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Entrepreneur analyzing tax documents and receipts at a desk with laptop and calculator — illustration for 'White Business Club' topic and tax benefits for compliant taxpayers

The White Business Club: How to enter the list of conscientious taxpayers and receive tax preferences

Economy 08/13/2026, 00:57
🇺🇦 **White Business Club: new rules of the game in 2026** The Ukrainian Tax Service has moved to a new control model: now not only the absence of violations is assessed, but also the behavior of the business as a whole. You can get on the list of conscientious taxpayers (LCT) automatically if the company's indicators are higher than the industry average. 📉 **What does the status give?** ✅ Fewer tax inspections. ✅ Fast VAT refund (critical for exporters). ✅ Personal compliance manager from the STS. ✅ Early warning about risks. ⚠️ **Important:** The status does not provide tax holidays and does not automatically write off debts. The presence of arrears, as a rule, blocks entry to the list. #Taxes #BusinessUkraine #VAT #STS
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Woman looking out the window of an empty apartment with boxes, contemplating the choice between renting and buying a home in 2026

Rent vs. Buy: Why Renting Housing May Be More Profitable Than a Mortgage in 2026

Economy 08/12/2026, 23:05
🏠 Rent or Buy: What Is More Profitable in 2026? Real estate experts note that under current conditions, renting may be financially more rational than a mortgage. Taras Kozak, founder of the "UNIVER" group, identified three key factors: 🔹 Mobility: Frequent moves or changes in family composition make buying risky. 🔹 Investments: If the return on capital is higher than the cost of rent, it is more profitable to rent. 🔹 Hidden Costs: Repairs and furniture can make buying more expensive than renting. However, buying remains relevant for those who plan to live in one place for many years, or in the event of a sharp drop in market prices. #realestate #rent #mortgage #finance2026
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Technician installing inverters at a solar power plant in Ukraine, illustrating the business shift from survival to a long-term energy independence strategy for 2026.

From Survival to Strategy: Why Ukrainian Business is Changing Energy Priorities for 2026

Economy 08/12/2026, 21:55
🔋 Ukrainian business is changing strategy: Energy Storage systems now make up 65% of orders, overtaking solar panels. 📉 D.Solutions experts note a 20% annual growth in demand for energy equipment. 🚀 Key trend of 2026: Transition from "winter survival" to long-term planning for 3–5 years. 💰 Accumulators allow not only surviving outages but also earning on electricity arbitrage. 🛠 YASNO recommends: SPP + Accumulators + Generators = the ideal formula for energy security. 📊 An energy audit is mandatory before purchase for accurate power calculation. #YASNO #EnergyStorage #Ukraine #Business #Energy #D_Solutions
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Destroyed warehouse complex with smoke and a burnt truck, aftermath of the attack on Fozzy Group and Novus logistics infrastructure

Logistical Collapse: How Strikes on Fozzy Group and Novus Warehouses Led to Shortages on Ukrainian Store Shelves

Economy 08/12/2026, 21:22
🔥 Logistical Collapse in Ukraine: Strikes on Fozzy Group and Novus warehouses led to product shortages. After August 5, 2026, milk and cigarettes disappeared from "Silpo" and "Fozzy" stores. 100,000 sq. m of warehouses were destroyed in the Kyiv region. Manufacturers (Danone, JTI) are struggling to restructure logistics. #Ukraine #Logistics #Shortage #FozzyGroup #Novus
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Pensioners receive social benefits at a bank branch before transitioning to Ukrposhta

Ukreksimbank Stops Pension Payments: All Social Benefits to Move to Ukrposhta Starting October

Economy 08/12/2026, 21:02
📢 <strong>Important changes for pensioners!</strong> Starting October 1, 2026, Ukreksimbank will stop paying pensions and social benefits. All funds will be automatically transferred to <strong>Ukrposhta</strong>. 🏠 Now, money can be received in cash directly at home without cards or ATMs. This is especially important for residents of frontline zones and villages. ⚠️ Check your data in the register before October to avoid losing payments!
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Worker carrying a sack labeled 'Excelso Coffee of Colombia' amidst huge warehouse stocks, illustrating export halt due to earthquake

Colombian Coffee Under Threat: Earthquake Halts Exports and Destroys Logistics

Economy 08/12/2026, 20:42
🇨🇴 **Colombia Halts Coffee Exports Due to Earthquake** A powerful 7.4 magnitude quake destroyed roads leading to the main port of Buenaventura. Exports are paralyzed during the peak harvest season. 📉 📉 **Consequences:** • 254 fatalities, schools and hospitals destroyed. • Logistics in coffee regions (Cauca, Nariño) cut off. • Alternative Caribbean ports are overloaded and inaccessible due to lack of transport. Colombia is the world's 3rd largest coffee producer. Supply delays will inevitably impact global prices. ☕🚫
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Groceries in cart and Ukrainian flag background: vegetables, meat, receipt — illustration for supermarket price review in Ukraine on August 12, 2026

