Sonny1957
From: Ukraine
3/6/2006 15:04 EST
To the list...
I am planning on moving to the Ukraine sometime during mid to late 2006...I am an electrician and electrical engineer by profession also hold a commercial pilot license and will be needing a job there..I know people in Kiev and Lugansk areas and at this time most likely will go to Lugans because of ecconomic reasons. Later on I probably will move to Kiev and may begin my own business......my plan is to for the first 3 months learn the language and look for employment..I need to know the employment laws in the Ukraine for US citizens...also need to know if it is more ecconomical to ship car to Ukraine or get 1 there...I just need to know all the ins and outs of what to expect there and what is really needed to make it there. I will have help for a while when I first arrive but know that sooner or later I will have to be on my own and just need to know everything about what to expect. Thanks for any help I can get with these things..
Sonny
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TXBuckeye
From: United States
3/8/2006 19:42 EST
Hi Sonny,
I noticed from your profile that you are from Houston. I live in The Woodlands and I am planning a mid to late year move to Ukraine (probably Kiev). It seems like we are about in the same place looking for information. Want to team up and share info? Two heads can often be better than one, especially when it comes to finding suitable housing.
Drop me an email if you want to team up. randy28 at gmail dot com. Talk to you soon.
Randy
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mikenadya
From: United Kingdom
8/31/2006 06:38 EST
Dear Sonny
My name is Mike, I'm from England. I lived & worked in Lugansk region for 7 years, I am an engineer in the packaging industry. I came back to England 2 years ago. I still go back ever so often for holiday, I have a flat there. I suppose you know that the typical engineers salary over there is very poor. I worked for a large Ukraine paper mill and recieved English wages. The last 2 years working there, I had to get a ukraine version of a green card (the paper mill sorted that out for me), you may need this also. As regards to taking your own car there, I took my car our there, but wouldnt do it again. a foreign car registration out there is an advert for the local police to stop you and fine you for any made up reason they can think of, also all foreign cars have to leave ukraine every 2 months( I used to go to the russian border, explain to the customs that I needed a new 2 month stamp for my car, pay the bribe, then that was is for another 2 months). Also the crap road conditions will knacker your car up, buy an old lada there, every man & his dog can repair a lada out there, also less hassle of the police. I can go on and on, if you have any specific quetions about work or life there, I'll be glad to answer them. I had a ball over there.
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sofievskaya
From: United States
2/7/2007 14:56 EST
I'm moving with my family to Kyiv, Ukraine later this year (2007) and am looking for a good vehicle for a large family (need to transport up to 8 people routinely). I note the comments about widely available (and easily repaired) Ladas, and I'm looking at used VW Transporters and similar vans. I need a vehicle that gives good, reliable transportation at a decent price, preferably with a smaller block engine for lower taxes. Where can I find a trusted market for used vehicles in Ukraine?
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JonathanUK
From: Ukraine
5/6/2007 14:25 EST
We have a nice publication "Working in Ukraine" by Carlton Legal, which addresses most of the issues faced by foreign nationals traveling, working and residing in Ukraine, including entry visas, samples of work permits, solutions to handle customs issues and similar advice most helpful to foreign nationals in Ukraine.
The publication is available for sale in PDF format (will be sent to you by e-mail) at a nominal cost. Please drop a line to carltoninfo@ukr.net if you will be interested to receive this publication.
Best regards,
Carlton Legal: Tax and Legal Consultants
e-mail: carltoninfo@ukr.net
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JonathanUK
From: Ukraine
5/6/2007 14:28 EST
We have a nice publication "Working in Ukraine" by Carlton Legal, which addresses most of the issues faced by foreign nationals traveling, working and residing in Ukraine, including entry visas, samples of work permits, solutions to handle customs issues and similar advice most helpful to foreign nationals in Ukraine.
The publication is available for sale in PDF format (will be sent to you by e-mail) at a nominal cost. Please drop a line to carltoninfo@ukr.net if you will be interested to receive this publication.
Best regards,
Carlton Legal: Tax and Legal Consultants
e-mail: carltoninfo@ukr.net
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Lviv
From: Ukraine
5/15/2007 03:07 EST
Hi There. I am living in Ukraine and can give you some advice on your car issue. One of your other replies said if you brought your car it would have to leave every 2 months. This has changed and it is now 30 days.
In order for you to bring your car here without having to have a passport for it, or visa you will need to get permanent residence first. This does not affect your citizenship, then you can bring a car here tax free ( just one). You will also need this permanent residence in order to own a car in this country.
If I can help you or anyone here with anything let me know. I have been here for almost 3 years now and have a pretty good idea of the laws here and how they affect us, or what needs to be done, as I am still doing things all the time. I also know a lot about the import export of cars in this country as it is my business.
feel free to email me at wmjboura@yahoo.com
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Lviv
From: Ukraine
5/15/2007 03:32 EST
For a small van here in Ukraine I would recommend and Opel or a ford. You will pay about 2 to 3 thousand more here for a VW then you will for a similar product. Depending on what year you are looking for it may be cheaper to bring one from Germany. If it 2002 or newer then tax is 40% plus registration, about 200 dollars. If it is 1999 to 2001 then registration will be 3000 dollars and is not worthwhile anymore. Buying a good used older transporter should not be that hard, but remember the longer it has been in the country the more beat up it will be from the roads here.
If you need more help email and I will be glad to tell you what you need to know.
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