Hiring in Ukraine

For employers hiring in Ukraine. Last updated November 5, 2026.

This guide helps you plan a hire in Ukraine through Toku. Employment rules may be affected by martial law and can change. Toku will confirm current requirements and the practical arrangements for the individual hire before an offer or employment change.

At a Glance

• Currency: Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH).
• Employment terms, pay schedule and expected start date: Toku will confirm for the hire.
• Working hours, leave and holidays can be affected by current emergency rules and the employee's circumstances.

Onboarding a New Hire

Start the hire in Toku with the proposed role, work location, pay and start date. The employee provides personal information, identity and work authorization documents, banking details and a signed agreement. Toku will confirm required documents, registrations and a feasible start date for the individual.

Employer Costs

Budget for gross pay, employer social contributions, paid leave and any agreed benefits. Contribution rates, tax rules and thresholds can change. Ask Toku for a current itemized estimate, including the effects of any applicable emergency measures, before agreeing compensation.

Compensation & Payroll

Agree gross pay and any allowances in the employment agreement. Toku will confirm the current minimum wage, pay schedule, deductions, currency and payroll deadlines for the employee. Ask Toku how a change will affect the next payroll before submitting it.

Employment Contracts & Probation

The agreement records the role, compensation and working arrangements. The permitted contract form, probation and registration requirements depend on the hire and current law. Toku will confirm them before work begins, including any applicable emergency rules.

Working Hours

Agree the working schedule and maintain the records Toku requests. Normal hours, overtime, rest periods and any temporary exceptions depend on the work and current law. Toku will confirm the applicable limits and pay treatment before additional hours are scheduled.

Leave Entitlements

The general minimum for basic annual paid leave is 24 calendar days for a working year. Some employees qualify for more. Martial-law rules can affect when and how leave is granted. Sick, maternity, parental and other protected leave have separate conditions. Toku will confirm the current entitlement, pay and documentation for the individual request.

Public Holidays

Holiday dates and their treatment can change, including under emergency rules. Do not assume that a listed holiday is automatically a non-working day or carries additional pay. Toku will confirm the current calendar and treatment for the employee's schedule.

Benefits

Include required social insurance and any agreed supplemental benefits in the employment budget. Availability, coverage, eligibility and cost depend on the employee and plan. Ask Toku for current benefit options and enrollment steps.

Ending Employment

Contact Toku before communicating an end date. The reason, agreement, service, notice, protected status and current emergency rules can affect whether and how employment may end. Toku will review the procedure, final pay and unused leave for the specific case.

Hiring Someone from Overseas?

Confirm the person's right to work and any permit or residence requirements before setting a start date. Toku will confirm the documents and process for the proposed hire.

Sources and Support

See the State Labour Service of Ukraine for annual leave guidance and employment during martial law. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Contact [email protected] for a case-specific review.