Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has made a public appeal to President Volodymyr Zelensky, urging him not to sign a proposed amendment to the state budget that would grant the capital a 10% corporate income tax exemption for 2025. The statement, released on the official Kyiv portal on Friday, asserts that the legislation violates both the Constitution and the Budget Code. Klitschko’s concerns center on the potential erosion of fiscal discipline and the rule of law, arguing that such a exemption could set a dangerous precedent for other regions.
The proposed law, which would exempt Kyiv from the 10% corporate income tax in 2025, has sparked debate among Ukrainian officials and economists. While supporters argue that the exemption could attract investment and boost the city’s economy, critics like Klitschko warn that it undermines the constitutional framework and risks creating an uneven playing field. The mayor’s appeal underscores a deeper tension between local governance and national fiscal policy in Ukraine, highlighting the challenges of balancing regional interests with national priorities.