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Import and Export Consultancy Services
- Remove the worry of non-compliance
- Export support for your entire team
- Consulting delivered by trade experts
- Improve your customer service
- Affordable, accessible and accurate
- wharehouses throughout Ukraine
Bespoke Consultants
UBC Ukraine Business Consulting Services
- Our bespoke consultancy enables you to grow your business, reduce risks and exploit opportunities.
- We specialize in the the sectors of Construction, Machinery, Furniture, Health Services, Logistics, Agriculture, Food Production and Distribution.
- We help you adapt your systems and adjust processes to new and evolving border requirements.
- Our expertise ensures your whole business knows how to trade internationally and gives decision-makers the insight to succeed.
- Our capabilities are focused on helping our clients drive long-term business growth
Import and Export Business Consulting Services
UBC offers consultancy services to boost trade efficiency and ensure compliance. We take away the challenges of understanding trade, by providing everything you need under one roof in order to maximaze your profits.
Clarity & Commitment
Great strategies build organisational clarity and commitment. Creating a clear sense of purpose supported by a collective energy and drive to execute.
Focus & Impact
Great strategies drive choices. Forcing organisations to focus on the most important growth opportunities and assesing the enablers that are required to access them.
Growth & Profit
The right strategy unlocks greater revenue growth and profit. Enabling businesses to invest in the future and deliver greater benefit for all stakeholders.
THIS IS THE RIGHT TIME TO INVEST IN UKRAINE
The EU, UK, Canada and Australia have suspended import duties on all Ukrainian exports
- Remove the worry of "non-compliant goods"
- Nearly 1 bln consumer market can be reached within 2 500 miles
- The United States has suspended the collection of 232 duties on Ukrainian steel for one year (2022/2023).
- This creates new opportunities for Ukrainian exporters. Trade turnover between Ukraine and these countries is expected to increase, thus, strengthening mutually beneficial partnership.
Main advantages of investing in Ukraine
Ukraine offers a broad range of investment opportunities.. The nation is sitting on high concentrations of extremely rich and complementary mineral resources situated in close proximity to each other. Ukraine has abundant reserves of natural gas, oil, coal, iron ore, magnesium, nickel, titanium, graphite, manganese, sulfur, mercury and kaolin.
For those interested in investing in Ukraine, the government has also rolled out some key incentives for foreign investors to help offset some of the risks associated with wartime investments. For example, some projects may be eligible for tax exemptions.
The Ukrainian government will also provide state guarantees to revitalize its export credit agency. The Ukrainian president also signed a decree that enables the country to focus more on protecting investor rights. Many other incentives are in place and may be in the works, so it would be a good idea for investors to look into specific incentives that their project may be eligible for..
Unique investment opportunities..like agri-processing...
According to USAID, agriculture accounts for almost 20% of Ukraine's GDP, employs 20% of the nation's workforce, and generates 40% of its GDP. According to Ukraineinvest one-third of the world's black soil can be found in Ukraine, making it one of the most fertile parts of the globe. Other advantages that give the nation's agriculture business a boost include attractive land rent prices, competitive wages and logistics.UkraineInvest believes that additional investments in farming techniques, irrigation, land management, logistics, education and value-added production could enable Ukraine to double its food exports
Logistics
When Russia invaded Ukraine, it immediately disrupted some major supply chains. However, the war hasn't changed the fact that Ukraine's location makes it a crucial transit corridor for trade between Europe, the Middle East and Asia.As a result, the nation is home to an extensive railway network and some critical highways connecting these regions. Ukraine also has some important sea and river ports and airports that complete the transport infrastructure picture. A key opportunity for investors right now is getting involved in the modernization of Ukraine's transport infrastructure. Additionally, the nation's infrastructure needs to be extended, and the quality of the provided services needs to be improved as everything is gradually aligned with European standards. This process presents significant opportunities for private investments and public-private partnerships.For example, earlier this year, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is teaming up with Ukrainian farm operator Grain Alliance and Ukrainian agricultural companies Kernel and Nibulon for combined investments of over $44 million to support storage and infrastructure expansion in the Ukrainian agricultural sector. The investments are expected to boost Ukraine's grain shipping capacity by over 3.35 million tons annually.
Set up your company in Ukraine
Great investment opportunities
Great investment opportunities
Great investment opportunities
Companies should already be looking to the future. Every war will end at some point. Then new, interesting investment opportunities will arise. Ukraine has always been a country with very well-trained personnel and has benefited from its proximity to the EU's external border. The close connection of Ukraine to the EU, the EU candidate status, mean enormous opportunities for economic growth for Ukraine.
In addition, Ukraine has a great deal of natural resources, especially large gas reserves and lithium. The overall picture promises enormous investment opportunities and positive development for Ukraine.
