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.
Advertising often uses words like "official" to create an illusion of reliability. Consumers should be attentive to advertising language and think critically.
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.
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 government has updated the rules for the export and disposal of substandard humanitarian aid, taking into account the state of war. Decisions will be made by local authorities with the participation of the police and tax authorities.
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.
BEB initiates the creation of a Center for Combating Tax Offenses to combat tax evasion. According to estimates, abuse of individual entrepreneurs leads to budget losses of UAH 70 billion.
The State Tax Service warns about the mass distribution of fake e-mails with malicious software. It provides remote access to computers to attackers.
In the trade of equipment, schemes of "splitting the business" through sole proprietorships are actively used. The lawyer spoke about the signs of such schemes and the possible strengthening of control by the state.
The State Tax Service conducted over 6,500 inspections in the field of tobacco trade and assessed penalties of UAH 116. 2 million. They also initiated the seizure of tobacco products worth over UAH 20 million.
In Kryvyi Rih, the BEB discovered a plant that illegally produced over 100 tons of gasoline and diesel fuel every day. The fuel was sold through a network of gas stations using forged documents.
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.
The official dollar exchange rate is 41. 49 UAH, the euro is 46.92 UAH, the zloty is 11.05 UAH. In the first quarter of 2025, the "Google tax" brought more than 3.5 billion UAH.
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 Yabluka network has repeatedly come to the attention of law enforcement agencies due to possible trade in "gray" equipment. The owner of the network, Artur Gatunok, is involved in court cases regarding violations.
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.
There is an Ministry of Internal Affairs database in Ukraine for checking IMEI, but experts say that a systemic fight against corruption at customs is needed. Technical solutions are powerless without overcoming illegal imports.
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.
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.
Until April 30, citizens and self-employed individuals can file a declaration of income from which taxes have not been paid. To receive a tax deduction, the declaration can be submitted until December 31, 2025.
Ukrainian OnlyFans models earned $111 million in 2020-2022. The State Tax Service received data on 5435 Ukrainians who received income from the platform.
The State Tax Service of Ukraine is already using information that is banking secrecy, receiving it from other countries. Access to the banking secrecy of Ukrainians is possible if the law is passed.
