Ukrainian tech is shifting from survival mode to active scaling. In just the first three months of 2026, resident companies of Diia.City — Ukraine's special legal and tax space for the IT sector — contributed ₴13.4 billion (~$345 million) to the state budget.
This is a massive 68% increase compared to Q1 last year. To put this growth into perspective: the financial result of a single quarter has now nearly reached the total tax volume generated in the entire first half of 2025.
These contributions directly fund Ukraine's security, healthcare, and education. Thanks to Diia.City's transparent and business-friendly model, tech companies are confidently planning for long-term growth, launching innovative products, and hiring specialists locally.
Diia.City Today in Numbers:
- 4,100+ tech businesses.
- 153,000+ IT professionals.
- ₴79 billion (~$2B) in taxes paid since 2022.
- ≈500 defense-tech companies building security solutions.
- 10+ unicorns.
The Diia.City ecosystem brings together Ukrainian innovators and global leaders, including GlobalLogic, SoftServe, EPAM, Grammarly, MacPaw, Ajax Systems, Samsung, Nokia, Visa, and Rakuten Viber.
The space offers some of the most competitive tax conditions globally (5% PIT + 5% military tax + minimal social contribution) and robust intellectual property protection based on English common law.
