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A foreigner can run a business in Ukraine as a sole trader or through an LLC, invest and use the Diia City regime for IT. Registering a business is a ground for a residence permit, and a $100,000+ investment opens the path to permanent residence.
Section updated: 18 October 2026
Main guide · updated 18 October 2026How can a foreigner start and run a business in Ukraine?A foreigner can found an LLC (TOV) without a residence permit under Law No. 755-IV, or register as an FOP, which rarely pays off without a permit. A foreign company can open a representative office. A foreign LLC director needs a work permit, and a company alone gives no right to residence. The first step is usually a tax number.Read the guide
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