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Ukraine Market Entry

Legal support for foreign business entering the Ukrainian market — from entry strategy to full-scale operations

GOLAW — your reliable adviser in company setup, regulatory matters and structuring investment into Ukraine

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What is legal support for entering the Ukrainian market?

Entering a new market is always a matter of the right strategy: choosing the legal form, understanding regulatory requirements, structuring investment and building relationships with Ukrainian partners. Legal support for entering the Ukrainian market is comprehensive assistance for foreign companies and investors at every step: from the first analysis to full-scale business operations.

GOLAW advises international companies, funds and private investors who open a business in Ukraine, invest in Ukrainian assets or build partnerships with Ukrainian companies.

What we do

  • Develop a legal strategy for entering the Ukrainian market
  • Advise on regulatory requirements for doing business in Ukraine
  • Advise on the tax specifics of different forms of presence in Ukraine, the taxation of planned investment and operations, and the availability of tax benefits
  • Support the screening of foreign direct investment
  • Set up companies, representative offices, branches and non-governmental organisations
  • Structure investment into Ukraine, the business and the operating model
  • Support partnerships, joint ventures and the acquisition of businesses or assets
  • Obtain permits and licences in regulated sectors
  • Support the opening of bank accounts, KYC/AML procedures, currency regulation and profit repatriation
  • Draft key agreements, internal policies and employment documentation
  • Support public procurement, tenders and reconstruction projects
  • Provide employment and immigration support for foreign specialists
  • Support relocation, business localisation and the launch of operations in Ukraine
  • Provide ongoing legal advice after the launch

What market entry support includes

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Market entry strategy
Analysis of business goals, the regulatory environment, sectoral restrictions, tax implications and available models of presence in Ukraine: company, representative office, branch, partnership or joint venture
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Regulatory requirements and screening of foreign investment
Assessment of regulatory requirements for doing business in Ukraine, including screening of foreign direct investment, restrictions in strategic sectors and national security risks
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Establishing a business presence in Ukraine
Setting up companies, representative offices, branches, non-governmental organisations and other structures. Preparation of corporate documents, registration support and building the basic governance structure
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Structuring investment, business and operations
Structuring investment into Ukraine, the corporate model, operations, financing, intra-group relations and subsequent profit distribution
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Partnerships and joint ventures
Support in building partnerships with Ukrainian companies, setting up joint ventures, and preparing corporate, partnership and shareholder agreements
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Acquisition of a business or assets in Ukraine
Legal due diligence, deal structuring, negotiation support, preparation of transaction documents and closing of deals for acquiring a business or assets in Ukraine
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Permits and licences
Obtaining permits, licences and approvals in regulated sectors, including financial services, energy, infrastructure, the defence sector, industry and other specifically regulated areas
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Bank accounts and compliance
Support in opening bank accounts in Ukraine, KYC/AML procedures, preparation of documents for banks, currency regulation, cross-border payments and profit repatriation
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. Contracts, policies and operational launch
Drafting key commercial agreements, internal policies, employment documentation, compliance procedures and other documents required to launch a business in Ukraine.
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Public procurement, tenders and reconstruction projects
Support in participating in public procurement, tenders, donor- and IFI-funded procurement, as well as investment, infrastructure and reconstruction projects in Ukraine
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Employment and immigration support
Formalising employment relations, obtaining work permits for foreign specialists, immigration support, staff relocation and preparation of HR documentation
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Relocation, localisation and ongoing support
Support in relocating and localising business in Ukraine, launching operations, interacting with state authorities, and ongoing advice on corporate, tax, employment, contractual and regulatory matters

Key lawyers

Oleksandr Melnyk
Oleksandr Melnyk
  • Partner, Head of Corporate Law and M&A practice, Attorney at law
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Sergii Oberkovych
Sergii Oberkovych
  • Founding Partner and Managing Partner at GOLAW, 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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Viktoriia Bublichenko
Viktoriia Bublichenko
  • Partner, Head of Tax, Restructuring, Claims and Recoveries practice, Attorney at law
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FAQ

  • Which legal form should be chosen for entering Ukraine?

    It depends on the goals: an LLC for full-scale operations, a representative office for representative functions, a joint venture for specific projects. We recommend the optimal model for your case

  • How long does company registration in Ukraine take?

    Registration itself is quick, but the full launch (accounts, licences, compliance) depends on the sector. After the analysis, we provide a realistic plan with timelines

  • Are there restrictions for foreign investors?

    In most sectors — no, but certain areas (strategic enterprises, defence technologies, land) have special screening procedures. We check them before entry

  • Do you support the business after the launch?

    Yes. Most clients remain on ongoing legal support after entering the market

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