- Home
- News & Insights
Search by
Latest
Individuals are advised to check their personal online tax accounts for real property tax liability
In Ukraine, individuals are obliged to pay the respective real estate tax upon receiving a notification-decision from the tax authorities, which should arrive by July 1. Even if such a decision is not received by this date, the tax authorities still have a three-year period within which valid payment notifications can be sent. The tax authority regularly updates its tax database, so the safest way to check one’s tax liability is to use a personal online tax account on the official website of the tax authority. The attached alert outlines the key points regarding the payment of real estate tax for individuals, namely who must pay the tax, in what amount, within what time frame, etc. Please read below our overview in English
Kinstellar sponsors a private dinner in Berlin between Oleksandr Kamyshin, Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, and leading international defence companies
Kinstellar was pleased to have been invited by hosts US-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC) to sponsor an off-the-record dinner with Oleksandr Kamyshin, Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, and C-suite executives from leading global defence companies, at the sides of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Berlin. Kinstellar Partner, Daniel Bilak, moderated a wide-ranging and lively discussion between Minister Kamyshin and the defence industry participants that also involved Deputy Ministers Hanna Hvozdiar and Serhiy Boyev. Oleksandr Kamyshin noted, “We are grateful to our international partners for your vital support of Ukraine and the on-going development of Ukraine’s defence industrial base. My ministry
Kinstellar and Strategy Council present the Ukrainian Drone Defence Forum in London
Kinstellar and Strategy Council, supported by D3 Venture Capital, organised the Ukrainian Drone Defence Forum, "Drones: Delivering Victory" at the prestigious Royal United Services Institute in London on May 21. Purpose. In connection with the recent defence partnership signed between the United Kingdom and Ukraine, the Forum’s endeavoured to enhance the collaboration between Ukrainian and British drone manufacturers and technology firms to scale up drone and electronic warfare production – a top partnership priority. The UK government has allocated £325m to support this effort. In this context, we were pleased to work together with the Government of the United Kingdom to deliver an event that would complement
Changes to the Ukrainian mobilization laws
Ukraine’s mobilization laws have undergone significant changes. The laws, among other things, introduce new obligations for persons liable for military service, as well as possible sanctions for violations of the law provisions. Please read the complete overview below in English or in Ukrainian. Download in English: Download in Ukrainian:
A comparison of the available compensation mechanisms for damage caused by the Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine
This analysis examines the various mechanisms available to compensate damage caused by the Russian Federation as a result of its ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine. The objective is to identify existing avenues for local and foreign legal entities and individuals seeking compensation for direct and indirect losses. Click on one of the images below or click on the following links to read an overview in English or in Ukrainian. Download in English: Download in Ukrainian:
Ukraine temporarily exempts certain foreign-to-foreign concentrations from merger control requirements
The Ukrainian Competition Law was amended to exempt certain transactions in the military and defence sector from merger control requirements. As a result of these amendments, merger control requirements in Ukraine will not apply to foreign-to-foreign concentrations so long as the certain criteria are satisfied. Click on one of the images below or click on the following links to read the alert in English or in Ukrainian. Download in English: Download in Ukrainian:
The National Bank of Ukraine significantly eases the temporary currency restrictions
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) significantly eases the temporary currency restrictions imposed under martial law and, among other things, simplifies the terms of servicing residents' external borrowings and allows a number of cross-border transfers that are essential for Ukrainian businesses. Click on the following links to read the overview in English, or in Ukrainian. Download in English: Download in Ukrainian:
AMC increases fines for competition law violations in Ukraine
A so-called Procedure for Determining the Amount of Fines Imposed for the Violation of Laws on the Protection of Economic Competition (the “Procedure”) issued by the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (“AMC”) in 2023, and binding since 21 February 2024, has come into force in Ukraine. The Procedure replaces the earlier AMC Recommendations on the Calculation of Fines for the Violation of Ukrainian Competition Laws. The Procedure allows the AMC to impose significantly higher fines for competition law violations in Ukraine (the percentage imposed may range from 15% to 30% of the revenue on the relevant market depending on the given violation and circumstances). Indeed, we anticipate that the Ukrainian authority will
Settlement procedure: Overview for businesses in light of Ukraine's new competition law
Building on established practices, and taking inspiration from the successful experiences of international partners, the Ukrainian competition authority (the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine) has introduced a settlement procedure for cartels and abuse of dominance cases. The procedure became effective on 30 January 2024 within the framework of recent competition law reforms. The procedure is designed as a "win-win" enforcement tool that can both simplify and expedite the adoption of cartel or abuse of dominance decisions, and reduce fines by 15%, provided that defendants meet the respective competition authority eligibility requirements. For more details, please see our leaflet covering this topic in English and
The International Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine is launched
The application process for the International Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine (the "Register") has been launched. The launch of the Register marks the next phase of the proposed International Compensation Mechanism, which is intended to be expanded and enhanced. Click on one of the images below or click on the following links to read the alert in English or in Ukrainian. Download in English: Download in Ukrainian:
Improved leniency policy: Overview for businesses in light of Ukraine's new competition law
A leniency procedure has been in place in Ukraine for many years. However, available data suggests it has been severely underutilised. A recent first stage of competition law reforms in Ukraine introduced, among other things, an improved leniency policy. The changes, implemented in February 2024, are aimed at aligning the respective local regulations more closely with EU laws. The most noteworthy changes include: in addition to full immunity for a first applicant, the programme offers a reduction in fines for other cartel participants applying for leniency; the possibility to conduct anonymous preliminary consultations with the regulator; a detailed procedure for obtaining a marker.
Key milestone in corporate governance reform: Ukraine enacts long-awaited law on the further liberalisation of the SOE sector
The Law of Ukraine “Introducing Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on the Enhancement of Corporate Governance” (the “Law” or the “SOE Law”) entered into force on 8 March 2024. This Law is a significant step towards the alignment of the Ukrainian legal framework for state-owned enterprises (“SOEs”) with international best practices, particularly the OECD Guidelines for Corporate Governance of SOEs. The Kinstellar team was honoured to contribute to the drafting of the Law directly, within the framework of our cooperation with the EBRD. Reflecting this first-hand experience, Kinstellar highlights the role of the adopted Law for the SOE sector, the overall business environment and the broader post-war