Economic Overview
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Ukraine Economy
http://www.focus-economics.com/countries/ukraine
Economic overview
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Ukraine Economy Profile
http://www.indexmundi.com/ukraine/economy_profile.html
After Russia, the Ukrainian republic was the most important economiccomponent of the former Soviet Union
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Export.gov – EG_B0 Doing Business in Ukraine
http://export.gov/ukraine/doingbusinessinukraine/index.asp
The Ukrainian market is poised for renewed growth by 2016, guided by a motivated, reform-minded government that has dedicated itself to rooting out market inefficiencies, improving Ukraine’s business climate, and pursuing deeper economic integration into the global market.
Establishing a Presence
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Business Registration Requirements – UKRAINE: COMPANY REGISTRATIONS AND LICENSINGREQUIREMENTS
http://www.usubc.org/site/member-news/ukraine-company-registrations-and-licensing-requirements-simplification-and-transparency-at-last
In the first part of 2011, several changes for the better were adopted by the Ukrainian Parliament to improve the company registration procedure
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Business Types – Company Types Ukraine
http://www.companyformationukraine.com/companies-types-ukraine
An investor may choose from different types of business in Ukraine: the limited liabilities companies, the joint stock companies (open and closed), the additional limited liability companies and the partnerships (general or limited).
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Business Types – Legal forms of enterprises globally and as applied to Ukraine
http://alpina.kiev.ua/useful-info/legal-entities
Ukraine belongs to the continental law system. It is common practice to mark out two main types of Ukrainian companies: limited liability companies (TOV) and joint stock companies (AT).
Taxes
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Personal – Ukraine Tax Laws Tax System
http://www.worldwide-tax.com/ukraine/ukraine_taxes.asp
A person is a tax resident in Ukraine if he has a place of residence in Ukraine. Residents receiving either income originating from the territory of Ukraine or foreign income.
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Personal – Ukraine Personal Income Tax Rate | 2004-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/ukraine/personal-income-tax-rate
The Personal Income Tax Rate in Ukraine stands at 17 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Ukraine averaged 15.18 percent from 2004 until 2014, reaching an all time high of 17 percent in 2011 and a record low of 13 percent in 2005. Personal Income Tax Rate in Ukraine is reported by the Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine.
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Corporate – Ukraine Corporate Tax Rate 2001-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/ukraine/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Ukraine stands at 18 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Ukraine averaged 24.73 percent from 2001 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 30 percent in 2002 and a record low of 18 percent in 2014. Corporate Tax Rate in Ukraine is reported by the Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine.
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Corporate – Ukraine – Taxes on corporate income
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Ukraine-Corporate-Taxes-on-corporate-income
Detailed description of taxes on corporate income in Ukraine
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VAT – Ukraine Sales Tax Rate | VAT Forecast 2016-2020
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/ukraine/sales-tax-rate/forecast
In the long-term, the Ukraine Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 20.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.
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VAT – Ukraine V.A.T and other Taxes
http://www.worldwide-tax.com/ukraine/ukraine-vat-taxes.asp
The standard rate in the ukraine is 20%. 7% for medical supplies
Visas
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Ukraine Visa
https://ukraine.visahq.com/
Comprehensive Information on Ukraine Visa Requirements
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Guide to Ukraine Visa Requirements
http://www.us-passport-service-guide.com/ukraine-visa.html
Ukraine Visa Guide from the US passport office
Infrastructure
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Getting around Ukraine on local transport
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ukraine/transport/getting-around/local-transport
Transport tips on getting around Ukraine like a local
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Telecommunications in Ukraine – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Ukraine
Telecommunications is the most modern, diverse and fast-growing sector in the economy ofUkraine.
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Telecommunications in Ukraine: Cell Phones & Internet
http://www.tryukraine.com/info/telecommunications.shtml
Today one can find the same telecommunications infrastructure in the large cities of Ukraine as in other metropolitan areas of the world.
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Best Ukraine Transportation on VirtualTourist
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Ukraine/Transportation-Ukraine-TG-C-1.html
140 tips on getting to and getting around Ukraine from real travelers and locals.
