Ukraine’s IT sector is one of the most significant tech hubs in Central & Eastern Europe.
Over the past decade, Ukraine has evolved from an outsourcing destination into a mature technology ecosystem that includes R&D centres, product companies, and globally scalable startups. The country combines a strong technical education tradition, competitive operating costs, and a large pool of highly skilled specialists.
Some numbers*:
- Over 2,300 tech companies and 550 IT service companies operate in Ukraine
- The IT talent pool includes 340,000+ specialists
- ICT services make up 40%+ of Ukraine’s total service exports
- More than 100 Fortune 500 companies collaborate with Ukrainian IT companies
*Source: N-iX Ukraine’s tech market 2025 report
A defining characteristic of the Ukrainian IT landscape is the Diia City regime — a legal and tax framework designed specifically for technology businesses.
Its key structural features include:
- A preferential corporate taxation model (alternative to the standard 18% corporate income tax)
- Reduced payroll taxation mechanisms
- A defined and flexible legal framework for engaging IT specialists (employment, gig contracts)
- Enhanced tools for IP protection and non-compete arrangements
Diia City was launched in Ukraine in 2022. The first residents were officially admitted on February 15, 2022. As of April 2026, 4,200+ companies and startups operate under the Diia City regime.
Overall, Ukraine offers technology businesses not only talent and scale — but also a legal framework specifically designed to support IT operations.
