DOING BUSINESS IN UKRAINE MADE SIMPLE
Our law firm offers a combination of highly qualified attorneys who have built up their experience over many years in a variety of international offices. Our experts are held in high esteem in professional circles thanks to their expertise on the special features of doing business in Ukraine. This, together with the analytical data obtained by our law firm, has made a major contribution to the compilation of periodic overviews and comparative legal studies by international financial institutions over the past several years.
Our team is multilingual. Most of our experts graduated from a Ukrainian law university and successfully continued their studies abroad, in Germany and England in particular.
This means that our attorneys understand not only our clients’ needs, but also their mentality and the peculiarities of their respective business models. Legal and tax advice is a business relationship built on trust and this is a significant advantage for our clients.
Our core customers are SMEs from various fields. We offer them tailor-made and economically viable solutions. We are also a reliable business partner for a number of listed corporations and their subsidiaries in Ukraine.
Our individual approach to our clients’ ambitious tasks calls for a trusting relationship with us. This forms the foundations for a long-term partnership.
Doing business in Ukraine – webinar for foreign investors
On 1 February 2022, DLF team presented at a webinar on the legal aspects of doing business in Ukraine. The event was organized by the...
Iurii Dynys joins DLF Ukraine as Counsel
DLF attorneys-at-law enhanced the agribusiness practice with a new senior team member, Counsel and attorney-at-law, Iurii Dynys. Iurii will also head the firm’s banking law...
Diia City in Ukraine: tax aspects
Introduction 1. Taxation of income of a Diia City resident 1.1. Income tax rates 1.1.1. Income tax rate 9% 1.1.2. Income tax rate 18% 1.2....
New land lease rules for horticulture and viticulture in Ukraine
On 5 January 2022, the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Stimulating the Development of Viticulture and Horticulture” (the...
LLC in Ukraine: law and practice
Igor Dykunskyy, LL.M., and Olga Ianushevych, LL.M., prepared a comprehensive article for a well-known German publisher «Legal Regulation of Limited Liability Companies», 4th edition (Das...
Partial Loan Guarantee Fund for the Ukrainian agriculture
Introduction 1. Who is entitled to receive loans guaranteed by the Fund? 2. Other provisions On 24 November 2021, the Law of Ukraine “On...
Taxation of non-resident electronic service providers in Ukraine
1. The new Law and related regulations 2. Non-residents as VAT payers 3. Definition and list of electronic services 4. Exemption from VAT 5. Registration...
Members of industrial parks in Ukraine
1. Members of industrial parks 2. The management company of an industrial park 1. Members of industrial parks Planning to become a member of...
New options for director registration in Ukraine
On 14 August 2021, Law of Ukraine No.1667-IX “On Stimulating the Development of the Digital Economy in Ukraine” (the “Law”) came into force. The Law...
Creation and operation of industrial parks in Ukraine
1. Participation in the creation of industrial parks 2. Initiating the creation of an industrial park 3. Creation and registration of industrial parks 1. Participation...
Industrial parks in Ukraine: legal and tax aspects
Introduction 1. Activities within industrial parks 2. State incentives In September 2021, the Law of Ukraine “On Industrial Parks”, which defined new conditions for...
Land ownership transfer upon acquisition of real estate in Ukraine
From 29 November 2021, the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine concerning the Unified Legal Share of a Land Plot...
DLF Ukraine joins MSI Global Alliance
With the aim of expanding the firm’s global reach and establishing connections with colleagues from other jurisdictions who share our values, DLF attorneys-at-law recently joined...
Register of large investors in Ukraine
1. The procedure for keeping the register 2. Information to be entered in the register 1. The procedure for keeping the register The register of...
Large Investors in Ukraine: state support and feasibility study
Introduction 1. Requirements for a feasibility study 2. Institution to support an investor 3. Calculation of the state support amount In August 2021, all...
Law on cryptocurrency adopted in Ukraine
Introduction 1. Relations regulated by the Law 2. Virtual asset in Ukraine 3. Moment of creation and start of the virtual asset’s turnover 4. Ownership...
Assessment of a project with significant investments in Ukraine
1. Assessment procedure and methodology 2. The first stage of assessment 3. The second stage of assessment 1. Assessment procedure and methodology The assessment of...
