Ukrainians choose the path of entrepreneurship by setting up their own companies or opening representative offices of existing businesses to enter the international market. Find out what kind of business Ukrainians most often open in Poland, what are the most popular areas of activity and well-known brands

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Poland has become a real center for Ukrainian entrepreneurs, especially after the outbreak of a full-scale war. Many Ukrainians are looking for employment opportunities in the neighboring country without even planning a permanent move. Others are actively starting their own businesses or expanding existing companies for international expansion.

According to research, more than 77,000 Ukrainian entrepreneurs have been registered in Poland since 2022. And this number continues to grow.

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What kind of business do Ukrainians choose in Poland?

According to the Analytical Center of the international recruitment company Gremi Personal, in 2024 the share of Ukrainian sole proprietors in Poland reached 12% of all registered entrepreneurs. This is an impressive figure that emphasizes the activity of our citizens in the business environment. Among all foreign companies in Poland, 84% are owned by Ukrainians.

The most popular areas of activity among Ukrainians are:

Construction – 23%;

Information and communication – 18%;

Provision of other services (including hairdressing and cosmetic) – 13%.

Many Ukrainians choose the path of self-employment by registering as individual entrepreneurs or legal entities and developing their businesses from scratch. At the same time, some expand familiar brands and companies in the Polish market.

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Famous Ukrainian brands in Poland

Familiar Ukrainian brands are increasingly common on Polish streets:

“Nova Poshta” branches;

Online cosmetics store MakeUp;

Branches of the Rozetka marketplace;

Lviv Croissants bakeries;

Bars “Drunken Cherry”;

Chornomorka fish restaurants;

Dobro & Dobro Café coffee shops;

Restaurants of Georgian cuisine Gaga;

Galya Baluvana shops;

Beauty salons G. Bar;

Fast printing service Four Zeroes;

BestMarket grocery stores;

Medical laboratories Lab24;

Streaming service Megogo;

Private music schools Muzyka-Muzyka.

Thus, Ukrainians are actively integrating into the Polish business environment, creating new jobs, developing entrepreneurship, and contributing to the economic growth of both countries.

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We remind you! Ukrainian business in Poland is growing by 34% annually, and more than 10 thousand companies are already registered in the country. At the same time, several thousand Polish companies operate in Ukraine. We told you about the areas in which both sides are most active in business and what underlies this bilateral economic dynamic.

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