Tax audits and disputes

Tax audits and tax disputes may create significant financial, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks for businesses. We assist clients throughout all stages of interaction with tax authorities, from audit preparation and defense to administrative appeals, tax litigation, and related criminal tax matters.

What is support in tax audits and tax disputes

Tax audits require timely legal preparation and professional support, as they may result in additional tax assessments, financial penalties, and obstacles to a taxpayer’s normal business operations.

Effective legal support makes it possible to assess risks, develop a legal position, prepare the necessary documentation, and ensure proper protection of the company’s interests during interactions with tax authorities and after the tax audit has been completed.

Tax authorities may also infringe taxpayers’ rights in situations unrelated to tax audits, which may also give rise to tax disputes.

In any tax dispute, whether arising from a tax audit or in other circumstances, timely legal support is key to effectively protecting the taxpayer’s rights and interests. We provide comprehensive legal support in disputes with tax authorities, helping clients manage risks and achieve the best possible outcome.


Our Services Include

  • Legal Support in Preparing for a Tax Audit
  • Legal Support During a Tax Audit
  • Preparing Objections to a Tax Audit Report
  • Preparing Complaints to the Business Ombudsman Council and Other Organizations as a Mechanism for Protecting the Client’s Interests Against Unlawful Tax Pressure
  • Administrative and Judicial Appeals Against Tax Assessment Notices
  • Challenging Actions and Omissions of Tax Authorities
  • Representing Clients in Disputes Concerning:
    • suspension of tax invoice registration;
    • designation as a risk taxpayer;
    • non-acceptance of a Taxpayer Data Table;
    • cancellation of VAT registration;
    • recovery of tax debt;
    • tax liens and administrative seizure of property;
    • refusal to accept tax returns;
    • appeals against individual tax consultations;
    • challenges to decisions ordering tax audits;
    • other tax disputes.
  • Defense in Criminal Proceedings Concerning Tax Offenses

How We Handle Tax Disputes: Key Stages

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Situation Analysis and Assessment of Prospects
We review the case materials and the client's documents, taking into account the stage of the dispute: a tax audit report, a tax assessment notice or another decision, a notification of the suspension of tax invoice registration, a refusal to register a tax invoice, or other documents, depending on the circumstances of the case. We analyze the disputed issues and transactions, assess the legal risks and prospects of the dispute, and develop a preliminary legal position.
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Developing a Defense Strategy
Based on our analysis, we determine the optimal defense strategy and the next steps, taking into account the specific circumstances of the case, the available appeal mechanisms, and the potential risks to the client.
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Support During Appeal Procedures
We provide comprehensive support for the required procedures, depending on the specific situation, from preparing and filing objections, appeals, and other documents to representing the client's interests in court. Where necessary, we also analyze additional documents and evidence, prepare procedural documents, participate in court hearings, and provide comprehensive support throughout the case.

Key lawyers

Dr. Valentyn Gvozdiy
  • Founding Partner at GOLAW, Attorney at law, PhD
Viktoriia Bublichenko
  • Partner, Head of Tax, Restructuring, Claims and Recoveries practice, Attorney at law

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FAQ

  • Can the Results of a Tax Audit Be Appealed?

    Yes. The law provides for administrative (pre-trial) and judicial appeal mechanisms.

  • What Is a Tax Assessment Notice?

    It is a document in which the tax authority determines the taxpayer’s obligation to pay an amount of tax liability or financial penalties, or to make the corresponding changes to its tax returns, based on the results of a tax audit.

  • How Long Does a Tax Dispute Take?

    The duration depends on the complexity of the case, the volume of evidence, and the chosen defense mechanism.

  • Can a Tax Audit Lead to Criminal Proceedings?

    In certain cases, the results of a tax audit may be used as grounds for further procedural action by law enforcement authorities.

  • What Should a Company Do If Tax Invoice Registration Is Suspended?

    The grounds for the suspension should be analyzed to determine the most effective mechanism for protecting the taxpayer’s rights.

  • What Does Risk Taxpayer Status Mean?

    A VAT payer that meets at least one of the statutory taxpayer risk criteria may be designated as a risk taxpayer. This status may adversely affect the company’s business operations, its ability to register tax invoices, and its interactions with counterparties.

  • When Should Tax Lawyers Be Engaged?

    For tax audits and appeals against tax assessment notices, legal advisors are most effective when engaged before the audit begins or immediately after it has been completed. Where a tax dispute is unrelated to a tax audit, advisors should be engaged as soon as grounds for the dispute are identified.

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