Lesya Karnaukh: State Tax Service has reduced number of actual audits by 27% since the moratorium was introduced

Press service of the State Tax Service of Ukraine, published 23 January 2026 at 13:28 Chapter: News

State Tax Service is consciously working to reduce number of audits. This is a change in approach to interacting with business. Trust and constant dialogue are more effective than pressure. 

After the moratorium was introduced, number of actual audits decreased by more than a quarter – 27%. This was informed by acting Head of the State Tax Service Lesya Karnaukh on the Facebook page.

"If in July 2025 we conducted about 3.6 thousand actual audits, then in December their number decreased to 2.6 thousand. We are removing artificial obstacles. Business that keeps the economy going, pays taxes and salaries, despite constant attacks of the enemy, should receive proper support from the state" – she added.

At the same time, Lesya Karnaukh noted that support will be provided where everything is honest and transparent. She reminded that the moratorium on audits is not about a complete ban. Control does not disappear, the State Tax Service is actively implementing risk-based approach. We focus only on the real risks and violations. 

Similar approach was applied in the process of compiling audit schedule for this year. Everything is open and clear.

Another important thing. Audits have not been canceled for business entities involved in the circulation of excisable products.

"Challenges are extraordinary. And everyone must be responsible. Everyone benefits from this: both business and the state" – Lesya Karnaukh added.