A search at a company is an event that can paralyze business operations, cause panic among employees, and lead to serious legal consequences. Even if the company operates in a "white" way, no business is immune from a visit from law enforcement: a search may be related not only to you, but also to...
In the current realities of Ukrainian business, counterparty due diligence is not a formality, but a matter of survival. One bad contract can result in financial losses, litigation, tax problems, or even criminal cases for a company. Therefore, every business owner should know before signing a contract:...
The issue of doing business through several individual entrepreneurs (IEs) in Ukraine has become a hot topic for small and medium-sized businesses, especially after changes in tax legislation. Many entrepreneurs are trying to reduce their tax burden in this way, avoid registering an LLC or staying on the simplified taxation system. But...
Following the introduction of the so-called anti-offshore legislation in Ukraine (under Law No. 466-IX), a new stage of fiscal control has come for business owners abroad. It is about the rules of controlled foreign companies (CFCs), which, starting from 2022, oblige Ukrainian residents to report on their foreign...
Legal due diligence is not just about checking documents. It is about preventing risks, protecting the interests of the business owner and ensuring the legal security of the company. In today's environment of changing legislation, growing pressure from regulatory authorities and litigation risks, regular legal audit is a mandatory tool...
Financial monitoring is a system of collecting, analyzing and controlling financial transactions to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing and other crimes. In Ukraine, financial monitoring is regulated by the Law "On Prevention and Counteraction to Legalization (Laundering) of the Proceeds of Crime"....
Raiding is not just a problem for large corporations. Today, farmers, small businesses, IT companies, and real estate owners are becoming victims of raider attacks. In this article, we'll look at the main forms of raiding, the signs of a threat, and effective steps to help protect your business. What is raiding...
In criminal proceedings, temporary seizure of property is a common tool of pre-trial investigation. At the same time, this procedure is often used without proper legal justification, which creates risks for asset owners. In this article, we will consider what temporarily seized property is, what is its legal basis, and what are the...
The pre-emptive right to purchase a share in a limited liability company is a key legal instrument that allows the current shareholders to maintain control over the company, preventing unwanted entry of third parties into the company. Its implementation has a clear procedure that must be followed in order to...
