Wholesale trade led the way in terms of net growth in the number of companies in Ukraine during the first half of 2026, according to Opendatabot. The number of legal entities in the wholesale trade sector increased by 2,304 thousand over the six-month period.
The information technology sector took second place, with a net increase of 1,254 thousand companies. In the real estate sector, the number of companies increased by 1,104 thousand.
The top five sectors with the largest growth also included non-profit organizations, which increased by 859, and building and grounds maintenance companies, which increased by 824.
At the same time, the number of legal entities decreased in a number of sectors. The largest decline was recorded in public administration and defense—a decrease of 289 companies.
In the education sector, the number of legal entities decreased by 282; in veterinary services, by 20; in water supply, by 14; and in the creative, arts, and entertainment sectors, by 11.
In total, 19,758 thousand new companies were registered in Ukraine from January through June 2026, while the number of business closures stood at 6,563 thousand. The net increase in businesses reached 13,195 thousand.
