In Russia, the number of companies in tax arrears has risen sharply due to a lack of funds

The number of Russian organizations with tax arrears has increased significantly amid the country’s deteriorating economic situation. During the first three months of 2026, the number of companies in debt reached 439,952, whereas for all of 2025, this figure stood at approximately 392,000. 

This is evidenced by the results of a study by "Action Accounting," published by Forbes. The most critical situation is observed among large businesses with annual revenue of 2 billion rubles or more, where the number of non-payers increased by 47% over the year.

Analysts note that the growth in tax debts is directly proportional to the size of the enterprise: while the increase in debt among micro-businesses was nearly 8%, it exceeded 35% among medium-sized companies. The highest number of debtors was recorded in the retail and construction sectors, while in healthcare, automotive manufacturing, and the hotel industry, the growth rate exceeded 25%. Experts attribute these figures to the austerity measures under which businesses are forced to operate due to their strained financial situation.

The increased tax burden and lack of available funds are the main reasons for the inability to make timely payments to the Russian budget. Representatives of consulting firms confirm that many organizations simply do not have enough money to pay taxes after covering operating expenses. The statistics include all legal entities with debts exceeding 10,000 rubles, excluding individual entrepreneurs and the self-employed. The situation indicates a systemic liquidity crisis in the Russian corporate sector.

The Russian economy has seen a sharp rise in overdue intercompany debts—their total has reached $90 billion.