Tag: #Business Support

Kyiv and the Region — in a High-Risk Zone: What the New Status Means for Business and Residents

Economy 09/19/2026, 01:58

The Cabinet of Ministers has included Kyiv and the Kyiv region in the list of high-risk territories, expanding the state program for insuring military risks for business. What this changes for residents and entrepreneurs — in XAB.info’s report.

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Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast Officially Added to the High-Risk Zone: What It Means for Business and Insurance

Economy 09/18/2026, 22:07

Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Korytskyy announced the inclusion of Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast in the list of high-risk territories. The measure gives business access to insurance against military risks and compensation of up to 5 million hryvnia.

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Cabinet of Ministers expands insurance program for military risks for business: preferential loans, limits, and VAT increase

Economy 09/18/2026, 21:19

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers expanded the insurance program for military risks for business, simplified the receipt of compensation, and launched preferential loans of up to 1 billion hryvnias for the fuel sector and processing. To finance the measures, the government is building a VAT increase to 21% into the 2027 budget.

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NBU Assesses the Impact of Raising VAT to 21% on Inflation in Ukraine

Economy 09/18/2026, 19:19

NBU head Andrii Pyshnyi stated that the likely VAT increase to 21% to create a business support fund during wartime will have a moderate impact on inflation in Ukraine. The actual entry into force of the rate will require a decision by the Verkhovna Rada.

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Kyiv working out incentives for businesses hit by Russian attacks: land lease, property tax, and gas station protection

Economy 09/16/2026, 14:05

The Kyiv City Council and major business are working out options to support entrepreneurs whose facilities were hit by Russian attacks: this concerns incentives on land lease and property tax. No specific decisions have been made yet.

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Ukraine to Build a VAT Increase to 21% into the 2027 Budget: What Is Known About the New Tax to Support Business

Economy 09/16/2026, 12:50

The 2027 budget draft builds in a possible VAT increase from 20% to 21% to insure business against military risks. The measure will require a separate law by the Rada; an alternative could be support from partners.

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Kyiv considers raising VAT to create a $2–3 billion insurance fund: what is known

Economy 09/12/2026, 15:15

Ukraine's Economy Minister Oleksandr Kravchenko stated that the Cabinet of Ministers is considering raising VAT to create a $2–3 billion insurance fund. No final decision has been made, but the option is regarded as the most realistic for quickly mobilizing funds.

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Ukraine Prepares a Multi-Billion-Dollar Insurance Fund to Save Businesses from the Aftermath of Shelling

Economy 09/12/2026, 14:09

Ukraine's Economy Minister Alexander Kravchenko stated that business losses from Russian attacks could reach 10 billion dollars in 2026. The Cabinet of Ministers is preparing a "first loss" insurance fund with coverage of up to 10 million dollars per enterprise, which may be funded through a VAT increase.

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Cabinet of Ministers and NSCU Prepare Preferential Loans of Up to 1 Billion UAH and Priority Leasing of State Property for Business

Economy 09/10/2026, 21:32

Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi stated that the Cabinet of Ministers, together with the NSCU, is preparing preferential loans for business and simplifying the leasing of state property against the backdrop of Russian attacks on infrastructure.

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Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers allocates UAH 33.6 billion for military and family payments: Koretskyi urges parliament to speed up budget balancing

Politics 09/05/2026, 00:24

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has reallocated UAH 33.6 billion from the security sector reserve for September payments to the military and their families. Prime Minister Koretskyi urged parliament to accelerate the adoption of laws to secure international financial assistance.

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Ukraine Rebuilds Its Economy Under Fire: Authorities Introduce a 'Yellow' Alert and Tax Incentives for Business

Economy 09/04/2026, 13:43

Against the backdrop of daily drone attacks on warehouses and ports, the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers is introducing a two-tier alert system, while the State Tax Service is preparing tax incentives for affected businesses. On September 2, Zelenskyy held a meeting with the heads of the largest retailers.

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Ukraine Puts Regional Military Administrations on 24/7 Mode and Launches Warehouse Decentralization

Politics 09/04/2026, 03:33

Ukraine is switching regional military administrations to a 24/7 mode and creating working groups for warehouse decentralization. A “single window” for business will be opened in each RMA, and weekly consultations will be held on the “Dialogue of Government and Business” platform.

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Ukraine's State Tax Service Prepares Package of Measures for Businesses Affected by Russian Shelling: Identification, Risk Reduction, and Personal Support

Economy 09/03/2026, 13:44

Ukraine's State Tax Service has prepared a package of measures for businesses affected by Russian shelling: a separate register of affected enterprises, a reassessment of tax risk evaluation, the abandonment of paper bureaucracy, and personal support for critically destroyed enterprises.

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Zelensky announces expansion of state support programs for businesses under Russian strikes

Economy 09/03/2026, 04:24

After a meeting with major businesses, Zelensky announced the expansion of state support programs and accessible lending for companies operating under Russian strikes. Business needs will be recorded on a weekly basis.

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Tax Amnesty for War-Affected Businesses: How to Legally Defer Tax Payments Due to the War

Economy 08/19/2026, 20:48

Businesses affected by the war can legally defer tax payments and reporting without fines. To do this, you need to submit an application to the STS with confirmation that the reason for the delay is military action. Deadlines for fulfilling obligations are postponed for 6 months after the cancellation of martial law.

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Hetmanets explains the refusal of tax holidays for business: priority of defense and targeted assistance to the affected

Economy 08/19/2026, 10:21

The head of the Verkhovna Rada Finance Committee, Danylo Hetmanets, explained that the impossibility of introducing general tax holidays is due to the need to finance the army, but confirmed the existence of assistance mechanisms for those affected by shelling.

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Hetmanets on the crisis of Ukrainian business: from billion-dollar losses to conflict with the National Bank

Economy 08/19/2026, 08:36

The head of the Verkhovna Rada Finance Committee, Daniil Hetmanets, stated that Ukrainian business is in a critical condition due to shelling. Large companies are demanding loan guarantees and interest rate subsidies from the state, as banks prefer risk-free investments.

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