{"id":14652,"date":"2026-06-29T16:14:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gbu.kyiv.ua\/?p=14652"},"modified":"2026-06-29T16:14:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:14:26","slug":"suprovid-inozemnyh-investyczij-v-ukrayini-yak-zahystyty-kapital-inozemnogo-investora","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbu.kyiv.ua\/en\/suprovid-inozemnyh-investyczij-v-ukrayini-yak-zahystyty-kapital-inozemnogo-investora\/","title":{"rendered":"Support for Foreign Investments in Ukraine: How to Protect a Foreign Investor’s Capital"},"content":{"rendered":"

Support for Foreign Investments in Ukraine: How to Protect a Foreign Investor’s Capital<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Ukraine remains an attractive market for foreign real estate investment. Relatively low prices, a wide selection of objects \u2014 from new-build apartments to commercial real estate, and growth potential \u2014 all attract investors from Europe, the USA, the Middle East, and Asia. According to analysts, in 2024\u20132025, real estate deals were made by buyers from the UAE, Slovakia, Turkey, Italy, the USA, Greece, Israel, and Romania. However, a foreign investor faces a number of specific challenges: differences in legal systems, language barriers, and complex procedures for opening accounts and registering ownership rights. Without professional support for foreign investments, even a promising deal can turn into a long-term lawsuit or the total loss of invested funds.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Legal Foundations of Foreign Investment in Ukraine<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

The investment activities of foreign citizens and companies in Ukraine are regulated by a number of legislative acts. Key among them is the Law of Ukraine “On the Regime of Foreign Investment,” which defines the specifics of the foreign investment regime in Ukraine. This Law establishes the concepts and types of foreign investments, the subjects of foreign investment, as well as the national regime for investment activity.<\/span> According to current legislation, foreigners have the right to buy both commercial and residential real estate in Ukraine. Apartments, houses, and commercial objects can be freely purchased by foreign citizens without restrictions. However, there are certain restrictions on the acquisition of land plots: foreigners cannot buy agricultural land. At the same time, they can purchase land plots for the construction of residential real estate or for commercial use within settlements.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Key Stages of Foreign Investment Support<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Professional legal support for foreign investments covers all key stages \u2014 from preliminary analysis to title registration and further asset management:<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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  1. Preliminary consultation and selection of the optimal investment structure \u2014 lawyers analyze the investor’s goals and recommend the optimal form of investment: as an individual or through a legal entity (LLC). Foreigners often choose the LLC model, as it allows for obtaining additional opportunities for investment immigration.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
  2. Opening a bank account and obtaining an identification code \u2014 a foreign investor must open an account in a Ukrainian bank and obtain an individual tax number (TIN). This involves submitting a package of documents, including a passport and confirmation of the source of funds.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
  3. Comprehensive object verification (Due Diligence) \u2014 before concluding the deal, a thorough check of the object’s legal status, presence of encumbrances, seizures, and lawsuits is carried out. For new builds, developer permitting documentation, land plot rights, and compliance with State Building Codes (DBN) are additionally checked.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
  4. Development and analysis of contractual documentation \u2014 lawyers prepare or meticulously analyze the draft purchase and sale agreement or investment contract. Special attention is paid to mechanisms for protecting the investor’s interests, payment procedures, and object transfer timelines.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
  5. Support for deal conclusion and settlement \u2014 lawyers ensure the legally correct signing of the agreement, verify the authority of the signatories, and support financial settlements.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
  6. Title registration \u2014 upon completion of settlements, ownership title is registered in the State Register of Proprietary Rights to Immovable Property.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
  7. Tax support \u2014 consultations on real estate income taxation and assistance in filing tax declarations.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    Investment support for foreign clients<\/span><\/a> from GlobalBud Ukraine provides a full cycle of services \u2014 from consultations to title registration and further asset management.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

    Specific Risks for Foreign Investors<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
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    1. Legal system differences \u2014 Ukrainian legislation differs significantly from European or American law, which can lead to misunderstandings and errors.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
    2. Language barrier \u2014 all documentation is kept in Ukrainian, requiring professional translation and interpretation.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
    3. Currency restrictions \u2014 although Ukraine is gradually liberalizing currency legislation, certain restrictions on transferring funds abroad still exist.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
    4. Fraud risk \u2014 foreign investors are often a more vulnerable target for unscrupulous sellers.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
    5. Tax implications \u2014 taxation of real estate income for foreign citizens has its own specifics.<\/span><\/li>\r\n
    6. Absence of automatic right to residency \u2014 purchasing real estate in Ukraine does not give a foreigner an automatic right to obtain a residence permit.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

      Comprehensive real estate audit for foreign investors<\/span><\/a> allows for identifying all hidden risks before concluding a deal and ensuring the legality of all procedures.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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      Want to know the cost of services for your situation?<\/h3>\r\n
      Call a consultant<\/div>\r\n+38 (050) 697-78-54<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n

      How to Choose a Reliable Partner for Foreign Investment Support<\/span><\/h2>\r\n