FAQ – Ukraine Market Entry & Expansion

1. Who is UB Consulting for?

UB Consulting works with:

Companies from Austria and Germany
Companies from Sweden and Estonia
SMEs and mid-sized industrial companies
Investors and strategic expansion teams
Companies seeking long-term operational presence in Ukraine

We are especially relevant for:

Construction & building technologies
Manufacturing & industrial suppliers
Energy & infrastructure
Logistics
Agriculture & food processing
IT & tech-enabled services

2. Who is UB Consulting NOT for?

We are not the right partner for:

Pure online resellers without local presence plans
One-off export-only projects without long-term strategy
Companies looking only for theoretical reports
Companies seeking informal introductions without proper due diligence

We focus on execution, not just consulting.

3. Why should we enter Ukraine now?

Despite the war context, Ukraine offers:

Large reconstruction potential
Skilled workforce
Competitive production costs
EU integration alignment
Strong Western cooperation

Early movers gain:

Strategic positioning
Local partnerships
First-mover advantage in reconstruction sectors

4. Is it safe to operate in Ukraine?

Western Ukraine, especially the Lviv region, remains economically active and operational.

We implement:

Risk assessment
Compliance review
Scenario planning
Partner validation
Structured reporting

Our operational hub in Lviv allows direct supervision under controlled and structured project conditions.

5. Why do you operate from Lviv?

Lviv is:

The main international business hub in Western Ukraine
Logistically connected to Poland and EU markets
Operationally stable
A center for manufacturing and IT

Our office is located at:

Virmenska 4
79000 Lviv
Ukraine

This location functions as our operational and project execution hub.

At the same address, Rudolfo Hotel is located. During delegation visits and project missions, clients typically stay there. The hotel provides a discreet and professional environment for executive meetings and workshops.

UB Consulting itself is not a hospitality business. The location serves as a structured operational base.

6. Why do you also have an office in Vienna?

Our Vienna Representative Office:

Göttweihergasse 1
1010 Vienna
Austria

Serves as:

EU coordination office
Client relations office
Strategy and board-level meeting location

It is not an independent Austrian legal entity.

All contracts, invoices and legal obligations are concluded exclusively with Alpen Agency s. r. o., Slovak Republic, unless explicitly agreed otherwise in writing.

7. What services do you provide?

We provide:

Market entry strategy
Partner and supplier search
Distributor and contractor validation
Operational setup
Legal structuring guidance (high-level)
Risk & compliance assessment
Local representation
Interim management
Project supervision
Investment facilitation

We combine EU governance standards with Ukrainian on-the-ground execution.

8. Do you provide legal and tax advice?

We do not replace law firms or tax advisors.

We:

Coordinate with Ukrainian and EU legal advisors
Structure projects correctly
Ensure compliance frameworks
Identify risks early

Formal legal services are handled by licensed professionals.

The content of our website does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice.

9. How long does market entry take?

Typical timelines:

Initial market validation: individual
Partner search: Individual
Company setup: 1–3 months
Full operational presence: 3–9 months

This depends on industry and regulatory complexity.

10. How do you ensure reliable local partners?

We:

Conduct background checks
Validate ownership structures
Review litigation and compliance records
Conduct in-person meetings
Verify operational capacity

No introductions are made without proper validation.

11. How do you charge?

We work with three engagement models:

Fixed project fee (market entry packages)
Monthly retainer (local representation)
Advisory / interim management day rate

All contracts are concluded with Alpen Agency s. r. o., Slovakia.

Pricing is transparent and aligned with Austrian, German, Swedish and Estonian business standards.

12. In which language do you operate?

We operate in:

German
Swedish
Estonian
English

We ensure seamless communication between EU headquarters and Ukrainian operations.

13. Do we need to visit Ukraine?

No — a visit is not mandatory.

We can:

Conduct factory visits and partner meetings on your behalf
Provide structured reporting and documentation
Arrange digital site inspections
Supervise operations locally

If preferred, meetings can take place at our Vienna office.

For larger industrial investments, on-site visits are recommended but not required in early phases.

If you choose to visit Ukraine, we organize the full delegation structure, including meetings and logistics.

14. What are the biggest risks when entering Ukraine?

Common risks:

Choosing the wrong local partner
Underestimating regulatory complexity
Weak contract structuring
Cultural misalignment
Insufficient financial oversight

Our role is to prevent these risks through structured supervision and EU-level governance.

15. What makes UB Consulting different from other consultancies?

We operate physically in Ukraine
We maintain an EU coordination office in Vienna
All contracts are governed under Slovak law
We understand Austrian, German, Swedish and Estonian decision-making culture
We combine strategy with execution
We maintain EU-level reporting standards
We are not a broker network

We act as a structured cross-border market-entry partner.

16. Do you work with investors?

Yes.

We support:

Strategic investors
Joint ventures
Industrial investors
Reconstruction-related projects

We do not engage in speculative or unstructured investment schemes.

17. Where is UB Consulting legally registered?

UB Consulting is a brand operated by:

Alpen Agency s. r. o.
Saleziánov 4
071 01 Michalovce
Slovak Republic

Registered in the Commercial Register of the District Court Košice, Slovak Republic.

All contractual relationships are governed by the laws of the Slovak Republic, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Place of jurisdiction is Slovakia, unless mandatory consumer protection laws apply.

18. How do you handle GDPR and confidentiality?

All EU client data is handled under GDPR standards.

We use:

Secure communication channels
NDAs before sensitive discussions
Structured documentation
Controlled access to confidential information

19. Can you represent us locally long-term?