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In light of recent statements by Danylo Hetmantsev regarding the results of Diia.City, we consider it necessary to outline the industry’s position, representing the interests of both residents of this legal regime and companies that have not yet joined it, in order to provide a comprehensive view of the state of the sector.
In just the first half of 2025, Diia.City residents paid nearly ₴16 billion in taxes – more than during the whole of 2024. This is a record result for an industry that continues to operate under conditions of war, falling global demand, and fierce competition in international markets. The main increase in tax revenues came from Personal Income Tax, military levy, and VAT, which directly support the state budget and defence capability, confirming the effectiveness of the Diia.City model. Until 2022, Ukraine’s IT industry was experiencing a boom: the country was chosen as a reliable outsourcing partner, companies were actively competing for specialists, and the digital services market was rapidly expanding. With the outbreak of war, the situation changed: foreign clients became more cautious due to the risks of power outages, mobilisation of employees, and other challenges associated with wartime.
The transition of companies to the new legal regime is taking place gradually and evolutionarily. This is due to the need to adapt business models, preserve teams, and maintain foreign currency revenues during martial law. At the same time, we are already observing steady growth in the number of residents, their employees, and gig contractors. It is important to emphasise that the difference in tax burden between sole proprietors and Diia.City residents is insignificant, and therefore it is incorrect to speak of tax evasion.
Ukraine’s IT industry remains the country’s second-largest source of foreign currency earnings and one of the most stable sectors of the economy. Thanks to the stability of conditions and the trust of business, new jobs are being created, R&D directions are being developed, investments are being made in education, and the Ukrainian technological ecosystem is being shaped. We remind that the state guaranteed the invariability of Diia.City conditions for 25 years, and businesses make strategic decisions – including those on investment and team expansion – based on this stability.
We are convinced that the further development of Diia.City and the support of the IT industry will ensure sustainable growth of tax revenues and economic benefits for the entire country, while open dialogue between business and the state is a key factor in successful cooperation and sector development.
