Ukraine

The second-largest country in Europe by area, Ukraine is a developing country that ranks as Europe’s poorest country alongside Moldova. However, the fertility of its plains makes it one of the world’s biggest exporters of grain.
Contractor Management
Currency
Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH)
Payroll Frequency
Bi-monthly
Employer Taxes
22%

Overview

Population
~ 41 million
Language
Ukrainian
Capital
Kyiv
Currency
Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH)
Country code
+380
Min wage
8,000 UAH/month
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees
13th Salary
Avg employer tax

22%

Tax Breakdown

Personal Income Tax (PIT):

Flat Rate
18% on all income
Military Levy
5% surcharge on personal income

Social Security Contributions:

Employee Contributions
0.6%
Employer Contributions
22%

Employer Payroll Tax:

Unified Social Contribution
22% of gross salary
Additional One-Time Fee
UAH 2,919.39 (approx. $80 USD) for processing a physical employment agreement

VAT

VAT

20%

Tax Calculation for Ukraine
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Ukraine typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Employment Contract

Must be in writing and include job title, duties, salary, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination conditions

Registration with Authorities

Register the employee with the State Tax Service and the Social Insurance Fund

Payroll Setup

Ensure accurate calculation and withholding of taxes and social security contributions

Employee Documentation

Collect personal identification, bank account details, and tax information

Workplace Policies

Provide access to company policies, health and safety guidelines, and any applicable collective agreements

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Ukraine
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Ukraine, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  • Paid for up to 4 months; employer covers first 5 days, thereafter Social Insurance Fund compensates based on employment duration
Maternity leave
  • 70 calendar days before and after childbirth
Paternity leave
  • Unpaid leave up to 2 weeks; can be taken from mother's maternity leave if she has resumed work

Parental Leave:

  • Unpaid leave up to 3 years for child care

Annual Leave
  • Minimum of 24 calendar days after 6 months of continuous employment
12 Public holidays in Ukraine

Note: Some holidays may be suspended or rescheduled during martial law periods.

1st
New Year's Day
8th
International Women's Day
20th
Orthodox Easter Sunday
21st
Orthodox Easter Monday
1st
Labor Day
8th
Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in WWII
9th
Orthodox Pentecost Monday
28th
Constitution Day
15th
Day of Ukrainian Statehood
24th
Independence Day
1st
Day of Defenders of Ukraine
25th
Christmas Day
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 7 Jan: Orthodox Christmas Day
  • 8 Mar: Women's Day
  • 24 Apr: Orthodox Easter Sunday
  • 25 Apr: Orthodox Easter Monday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 2 May: Labor Day Holiday
  • 9 May: Victory Day
  • 12 Jun: Orthodox Whit Sunday
  • 13 Jun: Orthodox Whit Monday
  • 28 Jun: Constitution Day
  • 24 Aug: Independence Day
  • 14 Oct: Defender's Day
  • 25 Dec: Catholic Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Catholic Christmas Day Holiday

Termination Process

Notice Period

Varies based on length of service; typically 2 weeks to 3 months

Severance Pay

1 month's salary for each year of service, capped at 30 times the daily gross minimum wage

Termination During Probation

Either party can terminate with appropriate notice

Probation Period

  • Maximum Duration: 2 months
  • Extension: Permitted if agreed upon by both parties
  • Termination During Probation: Either party can terminate with appropriate notice

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Ukraine

The second-largest country in Europe by area, Ukraine is a developing country that ranks as Europe’s poorest country alongside Moldova. However, the fertility of its plains makes it one of the world’s biggest exporters of grain.
Contractor Management
العملة
Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH)
تردد الرواتب
Bi-monthly
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
22%

نظرة عامة

التركيبة السكانية
~ 41 million
اللغة
Ukrainian
العاصمة
Kyiv
العملة
Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+380
الحد الأدنى للأجور
8,000 UAH/month
ساعات العمل
8 hours per day
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
40 hours per week

الرواتب

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني
13th Salary
متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

