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The owner of Durex sells part of the business in Russia: why Reckitt is winding down and what it means
The British company Reckitt Benckiser, which owns the brands Durex, Nurofen, Vanish, Strepsils, Calgon and Veet, has agreed to sell part of its Russian business to the local company Arnest Management. The agreement became the next stage of the exit of international corporations from the Russian market after the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine. Despite the sale of assets, the company is experiencing significant financial losses due to restrictions imposed by the Russian authorities.
The single tax in 2026: rates, EUV and military tax by groups
In 2026, the FOP of the first group pays a total of UAH 3,099.84 per month (single tax + military levy + EUV), the second group pays UAH 4,496.44, and the third group pays 6% of income (5% single tax + 1% military levy) plus EUV of UAH 1,902.34 per month. A complete table by groups, income limits, payment terms and examples of calculations.
Workers from the occupied territories will be able to resign through "Dia"
The Ministry of Economy and Environment of Ukraine has started beta testing of a new digital service that will allow remote termination of labor relations. The service will help Ukrainians who have lost contact with their employer due to the occupation or hostilities, to officially resign without personal presence and get the opportunity to get a job in a new place.
The US introduced new tariffs for 60 countries: who were affected by the restrictions
The administration of US President Donald Trump introduced a new package of import duties for 60 trading partners. The new rates are 10% and 12.5% and apply to most imported goods. In Washington, the decision is explained by the fight against the use of forced labor and unfair trade practices.
Almost UAH 167 million for luxury cars: which regions paid the most transport tax
In the first half of 2026, luxury car owners paid UAH 166.8 million in transport tax to local budgets, which is 61.2% more than in the same period last year. The increase in income indicates an increase in the number of expensive cars that are subject to taxation, as well as more active fulfillment of tax obligations.
Almost 100,000 officials hid declarations: how many documents have disappeared from open access
As of July 2026, 99.09 thousand declarants in Ukraine hid 445.54 thousand electronic declarations from public access. Most of the closed documents relate to the period before the start of the full-scale war, and more than half of the declarants with hidden declarations are military personnel.
The IMF explained why there are almost no medium-sized businesses in Ukraine
The International Monetary Fund stated that the current tax system of Ukraine actually restrains the development of enterprises and forces companies to consciously limit their own growth. As a result, the so-called "missing middle" was formed in the economy - when there are many small enterprises, and medium-sized businesses are much less developed.
How to legally receive payment from abroad in 2026 as an FOP
The legal scheme for the FOP is simple: a currency account in a bank, an invoice to a client, a SWIFT transfer, recognition of income at the NBU exchange rate on the date of enrollment — and 5% single tax plus 1% military levy for the third group. Payoneer and Wise can only be used as a transit: funds deposited on foreign platforms are treated by the tax authorities as personal foreign income at a rate of 23% instead of 6%.
Spain's triumph and $9 billion for FIFA: how the 2026 World Cup changed the football economy
Spain won the 2026 World Cup after beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. However, the main financial winner of the tournament was FIFA. Thanks to the new format of the championship, the income of the international federation will exceed 9 billion dollars in 2026.
Salaries of testers have increased in Ukraine: Automation QA earns the most
In the first half of 2026, the salaries of Ukrainian QA specialists increased in all major specializations. Automation QA specialists received the highest median compensation at $3,663, which is $438 more than six months ago. The median salary for General QA is $2,700 (+$175) and $2,000 (+$200) for Manual QA.
New Jersey wants part of the proceeds from the sale of the turf of the 2026 World Cup final
The authorities of the American state of New Jersey want to receive part of the funds from the sale of fragments of the turf that will be used during the finals of the 2026 World Cup.
The number of FOPs in Ukraine increased by 35,000 during the quarter
In the second quarter of 2026, the number of individual entrepreneurs in Ukraine increased by 35.04 thousand, Ukrinform reports with reference to data from the State Statistics Service.