Ruslan Kravchenko

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.

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.

Diia. City residents have declared over UAH 3 billion in income tax since the beginning of 2025. Last year, they paid UAH 16.8 billion in taxes to the budget.

BEB is investigating tax evasion and smuggling in the field of electronics trade. Under suspicion are the networks Yabko and Yabluka, where massive violations were detected.

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.

Ruslan Kravchenko believes that the criteria for joining the "club" should be expanded so that more tax-paying enterprises can join it.

Ruslan Kravchenko stated that the State Tax Service did not contact the company that owns OnlyFans regarding blocking the pages of Ukrainians with debts.

The State Tax Service received information about 5,435 Ukrainians who used 7,036 accounts on OnlyFans.

More than 100 enterprises with Belgian capital operate in Ukraine. In 2023, they paid over UAH 720 million in taxes, according to the head of the State Tax Service, Ruslan Kravchenko.

The Head of the Tax Service, Ruslan Kravchenko, stated that businesses in Ukraine are dissatisfied with frequent changes in legislation. He emphasized that the changes should be strategic.

Since the beginning of the year, VAT refund volumes have increased by 30%. Thanks to the overfulfillment of the tax revenue plan, it was possible to increase the possibilities for VAT refunds.

The head of the tax service stated the need for changes in legislation to expand the possibilities of joining the "White Business Club" for all entrepreneurs who pay taxes.