The tax authorities have found that some catering establishments show unrealistically low revenues.
This is stated in the statement of the State Tax Service of Ukraine.
As noted by the tax authorities, some business entities in the restaurant industry declare up to 50 thousand hryvnias per month. This was shown by an analysis of the activities of economic entities operating in the field of public catering – restaurants, cafes, bars, conducted by the State Tax Service. In the opinion of the tax authorities, such figures are economically unjustified.
"Even a small establishment usually requires at least three employees – a cook, a waiter, and a bartender. At the same time, according to legislation, the salary of each of them cannot be less than 8 thousand hryvnias," – explains the State Tax Service.
In addition to labor costs, owners of such establishments are obliged to purchase a license for retail alcohol sales, maintain premises, purchase products, cover other expenses for business maintenance, and pay taxes.
Furthermore, some restaurateurs declare only cashless transactions or cash settlements that are insignificant – up to 5% of total revenue, the message states.
"With declared revenues of up to 50 thousand hryvnias, no establishment could realistically operate," – assures the tax authorities.
"This harms not only the state budget but also the business itself, as risky establishments come under increased scrutiny," – note the State Tax Service.
The State Tax Service also emphasizes that tax control is carried out taking into account the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) on the introduction of legal and organizational measures regarding a moratorium on unwarranted inspections and interference by state authorities in business activities.
Tax control is carried out "exclusively based on a risk-oriented approach and in the presence of high risk levels."
