Business

• Doing Business in Ukraine:  Guide for Foreign Investors 
  Embassy of Ukraine in Canada:  Trade and Economic Mission (February 2000). 
  Chronological Table of Main Historical Events; Privatization; Investment Process; Forms of Business Representation; Taxation Issues; Value-Added Tax (VAT); Other Taxes and Charges; Double Taxation Treaties; Operational - Financial Issues; Operational - Employment Issues
  
• A Guide to Doing Business in Ukraine
  Extensive detailed report on-line - InfoExport - Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (March 1999)
  CONTENTS - I. UKRAINE: THE ECONOMY (Introduction; Economic Successes; Balance of Payments; Growth; Privatization; State Budget; Role of International Financial Institutions; Trade and Economic Relations with Canada; Canadian Exports to Ukraine); II. UKRAINE: A HOW-TO GUIDE (Entering the Market; Steps to Office Registration; The Consumer Market; Finding Employees; Distribution; Standards and Certification; Sources of Financing; Action Plan; Corruption and Crime); III. UKRAINE: PRIORITY SECTORS PROFILES FOR CANADIAN EXPORT AND INVESTMENT (Agriculture and Food Processing; Energy Sector; Construction and Building Products); IV. UKRAINE: LEGAL FRAMEWORK (Foreign Investment Guarantees and Benefits; Currency Regulation; Forms of Doing Business; Taxes and Duties; Corporate Taxation; Value Added Tax; Excise Tax; Customs Duties; Licensing, Quotas and Certification; Intellectual Property Protection); V. UKRAINE: UNDERSTANDING THE BUSINESS CULTURE The Importance of Hierarchy; The Importance of Relationships; Negotiations; Greetings & Dress; Gifts); VI. UKRAINE: CANADIAN EXPERIENCES IN DOING BUSINESS (Attitudes; Planning; Learning Through Experience; Case Study). ANNEXES: Annex 1 Ukraine Economic Indicators; Annex 2 Sectoral Data (Agriculture, Power Sector, Oil and Gas, Construction and Building); Annex 3 Trade Shows; Annex 4 Ukrainian Government Organizations; Annex 5 Trade Organizations; Annex 6 Ukrainian and Canadian Embassy Contacts; Annex 7 Legal, Accounting and Consulting Firms; Annex 8 Internet Addresses; Annex 9 Trade Commissioner Services).