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Passport and certificates with an apostille stamp
Documents & Legalization
June 30, 2026
4 min read

Apostille for Ukrainian documents: how to use them in the US, Canada and the EU

Which Ukrainian documents need an apostille, who issues it, how translations work and what to do with Soviet-era certificates that authorities abroad will not accept.
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Kyiv apartment building facade in daylight
Real Estate & Construction
September 22, 2026
4 min read

How to sell an apartment in Ukraine without travelling there

Selling property in Ukraine from the US, Canada or the EU: representation, the documents a notary will ask for, taxes and how to receive the money safely.
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Wedding rings resting on signed documents
Family Law
October 6, 2026
4 min read

Divorce in Ukraine when you live abroad: a practical guide

When a Ukrainian divorce is needed, the three ways to get one, how long each takes and how to finish the process without travelling to Ukraine.
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Calendar and notary documents on a wooden table
Inheritance & Estate
July 28, 2026
4 min read

Missed the deadline to accept an inheritance: what now?

The six-month term to accept an inheritance in Ukraine, the two ways to restore your rights after it passes, and the reasons courts accept for heirs living abroad.
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Dietary supplement packaging on a pharmacy shelf
Competition & Antitrust
August 14, 2026
4 min read

Advertising consumer goods and unfair competition: how to avoid AMCU fines

The advertising claims the Antimonopoly Committee treats as misleading, the fines it imposes on dietary supplement brands, and how to check a campaign before it runs.
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