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Business Relocation and International Structuring

Legal support for business relocation and international structuring — from choosing the jurisdiction to transferring assets, intellectual property, staff and contracts

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What is legal support for business relocation?

Business relocation is not merely a change of address: it is the choice of jurisdiction, building a correct corporate and tax structure, maintaining continuity of operations and compliance with the requirements of several legal systems at once. Legal support for relocation is comprehensive assistance at every stage of moving or expanding a business abroad, including the redesign of the legal, tax, banking, contractual and operational model of the business.

GOLAW advises Ukrainian companies entering foreign markets or building an international structure, as well as businesses that combine Ukrainian and foreign operations.

What we do

  • Develop a legal strategy for business relocation and international structuring
  • Carry out international corporate and tax structuring
  • Support the setup of companies, branches, representative offices and operating structures in foreign jurisdictions
  • Support the transfer of operations, assets, intellectual property, staff and contracts
  • Support the opening of bank accounts and KYC/AML procedures
  • Prepare intra-group agreements and structure relations between group companies
  • Advise on the tax residency of the business, owners, management and key employees
  • Analyse CFC implications for business owners
  • Support employment and immigration matters related to staff relocation
  • Support the retention, reorganisation or transformation of Ukrainian operations
  • Ensure compliance with currency regulation and reporting requirements
  • Obtain permits and licences required to operate the business in the new jurisdiction
  • Provide ongoing legal support for the international structure after relocation

Key areas of relocation and structuring support

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Strategy and choice of jurisdiction
Analysis of business goals, comparison of jurisdictions by corporate, tax and regulatory criteria, and development of a relocation or international structuring plan
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International corporate and tax structuring
Building holding, operating and service structures with regard to corporate, tax, currency and regulatory requirements. Distribution of functions, assets, risks and income among group companies
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Setup of companies, branches and operating structures abroad
Support for setting up companies, branches, representative offices and other operating structures in the chosen jurisdictions. Preparation of corporate documents, registration procedures and the basic governance structure
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Transfer of operations, assets, IP, staff and contracts
Legal support for transferring business operations, assets, intellectual property rights, staff, and client and supplier contracts to the new or international structure
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Bank accounts, KYC/AML and compliance
Support in opening bank accounts, KYC/AML procedures, and preparation of documents for banks, payment institutions and other financial partners
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Intra-group agreements and operating model
Preparation of intra-group agreements, service agreements, IP agreements, financing and licensing agreements, management agreements and other documents required for an international group to operate
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Tax residency, CFC and reporting
Analysis of the tax residency of the company, owners, management and key employees. Assessment of CFC implications, permanent establishment risks, application of double tax treaties and reporting obligations
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Ukrainian operations and currency regulation
Support for the retention, reorganisation or transformation of the Ukrainian part of the business. Analysis of currency regulation, cross-border payments, intra-group settlements and transactions between Ukrainian and foreign group companies
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Staff and immigration
Support for the relocation of owners, management, key employees and teams. Obtaining residence and work permits, structuring employment or contractual relations in the new jurisdiction
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Permits, licences and regulatory requirements
Analysis of the permits, licences and regulatory approvals required to operate the business in the new jurisdiction. Support in obtaining them and adapting the operating model to local requirements
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Ongoing support for the international structure
Ongoing legal advice after relocation: corporate events, structural changes, reporting, contracts, compliance, employment matters and coordination between the Ukrainian and foreign elements of the group

Key lawyers

Oleksandr Melnyk
Oleksandr Melnyk
  • Partner, Head of Corporate Law and M&A practice, Attorney at law
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Viktoriia Bublichenko
Viktoriia Bublichenko
  • Partner, Head of Tax, Restructuring, Claims and Recoveries practice, Attorney at law
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Dr. Valentyn Gvozdiy
Dr. Valentyn Gvozdiy
  • Founding Partner at GOLAW, Attorney at law, PhD
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Frequently asked questions

  • Does relocation mean fully closing the business in Ukraine?

    No. Usually a structure is built that combines the foreign and Ukrainian parts — production or the team may remain in Ukraine, while the holding structure operates abroad

  • Which jurisdiction should be chosen for relocation?

    It depends on the type of activity, sales markets, investor requirements and tax implications. We compare the options for your case and provide a reasoned recommendation

  • What tax risks arise during relocation?

    The key ones are the tax residency of the company and its owners, CFC rules and permanent establishment. They are mitigated by correct structuring before the move

  • Do you support the relocation of the team?

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