Ukrainian companies subject to NSDC sanctions: who is registered and where
23 March 20:12
According to the YouControl analytical center, as of March 2026, 8,492 legal entities from 77 countries are subject to sanctions imposed by the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, reports [Komersant].
- Most of the sanctioned companies are registered in Russia—7,044 entities.
- A significant number of legal entities are also registered in Cyprus (234), Ukraine (197), China (179), Belarus (158), and Iran (93).
“The NSDC sanctions set a duration ranging from 3 to 50 years, and for some companies—even indefinitely,” note YouControl analysts.
Sanctions against Ukrainian companies: who and where
- Kyiv — about 60% of Ukrainian companies under sanctions (111 enterprises).
- Odesa region — 17 companies.
- Lviv region — 12 companies.
- In other regions, such as Vinnytsia, Luhansk, or Khmelnytskyi, no sanctioned enterprises have been recorded.
Main sectors of Ukrainian companies under NSDC sanctions:
| Industry | Number of companies |
|---|---|
| Trade | 67 |
| IT and telecommunications | 40 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Transport | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Gambling | 7 |
The average “age” of Ukrainian companies under sanctions is about 12 years.
- The oldest company: the Crimean enterprise “Azov Distillery” — 33 years.
- The youngest: Shilmyasgroup LLC — 2 years.
Duration of sanctions and special cases
- Over 73% of sanctioned companies are subject to sanctions for 10 years.
- Sanctions are in effect for 50 years for 641 companies, and indefinitely for 264 enterprises.
- Two airlines (the Moldovan and Portuguese JET4U) remain under sanctions until the end of the occupation of Crimea or until a decision by the European Court of Human Rights.
Financial activity of sanctioned companies
- Only 41 of 194 Ukrainian companies have published financial statements for 2024–2025.
- Most of them report zero revenue, though some companies have positive revenue:
- TISAGAZ LLC — 36 million UAH in 2025.
- UKR GAME TECHNOLOGIES LLC — 1.97 billion UAH in 2024, operating under the Pin-Up brand.
Corporate ties and hidden sanctions
The YouControl analytical system allows tracking not only direct sanctions but also companies associated with sanctioned individuals.
- The system identified over 2,200 companies where the beneficiaries or officials are sanctioned individuals or legal entities.
- For example, LLC “GK IMPERATIV UKRAINE” is not listed in the sanctions registry, but its ultimate beneficiary is subject to U.S. sanctions.
Sanctions Verification Tools
YouControl allows users to check:
- Direct sanctions against the company.
- Links to sanctioned entities through corporate structures.
- International information via the YC World platform to visualize business relationships and hidden risks.
