Over the past two and a half years, citizens of Ukraine have founded almost 60 thousand individual enterprises in Poland, which constitutes a significant share of new businesses in the country. Ukrainian entrepreneurs mainly work in the fields of construction, information technology and services.
Ukrainian business in Poland
Scale of entrepreneurial activity
According to data from the Polish Economic Institute, between the beginning of 2022 and June 2024, Ukrainian citizens registered about 59,800 active individual enterprises (JDG) in Poland. This time period almost completely coincides with the duration of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
Share of Ukrainian business
In the first half of 2024, every ninth new enterprise in Poland (11.2%) was founded Ukrainians. Moreover, 77% of all newly registered businesses in the country by foreigners belong to Ukrainian citizens.
Popular industries
The most popular areas of activity among Ukrainian entrepreneurs in Poland are:
- Construction (23%)
- Information technology and communications (19%)
- Service sector (12%)
Gender characteristics
Male entrepreneurs from In Ukraine, businesses most often open in construction (34%), IT and communications (23%), as well as in the field of transport and logistics (11%).
Women entrepreneurs from Ukraine are mainly concentrated in the service sector (30%), and equally (11%) in the areas of information technology, communications and trade. It is interesting to note that the number of Ukrainian women employed in IT and communications is four times higher than the number of men in this field (2274 versus 603).
Alternative to hiring
For many Ukrainians, owning a business in Poland has become an alternative to being hired. By the end of June 2024, the number of insured citizens of Ukraine reached approximately 771 thousand people, of which about 739 thousand were employed or on the basis of commission contracts or agency agreements. In June 2023, about 748 thousand Ukrainians were insured, which is 3% more than the previous year.
Glossary
- JDG - Individual enterprise, a form of doing business in Poland for individuals
- Polish Economic Institute - a research organization studying economic processes in Poland
- IT - Information technology, an industry related to computer systems and software
- Agency agreement - a type of employment contract in Poland, providing for the performance of certain tasks
- Agency agreement - contract between the principal and the agent for the representation of interests or the sale of goods/services
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Over the past 2.5 years, Ukrainians have opened 11.2% of all new businesses in Poland, with the IT sector in second place in popularity. This reflects the growing role of Ukrainian entrepreneurs in the Polish economy during the Russian-Ukrainian war.
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Isabella
Wow, what an interesting statistic! 👀 Almost 60 thousand Ukrainian enterprises in 2.5 years - this is impressive. I was especially surprised that women are so active in the IT field.
Markus
Yes, Isabella, this is really impressive! I think this shows how adaptable and entrepreneurial Ukrainians are. I wonder how this will affect the Polish economy in the long term? 🤔
Sophia
I agree with both of you! I was particularly interested in the fact that Ukrainian women are so active in business. 30% in the service sector is great! I wonder what services they provide? 💁♀️
Pierre
These are truly impressive numbers! But I am surprised that so many Ukrainians go into construction. Markus, do you think this could create competition for local Polish builders? 🏗️
Viktor
Ha, another statistic. All these numbers mean nothing. The newcomers are simply taking jobs away from the locals. And anyway, why do we need so many new businesses? Just noise and bustle.
Markus
Pierre, that's a good question. I think competition may increase, but it may also encourage innovation and better services. Victor, I disagree. New businesses create jobs and stimulate the economy. 📈
Isabella
Sophia, I was interested in this too! Maybe this is related to the beauty industry or online services? As for IT, it seems to me that this is an excellent indicator of the high qualifications of Ukrainian specialists. 💻👩💼
Sophia
Isabella, quite possible! It would be great to know more details. As for Viktor’s opinion, I think that diversity in business is only good for the economy. These are new ideas, approaches and opportunities for everyone! 🌈🚀