Ukraine’s parliament supports extending military levy for three years after war
Ukraine’s parliament voted on Tuesday to extend the current military levy for three years after the end of martial law, meeting a key demand from the International Monetary Fund for continued international financing.
Lawmakers approved government bill No. 15110 with 257 votes in favor.
The tax currently stands at 5% for individuals, the equivalent of 10% of one minimum wage (850 hryvnias ($20) in 2026) for entrepreneurs in groups 1, 2 and 4, and 1% of income for group 3 entrepreneurs and legal entities (excluding e-residents).
The extension will keep these rates in place until the end of martial law and for three additional years.
The move is one of the conditions set by the IMF for its newly approved $8.1 billion Extended Fund Facility program for 2026–2029. Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko called the program an “anchor” for all external financial support Ukraine receives.
Parliament still needs to pass two other related bills — on taxation of digital platforms and on removing VAT exemptions for international parcels up to €150 ($173) — to fully meet international obligations.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said about 10 priority bills must be passed to unlock further external funding.
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