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The number of Ukrainian companies in Poland is increasing. Since 2022, 60,000 have been established. New data has been released.
, 15:04, 01.08.2024
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The Polish Economic Institute reported that since the outbreak of the full-scale war in Ukraine, almost 60,000 active sole proprietorships owned by Ukrainians have been established in Poland.
Almost 60,000 active sole proprietorships owned by Ukrainians have been established in Poland.
The Polish Economic Institute reported that since the outbreak of the full-scale war in Ukraine, almost 60,000 active sole proprietorships owned by Ukrainians have been established in Poland. The most popular industries include construction, information and communication, and service activities.
In the latest edition of the Polish Economic Institute's Weekly Economic Report, it was noted that in the first half of 2024, Ukrainian citizens were responsible for establishing more than one in ten companies in our country. As many as 77% of active and recently registered businesses run in Poland by foreigners belonged to Ukrainians.
Businesses owned by Ukrainian women differ from those of Ukrainian men
According to the data, 23% of the companies established in the first half of this year operate in the construction industry, 19% in information and communication, and 12% in other service activities. Companies opened by Ukrainian men are most often associated with construction, followed by information and communication. Transport and storage activities are also popular.
On the other hand, almost one-third of the companies run by Ukrainian women are related to other service activities. Only 11% of businesses owned by Ukrainian women are associated with the previously mentioned information and communication sectors and trade.
The number of Ukrainian citizens registered for insurance has increased
The PIE reported that at the end of June 2024, the number of Ukrainian citizens registered for insurance amounted to about 771,000. Nearly 739,000 of them worked under an employment contract, a commission contract, or an agency contract.
"For comparison, in June 2023, around 748,000 Ukrainians were registered for insurance, which means an increase of 3%".
The Polish Economic Institute also reminded that the State Labour Inspectorate's report for 2023 showed an increase in the number of illegally employed Ukrainians in Poland. Last year, they accounted for 16% of such workers, while in 2022, their share was 11%.
