The number of bankruptcy cases has increased in Ukraine
There are 6,107 bankruptcy cases pending in Ukraine’s commercial courts, 45% of which involve individuals and sole proprietors.
According to the agency, in the first half of 2026, courts opened 1,250 new bankruptcy proceedings, while closing 767 cases.
Currently, 76% of debtors are in the liquidation stage, 19% are undergoing asset disposition proceedings, and another 5% are undergoing financial rehabilitation.
The Ministry of Justice noted that Ukraine is also developing a preventive restructuring mechanism that allows companies to avoid bankruptcy without court proceedings.
Source: Ministry of Justice of Ukraine.
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