Over one trillion hryvnias in taxes received by the Ukrainian budget: who paid the most

Analysis of tax revenues to the Ukrainian budget in 2025

According to ХВИЛЯ: In 2025, the general fund of the state budget of Ukraine received 1 trillion 246 billion hryvnias in taxes and fees, which is 20.2% more than in 2024. The increase in revenues amounted to 209.3 billion hryvnias, and the revenue plan was fulfilled by 97.4%. This indicates the stability of the country's tax system, despite the difficult conditions in which it operates.

Main sources of tax revenues

Among the largest sources of budget revenues, the most significant positions are occupied by:

• Personal income tax (PIT) – 362.9 billion hryvnias
• Value-added tax (VAT) – 306.5 billion hryvnias
• Corporate profit tax – 284.7 billion hryvnias
• Excise tax – 163.9 billion hryvnias
• Rent payments – 48.4 billion hryvnias

At the same time, VAT refunds to taxpayers amounted to 179.6 billion hryvnias, and the monthly VAT refund was no less than 13 billion hryvnias. These figures indicate the active participation of taxpayers in the formation of the country's budget.

'This is the merit of each taxpayer. Despite the war, shelling, and lack of electricity, you filled the budget.' Lesya Karnaukha, representative of the tax service

Thus, the results of 2025 demonstrate a positive trend in tax revenues, which may serve as a basis for further economic development of Ukraine.

The results of 2025 in the context of tax revenues indicate the resilience of Ukraine's economic system in the face of external threats and internal challenges. The growth of revenues can be perceived as an indicator of recovery of business activity and trust in the state on the part of taxpayers. This, in turn, can provide opportunities for the implementation of social and infrastructure projects, which are critically important for a country experiencing difficult times.