22%

تحصيل الضرائب

Personal Income Tax (PIT):

Flat Rate
18% on all income
Military Levy
5% surcharge on personal income

Social Security Contributions:

Employee Contributions
0.6%
Employer Contributions
22%

Employer Payroll Tax:

Unified Social Contribution
22% of gross salary
Additional One-Time Fee
UAH 2,919.39 (approx. $80 USD) for processing a physical employment agreement

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

20%

حساب الضريبة في Ukraine
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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري

GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي

GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في Ukraine عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Employment Contract

Must be in writing and include job title, duties, salary, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination conditions

Registration with Authorities

Register the employee with the State Tax Service and the Social Insurance Fund

Payroll Setup

Ensure accurate calculation and withholding of taxes and social security contributions

Employee Documentation

Collect personal identification, bank account details, and tax information

Workplace Policies

Provide access to company policies, health and safety guidelines, and any applicable collective agreements

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في Ukraine
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في Ukraine يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

الإجازات المرضية
  • Paid for up to 4 months; employer covers first 5 days, thereafter Social Insurance Fund compensates based on employment duration
إجازة الأمومة
  • 70 calendar days before and after childbirth
إجازة الأبوة
  • Unpaid leave up to 2 weeks; can be taken from mother's maternity leave if she has resumed work

Parental Leave:

  • Unpaid leave up to 3 years for child care

الإجازة السنوية
  • Minimum of 24 calendar days after 6 months of continuous employment
12 عطلات رسمية في Ukraine

Note: Some holidays may be suspended or rescheduled during martial law periods.

1st
New Year's Day
8th
International Women's Day
20th
Orthodox Easter Sunday
21st
Orthodox Easter Monday
1st
Labor Day
8th
Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in WWII
9th
Orthodox Pentecost Monday
28th
Constitution Day
15th
Day of Ukrainian Statehood
24th
Independence Day
1st
Day of Defenders of Ukraine
25th
Christmas Day
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 7 Jan: Orthodox Christmas Day
  • 8 Mar: Women's Day
  • 24 Apr: Orthodox Easter Sunday
  • 25 Apr: Orthodox Easter Monday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 2 May: Labor Day Holiday
  • 9 May: Victory Day
  • 12 Jun: Orthodox Whit Sunday
  • 13 Jun: Orthodox Whit Monday
  • 28 Jun: Constitution Day
  • 24 Aug: Independence Day
  • 14 Oct: Defender's Day
  • 25 Dec: Catholic Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Catholic Christmas Day Holiday

عملية إنهاء العقود

Notice Period

Varies based on length of service; typically 2 weeks to 3 months

Severance Pay

1 month's salary for each year of service, capped at 30 times the daily gross minimum wage

Termination During Probation

Either party can terminate with appropriate notice

Probation Period

  • Maximum Duration: 2 months
  • Extension: Permitted if agreed upon by both parties
  • Termination During Probation: Either party can terminate with appropriate notice

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

_'s Booming Remote Workforce

Challenges of Remote Hiring in _

Simplifying Remote Hiring in _ with RemotePass 

نمِّ فريقك في Ukraine
مع ريموت باس

Ukraine offers a dynamic business environment with a diverse talent pool. RemotePass simplifies the process of hiring and managing employees in Ukraine, ensuring compliance with local laws, handling payroll and benefits, and providing a seamless experience for both employers and employees.

يصبح بناء فريق عالمي وتوسيعه مهمة سهلة مع ريموت باس. منصتنا تبسّط تعقيدات التوظيف والرواتب والامتثال القانوني في أكثر من 150 دولة، بما في ذلك Ukraine.

مع ريموت باس، يمكنك ضم الموظفين الدوليين بسرعة، وإدارة الرواتب، وضمان الامتثال القانوني، وتقديم مزايا تنافسية — كل ذلك من مكان واحد. ركّز على تنمية أعمالك، ودع المهام الإدارية والقانونية علينا.

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