Large investment projects in Ukraine: requirements to applicants
Introduction 1. Capital adequacy criteria 2. Criteria of net operating cash flow sufficiency 3. Criteria of financing sources availability 4. List of documents In...
Diia City Legal Framework in Ukraine
Introduction 1. General principles of the Diia City legal framework 2. Term and stability guarantees of Diia City 3. Requirements for Diia City residents 4....
Disclosure of Ukrainian companies’ ownership structure
On 11 July 2021, the Regulation on the ownership structure form and content came into force upon approval by Order of the Ministry of Finance...
Obligation to update ultimate beneficiary data in Ukraine
On 28 April 2020, Law of Ukraine No. 361-IX On Prevention and Counteraction to the Legalization (Laundering) of Proceeds from Crime, Financing Terrorism and Financing...
Land reform in Ukraine: deregulation in land relations
On 24 May 2021, the President of Ukraine signed the Law “On Amending the Land Code of Ukraine and Other Legislative Acts to Improve the...
DLF partner to present at an event for German Industry 4.0. companies
On June 14-18, the virtual business trip to Ukraine for German companies in the field of innovative technologies (Industry 4.0) will take place. The event...
DLF partner to speak on entering the Ukrainian market at an event for German construction companies
On April 26-29, the online event “Virtual travel to Ukraine in 2021” for German construction companies will take place. The key aim of the event...
Entering Ukraine during the COVID-19 quarantine: frequently asked questions
1. Can foreign citizens enter Ukraine? 2. When and by which document were the current regulations for foreigners entering Ukraine during the COVID-19 quarantine introduced?...
Tax incentives for large investors in Ukraine
1. Import VAT and import duty 2. Corporate income tax 3. Other taxes On 2 March 2021, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted Laws...
Online workshop “Simple and Secure Investment in Ukrainian Real Estate”
On 16 March 2021, the online workshop “Simple and Secure Investment in Ukrainian Real Estate” will take place. The event is organized by the Embassy...
New Opportunities for Immigration of Foreign IT Specialists to Ukraine
1. Quota for qualified foreign professionals 2. Advantages of employment within the quota 3. The employment procedure 4. Why go through the 6-stage procedure? ...
New restrictions and return of adaptive quarantine in Ukraine
1. Adaptive quarantine reintroduced 2. “Green” level 3. “Yellow” level 4. “Orange” level 5. “Red” level On 17 February 2021, the Cabinet of Ministers...
Remote and home-based work, flexible working mode in Ukraine
1. Law on remote work 2. Remote work 3. Home-based work 4. Flexible working mode On 4 February 2021, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted...
How to get a permanent residence permit in Ukraine
1. Legal grounds for obtaining a permanent residence permit in Ukraine 2. Investment of 100 thousand US dollars 3. Permit to immigrate to Ukraine 4....
Labour Relations in Ukraine at the Time of Quarantine
Since 12 March 2020, quarantine has been introduced throughout Ukraine to combat COVID-19. It will last till 28 February 2021 (it is quite possible that the quarantine...
Discounts for DLF Clients in Premier Palace Kyiv and other hotels in Ukraine
At DLF attorneys-at-law, we are constantly looking for new ways to improve our services. We are also trying to offer you more than you expect....
Law on support of large investors in Ukraine adopted
1. The new Law 2. Investment project criteria 3. Forms of investor support 4. Special investment contract Conclusion of a special investment contract Liability under...
Quarantine in Ukraine prolonged
1. New Government Resolution 2. Restrictive measures during the quarantine 3. Restrictive measures during the lockdown On 9 December 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers...
Weekend quarantine in Ukraine abolished
On 2 December 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine at its meeting cancelled the so-called “weekend quarantine”, which was introduced by its Resolution No.1100 as...
Procedure for notifying foreign companies about their tax registration in Ukraine
On 4 November 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted its Resolution No.1054 approving the procedure for notifying foreign companies and organizations of their registration as...
Registration of Intellectual Property Rights in the Customs Register of Ukraine
1. Weekly update of the register of IPR objects in Ukraine 2. Submission of an application for registration of IPR 3. Processing of the application...