Ukraine's rich soils and favorable climate also make it perfect for growing food, which is why it has been dubbed "the breadbasket of Europe."
However, the nation also offers a plethora of other potential investment opportunities across multiple sectors — many of which remain largely untapped by foreign investors. For example, Ukraine has a robust IT sector and ecosystem and nearly 90 research and development centers, including some operated by major U.S. names like Boeing (BA) and Cisco Systems (CSCO) as well as multinational corporations like Bayer.
International Investors
Great investment opportunities
Great investment opportunities
Nestlé is building a new $45M food factory in the Volyn region
The Swiss conglomerate Nestlé has started constructing a new pasta factory in the village of Smoligov, Volyn region. The new factory will be built next to Nestlé’s distribution center, which has been in operation for over ten years. The plant’s start-up and start of production is planned for the first quarter of 2024.
Together with the factory in Torchin, the production network in Volyn will become the company’s European regional hub for culinary products. 1,500 people will be employed at the facility, who will ensure the supply of products to the Ukrainian market and other needs of the European community. According to the company, about 300 people will immediately begin work at the new production facility, which will ensure the further development of the local community.
UBC Company Formation Services
Great investment opportunities
Construction and Buiding Materials
Setting up a company has never been easier. UBC Company formation experts can guide you through every step of the company formation process, ensuring that your new company gets the best possible start and is 100% compliant with Company Law at a reasonable price .
Business Services
Our team is led by professionals with experience in business consultancy for various industries and sectors. In order to help companies that are new to the Ukrainian market, we have developed a wide range of services including administrative support for the business launch, followed by a full package of accounting, tax, payroll outsourcing and consultancy services.
Executive Search
We can help growing organisations find the talent they need to deliver business results.
As the demand for executive talent increases globally, finding the right specialists in your organisation will become even more demanding. Working with an executive search consultant is an ideal solution for finding and securing the right talent, on time, every time.
Construction and Buiding Materials
Construction and Buiding Materials
Construction and Buiding Materials
Irish company Kingspan Group – one of the largest investors who came to Ukraine during the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation. The company is a world leader in the production of high-tech energy-efficient building materials. Currently, the company is starting an investment project worth more than $280 million. It is planned to build a construction technology campus in the Lviv region, which will consist of 6 production zones, including the production of advanced insulation materials and solutions for centralized heating. The complex will focus on the production of construction products with high added value. In addition, the project envisages the creation of green production with a low carbon content, which will have a positive impact on the environment. The start of production is planned for 2024.German company-producer of building materials Fixit, despite the war, is building a second plant in Ukraine. It will be located in Lviv. €5 million was invested in the construction project of the plant even before the beginning of the Russian invasion. Fixit has now received investment insurance from the German government and invested an additional €7 million. As early as the end of 2023, the new plant in Lviv plans to produce building materials for the restoration of destroyed infrastructure in Ukraine.The Russian attacks destroyed a huge number of buildings, due to which there was a lot of construction debris, and the possibilities of its processing also interested investors. For example, an Israeli company GreenMix plans to build a factory with ecological processing of construction waste in Kyiv region. The relevant negotiations took place in August 2022.
Engineering & Agriculture
Construction and Buiding Materials
Engineering & Agriculture
There are some difficulties with investments in this area, but the first agreements with foreign partners are also emerging. For example, an American company Amsted Rail is preparing to launch the production of bearings and components for railcars in Lviv. Both cooperation with Ukrainian producers and the construction of a new plant in the region are being considered. Now the company is looking for the territory, warehouses of one of the plants in the Lviv region, in order to move the equipment there.As the press service announcement stated, Amsted Rail plans to return to the Ukrainian market part of the railway components, the production of which was stopped due to the Russian invasion» .
With challenges come opportunities, and Ukraine's agricultural sector is recognized as one of the most attractive investment sectors. According to the strategy, the sector's investment portfolio is estimated at a staggering $57 billion, providing substantial ground for both domestic and foreign investment.
Several segments have surfaced as significant investment areas, encapsulating a holistic view of the agricultural sector. These include green energy and logistics, production of finished products, production of machinery and resources, and a focus on deep processing techniques—each one playing a crucial role in forming the backbone of the nation's vision.
For instance, investing in green energy and logistics resonates with the worldwide shift towards sustainable agricultural practices. On the flip side, the production of finished products like fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat products emphasizes Ukraine's desire to climb up the value chain, delivering commodities that are market-ready.
The strategy predicts a promising future backed by solid numbers, projecting that Ukraine's domestic production capability could reach up to a whopping 200 million tons of agricultural products. For grain and oil crops, this figure could extend up to 150 million tons, establishing a firm foothold for Ukraine in these critical global commodity markets.
This upswing in production is also likely to lead to a surge in Ukraine's agricultural export volumes, nearly doubling their export volumes of ready-made food products. The ripple effects of such growth are indeed far-reaching, capable of invigorating global food trade networks and boosting domestic industries alike.
