Private business in Poland: Ukrainian migrants are most active in three sectors.

In the last three years, Ukrainians have actively developed entrepreneurship in Poland. They have registered 77,700 individual entrepreneurs (IEs), accounting for 9% of all new businesses in the country. Additionally, 11,300 companies with Ukrainian capital have been established. This was reported by the analytical center Gremi Personal.

According to a representative of the Gremi Personal analytical center, Ukrainians are increasingly transitioning from employment to running their own businesses, wanting to effectively apply their skills and experience. Polish companies are also becoming more open to cooperating with Ukrainian entrepreneurs, especially in construction, logistics, and industry. However, bureaucratic hurdles and the search for reliable partners remain challenges for business.

Ukrainian entrepreneurs in Poland

Ukrainians opened 12% of all IEs in Poland in 2024, and among foreigners, 84% of them are Ukrainians.

The most popular sectors among Ukrainian entrepreneurs are construction (23%), information and communication technologies (18%), and the service sector (13%). In the service sector, 82% of enterprises operate in the field of hairdressing and beauty services. Overall, from 2022 to 2024, the number of Ukrainian enterprises in Poland grew by 34% annually.

Polish companies in Ukraine

Polish companies are less actively registering in Ukraine. Currently, there are only 3,635 Polish enterprises in the country, which is 21 times fewer than Ukrainian IEs in Poland. The largest number of Polish companies are registered in the Lviv region and Kyiv and operate in the field of trade (31%) and manufacturing (17%).

Polish companies also want to open their branches in Ukraine, especially in regions adjacent to Poland. The most promising areas for investment are construction, manufacturing, and the hospitality industry, however, security risks are the main factor in decision-making.

The role of immigration

Immigration to Poland after 2014 has significantly impacted the country's economy. According to a study by the Forum for Responsible Development, without immigration, Poland's GDP in 2023 would be 2.3% lower. It is projected that by 2050, migration will help grow the economy by 12.5%.

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