MORIS in Berlin: Legal Roadmap for International Defense Investors Entering the Ukrainian Market

MORIS participated in an international event in Berlin, which brought together foreign investors and manufacturers interested in the Ukrainian defense market.

On November 26, Women in Defense Tech, together with BLOMSTEIN and MORIS, held an event aimed at outlining the strategic significance of business localization—from political and strategic aspects to practical legal “How-Tos” and special regimes accessible to foreign companies entering Ukraine.

At this expert platform, our Counsel, Olga Gryshchenko, presented a detailed Roadmap for entering and effectively operating within the Ukrainian defense market.

Key Topics Covered:

• Market Entry Preparation: Verification of military demand and identification of funding pathways.
• Business Establishment: Overview of optimal corporate structures, the Ukrainian tax system, and special regimes such as the Defense City framework.
• Legal Aspects of Import: Regulations concerning the import of military and dual-use goods.
• Weapon Codification Methods: Procedures for the codification of armament and equipment.
• Procurement: Review of available procurement procedures and channels.

MORIS solidified its status as a reliable legal counsel, ensuring the legal transparency and effective guidance necessary for the safe entry of international partners committed to strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities within the domestic defense-industrial complex (DIC) market.