We offer a wide-range tax and legal consulting services, such as:
Registration with the authorities - We carry out all legal procedures necessary for establishing a legal presence in Ukraine for both local and foreign businesses. Our service also extends to tax registrations and advising on employment and licensing.
Day-to-day advisory - We offer clients a one-stop shop for day-to-day enquiries on how to solve business problems, from the routine to highly complex. Furthermore, our regular Tax Affairs newsletter keeps clients on track by providing them with information on all the latest changes in tax legislation.
Tax reviews - Our tax reviews are specially designed to ensure that clients avoid unnecessary penalties due to the hidden pitfalls in planning strategies, preparing tax declarations, negotiating with the tax authorities, and that they are compliant with Ukrainian tax legislation (including Corporate Profits Tax, VAT and other indirect taxes, payroll taxes and other major taxes and dues).
Tax Planning - Our corporate tax experts provide advice and recommendations on major corporate transactions associated with funding of operations, restructuring of business, cross-boarder contracts, as well as assistance with the implementation of sound tax planing ideas. Our customs and international trade professionals can optimise the customs, tax and finance dimensions of foreign trade transactions.
Personal tax and legal services -Our International Assignment Solutions team co-ordinates all aspects of client’s expatriate employees, including compensation planning, preparation of tax returns, work and residence permits and customs issues. We also provide payroll support services and compensation tax planning for local employees. Our Human Resources Compliance Reviews help clients ensure that they are compliant with Ukrainian employment, personal tax, social contributions and immigration rules.
Legal work - Our lawyers are highly skilled and experienced in commercial law, employment law, company law and administrative procedures. We carry out legal due diligence work for clients involved in major transactions, including mergers and acquisitions. We are also able to draft and review commercial contracts, rental contracts, employment agreements, and other legal documents. Moreover, our lawyers have access to the knowledge and experience of over 1,400 other legal professionals through our firm’s legal network, Landwell.
Negotiations - We represent our clients’ interests at the state authorities and tax administration, and have a successful track record of reducing the level of fines penalties imposed by the tax authorities.
