Annotation: The article studies and outlines the issues of investment resources and their impact on business development, effective investment activities at the current stage is important for the development of the Ukrainian economy and increase the competitiveness of companies needed for its integration into the European socio-economic space. The urgency of the work lies in the need for modern companies to solve the problem of choosing priority areas of investment based on the definition of investment projects that have sufficient potential and ensure the achievement of strategic development goals. The structure of international investments in the country by sources of financing in 2016-2020 is studied, conclusions are made about the significance of changes and direction that took place during this period, positive and unfavorable changes in the creation of capital investments are characterized. The issue of reducing investments in special (free) economic zones and priority development zones, as well as opportunities and prospects for attracting investment in these zones and territories is considered. Ways and conditions for improving the country's investment climate have been identified, which will increase the inflow of foreign direct investment and financing of total capital investments.