Ukrainian legislation has always required construction companies to obtain licenses for construction and installation works of average consequence (СС2) and significant consequences (CC3) facilities. These construction categories include multi-apartment residential buildings over 100 meters high, large public buildings, industrial facilities, universities, colleges, schools, preschools, shopping malls, hospitals, etc.
Whether a construction project requires a license depends on the building’s construction class and complexity, and groups CC2 and CC3 differ in their requirements as to materials, weld procedure, etc. Accordingly, the licensing procedure and basic list of permit documents differ on a case-by-case basis. For example, objects in group CC3 undergo the most complex and lengthy procedure. Unfortunately, foreign companies have been traditionally frozen out of this lucrative market.
As an exception to the above requirements, on August 6, 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers has passed a resolution that amended Resolution No. 314 of March 18, 2022. At long last, foreign construction companies now have the right to engage in construction activities in Ukraine during martial law under a simplified procedure, without the need to obtain a license to build large-scale structures and facilities.
Our article, “Foreign Construction Companies and Simplified Licensing Requirements in Ukraine,” was recently published in Business Ukraine, and you can read it here.
