Keep your key people working
Assessing the criteria, preparing the application and obtaining critical enterprise status, then reserving eligible employees from mobilisation under martial law — and keeping the status valid over time.
Travel to Ukraine
Not required
Typical timeline
2–6 weeks
Format
Legal agreement signed remotely
Language
Updates in English
Overview
When critical status matters for your business
Under martial law, a company recognised as critical for the economy or the population can reserve part of its employees liable for military service. The criteria and procedure are set by the Cabinet of Ministers and change regularly, so the application has to be precise and up to date.
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Your company employs people liable for military service
02
Your business supports the economy, defence or the population
03
Your application for critical status was refused
04
Your status or reservations are about to expire
Your options
From criteria to reserved employees
01
Criteria assessment
Checking whether your company meets the current criteria and what is missing.
Usually 3–5 days
01
Obtaining the status
Preparing the application and supporting documents for the competent authority.
Usually 2–4 weeks
01
Reservation and renewal
Reserving eligible employees and keeping the status and reservations valid.
Usually 1–2 weeks
How it works
How we obtain your status
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Consultation
We review your situation and confirm the right route.
01
Legal agreement
You sign remotely; we confirm the scope and fee in writing.
01
Criteria check
We review your company against the current criteria and gaps.
01
Application
We prepare and file the application with the competent authority.
01
Employee reservation
We prepare the reservation lists and monitor deadlines.
What we need from you
What we need to assess your company
- Company documents
- Financial and tax reporting
- Information on employees and salaries
- Documents confirming the importance of your activity
Scans are enough to start. We tell you if any document needs an apostille or translation, and arrange it if you prefer.
Related services
Often handled together
Business investors legal support
Legal support for foreign and Ukrainian investors at every stage of an investment.
Obtaining critical enterprise status
Critical enterprise status and employee reservation from mobilisation in Ukraine.
Regulatory Law
Licences, permits, compliance and dealings with Ukrainian regulators.
FAQ
What clients ask before filing
Not covered here? Ask an attorney directly during your consultation.
Can a refusal be appealed?
How long is the status valid?
How many employees can be reserved?
Who grants the status?
What is critical enterprise status?
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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