38 533
(million USD)
Foreign exchange reserves
1.1.2024
4,7 (USD/UAH)
Inflation index
1.1.2024
309 769
(million USD)
Consolidated Budget Revenues
309768,9
Macroeconomic forecast
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 (forecast) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (annual growth, %) | -29.1 | 5.6 | 3.4 |
| Consumer price index (closing, %) | 26.6 | 5.1 | 8.3 |
| Current transactions (% of GDP) | 5.0 | -5.4 | -9.1 |
| Budget deficit (% of GDP) | 16.3 | 20.2 | 20.4 |
News
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24.04.2026
‘Is VAT in the EU the same as VAT in Ukraine?’ Why does the general taxation system need a ‘human touch’, yet the Ministry of Finance, for some reason, turns a blind eye to this?
An article by Dmytro Boyarchuk, Executive Director of CASE Ukraine, for Forbes Ukraine, based on our research showing that the overall tax system hinders growth, discourages entrepreneurs from scaling up their businesses, and breeds mistrust and corruption risks.
22.04.2026
Ukrainians have confidence in the government’s economic policies, but hold differing views on the state’s role in the economy — a CASE Ukraine survey
Results of a public opinion poll on sources of prosperity, the need for government intervention in the economy, and attitudes towards entrepreneurs
01.04.2026
From 1 April, certificates of completion are no longer mandatory: another step towards reducing red tape thanks to CASE Ukraine
As a reminder, on 24 February 2026, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved Bill No. 14023, which abolishes the mandatory requirement for certificates of completion
28.01.2026
Regulator Blocks VAT for Sole Entrepreneurs, Citing CASE Ukraine Research
Ukraine’s State Regulatory Service (DRSU) has issued a formal opinion on the Ministry of Finance’s draft law introducing mandatory VAT for sole entrepreneurs with turnover above 1 million UAH/year, referencing CASE Ukraine’s research.
13.01.2026
Think tanks have asked the government to reconsider a bill that would require sole proprietors with over 1 million hryvnia in revenue to pay value-added tax
They suggest holding an expert meeting to agree on a single approach to determining the numbers.
02.01.2026
Earn 1 million, and you’re already a VAT payer. What does this mean for small businesses?
The biggest shortcoming lies in the assessment of administrative costs. The Ministry of Finance based its calculations on the assumption that a business owner would spend only 56 person-hours per year on VAT
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The state of tax administration in Ukraine: report on the study results (2024)
In 2024, CASE Ukraine conducted a survey to examine the state of tax administration in Ukraine. The survey is based on the Global Survey on Tax Administration carried out by the World Bank in April–May 2024. The main differences from the World Bank survey lie in the methodology and in the specific focus on gaining a deeper understanding of the characteristics of the general taxation system compared with other tax regimes.
Presumption of Guilt in Tax and Customs Administration in Ukraine
The report "Presumption of Guilt in Tax and Customs Administration in Ukraine" reveals a fundamental issue in the country’s fiscal system, where taxpayers are often treated as guilty until proven innocent.
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