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Tax audits in 2026 remain one of the main risks for businesses and entrepreneurs, including sole proprietors. The State Tax Service actively uses analytics, registries, reporting, and payment system data to detect violations and identify taxpayers for audits. In this article, we will look at who the tax authorities most often audit in 2026, how […]

Sent the tax payment to the wrong tax office? Selected the wrong payment code? Paid the tax twice and now don’t know what to do? Good news: taxes paid by mistake or in excess can be refunded or transferred to the correct account if you follow the procedure предусмотрed by the Tax Code. But there […]

As of August 1, 2025, open banking has come into effect in Ukraine - a system that allows accounts from different banks to be combined in one app only with the client's consent. Banking secrecy is not abolished, and the state does not get automatic access to accounts. And panic started immediately: "Banking secrecy is […]

Military manufacturing in Ukraine in 2026 is a separate sector with increased state control: in some areas licenses are required, certification and codification are often needed, export control rules apply, as well as specific procurement procedures and enhanced bank financial monitoring. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Ukrainian entrepreneurs are increasingly entering this field: from drones and components to tactical […]

In 2025-2026, the state has significantly simplified business registration in Ukraine: an LLC can be opened online via Diia in 10 minutes. But this is exactly where entrepreneurs most often make mistakes. Formally - everything is fast and free. In practice - an incorrectly chosen charter, NACE codes, or taxation system can create problems already […]

When to register a sole proprietor in Ukraine - this is a question that arises for many people planning to start their own business. You have finally decided: the idea is tested, clients are on the horizon, and it feels like - here it is, the long-awaited freedom. But just a few weeks after registration, […]

Did you lend money to someone you know from your sole proprietor account (FOP account)? It may seem like a small thing. But for single tax entrepreneurs, it can turn into a disaster: loss of simplified taxation status, additional tax charges of up to 45%, and even account blocking. Why does this happen and how […]

The Ministry of Finance has prepared a large-scale draft law that will change the rules of the game for Ukrainian businesses starting from 2027. The main goal is to make income more transparent, align Ukraine’s tax system with European standards, and close loopholes that previously allowed businesses to "optimize" taxes. The changes will affect Sole […]

Is your business divided among several sole proprietors? In such a situation, the tax authority may consider the structure as business splitting. Do you have several sole proprietors in the family? It may seem like a convenient and profitable option. But the Ministry of Finance is preparing a draft law that closes schemes entrepreneurs have […]

In 2026, a sole proprietor in Ukraine can freely use a business account for personal expenses and withdraw cash without penalties if they follow financial monitoring rules, do not receive income on personal cards, and correctly use IBAN and POS cash registers. After registering as a sole proprietor, many questions really arise in the banking […]

In 2026, an invoice officially becomes a primary document, while the certificate of completed works is no longer mandatory in all cases. The President signed amendments to Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine "On Accounting and Financial Reporting". At first glance, this looks like a simplification. But this is exactly where many entrepreneurs may […]

The simplified taxation system in 2026 includes 4 groups of the single tax for FOPs and LLCs with different income limits, tax rates, and restrictions. In this article, we will explain how to choose the single tax group in 2026, what limits and restrictions apply, and what to consider before registration. Which group is right […]