The government does not plan to raise taxes in Ukraine in 2026. This information was announced by the head of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Taxation, and Customs Policy, Danilo Hetmantsev. He emphasized that there should be no changes in the tax burden expected next year.
This is reported by Finway
Currency Exchange Rate and Budget Situation
According to Hetmantsev, there are no significant fluctuations in the currency exchange rate anticipated for 2026. He reassured that there are no grounds for concern regarding the stability of the national currency.
At the same time, Ukraine’s budget deficit is now estimated not at 10 billion, but at 16–18 billion US dollars, depending on various scenarios. Active consultations are currently underway with international partners, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and European countries, regarding attracting additional financial resources to cover the budget deficit in 2026. Hetmantsev expressed confidence in the effectiveness of these negotiations.
De-shadowing the Economy as a Key Task
The government emphasizes the necessity of de-shadowing the economy. According to Hetmantsev, the main focus is planned to be on this direction to attract internal resources for budget replenishment.
“As for internal resources, de-shadowing is key for us. The law is the same for everyone. Every shadow operator and all those involved in their schemes will eventually understand this.”