Since the outbreak of the war, a large number of Ukrainians have relocated or started businesses in Poland. Last year alone, every tenth business in the country was established by Ukrainian citizens. Find out how many businesses were opened by Ukrainians in total
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After the start of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainians were actively opening businesses in Poland. According to the Polish Economic Institute, cited by Slovo i Dilo in its infographic, in 2022, Ukrainian citizens registered a significant number of individual enterprises (analogous to the Ukrainian sole proprietorship), accounting for 6% of all new businesses in the country.
Dynamics of business start-ups by Ukrainians in 2022
January-March: 700 companies
April: 847 enterprises
May: 1240 enterprises
June: 1448 enterprises
July: 1767 enterprises
August: 1955 enterprises
September: 2271 enterprises (a record year)
October: 2110 enterprises
November: 1940 companies
Increase in the number of Ukrainian companies in 2023
In 2023, every tenth company in Poland was registered by Ukrainians. Every month, our compatriots opened more than 2,000 individual businesses. The peak was in July, when 3116 companies were registered.
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The situation in 2024
In the first half of 2024, Ukrainians continued to actively start businesses. According to statistics, every tenth business in Poland was established by Ukrainian citizens, and 77% of new companies registered by foreigners are owned by Ukrainians.
January: 2616 companies
February: 2696 companies
March: 2628 enterprises
April: 2505 enterprises
May: 2344 enterprises
June: 2448 enterprises
Main areas of activity of Ukrainian entrepreneurs
The majority of Ukrainian individual enterprises established in the first half of 2024 operate in the following industries:
1. Construction – 23%.
2. information and communications – 19%.
3. Other activities in the service sector – 12%.
Thus, Ukrainians continue to actively integrate into the Polish economy, occupying a significant place in the country’s business environment.
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We remind you! Ukrainian entrepreneurs are actively developing their business in Europe, gradually shifting their focus from the Ukrainian diaspora to local customers. We told you how Ukrainian companies are adapting to the new conditions and strengthening their positions in the international arena.
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asked questions
Ukrainians have the right to open a company in Poland. This option is available only for a year and a half, which is the time allowed for staying in Poland after obtaining temporary protection status. After 18 months, you will have to deal with legalisation again.
In Poland, you can legally carry out business activities without registration. We are talking exclusively about ‘micro’ companies whose monthly turnover does not exceed half of the minimum wage in the country.
To start a business in Poland, you will need at least 5000 zł for the authorised capital. Preparation of a package of documents, services of a notary or a partner who helps you register a business will cost from 2000 to 5000 zł, depending on the package of services.