Polish business in Ukraine and Ukrainian business in Poland: statistics by number

Ukrainian business in Poland is growing by 34% annually, and more than 10,000 companies are already registered in the country. At the same time, several thousand Polish companies operate in Ukraine. Find out about the areas in which both sides are most active and what underpins this bilateral economic dynamic
Since the start of full-scale events on 24 February 2022, Ukrainians have been actively registering businesses in Poland, while maintaining and developing bilateral economic ties between our countries. With reference to the analytical centre of the international recruitment company Gremi Personal, we publish the main figures characterising the scale of the presence of Ukrainian business in Poland and Polish companies in Ukraine.
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Ukrainian business in Poland
Number of registered companies and individual entrepreneurs
77,700 individual entrepreneurs from Ukraine registered in Poland as of 24 February 2022. The share of Ukrainian sole proprietorships is 9% of all new businesses established in the country during the same period.
In addition, 11,300 companies with Ukrainian capital were established during this time.
Main areas of activity
According to the Polish Economic Institute, the most popular areas for Ukrainian entrepreneurs in Poland are:
▪️ Construction - 23%.
▪️ Information and communications - 18%.
▪️ Other services - 13%. In the Other Services sector, 82% of companies provide hairdressing and beauty services.
Analysts note that the growth in the number of Ukrainian businesses in Poland reflects not only the high adaptability of Ukrainians, but also structural changes in the labour market. Many people who used to be employees are becoming self-employed or starting their own businesses. Between 2022 and 2024, the number of Ukrainian businesses in Poland increased by an average of 34% annually.
Proper business registration is the key to its successful operation. Mistakes at the stage of registration or choice of taxation can lead to fines and restrictions in the future. To avoid unnecessary risks, it is worth contacting professional lawyers who will help you choose the best form of business, prepare all the documents and advise you on how to work within the law.
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Polish business in Ukraine
Against the backdrop of the growing activity of Ukrainians in Poland, the presence of Polish companies in Ukraine looks more modest. As of February 2024, there were 3,635 registered Polish companies, which is 21 times less than the number of Ukrainian individual entrepreneurs in Poland.
Key industries for Polish companies in Ukraine
▪️ Wholesale and retail trade - 31%.
▪️ Manufacturing - 17%.
▪️ Professional, scientific and technical activities - 8%.
▪️ Administrative and support services - 7%.
Thus, Polish companies are actively involved in trade, industrial production, the scientific and technical sector, as well as providing various administrative services.
We remind you! The procedure for confirming employment history in order to receive unemployment benefits is quite popular among Ukrainians who find themselves outside their home country. We have described the procedure for obtaining the necessary documents for Poland, Bulgaria, Latvia and Estonia and the list of required documents.
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