Kyiv City Council Opposes Business Tax Hikes in Official Appeal to National Authorities.

Official Appeal from the Kyiv City Council

According to Novyny.live: During an extraordinary plenary session of its 5th convocation held on March 26, 63 deputies of the Kyiv City Council voted to adopt an official appeal directed at Ukraine’s president, the Verkhovna Rada, and the Cabinet of Ministers. The central demand: preventing any increase in the tax burden on entrepreneurs.

In the appeal, the Council stressed the critical role business owners play in maintaining the country’s economic resilience.

“It is entrepreneurs who ensure the economic stability of the state and consistently pay their taxes,”

“would be a direct blow to the nation’s economic stability during wartime.”

Risks Facing Small Enterprises

The Kyiv City Council also highlighted the dangers of introducing a value-added tax (VAT) for individual entrepreneurs (known as FOPs). They warned that such a policy could force many small businesses to shut down. The issue of tax pressure on micro and small enterprises remains especially acute amid the economic disruption caused by the ongoing war.

Separately, during the same session, deputies approved a comprehensive energy resilience plan for the capital. Implementation of this initiative is projected to cost Kyiv over 60 billion hryvnias. The plan aims to stabilize the city’s energy supply and boost overall energy efficiency.

This official appeal reflects the local government’s determination to safeguard business interests during a period of severe economic strain. Given how vital small enterprises are to the broader economy, the Council’s stance could influence future national tax policy decisions. Meanwhile, the energy resilience plan, if successfully executed, may significantly improve energy consumption efficiency in the city—potentially fostering a more favorable environment for business growth and long-term socioeconomic stability.