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The European Business Association offers Kyiv Post insights into how Ukraine can attract more business to help in both during the war and in the post-war recovery. Ukraine’s economy has proved to be a resilient one. Notwithstanding the ongoing war, most Ukrainian companies continued working, and during the second year since the full-scale Russian invasion some have … Continue reading Ukraine’s Resilient Economy Thrives Despite Ongoing War

PART 2: LAUNCH OF THE REGISTER OF DAMAGE FOR UKRAINE Yesterday, the Register of Damage for Ukraine (the “Register”) officially launched, meaning that the claims submission process for those seeking compensation for the damage inflicted by the war in Ukraine is now open.1 The Register, established within the framework of the Council of Europe and … Continue reading RUSSIA: INVESTMENT PROTECTION AND ARBITRATION | PART 2

Since the enactment of martial law, Ukraine has introduced several changes to its legislation regulating construction issues. At the same time, the ongoing process of digitalization of the construction permit system continues. Below is a brief description of changes that are most important for business. Law of Ukraine “On Guaranteeing Proprietary Rights to Real Estate … Continue reading Ukraine adapts construction legislation to address the challenges of war

The Investment Guide by BDO in Ukraine serves as a vital platform for investors, delivering essential information about Ukraine's reconstruction. It meticulously outlines key mechanisms and stages crucial for attracting investments, while also providing in-depth analyses of potential risks and effective strategies for their mitigation. The guide elaborates on investment opportunities spanning various economic sectors, … Continue reading A practical guide for investors interested in business investment opportunities in Ukraine. 

Ukraine offers several special legal regimes to facilitate investmentsactivity and future recovery as follows: Significant investment projects construction (including upgrades and re-equipment, etc.) and/or supplyprojects in certain business areas and subject to specific (preferred)terms and conditions, commonly known from "law on investment nannies"(Law of Ukraine "On State Support of Investment Projects with SignificantInvestments in Ukraine" … Continue reading Ukraine offers special regimes for major real estate and other investments

PART 1: US WARNS OF SERIOUS RISKS OF CONTINUING BUSINESS IN RUSSIA: KEY OPTIONS FOR FOREIGN INVESTORS In its recent business advisory, dated 23 February 2024, the United States (“US”) Government warns businesses and individuals of serious legal, financial, and reputational risks entailed in maintaining operations in Russia (the “Advisory”).1 It highlights that by staying in Russia, … Continue reading RUSSIA: INVESTMENT PROTECTION AND ARBITRATION | PART 1

Appropriate support from one of the most powerful donors and grant-makers in Ukraine can be quickly deployed in two areas in this field. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) provides active assistance to Ukraine, focusing on resourcefulness and assistance to the private sector. The corresponding projects aroused the interest of EBRD partners in … Continue reading EBRD NOTES: PRIVATE SECTOR SERVES AS BASIS FOR RESTORATION OF UKRAINE

Ukraine’s recovery will require enormous human and financial resources. As of March 2023, Ukraine’s reconstruction is estimated to cost $411bn, which is 2.6 times Ukraine’s expected 2022 gross domestic product. Over the past 60 years, no single conflict or disaster has involved recovery estimated at more than the Marshall Plan – the equivalent of $140bn by … Continue reading Ukraine: how to ‘build back better’?

What is the Register of Damage, and how does it work with the Diia Register? How to get there, with what money, and according to what estimate will compensations be made to the victims? We talked about these pressing issues with the executive director of the International Registry of Damage, Markiyan Klyuchkovskyi. On June 27, … Continue reading International Register of Damage

On 3 September 2023, the Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Regulation of Activities of Separate Subdivisions of a Legal Entity Established in Accordance with the Laws of a Foreign State" No. 3257-IX dated 14 July 2023 ("Law") came into effect. Key highlights The Law is developed to streamline various … Continue reading Ukraine: Improving regulation of foreign branches and representative offices