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Rada approves tax on income from digital platforms as part of IMF package

The Rada has approved the taxation of income earned through online platforms at a rate of 10%. Services are expected to automatically report on users' earnings.

Society • June 9, 10:55 AM • 26153 views
Registering a deed of gift for an apartment: how to properly execute a gift agreement

In 2026, an apartment gift agreement requires notarization and payment of state duty. A zero tax rate applies to close relatives.

Society • June 8, 12:29 PM • 57342 views
SAPO and NABU have completed the investigation into the corruption scheme within the Tax Service

SAPO has completed the case regarding the former head of the State Tax Service and a 147 million hryvnia scheme. Over 200 companies were used to minimize taxes through bribes.

Economy • May 29, 11:38 AM • 6205 views
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Civil aviation could become a driver of Ukraine's post-war recovery, Rada members believe

Aviation could become a driver of Ukraine's post-war economic development. Currently, the industry is facing pressure from the ESBU due to attempts to tax transport leasing as royalties.

Economy • May 28, 01:59 PM • 20441 views
Extorting 2 million UAH from frontline business: another tax official received a notice of suspicion

A tax inspector in the Sumy region was served a notice of suspicion for participating in a 2 million UAH scheme. He assisted his superior in extorting money from a business in exchange for a successful audit.

Crimes and emergencies • May 27, 02:24 PM • 3236 views
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Blue sky and yellow field: economist explains how the colors of Ukraine's flag indicate the path for post-war economic development

Economist Andriy Novak identified aviation and the agricultural sector as key to recovery. Pressure from the ESBU on airlines regarding leasing threatens the industry's survival.

Economy • May 27, 11:08 AM • 17899 views
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Pressure instead of law: why the ESBU must stop persecuting airlines over leasing

The ESBU is persecuting airlines by reclassifying aircraft leasing as royalties. Investigators are ignoring court rulings and international tax conventions.

Economy • May 26, 02:01 PM • 93419 views
Former SAPO prosecutor reveals how NABU agent Magamedrasulov organized an extortion scheme targeting a Kyiv City Council deputy, promising immunity from prosecution

According to the court ruling, detective Magamedrasulov and Khrystenko organized a mechanism for extorting an undue benefit from Volodymyr Slonchak, whose voice was featured on the tapes in the Komarnytskyi case.

Politics • May 25, 03:02 PM • 4835 views
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ESBU investigators are obliged to take into account judicial practice, according to which vehicle leasing cannot be taxed as royalties

The ESBU has opened cases against airlines for non-payment of royalties for aircraft leasing, despite the fact that courts have previously concluded that such an interpretation of tax regulations is illegal.

Economy • May 25, 09:51 AM • 38310 views
Tourist tax generated 112 million UAH — 13% more than last year

During the first four months of 2026, local budgets received 112 million UAH in tourist tax. The leaders in terms of revenue were the Lviv region and Kyiv.

Economy • May 25, 08:23 AM • 3722 views
Established practice is forming in Ukraine: courts refuse to recognize vehicle leasing as royalties

Courts have prohibited the State Tax Service from interpreting vehicle leasing as royalties and assessing taxes. This applies to the leasing of railcars, aircraft, and agricultural machinery.

Economy • May 22, 12:47 PM • 86564 views
Local budgets received UAH 73.5 million from parking fees over four months

During the first four months of 2026, budgets received UAH 73. 5 million in parking fees. This is 12.3% more than last year, with the Odesa region emerging as the leader.

Economy • May 21, 09:50 AM • 2632 views
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The decline of civil aviation will strike Ukraine's defense capabilities - Director General of the Aerospace Association

Ukraine's civil and military aviation function as a single ecosystem with shared specialists. Pressure from the ESBU on airlines threatens to reduce the state's defense capabilities.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 11:33 AM • 17138 views
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Joint repair enterprises and engineering solutions: How civil and military aviation are interconnected

Civil and military aviation share common technologies and repair facilities. Pressure from the ESBU (Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine) on airlines creates risks for the country's defense capabilities.

Economy • May 19, 02:16 PM • 48971 views
Diia explains how the "National Cashback" program will change after moving to the next stage

Accumulated funds under the program can be used until June 30, 2026. The maximum payout amount is 3,000 hryvnias per month.

