IS IT A MINERAL DEAL OR A DEAL ABOUT MORE THAN JUST MINERALS?
On 30 April 2025, the governments of Ukraine and the United States of America signed an agreement establishing the U.S.-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund (the “Agreement” and the “Fund”, respectively), which Ukraine ratified on 8 May 2025. Also, on 23 May 2025, 2 other documents relating to the Fund were entered into, the text of which …
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LEGALISATION OF FOREIGN CITIZENS IN UKRAINE: KEY POINTS
Despite the full-scale war, recent years have seen a growing number of foreign citizens arriving in Ukraine for various purposes: from participating in volunteer, humanitarian, and educational projects to starting businesses and building partnerships with Ukrainian entrepreneurs. Their presence holds significant value from a humanitarian and economic perspective, as it fosters international support, attracts investment, …
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How Ukrainian sanctions are applied
Ukraine’s sanctions regime was established in the 2014 Law of Ukraine “On Sanctions” (No. 1644-VII) as a decisive legal response to Russia’s aggression. The law sets out a national legal framework for imposing restrictive measures on natural persons and legal entities whose conduct puts Ukraine’s sovereignty, national interests, security, and territorial integrity in danger.
Corporate PPAs: a modern alternative to “green” tariffs
Corporate PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements) are gaining popularity not only worldwide, but also in Ukraine. These are direct contracts under which electricity from renewable sources is sold not to the government, as was the case under the “green” tariff, but directly to private companies – end consumers. EU countries and the US have been moving …
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NBU eases foreign exchange restrictions: what resolution No. 95 has changed for businesses and investors
On 5 August 2025, the National Bank of Ukraine adopted resolution No. 95, which significantly amends the rules on foreign exchange operations for corporate clients and foreign investors. Key changes in foreign exchange regulation Resolution of the NBU board No. 95 of 5 August 2025 marks another step is easing the wartime foreign exchange restrictions …
Real Estate and Land Rights in Ukraine: A Strategic Guide for Foreign Investors
Dmytro Hruba, Attorney at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm As Ukraine recovers and rebuilds amid war, its real estate and land markets present unique opportunities for foreign investors – especially in logistics, infrastructure, agriculture, and humanitarian operations. Yet these opportunities come with regulatory complexity, legal restrictions, and evolving risks.
Ukraine`s public procurement landscape: what international businesses need to know
Ukraine`s public procurement market presents significant opportunities for international businesses, especially in light of the country`s current need for recovery and its integration with the European Union. The procurement system is designated to ensure transparency, competition and equal access for both domestic and foreign bidders. Public tenders in Ukraine can be broadly divided into 2 …
Ukraine’s Tax Disputes Landscape: Key Risks for Multinationals and Cross-Border Groups
Ivan Maryniuk, Head of Tax Law Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm As Ukraine adapts its tax system in the context of war and economic recovery, foreign businesses are facing a growing number of tax-related legal disputes. The establishment of the Economic Security Bureau, new digital reporting obligations, and wartime fiscal pressures have transformed the …
Navigating Taxation and Regulatory Compliance for International Humanitarian and Development Projects in Ukraine
Ivan Maryniuk, Head of Tax Law Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm In the context of war and the influx of international aid, tax and regulatory compliance has become a critically important element for the successful implementation of humanitarian and development projects in Ukraine. It is not only a legal requirement but also a …
Legal Strategies for Asset Recovery and Corporate Investigations in Ukraine
Kostiantyn Kryvenko, Counsel, Head of Criminal Law Practice at Ilyashev & Partners Law Firm As Ukraine intensifies its anti-corruption efforts and strengthens the rule of law in the context of EU accession and post-war recovery, legal mechanisms for asset tracing, recovery, and corporate investigations are becoming increasingly sophisticated and effective.