Energy
Construction and Buiding Materials
Engineering & Agriculture
The energy sector is one of the most affected by hostilities. Ukraine has lost many capacities of alternative generation, in which foreigners, among others, have invested. But for some of them, this did not become an obstacle.Norwegian company Scatec developed solar energy in Ukraine long before the full-scale war. By 2021, it has launched 5 powerful SPPs in Kyiv, Cherkasy and Mykolaiv regions. Currently, together with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the company plans to deploy the Scatec Release block-and-set solution for generating and storing solar energy in Ukraine. This will help to diversify generation in our country.Onur Group also invests in renewable energy. Now the company has a capacity of 150 MW and plans to develop a new project in Zakarpattia region. The installation of wind generators with a capacity of 120 MW will cost the company $150 million. This project is planned to be implemented in two years.
Ukraine Business Innovation Hub
UBC Business Innovation Hub
Promote Innovations. The Sustainable Food Institute
UBC Business Innovation Hub
UBC is currently working on a Business Innovation Hub. This project will be central to the Ukranian innovation ecosystem. We plan to bring members, industry stakeholders, and Government together to champion emerging technologies as an integral part of the Ukranian economy. We will sponsor international partnerships to create an environment where innovation can flourish, helping our members to build relationships, showcase their technology, and grow their business.
Reserach & Development
Promote Innovations. The Sustainable Food Institute
UBC Business Innovation Hub
For innovation to flourish we need the right foundations. UBC works with our members, regulators and politicians to shape proactive policy recommendations that will help Ukraine in becoming a science and tech superpower. This includes skills policy, R&D reform, regional investment, data access and public infrastructure investment.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A BOOMING INDUSTRY
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic sci-fi trope — it’s here now, and it’s here to stay. Innovative technologies are revolutionizing business as we know it, and they’re more accessible than ever.
But to truly harness the transformative potential of AI, you need to know how and when to use it.
Promote Innovations. The Sustainable Food Institute
Promote Innovations. The Sustainable Food Institute
Promote Innovations. The Sustainable Food Institute
We help our members understand and adopt the latest innovations and their applications across industries. Through our future industries event series, we showcase the cutting-edge work of our members at the heart of innovation.
We are also funding members of the "Sustainable Food Institute" an open education resource to transform our food systems. We work with Academic institutions, Government Agencies and private companies to protect and regenerate natural resources by going beyond our circular economy model. www.sustainablefoodinstitute.com
Smart Infrastructure
Net Zero Climate Action
Promote Innovations. The Sustainable Food Institute
For the future of our economy, It will be essential to drive the Ukranian transition to a sustainable and reliable energy future. we need to recognise the pivotal role that innovation, policy alignment, and strategic planning play in achieving these goals. We will need a robust energy system that effectively matches demand with significant supply while embracing the value of a flexible energy approach.
The Ukranian tech sector has emerged as a powerhouse of innovation and economic growth, and will contribute significantly to the nation's prosperity.
Priorities
Net Zero Climate Action
Net Zero Climate Action
Together we will work with Government and other stakeholders to address tech innovation priorities and build an innovation ecosystem that will benefit people, society, economy and the planet in the various strategic sectors of Agriculture, Construction Materials, IT, Logistics and Transportation. We are seeing the growth of a new digital tech sector to cut carbon emissions and support other sectors in their transition to net zero. But digitalisation doesn’t just happen. We need to work with public and private institutions to unlock the full potential of tech in helping Ukranian companies become smarter, more efficient and cleaner.
Net Zero Climate Action
Net Zero Climate Action
Net Zero Climate Action
80% of the world economy now has a legally binding net zero target. All sectors need to commit to climate action and to set robust and measurable science based targets. With this in mind techUK is committed to helping our members, our sector, and all other industries to reach net zero. We will develop useful resources, to run events and to publish guidance that help organisations to reach this important goal. We have a commitment to halve emissions by 2030 and meet net zero before 2050. As net zero commitments become a must for firms of all sizes, UBC supports this initiatiative.
European Bank for reconstruction
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New EBRD funding and support for Ukraine announced at Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin
- Bank also mobilises more than €600 million of de-risking, risk-sharing tools
- Commitments bring the total EBRD financing deployed in wartime Ukraine to €4.5 billion
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending its support for Ukraine with new funding commitments. At the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Berlin on 11-12 June, the Bank signed multiple financing and pre-financing agreements, which bring the total EBRD financing deployed in wartime Ukraine to €4.5 billion.
The Bank has also mobilised new de-risking and risk-sharing tools from the European Union and other development organisations for over €600 million.
The EBRD, Ukraine’s largest institutional investor, has significantly increased its finance to Ukraine since Russia launched its full-scale war there, and aims to continue investing between €1.5 to 2 billion in the country annually.
