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UK-Ukraine political, free trade and strategic partnership agreement
The UK-Ukraine Political, Free Trade and Strategic Partnership Agreement provides preferential treatment for goods and services traded between the UK and Ukraine.
Following an agreement between the UK and Ukraine to liberalise all remaining tariffs, as a UK business, you can benefit from tariff free trade on all goods until 31 March 2029, with the exception of eggs and poultry, on which tariffs have been removed until 31 March 2026.
You can also take advantage of the commitments on Rules of Origin, Customs and Trade Facilitation and Public Procurement.
The UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement entered into force on 1 September 2024, updating our trading arrangements for the modern age.
This means that UK businesses will benefit from guaranteed tariff free flow of digital content, a guaranteed flow of trusted data, digital and paperless trading, and cybersecurity cooperation.
Find out how you can use these agreements with our online guide.
Support for UK businesses helping to rebuild Ukraine
Ukraine will need significant support and investment by British businesses to rebuild its critical infrastructure and keep its economy afloat.
Find out about the support that's available for UK businesses helping to rebuild Ukraine.
Top five UK goods exported to Ukraine , in the four quarters to the end of Q4 2024
| Goods | Value (£ million ) |
|---|---|
| Specialised machinery (capital) | |
| Cars | |
| Coffee, tea, cocoa etc | |
| Textile fibres | |
| Miscellaneous electrical goods (capital) |
Source:
ONS Trade in goods: country-by-commodity exports
Last updated: February 2025
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Total import value (into the UK from Ukraine) and export value (from the UK into Ukraine) over time
| Year | Imports (£ billion ) | Exports (£ billion ) | Total trade (£ billion ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.1 |
| 2017 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.5 |
| 2018 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 2019 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 2.1 |
| 2020 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 2021 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.3 |
| 2022 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 2023 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.5 |
Source:
ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: January 2025
Total trade is the sum of all exports and imports over the same time period.
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Ukraine: at a glance
Economic growth
5.3%
Actual figure (IMF, 2023)
The UK is 0.1% (IMF, 2023, projected figure)
GDP per capita
$3,780
Actual figure (IMF, 2020)
The UK is $40,231 (IMF, 2020, actual figure)
Currency
Hryvnia
Business language
Ukranian and Russian
You may need a translator
Time zone
GMT +3
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Doing business in Ukraine
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Tax
UK businesses trading in Ukraine face a tax landscape influenced by their business form, income type, and the UK-Ukraine double taxation agreement (DTA). Key tax considerations for businesses are corporate tax, VAT, customs, and excise taxes.
Branches set up in Ukraine are liable to pay Ukrainian corporate income tax (18%), however UK head office establishments may also still owe tax on remitted profits under the remittance basis.
More information on the different tax implications can be found in the UK government Ukraine business guide.
Value Added Tax (VAT) must also be considered by businesses operating in Ukraine. VAT is imposed on the supply of goods and services and on the import/export of goods and auxiliary services.
Find more information on the different rates of VAT in Ukraine.
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Operating in Ukraine
Please refer to UK government's travel advice on Ukraine for the latest information on working, visiting and living in the country.
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