The Law enhanced responsibility of individuals for acquisition of significant interest in a Ukrainian bank without prior approval of the NBU.

On 20 January 2021, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the Draft Law "On Foreign Investments in Companies Having Strategic Importance for Ukraine's National Security".

In recent months, China has been dominating media headlines in connection with exchange rate disputes with the United States and possible participation of China in the bailout of some eurozone nations.

The State Tax Inspectorate, in a letter dated 29 October 2009, explained how to calculate the tax payable on interest in respect of a syndicated loan from foreign creditors to a Ukrainian bank, acting as a borrower.

Since 2022, Ukraine has implemented stringent reporting rules concerning Controlled Foreign Companies (CFCs). These regulations impact individuals who hold significant stakes in foreign companies.

On 5 October 2009 the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine issued a Letter clarifying the approach to various practical issues Joint Stock Companies ("JSCs") may face in complying with the recently adopted Law "On Joint Stock Companies" ("Law").

From 15 November 2009, the interest rate charged by foreign lenders on foreign currency loans to Ukrainian residents will be limited.

What does one buy: corporate rights or participation interest? When does an individual or legal entity become a member of an LLC? What provisions regulate transfer of title?

Sayenko Kharenko's antitrust team has provided legal assistance in obtaining merger clearance with the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (the "AMC") for the USD 60 billion acquisition by Denali Holding Inc (Dell) of EMC Corporation (EMC), the largest technology merger in history. The transaction has created the world's largest privately-controlled tech company.

On January 26, the Parliament of Ukraine adopted the draft law envisaging the increase of the existing financial thresholds that trigger the filing requirement in Ukraine.

The new Merger Clearance Regulation that entered into force on 19 August 2016, can be considered as another step towards harmonizing Ukrainian legislation with EU law.

The government committee on economic policy approved the list of enterprises for privatisation in 2018.

Starting 9 February 2014, the official list of financial services (the "List") has been expanded by three new financial services...

On 28 June 2015 the Law of Ukraine "On Licensing of Types of Economic Activity" dated 2 March 2015 (hereinafter - the "Law") entered into effect.

On August 14, 2021, new rules on relations with directors of limited and additional liability companies came into force in Ukraine, introduced by the Law of Ukraine "On Stimulating the Development of Digital Economy in Ukraine".

On 7 April 2015 the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed the Law of Ukraine "On Amending Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Protection of Investors’ Rights"...

In an attempt to expand the use of Ukrainian Hryvnia ("Hryvnia") in cross-border transactions, the National Bank of Ukraine (the "NBU") submitted to the parliament Draft Law No. 9488 "On Amendments to the Article 7 of the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine "On the System of Currency Regulation and Currency Control", dated 22 November 2011 (the "Draft Law").

The respective information is required for military mobilization purposes and should be provided to the State or local authorities upon their written request.

From the moment foreign investors enter Ukraine they face a non-Western standard business environment, confusing and unstable legislation, and bureaucracy.