EBRD shareholders have recently agreed to provide a €4 billion paid-in capital increase to enable the Bank to continue investing at these levels in wartime, with the potential for more investments when reconstruction starts.
Ukraine is now a candidate for European Union accession. But the Berlin conference comes amid weeks of Russian air attacks on the country’s energy facilities. These have damaged or destroyed more than half of national energy generation capacity and raised questions about how Ukraine will provide many of its citizens with light and heating this winter.
While visiting Kyiv last week, EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) setting out €300 million of new EBRD emergency support for the energy sector. The EBRD will continue to explore with its partners further ways to support the country’s energy security.
In Berlin, the EBRD was active in all four of the conference’s thematic areas: EU accession; business development; local, municipal and regional development; and human capital development.
In the area of EU accession, the European Union agreed to provide €517 million to Ukraine through EBRD programmes to support its economy and recovery. The agreements were signed on Tuesday by Managing Director for Ukraine and Moldova, Arvid Tuerkner, and European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis.
In the business category, the EBRD signed multiple transactions.
- An EBRD equity investment in a renewable energy joint venture led by a German investor to build and operate new solar power generation facilities in Ukraine. The EBRD is also lending €60 million to finance the construction of a privately owned Ukrainian greenfield biofuels project.
- Two transactions with local banks: a €20 million local-currency loan to Bank Lviv and a €50 million unfunded portfolio risk-sharing facility to Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine. These instruments will strengthen the banks’ lending capacity and boost access to finance for Ukrainian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- A pre-financing agreement with PrivatBank for an unfunded portfolio guarantee, which, once signed, will cover up to 50 per cent of PrivatBank's credit risk on newly issued sub-loans worth up to €400 million to private businesses. This will help Ukrainian companies continue their operations, safeguard livelihoods and invest in projects that contribute to the country’s food production, energy efficiency and energy generation.
- To support Ukraine's cross-border trade, the US International Development Finance Corporation and the French development agency Proparco declared their intent to share the risk on the EBRD’s trade finance exposure in Ukraine in the coming year. The two institutions intend to provide up to US$ 50 million each in risk-sharing guarantees, to support the export and import of critical goods. The arrangement builds on a plan drawn up last year by development finance institutions to collaborate on co-investments in Ukraine’s private sector.
- The EBRD and IFC agreed to continue advancing their joint appraisal to support the creation of a leading integrated telecoms operator in Ukraine through the merger of Datagroup-Volia, a national fixed telecoms leader, and Lifecell, the country’s fastest-growing mobile operator. The landmark deal for Ukraine would entail potential joint financing of up to US$ 435 million to support the expansion and improvement of telecommunications infrastructure.
- The Bank joined the SME Resilience Alliance, an initiative launched by the conference’s German organisers.
- Lastly, the EBRD is partnering with Endeavor Global to launch Endeavor Ukraine. The organisation’s Ukrainian chapter will support high-impact entrepreneurs through mentoring, networking and investment opportunities, promoting an entrepreneurial ecosystem, which is crucial for a vibrant private sector and long-term economic growth.
To support Ukraine’s cities and regions as they grapple with the fallout from the war, the EBRD signed two municipal transactions and four pre-financing agreements worth a total of €143 million, under the conference’s local and regional heading, as well as MoUs for regional transport and water infrastructure projects.
- The EBRD is lending a financial package of €25 million to the port city of Mykolaiv to repair its water infrastructure. The package includes a €10 million grant component provided by Denmark and a €5 million grant from the Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership (E5P).
- The Bank is lending €15 million, which includes an EU component, to Lutsk to upgrade its district heating system.
- Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second city, which has come under heavy Russian attack in recent months, was one of three municipalities along with Kyiv and Kryvyi Rih to sign pre-financing agreements for the provision of emergency liquidity to maintain vital services. The Kharkiv project will also include an EU component. A fourth pre-financing agreement was signed with the city of Zhytomyr for a public transport project.
- MoUs were also signed with Ukrainian Railways and the Ministry of Infrastructure for a potential €300 million project in which the EBRD would provide co-financing for the purchase of electric locomotives, and with the Ministry to support the regional water sector.
- The Bank joined the Coalition for Sustainable Municipalities.
Under the umbrella of human capital, the EBRD, Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and Sweden’s Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) launched a new Human Capital Resilience Charter to help employers in Ukraine support returnee workers and veterans in meeting the challenges they face in the wartime labour market. The EBRD also joined the Skills Alliance for Ukraine as well as the Alliance on Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Recovery.
Lastly, the Bank reconfirmed its deepening partnership with USAID by signing an MoU with shared objectives regarding Ukraine’s resilience and recovery. It establishes a basis for ongoing cooperation between the partners in energy, infrastructure and finance.
