New parliamentary data reveals a disturbing paradox: dozens of key industries are increasing their revenue but significantly cutting their tax payment. Below, we break down the numbers from two key sectors and explain why this pattern could dangerous.
The infographic created by Euromaidan Press and first published in: Ukrainian businesses earn more, pay less starkly illustrates this.
The Pattern in Two Industries
Beer Production:
- Revenue: +8.3% ($68.1 million more)
- VAT payments: -2.8% ($1.12 million less)
- Profit tax payments: -4.8% (despite 9.8% income growth)
Plastic Packaging:
- Revenue: +2.9% ($13.5 million more)
- VAT payments: -24.8% ($2.52 million less)
- Profit tax payments: -16.8% (despite 5.2% income growth)
Why It Matters Now
Ukraine's 2025 defense budget ($53.5 billion) equals all domestic tax revenue. Every hryvnia not paid means ammunition not purchased and soldiers not paid.
"Business shows growth, but less reaches the budget. These are not isolated cases—dozens of such sectors," says Danylo Hetmantsev, chair of the Verkhovna Rada's finance committee.
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