The Ukrainian Ministry of Finance is often underestimated, though its impact on state policy is significant. This agency determines what reforms are possible and shapes national economic policy, influencing all citizens.
The current Ministry policy toward small businesses—lowering the VAT threshold and raising tax pressure—faces heavy criticism from entrepreneurs and experts. Instead of targeted solutions, officials impose blanket rules that make it harder for small businesses to grow and reinvest.
During wartime, society expects careful spending, optimized subsidies, and transparency around international aid allocations. The majority of Western aid can now be used for defense, but the government often maintains myths about separate budgets to justify tax increases.
Administrative methods also draw criticism, from high bureaucratic burdens and inefficient online taxpayer portals to a lack of decisive action against grey imports and modern tax evasion strategies. More pressure on small enterprises could result in wider structural problems for the Ukrainian economy.
The author calls on concerned citizens and business owners to stay engaged and advocate for a more balanced, supportive financial policy that encourages entrepreneurship rather than stifles it.
