Employment of people with disabilities 2026 – what are the fines, about the law
Main points More than 8,600 Ukrainian companies received fines totaling over 2.76 billion hryvnias for failing to employ people with disabilities in 2025. 8,697
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Tax on parcels up to 150 euros – does the EBA approve new taxes in Ukraine?
Main points The European Business Association supports the abolition of VAT benefits for goods cheaper than 150 euros and proposes to amend the Customs Code. The
Slavery at BYD in China – car manufacturer BYD placed on the list of shame
Main points In Brazil, the Chinese company BYD was accused of slave labor and added to the “list of shame.” Workers from China were forced to surrender their passports,
Żabka in Poland is headed by Ukrainian refugees – work in Poland for Ukrainians – business in Poland
Main points About 1,100 Ukrainians manage Żabka stores in Poland, which accounts for more than 10% of the total number of stores. Most Ukrainian entrepreneurs at Żabka
Adriano Goldschmidt – when did the Italian designer die and what was the reason
Main points Adriano Goldschmidt, founder of Diesel and the “godfather of denim,” died on April 5. Goldschmidt, who had no formal education, turned denim into a fashion
Demurinsky Mining and Processing Complex, confiscated from oligarch Shelkov, increased losses
Main points The Demurinsky Mining and Processing Complex, confiscated from a Russian billionaire, increased its net loss 2.5 times to 278.67 million hryvnias in a year.
Paramount buys Warner Bros – Gulf investors will provide the money – Middle East
Main points Paramount is looking to raise nearly $24 billion from three sovereign wealth funds from the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, for a deal with Warner Bros.
Franchise – how much does a ready-made business in Ukraine actually cost in 2026
Main points Franchises in Ukraine cost up to $700,000, depending on the scale and type of business. Popular franchises cover the areas of catering, services, and trade
The size of the social security contribution in 2026 – how to calculate the minimum insurance premium – formula
Main points The amount of the SSC is calculated using the current minimum wage. In 2026, the monthly minimum insurance premium increased and is 1,902.34 hryvnia.