Economy • May 19, 02:03 PM • 3654 views
Ukraine may lose its aircraft repair infrastructure due to ESBU's persecution of airlines

The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) is demanding that airlines pay leasing taxes as if they were royalties. This threatens to destroy the infrastructure for servicing military aircraft.

Economy • May 18, 12:26 PM • 42119 views
In Dnipro, the tax office building was damaged due to an enemy attackPhoto

As a result of the night shelling of Dnipro on May 18, the administrative building of the tax service was damaged. The blast wave blew out windows; there were no casualties.

Society • May 18, 09:17 AM • 5145 views
ESBU's attempt to classify aircraft leasing as "royalties" could hit Ukraine's defense

The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) interprets aircraft leasing as royalties, introducing a 15% tax. This threatens airlines with bankruptcy and risks halting the repair of AFU military equipment.

Economy • May 15, 09:56 AM • 54609 views
Ukrainians paid UAH 15.8 billion in land tax this year — 14.3% more than last year

During the first four months of 2026, local budgets received UAH 15. 8 billion in land tax. The highest amounts were paid in the Dnipropetrovsk region and Kyiv.

Economy • May 15, 08:44 AM • 3380 views
From now on, the e-Taxpayer Card can be issued in "Diia" for oneself and for a child - Svyrydenko

Ukraine has launched online registration for the electronic taxpayer card in the Diia application. The service is available for adults and children, even abroad.

Society • May 14, 03:02 PM • 3672 views
Ukrainian airlines may lose international contracts due to attempted changes in taxation approaches for leasing - Shcherbyna

New approaches by the ESBU (Bureau of Economic Security) to treating aircraft leasing abroad as royalties threaten the existence of civil aviation and Ukraine's reputation as a reliable partner. This new approach threatens airlines with double taxation.

Economy • May 14, 01:38 PM • 3750 views
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Taxing vehicle leasing as royalties is legally groundless – lawyer

The lawyer explained that vehicle leasing constitutes the use of property rather than intellectual property. The ESBU is investigating cases against five leading airlines.

Economy • May 7, 11:20 AM • 36800 views
Ukraine without its own aviation? The threat posed by the ESBU's prosecution of airlines over leasing

The Economic Security Bureau of Ukraine (ESBU) is prosecuting airlines over a requirement to pay royalties for aircraft leasing. This new interpretation of tax legislation threatens to destroy the domestic aviation industry.

Economy • May 6, 10:11 AM • 54504 views
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International conventions take precedence over national law, but the BEB ignores this in cases against the aviation business.

The Bureau of Economic Security is pressuring airlines over lease payments, ignoring the priority of international treaties on avoiding double taxation. Five companies have come under fire.

Economy • April 23, 10:30 AM • 55457 views
Selling an apartment, car, or land - when is it 0%, and when will you have to pay up to 23%Video

When selling real estate and cars, different tax rates apply depending on the number of transactions. The third sale of a vehicle within a year is subject to a 23% tax.

Economy • April 21, 10:01 AM • 4685 views
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Aviation business under pressure: BEB opened cases against 5 airlines due to aircraft leasing

The Bureau of Economic Security has opened cases against 5 airlines, interpreting aircraft leasing as royalties. This contradicts international conventions and practice.

Economy • April 20, 08:39 AM • 55834 views
A ticking time bomb: how the tax service under Kiriyenko led to criminal prosecution of aviation market players

The State Tax Service (STS) under the leadership of Tetiana Kiriyenko enabled the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) to equate aircraft leasing with royalties and open cases against airlines. This threatens double taxation, losses for airlines, and the complete destruction of the civil aviation industry.

Economy • April 16, 02:27 PM • 36253 views
How to calculate the Minimum Tax Liability on land when the owner changes - tax authority explanation

The minimum tax liability is distributed among the owners proportionally to the period of land use. The previous owner pays until the moment of sale, and the new owner pays from the month of acquiring rights.

Economy • April 16, 09:12 AM • 3021 views
Lack of seniority for pension: how to buy it and what is important to know

Ukrainians can buy seniority through a one-time payment or monthly contributions by contacting the tax office. The minimum monthly payment is 1902 hryvnias.

Society • April 15, 02:50 PM • 5379 views
Property tax in Ukraine brought 14% more than last year - which regions are leaders

Property owners paid 14. 5% more taxes compared to last year. Kyiv became the leader in payments, providing 20% of the total amount.

Economy • April 15, 02:02 PM • 2709 views