Tax Evasion During War Harms Ukraine’s Economy

In the context of a full-scale war, the economic front is just as important as the military one. Every hryvnia that enters the state budget is used to support the army, medical assistance, and humanitarian initiatives. That is why tax evasion during this difficult time is not only a legal violation but a real blow to a country fighting for its survival.

This is reported by AgroReview

Unfortunately, even during wartime, there are individuals who continue to operate “in the shadows,” using various schemes to evade tax obligations. One such example is the activity of the company LLC “Clean World-Trade.”

According to the ruling of the Sviatoshynskyi District Court of Kyiv dated December 30, 2024 (case No. 759/24436/24), the officials of this company, as well as the related firm “Clean World Invest,” organized a scheme involving fictitious enterprises and individual entrepreneurs. Their activities consisted of creating artificial tax credits and withdrawing funds in cash, which allowed them to avoid paying taxes in particularly large amounts.

Every unpaid hryvnia means an underfunded army; a lack of medicines in hospitals; frozen aid for affected communities.

Such financial machinations are illegal and must be under strict control by tax and law enforcement agencies. Only a systematic fight against the shadow economy can preserve Ukraine’s financial stability and ensure victory not only on the battlefield but also at home.

Society must understand: tax evasion during wartime is a form of internal sabotage. Business must be part of the defense, not a burden on it. Ukraine relies on responsibility. And everyone who evades it is playing on the side of the enemy.