State Tax Service of Ukraine
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.
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.
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.
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.
The ESBU is persecuting airlines by reclassifying aircraft leasing as royalties. Investigators are ignoring court rulings and international tax conventions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accumulated funds under the program can be used until June 30, 2026. The maximum payout amount is 3,000 hryvnias per month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ukraine has launched online registration for the electronic taxpayer card in the Diia application. The service is available for adults and children, even abroad.
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.
This opinion was expressed in an exclusive commentary to UNN by the founder of the law firm "Kasianenko and Partners" Dmytro Kasianenko.
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.
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.
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.
The Bureau of Economic Security has opened cases against 5 airlines, interpreting aircraft leasing as royalties. This contradicts international conventions and practice.
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.
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.
Ukrainians can buy seniority through a one-time payment or monthly contributions by contacting the tax office. The minimum monthly payment is 1902 hryvnias.
Property owners paid 14. 5% more taxes compared to last year. Kyiv became the leader in payments, providing 20% of the total amount.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Digital Transformation are exploring the potential launch of a service for issuing the Taxpayer Identification Number (RNOCPP) through diplomatic missions. This innovation will simplify the procedure for families with children residing outside the country.
In March 2026, UAH 555 billion passed through RROs, which is 22. 9% more than last year's figures. The number of issued receipts increased to 932.9 million units.