Employer Obligations
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Unemployment benefits in Ukraine
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unemployment_benefits_in_Ukraine
To be able to receive unemployment benefits one must be registered at an employment office, be able and willing to work, and have income less than the minimum wage
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Ukrainian Labor and Employment Law Basics
http://www.crossborderemployer.com/post/2012/08/07/Ukrainian-Labor-and-Employment-Law-Basics.aspx
The Labor Code of Ukraine is based on the idea that workers, as opposed to employers, are the presumed “weaker party” and are therefore in need of greater protection by the state.
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Labor Market Regulation in Ukraine
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/ukraine/labor-market-regulation
This siteprovides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Ukraine.
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Ukraine
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Ukraine
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Ukraine. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Cost of Living in Kiev
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/kiev
List of prices in Kiev (Ukraine) for food, housing, transportation, going out, and more
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Business Etiquette – Ukraine Etiquette
http://etiquette.wanderbat.com/l/53/Ukraine
Find out how what to wear, how to act, and tip guidelines for dining.
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Business Etiquette – Ukrainian Business Etiquette
http://www.foreignstaffing.com/about/international-business-etiquette/ukrainian-business-etiquette/
Proper Ukrainian business etiquette is essential to gain new partners and clients in the Ukrainian business community. It is easy to gain the respect of and impress your Ukrainian colleagues when you are aware of what they value and collaborate in their refined sense of etiquette
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Education – Ukraine :: Education System
https://www.study-inukraine.com/Why-Ukraine-/Education-System.html
Ukraine’s education system is known for booming career’s and future development.
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Climate of the World: Ukraine
http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/reports/climate/Ukraine.htm
The climate of the Ukraine can be described as dry and continental influenced climate with warm, dry summers and fairly severe winters.
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Climate – Ukraine Weather – AccuWeather.com
http://www.accuweather.com/en/ua/ukraine-weather
Access hourly, 10 day and 15 day forecasts
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Safety – Foreign travel advice Ukraine
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ukraine/safety-and-security
Latest travel advice for Ukraine from the UK government including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Safety – 5 Safety and Security Reminders
http://anastasiadateladies.com/5-safety-and-security-reminders-while-travelling-in-ukraine/
Ukraine is a beautiful place to visit, but just like travelling to other places, you always have to look after yourself.
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Education – Ukraine Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Ukraine/Education-System
Primary Education Education in the Ukraine is compulsory from age 6 to age 15.
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Holidays and observances in Ukraine in 2016
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/ukraine/
Overview of holidays and many observances in Ukraine during the year 2016
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Holidays in Ukraine in 2016
http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/ukraine/index.php
Comprehensive list of National and Regional Public Holidays that are celebrated in Ukraine
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Demographics – Ukraine Demographics Profile
http://www.indexmundi.com/ukraine/demographics_profile.html
Demographic facts and statistics
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Demographics of Ukraine – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Ukraine
The demographics of Ukraine include statistics on population growth, population density, ethnicity, education level, health, economic status, religious affiliations
Trade
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://ukraine.visahq.com/customs/
Ukraine Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Customs clearance in Ukraine
http://kpl.net.ua/en/Customs_clearance_in_Ukraine.html
All imported/exported goods and means of transportation (road, rail, maritime or air) crossing the customs border of Ukraine are subject to customs and border control, which is carried out by the customs authorities
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WTO | Ukraine – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/ukraine_e.htm
This site provides key information on Ukraine’s participation in the WTO. Ukraine has been a member of the WTO since 16 May 2008.
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Ukraine – Trade – European Commission
http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/countries/ukraine/
The EU is Ukraine’s largest trading partner, accounting for more than a third of its trade.
Housing and Rentals
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UkraineApartments
http://www.ukraineapartments.com/
Rent apartments in Kiev, Kharkov, Odessa, Yalta
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Kiev Apartments for Rent
www.uarent.com
Long and short term rentals in the center of Kiev
Travel
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Ukraine – Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/ukraine
Big, diverse and largely undiscovered, Ukraine is one of Europe’s last genuine travel frontiers
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Ukraine Travel
http://www.ukraine.com/
This site lists articles are interesting travel destinations in the ukraine