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Ukraine
Europe
Lucky Nomads World Index
63.26 / 100
Global rank
#132
Corporate tax
18%
Personal tax
18%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index5.4 / 10
- Affordability Index8.3 / 10
- Entry Ease Index5.9 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index7.3 / 10
- WiFi Index7.4 / 10
- Admin Ease Index5.4 / 10
- Healthcare Index8.0 / 10
- City Comfort Index7.3 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.3 / 10
- Banking Index6.7 / 10
- GeoStability Index1.6 / 10
- Justice & Order Index5.7 / 10
- Quality of Life Index6.9 / 10
- Open Society Index6.0 / 10
- Flight Index2.7 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index7.0 / 10
- English Index6.1 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.4 / 10
- AI Access Index6.4 / 10
- Economic Openness Index4.8 / 10
- Market Depth Index6.5 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.4 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Kyiv
- Population (approx.)
- 44,000,000
- Area (km²)
- 603,550 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- UAH
- Currency name
- Ukrainian hryvnia
- Main airport IATA code
- KBP
- Airport name
- Boryspil International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $816/month
- Main languages
- Ukrainian
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Europe
- Web TLD
- .ua
- Phone calling code
- +380
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 18%ModerateWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 18%LowWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Worldwide taxation of Ukrainian-resident companies on global profits, with foreign-source income included in the tax base. Standard double tax relief via credit method and roughly 75 bilateral treaties.
Flat 18% headline rate on adjusted accounting profits. Banks face a 50% rate in 2026 (raised from 25% in 2025) under State Budget Law 2026. Diia City residents may elect a 9% withdrawal capital tax applied only on distributed profits and triggering events.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Worldwide taxation for tax residents (183-day test or center of vital interests). Foreign-source dividends, interest, capital gains and rental income are taxable in Ukraine with treaty relief available.
Flat 18% PIT plus 5% military tax (raised from 1.5% on 1 December 2024 by Law No. 4015-IX), combined effective rate 23% on most income. Diia City specialists are taxed at 5% PIT on the first EUR 240,000 of annual remuneration.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Diia City Resident Corporate Tax Regime
AvailableOptional concessionary corporate tax regime for IT and digital-economy companies in Ukraine.
Simplified Taxation System Group 3 (Single Tax)
AvailableSimplified turnover-based tax regime for private entrepreneurs (FOP) and legal entities with annual revenue up to UAH 10,091,049 in 2026 (1,167…
For individuals
Diia City Specialist Personal Income Tax Regime
AvailableReduced personal income tax for specialists working under an employment contract, gig contract, or qualifying private entrepreneur arrangement with…
Simplified Taxation System Group 3 (Single Tax)
AvailableSimplified turnover-based tax regime for private entrepreneurs (FOP) and legal entities with annual revenue up to UAH 10,091,049 in 2026 (1,167…
Simplified Taxation System Groups 1 and 2 (Micro-FOP)
AvailableFixed monthly tax regime for sole-trader private entrepreneurs (FOP) operating in retail, restaurant, and household services, with annual revenue…
You either qualify for Ukraine's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
Check my eligibilityVisa and mobility
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Visa need and length of stay for Ukraine. Saved on your device.
Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Ukraine lists several residency and mobility routes across residence by investment, business founder routes, work (employer sponsored), talent (outstanding), family and dependant routes, and student and graduate routes. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
9 programmes listed · 9 are marked available in our editorial review
Residence by investment
1 programmeCapital, property, fund, or declared investment routes that can lead to longer-term residence.
- Available
Permanent Residence Permit by Foreign Investment
Business founder routes
1 programmeFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Temporary Residence Permit for Business Founders and Beneficial Owners
Work (employer sponsored)
2 programmesEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Temporary Residence Permit for Employment (Work Permit Pathway)
- Available
Temporary Residence Permit for Foreign Military Personnel under Contract
Talent (outstanding)
1 programmeOutstanding achievement or high-calibre talent categories.
- Available
Permanent Residence Permit for Scientists, Cultural Workers and Highly Qualified Specialists
Family and dependant routes
3 programmesSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Permanent Residence Permit for Foreign Ukrainians
- Available
Permanent Residence Permit via Family Ties to Ukrainian Citizens
- Available
Temporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification
Student and graduate routes
1 programmeStudy-linked permits and post-study transition routes.
- Available
Temporary Residence Permit for Study
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Ukraine.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Affordability Index8.3 / 10Very affordable cost of living
- Healthcare Index8.0 / 10Solid healthcare access and quality
- WiFi Index7.4 / 10Reliable remote-work internet
Weakest dimensions
- GeoStability Index1.6 / 10
- Flight Index2.7 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
This jurisdiction is not in the published top 10 on any of these lists right now.
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