AMCU clearance for your transaction
Assessing whether a merger, acquisition or joint venture needs AMCU approval, preparing the filing and obtaining clearance — including for foreign-to-foreign deals with a Ukrainian nexus.
Travel to Ukraine
Not required
Typical timeline
1–3 months
Format
Legal agreement signed remotely
Language
Updates in English
Overview
When clearance is required
A transaction above the turnover or asset thresholds needs AMCU approval before closing. Closing without it can lead to fines, even for deals between foreign companies with sales in Ukraine.
01
You are acquiring a company or its assets
02
You are creating a joint venture
03
The parties have sales in Ukraine
04
You need to know if thresholds are met
Your options
Which clearance route applies
01
Threshold assessment
Determining whether the deal needs AMCU approval.
Usually 3–5 days
01
Simplified filing
For transactions without competition concerns.
Usually 1–2 months
01
Standard filing
For transactions requiring a full review.
Usually 2–5 months
How it works
From threshold check to approval
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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
Assessment
We check the thresholds and the filing route.
01
Filing
We prepare the application and supporting documents.
01
Clearance
We handle questions from the AMCU until approval.
What we need from you
Data we need for the filing
- Transaction structure
- Turnover and asset data of the parties
- Information on group companies
- Market information
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
Appealing AMCU decisions
Challenging AMCU decisions and fines in commercial courts.
Antitrust compliance
Compliance programmes and training to prevent competition violations.
Unfair competition & advertising
Misleading advertising, copying and other unfair competition cases.
FAQ
What clients ask before filing
Not covered here? Ask an attorney directly during your consultation.
Is there a filing fee?
How long does the AMCU review take?
What happens if the deal closes without approval?
Do foreign deals need approval in Ukraine?
When is AMCU approval required?
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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