What is Dohovir kupivli-prodazhu (Purchase Agreement)?

Yes, foreign nationals can purchase residential and commercial property in Ukraine. Since 2022, some restrictions have been introduced for nationals of countries designated as aggressor states. Agricultural land purchases by foreigners remain restricted under the land reform law. All foreign buyers need a Ukrainian tax identification code (RNOCPP) to complete a registration.

The notary registers ownership directly in the Unified State Register of Rights to Immovable Property (Derzhavnyi reestr rechovykh prav) electronically at the time of the notarial signing. You receive a printout extract confirming your registration as owner. The registration is immediate and does not require a separate filing period.

Risks include physical damage from conflict, title complications in occupied or disputed territories, market volatility, currency risk (Ukrainian hryvnia), enforcement and access difficulties, and regulatory changes related to wartime legislation. Properties in western Ukraine away from active conflict zones carry lower risk, but comprehensive legal due diligence and insurance assessment are essential.