A foreigner can invest in Ukraine through a wholly owned company, a stake in an existing one, property or a contract, all listed in Article 3 of Law No. 93/96-ВР. Profit leaves after tax under National Bank limits: dividends up to EUR 1 million a month, once the company is 12 months old (NBU Resolution No. 18). An investment of USD 100,000 opens the route to permanent residence.
Martial law is in force, most recently extended for 90 days from 31 October 2026. It shapes the currency rules and the physical risk, and the guides below follow it. Each one cites the law, the article and the version checked.
| Question | Short answer | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Can a foreigner own 100% of a Ukrainian company? | Yes, a wholly foreign-owned company is a permitted form | Law No. 93/96-ВР, Art. 3 |
| How much profit can leave each month? | Dividends for periods from 1 January 2023, up to EUR 1 million a month, plus investment and loan limits | NBU Resolution No. 18, para. 14(46), (41-1), (57) |
| What tax applies to dividends paid abroad? | 15% withheld, unless a tax treaty sets a lower rate | Tax Code, Art. 141.4.2 |
| Does an investment give residence? | USD 100,000 into the economy, proven by a bank certificate, leads to an immigration permit | Law No. 2491-III, Art. 4(2)(3) |
| Can a foreigner buy land? | Non-agricultural land only | Land Code, Arts. 81, 130 |
| Is war risk insurable? | In part: ECA cover, and the state repays part of the premium up to UAH 5 million a year | Law No. 1792-VIII, Art. 6; Resolution No. 1541 |
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FAQ
Is it legal for a foreigner to invest in Ukraine during martial law?
Yes. The Law on the Regime of Foreign Investment applies, and company registration, banking and investment procedures operate. Martial law adds currency limits and physical risk, and it was most recently extended for 90 days from 31 October 2026.
Can a foreign investor take dividends out of Ukraine?
Yes, within National Bank limits: up to EUR 1 million a month for dividends from 2023 onwards, once the company has existed 12 months and the investor has held the stake six months (NBU Resolution No. 18, para. 14(46)).
What is the minimum investment for Ukrainian residence?
USD 100,000 in foreign convertible currency invested into Ukraine's economy, for an immigration permit (Law No. 2491-III, Art. 4(2)(3)). A company owner with a stake of at least EUR 100,000 can get a temporary residence permit (Law No. 3773-VI, Art. 4(12)).
Can a foreigner buy property in Ukraine?
Yes: apartments, houses, premises and non-agricultural land inside settlements. Agricultural land stays closed to foreigners (Land Code, Arts. 81, 130).
Does the Ukrainian state help large investors?
Projects above EUR 12 million in listed sectors that create new jobs can get state support under a special investment contract (Law No. 1116-IX, Art. 5). UkraineInvest, the government's investment office, gives information free of charge and states that it does not provide tax or legal advice.
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Primary sources
- Law of Ukraine No. 93/96-ВР of 19 March 1996 "On the Regime of Foreign Investment", Arts. 3, 6, 8, 12 (version in force from 3 September 2024) — zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/93/96-вр (checked 2026-10-29)
- National Bank of Ukraine, Board Resolution No. 18 of 24 February 2022, control copy with amendments up to Resolution No. 105 of 15 September 2026, para. 14(41-1), (46), (57) — bank.gov.ua (checked 2026-10-29)
- Tax Code of Ukraine No. 2755-VI, Art. 141.4.2 — zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2755-17 (checked 2026-10-29)
- Law of Ukraine No. 2491-III "On Immigration", Art. 4 (version of 16 January 2026) — zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2491-14 (checked 2026-10-29)
- Law of Ukraine No. 3773-VI, Art. 4(12) (version of 1 July 2026) — zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/3773-17 (checked 2026-10-29)
- Land Code of Ukraine No. 2768-III, Arts. 81, 130 (version of 16 October 2026) — zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2768-14 (checked 2026-10-29)
- Law of Ukraine No. 1792-VIII, Art. 6, and Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 1541 (version of 23 October 2026) — zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/1792-19, zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/1541-2025-п (checked 2026-10-29)
- Law of Ukraine No. 1116-IX, Art. 5 (version in force from 31 October 2025) — zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/1116-20 (checked 2026-10-29)
- Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, approval of Decree No. 1060/2026 extending martial law, 26 October 2026 — rada.gov.ua/news/razom/276172.html (checked 2026-10-29)
- UkraineInvest, description of services — ukraineinvest.gov.ua (checked 2026-10-29)