A fast-growing tech jurisdiction inside Ukraine
Diya.City was created to give Ukrainian and international IT companies predictable rules during a very unpredictable period. In just a few years, 3,000 companies have joined the regime and are working under its special conditions. For the state this is not just about registrations — over the whole period residents have paid about UAH 55 billion in taxes, and the Ministry of Digital Transformation notes that the amounts are growing quarter by quarter.
Defense tech is now a visible segment
One of the strongest signals in this update is the structure of residents: more than 400 companies inside Diya.City now work in defense tech. That means the regime has become relevant not only for classic product IT and outsourcing, but also for teams that develop software, UAV solutions, AI tools, situational-awareness platforms and other technologies for modern warfare. Concentrating such companies in one legal regime makes it easier for the state to support them and for investors to understand their tax/HR model.
What makes Diya.City attractive
Even without naming specific laws, the logic of the regime is clear:
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special personal taxation for IT specialists instead of the classic labor-tax burden,
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predictable rules for engaging contractors and gig specialists,
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protection of IP inside Ukrainian jurisdiction,
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a reputation instrument: being a resident signals transparency and a “white” HR model.
This is important for companies that export services, work with Western customers, or raise capital — the legal packaging looks clearer and more standardized.
Why it matters for investors and founders
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Scale is already there. 3,000 residents is a critical mass: you can recruit, buy services, partner, or enter the market through an existing player.
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Defense-tech share is growing. For foreign partners who want to work with Ukrainian wartime technologies but need a transparent tax base, Diya.City is a ready-made framework.
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Taxes are being paid. About UAH 55 billion collected over the entire period shows that this is not a “paper” regime — business really works inside it.
