Investment framework and opportunities in Ukraine

Procedures Relative to Foreign Investment

Freedom of Establishment: In general, foreign nationals can enjoy the same rights as Ukrainian citizens in terms of freemod of investing in the country.
Acquisition of Holdings: Foreign companies are restricted from owning agricultural land, producing bio-ethanol, and some publishing activities. In addition, Ukrainian law authorizes the government to set limits on foreign participation in state-owned companies. Furthermore, the gas transmission system, electricity grids, and various plants and factories are precluded by law from private ownership.
Obligation to Declare: Before registering their business, non-Ukrainian investors must register with the Office of Immigration in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and obtain a taxpayer identification number through the State Fiscal Service.
Competent Organisation For the Declaration: Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
State Fiscal Service
Requests For Specific Authorisations: Ukraine is considering a mechanism for foreign investment review for security matters. According to UkraineInvest, foreign direct investments are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Cabinet of Ministers if concerns arise, but there is no formal screening process in place at the moment.

Investment Aid Agency
Tenders, Projects and Public Procurement: ProZorro, Official governmental procurement portal
Tenders Info, Tenders in Ukraine
DgMarket, Tenders Worldwide
Other Useful Resources: UkraineInvest's Guide
Ministry for Development of Economy, Trade and Agriculture
Investments in Ukraine - InVenture

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