The Verkhovna Rada extended the military levy for three years after the end of the war
7 April 17:30
The Verkhovna Rada adopted draft law No. 15110 extending the military levy for three years after the end of the war. A total of 257 members of parliament votedin favor of the bill in its initial form and as a whole. This information was revealed during the live broadcast of the parliamentary session, according to "Komersant Ukrainian".
Under the adopted law, a separate special fund will be established within the Budget Code to receive funds from the military levy, which will then be allocated to meet the army’s needs.
This draft law is one of the IMF’s key requirements. Its adoption was a necessary condition for Ukraine to continue receiving financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund.
The explanatory note to draft law No. 15110 explicitly states that the military levy will not be abolished immediately after the war. It will remain in place for another three years so that the state has funds not only for the army but also for post-war reconstruction and the restoration of destroyed infrastructure.
According to Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko, who presented the bill to the Rada, over the three years following the end of the war, these changes will allow Ukraine to raise over 140 billion hryvnias for the state budget.
What will the tax rates be during these three years:
- Ordinary citizens (individuals): will pay 5% of their income.
- Individual entrepreneurs in Groups 1, 2, and 4: will pay a fixed amount—10% of the monthly minimum wage (in 2026, this is approximately 865 UAH).
- Individual entrepreneurs and companies in Group 3: will pay 1% of their income.
The day before, the relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada recommended that MPs support the bill in its entirety.
Prior to this, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko held a meeting with the chairs of parliamentary committees. She announced that the Rada would consider a series of draft laws necessary to meet the requirements of two programs simultaneously: the IMF loan program and the European Ukraine Facility.
Tax changes in Ukraine as part of cooperation with the IMF
As a reminder, the International Monetary Fund approved a new Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program for Ukraine worth $8.1 billion, covering the years 2026–2029.
Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko called it the “anchor” for all of the country’s international financial support. The program provides for the implementation of structural reforms necessary for post-war recovery and the advancement of European integration.
