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- UK government support
- Export process checks
- Digital Agreement
- Treaty documents
- Finding legal support in Ukraine
Overview
General guidance
Find information on how to export to Ukraine, including information on how to claim 0% preferential tariff rates.
Trade with Ukraine guidance on GOV.UK
Business environment guide
For businesses who already trade in Ukraine or are looking to enter the market, the Ukraine business guide provides information to help you understand the business environment, travel and security.
Ukraine business guide: helping business UK businesses trade with Ukraine
UK support for Ukraine
Further information on the UK's support for Ukraine
Key market entry points
Make a difference and support Ukraine’s recovery and long-term economic future by contributing to the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Rebuilding Ukraine
The full-scale invasion of Ukraine has resulted in severely damaged critical infrastructure like bridges, housing, hospitals and power plants. Use your business experience, expertise and innovation skills to help rebuild critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
Support for UK businesses helping to rebuild Ukraine
Public Procurement
UK businesses have access to public procurement tendering in Ukraine.
The UK-Ukraine Political, Free Trade and Strategic Partnership Agreement includes a chapter on Public Procurement that guarantees non-discriminatory procurement tendering.
All contracts shall be awarded through transparent and impartial award procedures.
Ukrainian Public Procurement System
As a UK business, you can sign up to ProZorro, the Ukrainian electronic public procurement system. Once registered, you will have access to a list of marketplaces and can identify opportunities you want to bid for.
ProZorro procurement process:
- Register on the Prozorro website.
- Find a list of Prozorro marketplaces and identify opportunities to bid for.
- Select a tendering opportunity. A fee may apply dependent on the value of the contract.
- Bid preparation - supply all the necessary documentation and submit offer.
UK-Supported Insurance initiatives
The UK provides £20m to the World Bank’s Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency’s (MIGA), specifically the support for Ukraine’s Reconstruction and Economy Trust Fund (SURE TF), which aims to derisk investment projects into Ukraine.
Find more information about the World Bank MIGA SURE TF on miga.org (Please note this is an external link, which is not maintained by the UK Government).
UK Government Support
Export Support Service
As a UK business, you can access a dedicated UK government service for any questions about trading with Ukraine.
Contact the export support team
Market Access Barriers
Trade barriers can affect businesses of all sizes and at all stages of exporting.
If you are exploring potential opportunities or experiencing issues exporting to Ukraine:
Check for any reported barriers
British Embassy Kyiv
Businesses can get in touch via email with the commercial team at the British Embassy in Kyiv to learn more on the current situation.
UK Export Finance
If your business has a contract in Ukraine and you are looking for finance or insurance solutions, UK Export Finance (UKEF) may be able to help.
Contact UKEF to explore available options
Export Process Checks
Export License
The UK controls the export of strategic goods for a variety of reasons, including for national security and to comply with international treaty commitments. Most of the UK’s controls are implementing obligations to promote global security and facilitate responsible exports.
Find information and guidance on the UK's regulatory framework for strategic export controls and the circumstances where you might need a license from the Export Control Joint Unit
Check duties and customs
Before you export, you can find the specific product specific rule for your goods, and what you need to do to benefit from zero tariffs. Any changes to tariffs will be reflected within the tool’s results.
Check duties and customs procedures
Animal and plant health
To export a live animal or animal product like food and germplasm, you will need an Export Health Certificate (EHC).
Find an export health certificate
Digital Agreement
UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement
The UK and Ukraine agreed a Digital Trade Agreement which entered into force on 1 September 2024. This agreement includes provisions on digital trading systems and duty-free electronic transmissions. Businesses will also benefit from the guaranteed flow of trusted data, making it cheaper, faster and more secure to trade.
Find more information on how the agreement might apply to your business:
UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement summary explainer
UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement treaty text
UK-Ukraine TechBridge
The UK-Ukraine TechBridge initiative further illustrates each countries’ ambition to forge closer ties and develop trading opportunities for businesses.
The TechBridge programme aims to connect UK and Ukrainian tech companies, providing opportunities for skills training, mutual growth, shared innovation and collaboration.
Further details can be found on the UK-Ukraine TechBridge website
Treaty documents
Read the UK-Ukraine Political, Free Trade and Strategic Partnership Agreement and UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement text to understand how it might apply to your business.
The parliamentary report on continuing the United Kingdom’s trade relationship with Ukraine provides an overview of the agreement including information on goods and services, rules of origin and procurement.
Finding Legal Support in Ukraine
Find a professional service abroad on gov.uk can help you seek professional advice in Ukraine
You should do your own research before deciding which provider to use. You may also want to check if any insurance policies you have include legal cover before you contact a lawyer independently.
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