FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Plain answers about BUEF, the UK–Ukraine 100-Year Partnership, and how we help businesses enter and invest across the corridor.
- What is the British Ukrainian Economic Future (BUEF)?
- BUEF is an institutional economic foundation that turns the UK–Ukraine 100-Year Partnership into delivered results. It works as an operational bridge between the two economies — connecting business, government and investors so that cross-border trade, investment and market entry actually happen.
- What is the UK–Ukraine 100-Year Partnership Agreement?
- It is a long-term bilateral agreement between the United Kingdom and Ukraine, signed in January 2025, that sets the foundation for decades of cooperation between the two countries. BUEF exists to put the economic dimension of that partnership into practice.
- How can a UK company enter the Ukrainian market?
- BUEF helps UK companies enter Ukraine with market orientation, trusted partner introductions, government-relations access and hands-on support through the early stages of entry — lowering the risk and complexity of a first move into Ukraine’s recovery economy.
- How can I invest in Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction?
- BUEF connects UK and international capital to investment opportunities in Ukraine’s recovery economy, working through institutional financial mechanisms such as export finance and blended finance. Its focus sectors are energy and infrastructure, technology, industry, agriculture, and finance.
- How can a Ukrainian company enter the UK market?
- BUEF helps Ukrainian businesses establish a presence in the United Kingdom — from regulatory orientation and banking introductions to finding the right UK partners — opening a route into one of the world’s leading markets.
- Where is BUEF based?
- BUEF operates from offices in Kyiv and London.
- Who is behind BUEF?
- BUEF brings together figures from business, government and finance across a UK board, a Ukrainian board, a steering committee and an operational team.
- How do I work with BUEF?
- Start a conversation through our contact page or email info@buef.uk. BUEF works with governments, financial institutions, investors and companies on both sides of the UK–Ukraine corridor.
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