--- title: "OKKO Paid UAH 26.1 Billion in Taxes in Nine Months of 2026: 40% Growth and a Billion for Military Projects" description: "During the first nine months of 2026, the OKKO group paid UAH 26.1 billion in taxes to the budget, 40% more than the previous year, and channeled about UAH 1 billion to military and humanitarian projects." date: 2026-10-27T12:54:52.038Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/okko-paid-26-1-billion-uah-taxes-9-months-2026 tags: [okko, taxes, ukraine-economy, corporate-reporting, military-support] author: "Darya Fomina" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # OKKO Paid UAH 26.1 Billion in Taxes in Nine Months of 2026: 40% Growth and a Billion for Military Projects ![Modern OKKO filling station complex with a canopy and company logo on the building](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/27/okko-uplatila-26-1-mlrd-grn-nalogov-za-devyat-mesyacev-2026/okko-uplatila-26-1-mlrd-grn-nalogov-za-devyat-mesyacev-2026-1.webp) ## Key Points - In the first nine months of 2026, OKKO paid UAH 26.1 billion in taxes, 40% more than in the same period last year. - Over UAH 4.8 billion represents operational taxes, while more than UAH 21.2 billion was paid on imports. - Over the three quarters of 2026, the company channeled about UAH 1 billion to military and humanitarian projects. - Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, OKKO has directed over UAH 4.6 billion to support the Defense Forces and charitable projects. During the first nine months of 2026, the OKKO group of companies paid UAH 26.1 billion in taxes to the state budget. Compared to the same period last year, the company's tax payments increased by 40%, which, according to OKKO itself, reflects the expansion of the business's operational and import activities amid the ongoing war. This is reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the group's report. ### Structure of Tax Payments Of the total amount, more than UAH 4.8 billion consists of taxes paid within the company's operational activities. This category includes corporate income tax, VAT (excluding import VAT), retail excise tax, personal income tax, military levy, land tax, and the compulsory state pension insurance contribution. This specific block of payments is directly related to the daily operation of the filling station network, retail sales, and staff employment. ### Import Component A significantly larger volume — over UAH 21.2 billion — comes from taxes paid during imports. This is the largest component of OKKO's total tax contribution and is directly linked to the company's business structure, where a significant portion of fuel and related products arrives through import channels. The combination of operational and import payments forms the final figure of UAH 26.1 billion for the three quarters of 2026. ### Military Support and Humanitarian Projects In addition to paying taxes, OKKO continues to finance military and humanitarian initiatives. Over the three quarters of 2026, the company channeled about UAH 1 billion for these purposes. Approximately UAH 300 million each was invested in the "Warm the Defenders" initiative and the discount program for military personnel in the "Army+" app. Another roughly UAH 200 million was allocated to the "EYE FOR AN EYE. Dronopad" initiative. The remaining funds from this billion went to other military and humanitarian projects. ### Company Position "Despite challenging times, we continue to develop our business, pay taxes, help the military, and invest in new production facilities and infrastructure projects. It is important for us to support Ukraine today and create opportunities for its further development. All this strengthens the trust of international partners and helps attract financing for new projects in Ukraine," stated Nazar Kupybida, OKKO Vice President of Finance. ### Context and Industry Recognition Overall, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, OKKO has channeled more than UAH 4.6 billion to support the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine and charitable projects. The company is among the top 10 largest business donors in Ukraine according to the NV Business ranking and was named "Filling Station of the Year 2026" by the "NefteRynok" publication. Thus, OKKO's tax and charitable payments for 2026 form one of the most prominent corporate contributions to the budget and military support among Ukrainian retail sector companies. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [ОККО уплатила 26,1 млрд грн налогов за девять месяцев 2026 года](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/26-1-mlrd-grn-podatkiv-ta-1-mlrd-dopomogu-1793099928.html) - Primary source: UAH 26.1 billion in taxes for 9M 2026, 40% growth, UAH 4.8 billion operational, UAH 21.2 billion import, ~UAH 1 billion for military/humanitarian projects, quote by N. Kupybida, UAH 4.6 billion since the invasion. - [ОККО уплатила 26,1 млрд грн налогов за девять месяцев 2026 года](https://www.obozrevatel.com/section-ekonomika-glavnaya/news-okko-splatyla-261-mlrd-hrn-podatkiv-za-devyat-misyatsiv-2026-roku-27-10-2026.html) - Confirms the figure of UAH 26.1 billion and about UAH 1 billion for military and humanitarian projects for the three quarters of 2026. ## FAQ ### How much tax did OKKO pay in the first nine months of 2026? According to the company's report, UAH 26.1 billion, which is 40% more than in the same period last year. ### What is this amount comprised of? More than UAH 4.8 billion in operational taxes (corporate income tax, VAT excluding import, retail excise, personal income tax, military levy, land tax, pension insurance contribution), and over UAH 21.2 billion in taxes paid during imports. ### How much did OKKO allocate to military and humanitarian projects in 2026? Over the three quarters of 2026, about UAH 1 billion, including approximately UAH 300 million each for "Warm the Defenders" and discounts in "Army+", and about UAH 200 million for "EYE FOR AN EYE. Dronopad".