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1. Purpose of the Call To support the implementation of the Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF), the optimal use of the available funds for priority projects and the participation of EU 1 companies, the European Commission is launching a Call for Expressions of Interest from EU/EEA-based businesses to invest in Ukraine in line with EU strategic areas of interest and policy priorities. The … Continue reading Publication of the Call for expressions of interest from EU/EEA-based businesses to invest in Ukraine

As of December 31, 2024, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to have profound physical, socioeconomic, and environmental impacts, which will be felt for generations. This fourth Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4) - undertaken jointly by the World Bank Group, the Government of Ukraine, the European Commission, and the United Nations, with support from other … Continue reading Ukraine – Fourth Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4) : February 2022 – December 2024

Introduction Ukraine’s construction industry has been significantly impacted over recent years for many reasons; the conflict with Russia, the Covid-19 pandemic, material shortages, price increases, and other political and economic global developments. However, with the latest press reports indicating potential peace developments in Ukraine, the focus has swiftly shifted back to the prospects of reconstructing … Continue reading Rebuilding Ukraine – construction opportunities on the horizon

Ukraine’s evolving market offers a wide spectrum of opportunities for foreign investors, but choosing the right city can be as critical as selecting the right industry From thriving tech hubs to industrial powerhouses, each major urban center has its unique strengths—often proven by the success of top international companies already operating there. This guide provides … Continue reading Where to Start a Business in Ukraine in 2025: A City-by-City Overview

1. What is a representative office of a foreign non-profit under Ukrainian law? Representative office of a foreign non-profit entity – a subdivision of a foreign legal entity (NGO or foundation) which got officially registered in Ukraine. Although such a rep office is inserted in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs … Continue reading FAQs on registering a representative office of a foreign non-profit organization in Ukraine

Since the outbreak of the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation has caused Ukraine losses of over 55 billion USD. Residential buildings, schools, hospitals, enterprises, thermal power plants, transformers, and the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station – that is what has been destroyed. Entire cities have been completely destroyed by Russian shelling and … Continue reading Restoring Ukraine: how does the government want to do it in the law “On the Principles of Recovery”?

These are the findings of the annual Infrastructure Index 2024, conducted by the European Business Association in collaboration with law firms Arzinger and Sayenko Kharenko. View the presentation Investments and Recovery In 2024, 59% of companies reported making such investments. The majority focused on modernising existing facilities (59%), developing new infrastructure and facilities (44%), and acquiring … Continue reading 67% of transport companies plan to invest in business development in 2025

Government investment promotion programmes  Does the state have a foreign investment promotion programme?  Ukraine actively promotes foreign investment through several key initiatives as follows:  Law on Investment Nannies (2021): Enacted on 13 February 2021, the Law of Ukraine No. 1116-IX 'On State Support of Investment Projects with Significant Investments', commonly referred to as the 'Investment Nannies … Continue reading In brief: regulation of inbound foreign investment in Ukraine 

This is demonstrated by the latest wave of the “Ukraine’s Investment Attractiveness Index” survey, conducted by the European Business Association in partnership with NEQSOL Holding.  View the presentation The integral score of the Index slightly improved in 2024, reaching 2.49 out of 5 (compared to 2.44 in 2023). This overall rating is similar to the investment climate assessment during … Continue reading 70% of surveyed companies plan to invest in Ukraine despite the war 

Investment treaty practiceDoes the state have a model BIT?The state does not have a model BIT.  Preparatory materials Does the state have a central repository of treaty preparatory materials? Are such materials publicly available? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains a State Departmental Archive that houses official documents, including original international treaties and related preparatory … Continue reading At a glance: investment treaty practice in Ukraine