Minister of Finance of Ukraine Serhiy Marchenko stated that tax increases are not planned in 2025. There are enough reserves and measures to avoid appealing to parliament.
In April 2025, UAH 274. 7 billion was received to the state budget, a significant part of which was VAT. Taxes and international aid also provided revenue.
As of the beginning of April, Ukraine's national debt increased by UAH 103. 48 billion, reaching UAH 7.12 trillion or USD 171.73 billion. In March, the debt increased by USD 2.64 billion.
In April 2025, the state budget received over UAH 83 billion in taxes, which is 14% more than planned. Overall, for January-April, the plan was exceeded by UAH 46.2 billion.
The general fund of the state budget received UAH 273. 5 billion in taxes, fees and payments in April. Another UAH 69.2 billion was received in the form of international aid.
The National Bank has updated its assessment of the rapid end of hostilities, maintaining a positive risk of achieving peace. The chances of this are estimated at less than 15%, which will improve the prospects for the economy.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia at 41. 6890 UAH/USD, which devalued the hryvnia by 1 kopeck. In banks, the dollar is trading at 41.97-41.30 UAH.
The tax authorities are planning changes to the regulation governing the risk monitoring system. This will increase the possibility of unconditional registration of invoices.
The commission believes that the bill does not comply with EU and IOSCO standards, contains risks for sanctions policy during the war, and requires assessment by law enforcement.
"Naftogaz" is considering various scenarios, including strict consumption restrictions. Industry is recommended to import gas, the state is looking for funding for purchases.
The NBU stated that the Rada may adopt a law on war risk insurance as early as the first half of 2025. This should attract private capital to the economy.
Servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are switching to summer uniforms when the temperature reaches +15°C. In 2025, UAH 23.6 billion is provided for material assets.
Ukraine is preparing a draft law to legalize virtual assets, which is based on the European MiCA directive. The NSSMC, together with the NBU, are working on the document to protect investors.
The leadership of the Ministry of Finance met with a delegation from Great Britain to discuss financial support, reforms and cooperation with the IMF. Great Britain has provided Ukraine with $3 billion in budget assistance.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated funds for consulting services to prepare a draft agreement with the United States on mineral resources. The Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Justice are to engage consultants by April 15, 2025.
The Ministry of Finance has denied information about the threat of delays in payments to the military. Financing of the Armed Forces is a priority, funds are provided in the state budget for 2025, payments are made on time and in full.
The tax office is introducing measures to resolve tax issues of mobilized sole proprietors and veterans. Working groups will be created to advise entrepreneurs.
Declaration submission is temporarily unavailable in Diia due to updates to update forms for sole proprietors.
For the first time in 11 months, the business activity expectations index exceeded the neutral level, reaching 51. 8. This was facilitated by stable consumer demand, increased production and stabilization of energy supply.
In March 2025, more than UAH 160 billion was received into the general fund of the state budget, which is 48. 7% more than in March 2024. With this money, you can purchase over 1 million FPV drones.
Demobilized sole proprietors have only 10 days to submit documents for tax exemption. The State Tax Service is working with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Defense to increase this period.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated 83 million hryvnias for the construction of fortification structures in the Zaporizhzhia region. The funds will be used for engineering and technical structures and equipment of defense lines.
In February 2025, Ukraine's public debt decreased by 15. 5 billion hryvnias, but increased in dollar terms. The Ministry of Finance is reducing domestic borrowing, relying on concessional financing from partners.
The State Tax Service removed almost 10,000 enterprises from the "risky" category and reduced the blocking of tax invoices to 0. 39%. Changes to the mechanism for suspending invoice registration have been initiated.
The SFS is reducing the number of blocked tax invoices for businesses in the Kharkiv region that operate under shelling. 266 enterprises in the region have been removed from the risky category.
By the end of June, the hryvnia will fluctuate within the range of 41. 2-41.5 UAH per dollar, and by the end of the year it will not devalue to 45 UAH, according to Andriy Dubas, President of the Association of Ukrainian Banks.
The government is planning new support programs for large families, including assistance in preparing children for school. The "municipal nanny" program is also being expanded.
In January-February 2024, 3,186 Ukrainians declared more than UAH 1 million in income, paying UAH 269. 6 million in tax and UAH 44.6 million in military levy. The youngest millionaire is 3.5 years old, the oldest is 96.
Ruslan Kravchenko held a meeting with 80 business representatives in the Odesa region and identified shortcomings in the work of the local State Tax Service. As a result of the inspection, two deputy heads will be dismissed.
A trilateral memorandum on cooperation has been signed between the State Tax Service, the State Financial Monitoring, and the Bureau of Economic Security. The document provides for the exchange of information and experience to combat tax evasion and financial crimes.
