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  • 29.05.2017

    SMEs in Ukraine Choose Fair Conditions Over Special Treatment

    When Ukrainian SMEs are given a choice between two options – to obtain certain benefits for their sector from the government or to make sure that the government creates equal conditions for all enterprises – they choose the latter.
    Authors:  Fedets Iryna
  • 28.03.2016

    Bureaucracy and nontransparent VAT refunds are main obstacles for exporters in Ukraine

    Ukrainian exporters surveyed by the IER’s Trade Facilitation Dialogue project say that inefficient and non-transparent value-added tax (VAT) refunds system and high levels of bureaucracy are the biggest obstacles for export. The survey also reveals that smaller enterprises tend to be more burdened by complicated customs procedures and lack of transparency in the operation of tax agencies. Furthermore, unpredictable trade policy of Ukraine is a more significant barrier for small and medium exporters than for bigger ones.
    Authors:  Fedets Iryna
  • 24.04.2015

    Low demand and political instability top the list of obstacles for business in Ukraine

    Low demand and unfavorable political situation are the major obstacles for the development of industrial enterprises in Ukraine as of early 2015. This was demonstrated by the results of the quarterly business survey in which Ukrainian businesses assessed the 4th quarter of 2014. The survey was conducted by the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting and presented in the special “Business Climate and Reforms –Ukrainian Business Expectations in 2015” report.

    Authors:  Fedets Iryna
    Research spheres:  Business - climate
  • 23.02.2015

    A third of Ukraine’s small and medium business hopes to benefit from the Free Trade Area with the European Union

    Ukrainian small and medium enterprises are poorly represented on the European market and expect no major benefits from the establishment of the Free Trade Area between Ukraine and the European Union. At the same time, they are less wary of risks associated with the trade liberalization with the EU. In particular, small and medium businesses are less likely than big ones to suffer from sanctions from Russia and from a possible cancellation of free trade between Ukraine and the Russian Federation.

    Authors:  Fedets Iryna
  • 19.01.2015

    Wary of possible Russian sanctions, Ukrainian enterprises choose the EU

    Most Ukrainian industrial enterprises support the European direction in the country’s economic integration. This has been shown by the survey of the Kyiv based Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting.The percentage of the enterprises that opt for economic integration with Russia and other CIS countries has shrunk almost three times compared to 2013. Yet, some in the Ukrainian industrial sector are concerned about possible Russian sanctions in case Ukraine pursues closer trade relationships with the EU.

    Authors:  Fedets Iryna
  • 28.11.2014

    Economic and Political Crisis a Hazard for Banking Sector in Ukraine

    Unfavorable economic and political situation are the major obstacles for banking in Ukraine. This has been found by the survey of Ukrainian banks conducted by the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (IER) following the 2nd quarter of 2014.

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