Ukraine Establishes Inter-Agency Commission for FDI Screening

On January 29, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution establishing the Inter-Agency Commission (the Commission) for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Screening, marking a major institutional milestone towards the launch of Ukraine’s national security-driven FDI control regime. 

The Commission will assess the impact of foreign investments on Ukraine’s national security, coordinate inter-agency decision-making, and provide recommendations to the Government. It will be co-chaired by the Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture and the First Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, ensuring high-level strategic oversight and alignment with EU screening practices. 

This development underscores Ukraine’s accelerated move towards a structured FDI screening framework, broadly aligned with EU standards, while maintaining flexibility for wartime and reconstruction needs. For foreign investors, establishment of the Commission indicates the approach of practical implementation of FDI regime and points on national security considerations to play an increasingly prominent role in investment structuring and transaction planning. 

Businesses contemplating investments in sensitive sectors – including infrastructure, energy, defence, technology and other strategic assets – should start preparing for future screening obligations and assess potential regulatory risks at an early stage. 

Stay tuned for our further updates on the evolving Ukrainian FDI screening regime and its practical implications for investors.