Ukrainian citizens became leaders in the number of businesses opened in Poland in 2025, creating 3,200 companies and leaving competitors far behind. The closest “followers” are Belarusian citizens, lagging 1,200 companies behind, per Puls Biznesu.
According to the Office for Foreigners in Poland, there were only 1.55 million Ukrainian citizens in the country in 2025. Ukrainians constitute the largest group among all foreigners in Poland, accounting for 78%. Most Ukrainian citizens residing in Poland are on temporary protection.
This result repeats the 2024 record, reinforcing a long-term trend of Ukrainian dominance in the country's business sphere.
Chinese and Germans lag far behind in fight
After Ukrainians and Belarusians, the next are Chinese entrepreneurs (around 610 companies) and Germans (approximately 514), but their figures look insignificant compared to the leader.
Other countries represented include Turkiye, India, the UK, Colombia, Iran, the Philippines, Nepal, Ethiopia, and Mexico. Their presence is limited to isolated companies, underscoring the scale of the Ukrainian breakthrough.
Logistics and IT: Ukrainians reshape market
The largest number of companies opened by Ukrainians is in the gastronomy sector — 694 businesses.
This is followed by transport and logistics (484), construction (480), and IT and programming (380).
Business consulting (308), employment agencies (225), and wholesale trade (224) are also actively developing.
Experts explain this trend simply: Poland remains one of the most convenient countries for starting a business. For many foreigners, especially from Ukraine and Belarus, this is about a way to legalize their status, obtain residence permits, and gain access to the entire EU and the Schengen Area.
Economy benefits: Ukrainian businesses fill labor gaps
Foreign entrepreneurs often create companies that hire workers from their home countries, helping Polish firms address labor shortages.
This is becoming an important factor in Poland’s economic stability. Most companies created by foreigners are concentrated in the Masovian Voivodeship, particularly in Warsaw.
More than 5,000 enterprises are registered there, accounting for over half of all foreign businesses.