DLF partner to speak at an ICC Austria Webinar on Ukraine
On Wednesday and Thursday, 11-12 November 2020, the interactive webinar Ukraine: applicable laws and drafting contracts for export, transportation and establishing representative offices will take...
Ukrainian government simplifies issuance of e-Visas
On 19 August 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine at its meeting adopted Resolution No.729 On Amendments to the Rules of Issuance of Visas...
Simplifications in the procedure of temporary residence permit issuance in Ukraine
On 9 October 2020, the Resolution No. 933 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved new amendments to the Procedure of registration, issuance, exchange,...
DLF managing partner to present at the online conference “Direct flights between Ukraine and Kuwait”
On 20 October 2020, international online conference “Direct flights between Ukraine and Kuwait: a horizon of possibilities” will take place. The event will be held...
Ukraine green-lights relocation of Belarusian IT companies and IT specialists
Ukraine creates the most favorable conditions for leading IT companies and highly-qualified IT specialists from Belarus to stimulate their activities and employment in Ukraine. The...
Updated rules for foreigners entering Ukraine
On 29 September 2020, Resolution of the Ukrainian government No. 888 came into force, amending the rules for foreigners entering Ukraine during the quarantine. 1....
Reduction of Feed-in Tariffs in Ukraine
1. New law on renewable energy 2. Feed-in tariff rates 3. Feed-in tariff term 4. Liability for imbalances of RES producers 5. State guarantees regarding...
Important information for foreigners in Ukraine during COVID-19 quarantine
Ukraine closes its borders to avoid COVID-19 spread: which foreigners are allowed to enter Ukraine? Information updated 3 September 2020 In accordance with the amended Resolution No....
Ukrainian government lifts restrictions for foreigners to enter Ukraine
Article updated on 29 September 2020 On 12 June 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine took several decisions changing the requirements for foreign citizens to enter...
Obtaining a licence for employment abroad
In recent years, more and more Ukrainians are moving to work abroad. According to the official data, as of 2019, the number of migrant workers...
Permanent representations of non-residents in Ukraine: tax aspects
1. Concepts and types of permanent representations of non-residents 2. Features of permanent representations of non-residents 3. Representations that are not considered as permanent 4....
How to control a Ukrainian debtor in times of crisis
The quarantine, as introduced on 12 March 2020, has forced many Ukrainian companies to reduce or suspend their operation. Service companies (hotel business, hospitality, entertainment...
Land market opening in Ukraine
1. Who can own a land plot? 2. Who will not be entitled to own the land? 3. How much land can be purchased and...
Company Liquidation: how to close an LLC in Ukraine
The company liquidation is a complex and often long-term process requiring the legislation knowledge and development of a clear and step-by-step plan for winding-up. The...
Rental fee in Ukraine during the quarantine
Since 17 March 2020, mass events involving more than 10 people have been prohibited in Ukraine. Business entities are also prohibited to operate, if their...
Force Majeure in Ukraine: Legal Aspects
On 17 March 2020, the Parliament of Ukraine adopted Law of Ukraine No. 530-IX On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine aimed at Preventing the...
Emergency Situation Regime in Ukraine
On 25 March 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine resolved at its meeting to introduce the emergency situation regime throughout the country for 30...
Obtaining the Force Majeure Certificate in Ukraine
On 23 March 2020, taking into account the situation, in which many companies found themselves in Ukraine, and the quarantine, introduced by the Cabinet of...
COVID-19: Abolition of Import Duty and Import VAT on Certain Medicines and Medical Equipment in Ukraine
On March 20, 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved by its Decree No. 224 dated March 20, 2020, the list of medicines, medical...
Business Tax Relief in Ukraine due to COVID-19 outbreak
On 18 March 2020, the Law On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and Other Laws of Ukraine on Taxpayers Support for the Period...
New Law of Ukraine On Concession
1. New Law On Concession 2. Concession Initiation and selection of the concessionaire 3. Concession tender 4. Competitive dialogue 5. Transformation of state property lease agreement...
Ukrainian Bankruptcy Code to enter into force
1. The new Bankruptcy Code 2. Parties to the bankruptcy 3. Insolvency officer 4. Debtor 5. Legal entities and individual entrepreneurs as debtors 6. Individuals...