Revenues from single contribution to obligatory state social insurance amounted to 301.7 billion UAH in January – May 2026. This is 44.4 billion UAH more than in the same period last year.
Budget received 257.3 billion UAH of single contribution in the first 5 months of 2025. This year’s figure increased by 17.3 %.
Single contribution is one of the main sources of financing social insurance system. It is its payment that determines formation of the insurance period, which gives right to a pension, sick leave, unemployment benefits and other social benefits.
Reminder! Citizens can independently increase their insurance experience if they do not have enough years to retire. For this, there is an option to voluntarily pay single contribution.
There are two options:
One-time payment for the past periods. It is possible to pay for the months when a person did not officially work and did not involve in entrepreneurial activity. Minimum contribution is 3804.68 UAH in 2026 for each month of such experience. Funds must be paid within 10 days after the conclusion of contract.
Voluntary participation. Citizens can sign contract for at least one year and pay monthly contributions. Minimum amount is 1902.34 UAH in 2026per month.
To conclude contract, it is needed to contact the Tax Service at the payer’s residence place and submit appropriate application in a paper or electronic form.
For more information on how to buy additional experience, see the link: https://tax.gov.ua/en/new-about-taxes--news-/1001467.html