The Cabinet of Ministers has removed barriers for business in the “significant investment” program
10 September 2025 10:31
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted amendments to the Procedure for the Importation into the Customs Territory of Ukraine and the Targeted Use of New Equipment and Components Imported by Investors with Significant Investments for Their Own Needs in the Course of Implementation of Investment Projects. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian" with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.
The new rules aim to remove barriers to business and make participation in the state support program more convenient.
More flexible terms for investors
One of the key decisions of the government is to extend the deadline for submitting the list and volume of equipment from 5 days to 12 months after receiving a conclusion on the feasibility of the project.
This will allow investors to
- determine the final configuration of the technological process
- conduct tender procedures;
- select equipment suppliers without undue time pressure.
Removal of barriers to customs clearance
The amendments cancel the requirement to indicate the country of origin of goods. Previously, this created difficulties, as equipment is often manufactured by multinational corporations involving sub-suppliers from different countries. As a result, investors had to adjust investment agreements in case of a change of manufacturer.
Reconciliation of customs and contract values
The document regulates the difference between the estimated and customs value of equipment. From now on, the price will be indicated in the currency of the supply contract with the total amount in hryvnia. This will help avoid discrepancies due to currency fluctuations and simplify the implementation of investment projects.
Benefits for business
Government support for investors includes:
- more flexible timeframes for finalizing the list of equipment
- no requirement for the origin of goods;
- clearer rules for determining the value of contracts.
Conditions for participation in the support program
The program is designed for investors who:
- invest more than €12 million
- create at least 10 jobs;
- implement projects in the areas of manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, education, and tourism;
- implement projects within 5 years.
Government comment
“The proposed changes harmonize state procedures with real business processes, make them more predictable and convenient for investors. This is another step towards the formation of modern rules of state support that allow attracting significant investments into the Ukrainian economy even in difficult times,” said Vitaliy Kindrativ, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.
