TOP-10 tax myths: Attorney at law at GOLAW Alona Shapka refutes the most common misconceptions
Ukrainian tax legislation is a complex and multifaceted area that is often subject to numerous myths and misconceptions. These misconceptions can lead to wrong decisions, legal errors and, as a result, financial losses.
In a new video on GOLAW’s YouTube channel, Associate at Tax, Restructuring, Claims and Recoveries practice at GOLAW, Attorney at law Alona Shapka examines ten of the most common myths in the field of taxation and provides clear professional explanations based on current legislation and practical experience.
The topics discussed in the video include tax residency, the legitimacy of tax authorities’ actions during inspections, taxation in foreign economic contracts, common misconceptions about the simplified taxation system, and how clear the tax system is for the taxpayer. The expert refutes popular statements that are often heard by both entrepreneurs and individuals, and demonstrates how the situation looks from a legal point of view.
Alona Shapka has in-depth expertise in tax, commercial, civil and labor law. She advises businesses in their relations with government agencies, supports tax audits and appeals against their results, defends clients’ interests in courts and helps build legally sound and secure business processes.
The video will be useful for anyone who wants to not only understand the basics of tax legislation but also avoid mistakes that can be very costly.
Watch the video on GOLAW’s YouTube channel and find out what is true and what is just a myth about taxes.

Alona Shapka
Associate, Attorney at law
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- 31/33 Kniaziv Ostrozkykh St, Zorianyi Business Center, Kyiv, Ukraine, 01010
- a.shapka@golaw.ua
- +38 044 581 1220
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