From the front to own business: story of veteran Andrii Kachanovskyi and tax support for defenders

Press service of the State Tax Service of Ukraine, published 18 September 2026 at 11:48 Chapter: News

Returning to civilian life often means starting from a scratch. For veteran Andrii Kachanovskyi, it was opportunity to realize a long-standing dream – to open his own auto repair shop in the Odesa region.

The first step towards starting was participation in the state program "Grant for veterans and their family members". Received funds made it possible to purchase necessary equipment, but at the same time, the novice entrepreneur faced a number of practical questions:

- which taxation system to choose for a car service;

- how to keep records of income and expenses;

- how to set up electronic services and submit reports on time;

- how to officially register employees.

To start activity transparently and without mistakes, Andrii addressed to the online point of the Tax Consultant Office of the Rozdilnyanskaya State Tax Inspectorate of Main Directorate of the State Tax Service in Odesa region.

Specialists of the Tax Service provided defense attorney with comprehensive support: they explained algorithm for paying taxes and single contribution, demonstrated convenience of the "Electronic cabinet" service, and explained personnel administration in detail – from concluding employment contracts and notification of employment to fulfilling the employer’s monthly obligations.

As of today, Andrii’s auto repair shop operates stably, creates jobs and pays taxes to the budget on time.

Own perseverance, state grant support and open consulting assistance are the formula that turns the veterans’ ideas into a successful and transparent business!

Andrii’s story, one of almost a thousand consultations that the State Tax Service has already provided to defenders within framework of the veteran business tax support service.

Find the nearest Tax Consultants Office: https://tax.gov.ua/en/about-sfs/contacts/tax-consultant-offices