Ukraine Guide
VAT- standard rate
20% (with some exceptions)
languages spoken
Ukrainian
Currency
Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴, UAH)
payroll frequency
Bi-monthly
population size
44, 390, 000
Capital city
Kyiv
Overview
Ukraine is one of Europe's largest countries by area and has a large population, known for its historical richness and diverse biology. Before the war, Ukraine showed long-term growth in GDP and was strong in agriculture, IT, and mining industries. The country is also home to a growing tech industry with a skilled IT workforce in services, software development, e-commerce, and customer support.
Capital city
Kyiv
Currency
Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴, UAH)
Date Format
DD/MM/YYYY
Fiscal Year
1 January - 31 December
Taxes in Ukraine
Employer
22% - social security contribution
Employee
1.5% - mandatory military tax
18% - flat-rate income tax
Using CleverFleet
5% personal income tax
Social Security fee (22% of the minimum wage, or ~$36)
1.5% military tax
WORKING HOURS
A standard workweek:
40 hours spread over five days
Alternatively workweek:
Six days with seven hours per day
Working week:
Monday - Friday
Overtime:
Working beyond the standard weekly hours is compensated as overtime and governed by the employment contract or collective bargaining agreement. There are limits on the number of overtime hours an employee can be asked to work, which is 4 hours over two consecutive days and no more than 120 hours per year.
Pregnant women, employees with children under 3, employees under 18, and students are prohibited from working overtime.
Employers need permission from women with children aged 3-14 and disabled individuals before requiring them to work overtime.
Mandatory overtime may be required in case of unexpected production disruptions or to prevent downtime.
Overtime exceeding 40 hours per week is compensated at a rate of 200% of the regular hourly wage. Working overtime on a day off can be compensated by an equivalent day off instead of pay.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
At CleverFleet, our Perks and Benefits are a source of pride. For years, we've been crafting one of the finest benefit packages for your employees and contractors. We firmly believe that offering the right benefits is crucial in attracting and retaining top talent.Typically, our packages include some or all of the following:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
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Lawyer access
English lessons
Mental Health Support
Accountant access
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Pension or 401(K)
Types of leave
1
Paid leave
Employees are eligible for a minimum of 24 days of paid annual leave after 6 months of uninterrupted employment. The paid leave entitlement may increase for minors and workers in physically demanding or hazardous positions.
2
Sick days
Employees are eligible for unlimited paid sick leave until they recover or are deemed disabled. Employers are responsible for paying for the first 6 days of sick leave, after which the employee will receive a sickness benefit from the Social Security Fund, which ranges from 50-100% of their regular income.
3
Maternity leave
As a female employee, you are entitled to 126 days of paid maternity leave. This begins 70 days before your delivery and continues for 56 days after. In the event of multiple births or any complications, your maternity leave may be extended to a total of 140 paid days, divided between the pre- and post-delivery periods.
4
Paternity/parental leave
After maternity, either parent of a newborn child can take unpaid parental leave to care for the child until age three. This leave can be taken in separate increments or all at once.
Public holidays
day / date / HOLIDAY NAME
Sunday
January 01 / 2023
New Year's Day (Новий Рік)
January 01 / 2023
New Year's Day (Новий Рік)
Saturday,
January 7 / 2023
Orthodox Christmas Day (Різдво Христове)
January 7 / 2023
Orthodox Christmas Day (Різдво Христове)
Wednesday
March 8 / 2023
Women's Day (Міжнародний жіночий день)
March 8 / 2023
Women's Day (Міжнародний жіночий день)
Sunday
April 16 / 2023
Orthodox Easter Sunday (Пасха (Великдень)
April 16 / 2023
Orthodox Easter Sunday (Пасха (Великдень)
Monday
May 1 / 2023
Labor Day (День праці)
May 1 / 2023
Labor Day (День праці)
Tuesday
May 9 / 2023
Victory Day (День перемоги над нацизмом у
Другій світовій війні)
May 9 / 2023
Victory Day (День перемоги над нацизмом у
Другій світовій війні)
Sunday
June 4 / 2023
Orthodox Whit Sunday (День Святої Трійця)
June 4 / 2023
Orthodox Whit Sunday (День Святої Трійця)
Wednesday
June 28 / 2023
Constitution Day (День Конституції України)
June 28 / 2023
Constitution Day (День Конституції України)
Friday
July 28 / 2023
Ukrainian Statehood Day
(День Української Державності)
July 28 / 2023
Ukrainian Statehood Day
(День Української Державності)
Thursday
August 24 / 2023
Independence Day (День Незалежності України)
August 24 / 2023
Independence Day (День Незалежності України)
Saturday
October 14 / 2023
Defenders Day (День захисників і захисниць України)
October 14 / 2023
Defenders Day (День захисників і захисниць України)
Monday
December 25 / 2023
Catholic Christmas Day (Різдво Христове)
December 25 / 2023
Catholic Christmas Day (Різдво Христове)
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HOLIDAY NAME
Sunday
January 01 / 2023
New Year's Day (Новий Рік)
Saturday
January 07 / 2023
Orthodox Christmas Day (Різдво Христове)
Wednesday
March 08 / 2023
Women's Day (Міжнародний жіночий день)
Sunday
April 16 / 2023
Orthodox Easter Sunday (Пасха (Великдень)
Monday
May 1 / 2023
Labor Day (День праці)
Tuesday
May 09 / 2023
Victory Day (День перемоги над нацизмом у Другій світовій війні)
Sunday
June 04 / 2023
Orthodox Whit Sunday (День Святої Трійці)
Wednesday
June 28 / 2023
Constitution Day (День Конституції України)
Friday
July 28 / 2023
Ukrainian Statehood Day (День Української Державності)
Thursday
August 24 / 2023
Independence Day (День Незалежності України)
Saturday
October 14 / 2023
Defenders Day (День захисників і захисниць України)
Monday
December 25 / 2023
Catholic Christmas Day (Різдво Христове)
Employment Termination
Termination process
The termination method varies based on the terms outlined in the employment agreement and collective agreement and is determined by the contract type and reason for termination. Generally, the legislation offers strong protection for an employee's rights, and pregnant women, women with children under three, and pre-pension employees are safeguarded against being dismissed.
Notice period
The notice period is determined by who initiates the termination:
If the employer initiates it, 2 months notice is required
If the employee initiates it, a written notice of 14 days is necessary
Termination through mutual agreement doesn't require a notice period
Severance pay
If an employment contract is terminated due to an employer's breach, the employee is eligible for a severance package equal to three months of pay or six months of pay if the employee is a corporate officer.If the termination is due to the employee being deemed redundant or unfit for the required tasks, the employee is entitled to one month of pay.
Probation period
The length of the probation period varies based on the job role of the employee. For non-qualified employees, it is one month, while for specialists and managers, it is three months.
