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In the first five months of 2025, the state budget received ₴61.6 billion in military tax, almost four times more than in the same period last year, the State Tax Service (STS) reports, citing Ukrinform data.
The increase in revenues is primarily due to the increase in the military tax rate to 5% from 1 December 2024. In addition, Ukrainian taxpayers demonstrate a conscientious stance and pay taxes in good faith to support the Armed Forces.
“The increased revenues are the result of both the increased rate and the responsibility of citizens and businesses. Each hryvnia paid contributes to strengthening the country’s defence capability,” the State Tax Service said.
The largest contributions to defence came from the following regions:
- Kyiv – ₴20.1 billion
- Dnipro region – ₴7.1 billion
- Lviv region – ₴4.7 billion
- Kharkiv region – ₴3.9 billion
The State Tax Service also reminds that all categories of taxpayers pay the military duty at the following rates:
- Individual entrepreneurs of groups I, II and IV – 10% of the minimum wage (₴800 per month in 2025);
- Group III single tax payers – 1% of income on a quarterly basis;
- entrepreneurs on the general system – 5% of net annual income;
- 5% of salary is withheld from employees.
Thanks to stable revenues, the military tax remains a key source of funding for the Ukrainian army and critical infrastructure in the face of full-scale aggression.
