Our energy company DTEK paid UAH 29.6 billion (€580 million) in taxes to budgets at all levels in Ukraine during the first six months of 2026. This is almost 22% more than in the same period last year. UAH 27.2 billion (€533 million) went to the state budget and UAH 2.4 billion (€47 million) to local community budgets. Since the start of russia's full-scale invasion, DTEK has paid UAH 209.9 billion (€5 billion) in taxes, making it one of Ukraine's largest taxpayers.
How much did DTEK pay in taxes in the first half of 2026?
DTEK companies paid UAH 29.6 billion (€580 million) in taxes to budgets at all levels in Ukraine between January and June 2026. This is almost 22% more than in the same period of 2025. The figures were published in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 21 August 2026.
Which budgets received the money?
Most of the money went to the state budget, which received UAH 27.2 billion (€533 million). A further UAH 2.4 billion (€47 million) was allocated to the budgets of local communities in the regions where DTEK operates. These payments help fund public services at both national and local level.
DTEK companies continue to operate despite the war, continued russian attacks on energy infrastructure and unprecedented challenges facing the energy sector. They supply the country with energy, invest in the restoration of damaged assets and fulfil their obligations to the state in a timely manner.
What does the CEO of DTEK say about the payments?
"Every cent paid in taxes is a contribution to Ukraine's defence, support for local communities, and the operation of hospitals, schools and critical infrastructure. Despite all the challenges of wartime, we continue to work, invest in the recovery of the energy sector and meet our obligations to the state. Today, responsible business remains one of the foundations of Ukraine's economic resilience," said Maxim Timchenko, Chief Executive Officer of DTEK.
How much has DTEK paid in taxes since the start of the full-scale invasion?
DTEK has paid UAH 209.9 billion (€5 billion) in taxes since the start of the full-scale invasion. The company remains one of Ukraine's largest taxpayers, and this record underlines its role as a responsible business supporting Ukraine's economic stability.
