Ukraine Desk

In der Ukraine ist im Mai 2026 ein neues Gesetz in Kraft getreten, das den Anwendungsbereich der internationalen Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit erweitert. Künftig können damit mehr Streitigkeiten im Inland statt im Ausland beigelegt werden. Bislang wurde die Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit in der Ukraine vor allem für gängige Handelsverträge genutzt. Komplexere Streitigkeiten – insbesondere Investitionsstreitigkeiten unter Beteiligung des Staates – wurden dagegen meist an ausländische Schiedsinstitutionen wie die ICC in Paris, den LCIA in London oder die SCC in Stockholm verwiesen.

Ukraine is becoming a promising location for industrial investment – even during wartime. Two key trends are helping businesses launch and scale quickly: industrial parks and modular construction. Used together, they allow companies to set up operations faster, with lower costs and fewer risks.

Ukraine is a destination worth exploring due to its innovative legal initiatives, offering opportunities in both traditional industries and the fast-growing digital economy. Two key investment programs – the State Support for Large-Scale Investment Projects (the "Program") and the Diia.City virtual economic zone (“Diia.City”) – provide forward-thinking businesses with diverse possibilities.

For foreign investors wishing to work in Ukraine, understanding the requirements for obtaining a work permit is essential. This publication outlines how foreign investors and future employees can obtain a work permit. The first step for a foreign investor is to establish a company in Ukraine. Once the company is registered, it can apply for a work permit for the foreign investor and future employees.

In this guide, we outline the essential steps for non-residents to establish a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Ukraine. Ukrainian residents can also expedite the company registration process online via the Diia portal.