{"id":14296,"date":"2026-04-02T10:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/audit-invest.com.ua\/?p=14296"},"modified":"2026-04-08T16:17:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:17:43","slug":"defence-city-pilhy-audyt-oboronnyi-biznes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/audit-invest.com.ua\/en\/articles\/blog\/defence-city-pilhy-audyt-oboronnyi-biznes","title":{"rendered":"Defence City: How Defense Businesses Can Achieve Tax Freedom and State Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #246a9d; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #246a9d;\">Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #246a9d;\" href=\"#what-is-defence\">What is Defence City in simple terms?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #246a9d;\" href=\"#residents\">Who Can Become a Resident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #246a9d;\" href=\"#risks\">Where Do the Risks Hide? (This is where we step in)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #246a9d;\" href=\"#why-ai\">Why Enter Defence City with AUDIT INVEST?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Today, a new technological giant is emerging in Ukraine \u2014 the defense-industrial complex. To support those creating weapons and equipment for our victory, the state has launched <strong>Defence City<\/strong>. This is a special legal and tax regime (effective until 2036) offering conditions that were previously only a dream.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">At <strong>AUDIT INVEST<\/strong>, we have analyzed every legal nuance to help your business become part of this ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-defence\" style=\"color: #246a9d; border-bottom: 2px solid #246a9d; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px;\">What is Defence City in simple terms?<\/h2>\n<p>It is a &#8220;safe harbor&#8221; for manufacturers of weapons, UAVs, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and military equipment. By becoming a resident, you gain more than just a status \u2014 you gain real financial resources to expand production.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5 Key &#8220;Bonuses&#8221; for Your Company:<\/span><\/h3>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-left: 5px solid #246a9d; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<ol style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.8;\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><strong>0% Corporate Income Tax: <\/strong>You pay no tax if you direct these funds toward business development (purchasing equipment, developing new technology models, or repairing workshops).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><strong>No Property or Land Taxes: <\/strong>You are exempt from local taxes on production buildings and the land beneath them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"><strong>Environmental Tax<\/strong> \u2014 Cancelled: Full exemption from payments for emissions and production waste.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"><strong>Customs &#8220;Green Corridor&#8221;: <\/strong>Simplified export and import processing. Moreover, you can export defense goods without permission from the State Export Control Service.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"><strong>Maximum Secrecy:<\/strong> Data about your company is hidden from public registries, and the state is obligated to assist with relocation and the protection of your facilities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"residents\" style=\"color: #246a9d; border-bottom: 2px solid #246a9d; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px;\">Who Can Become a Resident?<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">The main criterion is <strong>&#8220;Qualified Income.&#8221;<\/strong> Your revenue from the sale of defense goods or services must constitute:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><strong>75%<\/strong> of total income (for most companies);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><strong>50%<\/strong> (for aircraft manufacturing enterprises).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"border: 2px solid #246a9d; padding: 25px; margin: 30px 0; background-color: #fff;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> If you are a sub-contractor helping to fulfill a defense order \u2014 your income is also considered qualified!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"risks\" style=\"color: #246a9d; border-bottom: 2px solid #246a9d; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px;\">Where Do the Risks Hide? (This is where we step in)<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"17\">Tax incentives come with great responsibility. Requirements for residents are strict:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"18\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"><strong>Dividend Ban:<\/strong> Profits must go toward development, not into the owners&#8217; pockets (except for state-owned enterprises).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"><strong>Annual Report:<\/strong> By June 1st each year, you must submit a report to the Ministry of Defense.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"><strong>Mandatory Audit:<\/strong> Your report must be verified by an independent auditor from an audit firm authorized to perform mandatory audits of financial statements for entities of public interest.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: stretch; margin: 30px 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #246a9d; color: white; min-width: 50px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;\">!<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-left: 5px solid #246a9d; padding: 20px; flex-grow: 1; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The Price of an Error:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 10px 0 0 0; color: #333;\">If you miscalculate the income share or misuse profits, your status will be revoked, and taxes will be reassessed with heavy penalties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-ai\" style=\"color: #246a9d; border-bottom: 2px solid #246a9d; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 40px;\">Why Enter Defence City with AUDIT INVEST?<\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"22\">The legislation regarding Defence City is new and complex. To allow you to focus on advanced technologies, we take over all paperwork and financial control.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"23\"><strong>We will help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"24\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\"><strong>Verify Readiness:<\/strong> Assess if you meet the criteria (75% income) and ensure there are no obstacles to registration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\"><strong>Onboarding Support:<\/strong> Conduct the initial audit required for entry.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\"><strong>Annual Audit:<\/strong> Our specialists are authorized to perform mandatory audits and will guide you through this process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 30px; padding: 20px; background-color: #fff; border: 2px solid #246a9d; border-radius: 8px;\">Don\u2019t delay growth for later. <b data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"30\">Defence City<\/b> is a chance to make your business more powerful today.<\/h3>\n<section id=\"cta\" style=\"margin: 40px 0;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px 20px; background: #ecf0f3; border: 1px solid #cdcfd1; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; color: #000;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height: 52px; width: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/audit-invest.com.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/logo_auditinvest.png\" alt=\"Audit Invest\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 220px;\">\n<h3><strong>Interested in becoming a Defence City resident?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Contact the experts at AUDIT INVEST for your initial consultation! We know how to provide comprehensive protection and compliance for your defense business.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 8px; font-weight: 600;\"><a style=\"color: #000; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"tel:+380503401117\">+38 050 340 11 17<\/a> |<br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #000; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"tel:+380973381288\">+38 097 338 12 88<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex-shrink: 0;\"><a style=\"background: #246a9d; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 600; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/audit-invest.com.ua\/audit\">Expert Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is Defence City in simple terms? Who Can Become a Resident? Where Do the Risks Hide? (This is where we step in) Why Enter Defence City with AUDIT INVEST? 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