Find your employer of record in Ukraine

Taxable perks include:

• Bonuses.
• Health insurance for workers and relatives.
• Food allowance.
• Car allowance.
• Phone expenses.

Businesses of foreign citizens have few choices under Ukrainian immigration legislation. D visas are not required for citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Belarus, Russia, Uzbekistan, and Moldova. North Macedonian nationals are free from needing a D visa for a number of reasons, including job and family reunion. Depending on the reason for stay and visa classification, there are various needs, processing timeframes, employment qualifications, and advantages for accompanying family members.

For a brief stay, business travelers to Ukraine typically need a C visa, unless they are exempt due to their nationality. Single, double, or numerous entries are frequently allowed with C visas. They are given for a period of six months, or for the length of the desired visit, but not for more than five years.

The maximum stay for business travelers is 90 days in a period of 180 days. If they can provide strong justification and proof of sufficient means, they may submit an application for an extraordinary prolongation of stay for a total duration of 6 months computed from the date of admission. The permitted activities for visitors who are on business are restricted.

The two primary types of work permission are the Work/Temporary Residence Visa for foreign companies with a representative office in Ukraine and the Temporary Residence Permit/Accreditation Card for Ukrainian companies. Depending on the position, level of education, and remuneration of the foreign national, work visas can be granted for one to three years and can be renewed. Accreditation Cards can be renewed and are provided for a maximum of three years.

In Ukraine, the usual VAT rate is 20%. When looking for a way to keep compliant, companies can benefit from having an Employer of Record in Ukraine by their side. 

Termination Process

Depending on the type of contract and the grounds for termination, the termination procedure differs according to the contract of employment and collective agreement. In general, Ukrainian laws substantially safeguard an employee's rights, and pre-pension employees, pregnant women, and women with young children are all exempt from being fired.

Notice Period

The person who initiates the termination will determine the notice period in the following ways:

• When the employer starts the termination, two months' notice is necessary.
• When the employee starts the termination, a 14 days’ notice is necessary.
• Dismissal by mutual agreement does not require a notice period.

Severance Pay

For each two years of employment, the severance payment in Ukraine is equal to one month's income.

Probation Period

The employee's work role determines the length of the probationary period. For non-qualified employees, the probationary term is one month; for managers and specialists, it is three months.

Paid Time Offs

After finishing at least 6 months of ongoing employment, workers are eligible for a minimum of 24 days of compensated yearly leave. Minors and individuals with tough and risky tasks may be entitled to more paid leave.

Public Holidays

There are 12 national holidays throughout the year.

Vacation Holidays

There are 24 vacation holidays throughout the year.

Sick Days

The law guarantees employees 4 months of compensated sick time. The employer pays during the first 5 days of sick leave, and the Social Insurance Fund pays for the rest.

The amount of compensation provided by the Social Insurance Fund is determined on the employee's seniority:

• Payment is based on the minimum wage for less than 6 months of work.
• 0-3 years of experience: 50.00% of the average wage.
• 3-5 years of experience: 60.00% of the average wage.
• 70.00% of the employee's typical wage after 5-8 years of service.
• 8 or more years of service: 100.00% of the employee's average income.