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Business & Corporate
Doing business in Ukraine, on solid ground
Setting up and running companies in Ukraine, drafting contracts and shareholder agreements, checking partners before a deal and resolving corporate disputes — for Ukrainian founders abroad and foreign investors.
Company formation · Contracts in English and Ukrainian · Corporate disputes

About this area
A Ukrainian business needs Ukrainian rules done right
Corporate registers, beneficial ownership disclosure, currency rules and martial-law restrictions all affect how a company in Ukraine is founded and managed. We set up the structure, document the relationships between shareholders and protect your interests when they are challenged.
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You are starting or restructuring a company
Registration of an LLC or branch, charters, beneficial owners, directors and corporate approvals.
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You are signing an important contract
Supply, service, distribution and investment contracts, drafted or reviewed in English and Ukrainian.
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Shareholders disagree
Shareholder agreements, exits, deadlocks and corporate disputes in court.
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Company registration/formation
Registering LLCs, branches and representative offices in Ukraine.
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Obtaining critical enterprise status
Critical enterprise status and employee reservation from mobilisation in Ukraine.
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Commercial contracts/Incoterms
Drafting and reviewing contracts with Ukrainian counterparties, including Incoterms terms.
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Shareholder agreements
Agreements between company participants on control, exits and deadlocks.
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Due diligence & M&A
Legal due diligence and acquisitions of Ukrainian companies and assets.
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Business investors legal support
Legal support for foreign and Ukrainian investors at every stage of an investment.
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Questions
Before you call, the essentials
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Can a foreigner own a company in Ukraine?
Yes. Foreign individuals and companies can be founders and shareholders of Ukrainian companies. The beneficial owners must be disclosed in the state register.
How long does it take to register a company in Ukraine?
Registration itself usually takes from one to several working days once the documents are ready. Opening a bank account and obtaining licences can take longer.
Can I manage my Ukrainian company from abroad?
Yes. Documents can be signed electronically or through a representative, and a director can be appointed in Ukraine.
Do I need a shareholder agreement?
If there is more than one shareholder, yes. It sets out decision-making, exits and what happens in a deadlock, which the charter alone often does not cover.
Can contracts be in English?
Yes. Contracts with foreign parties can be in English or in two languages. We recommend specifying which version prevails.
Let's put an end to the uncertainty.
Tell us about your matter. An experienced attorney will review it and lay out your options — clearly and in English. We always see the matter through to the end.
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