Ukraine

Ukraine offers a unique blend of innovation, quality of life, and economic opportunity within the European Union.

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Kyiv

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Hryvnia

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Ukranian

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41M

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Corporate Tax Rate 18% (2025)

A temporary 2% turnover tax regime is also available.

Ukraine maintains a competitive 18% corporate tax rate, with simplified tax regimes available to support small businesses and key sectors like the IT industry.

ESNA SNS#1: Fast Startup Creation Score 83% (2025)

Efficiency of starting a business and administrative support.

With a good score for startup efficiency, Ukraine offers a highly digitalized and streamlined process for entrepreneurs to quickly launch and grow their businesses.

GDP Growth 2% (in 2025)

Efficiency of starting a business and administrative support.

Ukraine's digital government platform, Diia, provides many streamlined services, showcasing the country's strong potential for startup efficiency.

ESNA SNS#6: Access to Finance Score 83% (2025)

Availability of public and private funding for startups.

Ukraine, in period of war, tries to ensure a thriving startup scene that is supported by a sophisticated and accessible financial ecosystem, offering excellent access to venture capital and public funds.

Labour Cost €3,1/hr (2024)

Prior to the full-scale invasion, Ukraine had made significant strides in improving its business climate, and this remains a key goal for post-war recovery.

Top Personal Income Tax Rate 18% (2025)

A flat tax rate applies, plus a 1.5% military tax.

Ukraine offers a simple and attractive 18% flat-rate personal income tax, creating a straightforward and low-tax environment for its workforce.

Global Cost of Living Rank 134th (2026)

Measures relative costs of goods and services.

Ukraine has one of the lowest costs of living in Europe, offering exceptional affordability, though this is heavily influenced by the current wartime economy.

Global Happiness Rank 111st (2024)

Evaluates national wellbeing and overall life satisfaction.

Despite immense hardship, the resilience, social cohesion, and pro-European sentiment of the Ukrainian people demonstrate a powerful and shared sense of purpose.

Global Peace Index 162nd (2025)

Assesses national peacefulness, safety, and security levels.

The ongoing full-scale invasion has had a catastrophic impact on Ukraine's security, making it one of the least peaceful countries in the world currently.

ESNA SNS#8: Digital First Score 100% (2025)

Measures the digital-by-default availability of key public services.

Through its world-leading Diia app, Ukraine has demonstrated a profound commitment to digital-first services, a key pillar of its resilience and future.

Find Ukraine's missions, visa services, and residence permit information via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ official consular pages.

EU citizens, can enter Ukraine without a visa for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Visa applications must be submitted in official websites. There are three types of visa: transit, short-term and long-term visas.