““We are trying to balance as much as possible, creating conditions for business,” Zelenskyi said”, — write: www.radiosvoboda.org
“During the war, we voted for many reforms – anti-corruption, banking, even before the war – land reforms, we started large-scale privatization. And the war did not stop us… Yes, it slowed us down, but we went through a lot of things,” Zelensky emphasized.
He emphasized that “war and martial law are in any case a limitation of opportunities, rights and freedoms.” But “martial law is not introduced because someone wanted it – aggression came first,” the president noted.
At the same time, “we are trying to balance as much as possible, creating conditions for business,” Zelenskyi said.
“But, unfortunately, we cannot reduce taxes – on the contrary,” he added, explaining that it was necessary to increase the military tax because “we have to get money from somewhere for the war,” and funds from Western partners are “not enough.”
On November 28, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi signed the law on raising taxes 44 days after its adoption by the parliament.
The law, among other things, provides for an increase in the military levy from 1.5 to 5% (except for military personnel). This fee will now also be paid by FOPs.
In addition, the document introduces a 50% tax on banks, 25% PP for financial companies and the transition to monthly income tax reporting (PTFO).
In October, the deputies voted for the draft law on increasing taxes. Subsequently, the parliament rejected all resolutions that blocked its signing. On October 15, the law was sent to the president for signature.