fake e-mails with malicious software. It provides remote access to computers to attackers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In total, local budgets received over UAH 156. 3 billion, which is UAH 24.4 billion more than last year.
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.
A bargain or a trap? Pitfalls of the "gray" market of technology in Ukraine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thanks to the "roadmaps" developed by the State Tax Service, it was possible to significantly reduce the number of risky enterprises.