Nova Poshta Co-Founder Proposes Tax Benefits to Compensate Businesses for Russian War Damage

The co-founder of Ukrainian logistics company Nova Poshta has proposed introducing tax incentives to help businesses recover from losses caused by Russian missile and drone attacks.

The initiative aims to provide companies affected by the war with a mechanism to partially offset financial damage and support the continuation of economic activity in regions impacted by hostilities.

Tax Relief as a Recovery Tool

The proposal suggests using tax benefits as a form of compensation for businesses that have suffered damage from Russian strikes. Instead of direct payments from the state budget, companies could receive reduced tax obligations or other financial relief measures to help restore operations.

Business representatives say such an approach could allow companies to rebuild faster, preserve jobs, and continue contributing to Ukraine’s economy despite the challenges caused by the war.

Businesses Face Growing Wartime Losses

Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, thousands of Ukrainian businesses have experienced losses due to destroyed facilities, damaged equipment, disrupted logistics, and reduced market activity.

Companies operating in frontline and border regions have faced particular challenges, with some forced to relocate operations or temporarily suspend work after attacks on warehouses, production sites, and infrastructure.

The logistics sector has been among those heavily affected, as businesses have had to adapt supply chains and maintain services under constant security risks.

Private Sector Calls for Long-Term Support

Entrepreneurs and industry leaders have repeatedly called for stronger government programs to support economic resilience during wartime.

They argue that helping businesses recover is not only about protecting private companies but also about preserving employment, maintaining tax revenues, and ensuring essential services continue operating.

The proposed tax incentive model could become part of a wider discussion on how Ukraine should compensate and support companies affected by Russia’s war.

Rebuilding Ukraine’s Economy Amid War

Ukraine’s economic recovery strategy increasingly focuses on combining international assistance, private investment, and domestic support mechanisms.

Business leaders say that creating predictable recovery tools will be essential for encouraging companies to remain active, invest in reconstruction, and prepare for post-war economic growth.

The proposal from Nova Poshta’s co-founder adds to ongoing debates about how Ukraine can protect its private sector while facing the unprecedented economic consequences of the war.