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Critically important enterprises are the foundation of national stability during wartime. They ensure the functioning of energy, defense, transport, healthcare, communications, the agricultural sector, and the IT industry. The CCE status gives companies the right to defer employees from mobilization, confirms their strategic importance, and simplifies cooperation with government authorities.
However, obtaining this status is not easy – a company must meet clear economic indicators, have no tax debts, and comply with specific criteria.In this article, I explain in detail who can qualify for the status, which documents are required, what mistakes companies most often make, and how to avoid losing their “critical importance.”

Martial law remains in effect, mobilization rules are constantly being updated, and businesses face the daily risk of losing key specialists due to the lack of a clear and fast reservation procedure. Companies struggle with document errors, delays in processing applications, and confusion regarding who is actually eligible for deferment. In this material, I explain in detail how employee reservation works in 2025: who can submit lists, who is allowed to be reserved, how the process works through “Diia”, what has changed after December 3, 2025, and what special rules apply to Diia.City residents and critically important enterprises.

Taxation in Diia.City is not just a “light IT regime,” but a full-scale tax model that allows companies to reduce the tax burden and work flexibly with specialists. In 2025, the rules for residents have been partially updated: rates and criteria have changed, new limits have been introduced, and special benefits for startups have appeared. In this guide, I explain in detail which taxes Diia.City residents pay, the difference between Corporate Income Tax and Exit Capital Tax, how the key limits work, and what to do to keep the right to preferential tax rates.

More and more Ukrainians receive income from abroad through Payoneer, Wise, or other international services. At first glance it may seem safe and convenient – the money comes regularly, the state “does not notice”, and everything works. But in reality any unexplained transfer can raise questions from the bank or even lead to account blocking. That is why in 2025 legalizing income through registering as SLE is not just a bureaucratic requirement but a necessity for those who want to work calmly, make purchases, invest, and not fear financial monitoring.

When planning a trip abroad, most of us take care of tickets, hotels, and routes, but often forget about one important question – how exactly to pay for purchases, bookings, and services outside Ukraine. Bank cards are a convenient tool, but different types of cards have their own features, limits, and hidden fees. In this article I will explain which card is better to take with you, how to avoid extra costs on conversion, and what you need to know so that your finances work for you even while traveling.

Doing international business from Ukraine today is not easy: banks request dozens of documents, may require personal presence abroad, and are too picky about the origin of funds. That is why entrepreneurs are increasingly turning to international payment services that allow them to work faster and without unnecessary bureaucracy. Stripe has already become the world leader in online payments, and although it is not officially available in Ukraine yet, there are legal ways to connect this service and accept payments from all over the world. In the article, I will explain in detail how Stripe works, what alternatives there are, and what connection options are actually available to Ukrainian businesses right now.

When a sole proprietor’s account is low on funds, entrepreneurs often top it up with their own money – from a salary card, deposit, or personal savings. And here the main question arises: will this amount become income that will have to be taxed? The tax office has different approaches for the general system and simplified tax systems, and individual receipts are not considered income at all. In this article, I will explain in which cases you can deposit your own money without taxes, when it creates risks, how to properly top up your account, and what you must take into account to avoid claims from regulatory authorities.

Was your account blocked and your money stuck? Banks now work more rigorously through financial monitoring and carefully verify every transaction. However, there is no need to panic: in most cases, the shells can be unblocked if you correctly explain the costs and quickly submit the required documents.

here will be some practical advice on the taxation strategy for cottage construction

Freelancing in Ukraine has long been more than just a side hustle – for thousands of professionals, it’s a full-fledged career that offers freedom, clients from all over the world, and foreign currency income. But every year, more and more questions arise: how to correctly receive payments from foreign clients, which payment systems to choose to avoid losing funds on commissions, and how to avoid violating currency laws? In this article, I’ll explain how a Ukrainian freelancer can legally, safely, and profitably accept payments from abroad in 2025.

If you have accounts in foreign banks, starting from the fall of 2024, the Ukrainian tax authorities will already be receiving data about them. This became possible thanks to the international CRS (Common Reporting Standard) agreement, which Ukraine officially joined in 2023.
About 120 countries, from Poland to offshore jurisdictions, are now exchanging information about non-residents’ bank accounts.
What does this mean for you personally?
The tax authorities will see not only the fact that an account exist, but also the total amount of all incoming transactions.
In this article, we will explain how the CRS system works, what risks arise from ignoring reporting requirements (including fines of up to 800,000 UAH), and most importantly – how to correctly determine your tax residency to avoid problems.

Choosing the right KVED is one of the key conditions for a sole proprietor in Ukraine (a FOP – Ukraine’s sole-proprietorship status) to operate successfully. This activity code determines whether you can legally accept payments, stay on the simplified flat-rate “single tax” regime, and avoid unpleasant notices from the tax authority. Picking the wrong code – or failing to add the one you actually need – can result in up to 23% in additional taxes or even fines.

In this article, I’ll explain what a KVED is (Ukraine’s industry classification code, similar to NAICS in the U.S.), which codes are allowed for different FOP groups, how to choose the right business activities, and – step by step – how to add or change your KVED through Diia, Ukraine’s e-government portal, with minimal paperwork and cost.