Prices in Ukrainian Supermarkets on August 12, 2026: Buckwheat Gets Cheaper, Bread Prices Hold Steady — Price Review in Silpo, ATB, Novus, and Auchan

Economy 08/12/2026, 20:17
🛒 Prices in Ukrainian supermarkets on August 12, 2026: buckwheat got cheaper, bread is stable! 📉 Silpo and Auchan offer the best prices, Novus — gluten-free segment. Eggs and milk — at promotion levels. Read the full price review in Silpo, ATB, Novus, and Auchan on XAB.info! #prices #ukraine #supermarkets #buckwheat #bread
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Worker in protective gear welding steel, illustrating the impact of EU quotas on metallurgy and security

The Steel Paradox: Why New EU Quotas Hit the Security of Europe and Ukraine

Economy 08/12/2026, 20:06
⚠️ The EU has introduced strict steel quotas that hit both Ukraine and Europe. As of July 1, 2026, limits have been cut by 47%, and tariffs have risen to 50%. The Brussels Times notes that this undermines Ukraine's defense and disrupts European supply chains, while the import of Russian steel is still permitted until 2028. European steel security and Ukraine's survival should not be competing goals.
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Broken red neon wallet symbol on a dark background, symbolizing the rise of poverty in Ukraine according to the World Bank 2025 report

Poverty in Ukraine Reaches 41.6%: Shocking World Bank Report for 2025

Economy 08/12/2026, 19:33
📉 **Critical Poverty Level in Ukraine** The World Bank has recorded an increase in poverty to 41.6% by the end of 2025. 🔹 **Dynamics:** From 22% in 2021 to 41.6% now. 🔹 **Causes:** Food prices rose by 70–90% and utilities by 50–70%. 🔹 **Inequality:** The Gini coefficient rose to 0.50. 🔹 **Families:** 30% of households with children under 6 are in poverty. The "Listening to Ukraine" report shows the real picture of life, distinct from official statistics.
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Modern passenger train of Ukrzaliznytsia with the UZ logo on the side, ready to depart on the new Kyiv–Chisinau route to speed up airport transfer.

Direct route to the airport: Ukrzaliznytsia changes the Kyiv–Chisinau train route to speed up transfers

Economy 08/12/2026, 18:17
🚆 From August 17, the Kyiv–Chisinau train will change its route! Now the transfer to Chisinau Airport will be faster and more convenient. According to PM Koretskyi, this is the result of agreements between the governments of Ukraine and Moldova. The train, launched in December 2022, will now have a direct line to the airport. #Ukrzaliznytsia #KyivChisinau #Transport
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Military personnel in camouflage stands at a Ukrposhta counter, with the logo «УКРПОШТА — ГОЛОВНА ПОШТА КРАЇНИ» visible on the wall; illustration for news about cancellation of RNUPKN requirement for payments up to 5000 UAH

Ukrposhta cancels RNUKPN requirement for payments up to 5000 UAH: how rules changed after the scandal

Economy 08/12/2026, 18:11
📢 «Ukrposhta» has cancelled the RNUKPN requirement for payments up to 5000 UAH. Following a scandal and refutation by the NBU, the post office has simplified the rules: the code is no longer needed for paying utilities and mobile services. 👉 This applies to payments up to 5,000 hryvnias. Verification has also been simplified for multiple transactions. #Ukrposhta #NBU #Ukraine #Finance #News
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Freight train at a railway station in the morning fog, symbolizing export and transit between Ukraine and Moldova

50% Discount on Transit: Ukraine and Moldova Sign Historic Agreement to Save Exports

Economy 08/12/2026, 17:38
🚆 **Historic Deal: Moldova Gives Ukraine a 50% Discount on Rail Transit!** Prime Minister Serhiy Korytskyi confirmed the agreement with Chisinau. The new tariff is in effect from August 10 until the end of 2026. 🔹 This is a response to the blockade of sea routes by Russia. 🔹 Part of the "Corridors of Solidarity" plan. 🔹 Grain and fertilizer exports will receive a powerful boost. #Ukraine #Economy #Logistics #Moldova #Export
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House model and keys in hands: rent vs buy housing in 2026 according to Taras Kozak

Rent vs. Buy: Taras Kozak Outlines Conditions When Renting Is More Profitable Than a Mortgage in 2026

Economy 08/12/2026, 16:49
🏠 Rent or Buy: What is more profitable in 2026? Expert Taras Kozak revealed the conditions under which renting housing is economically justified: ✅ Mobility: Frequent moves make buying unprofitable due to transaction and renovation costs. ✅ Investments: If the return on capital is higher than the cost of rent, it is better to invest than to buy. ✅ Hidden costs: The owner pays taxes and spends on repairs, which is not the case with renting. 💰 A mortgage is profitable if the payment is lower than rent, but it is safer to spend no more than 30% of income on housing. #realestate #mortgage #rent #finance #XAB
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