Ukraine has separate legal frameworks for charitable organisations and public associations. The Law of Ukraine “On Charitable Activities and Charitable Organisations” recognises three forms of charitable organisation: a charitable society,…

Obtaining a licence for a Ukrainian defence technology requires a valid grant of intellectual property rights by the Ukrainian rights holder or an authorised licensor. For any controlled export, the…

In Ukraine, the allocation of rights in intellectual property created by an employee, contractor or gig specialist depends on the type of intellectual property and the form of engagement. Different…

State registration of an international technical assistance (ITA) project in Ukraine provides a basis for claiming benefits established by legislation and the applicable international treaty. Project participants also need to…

From 1 January 2026, commercial imports of electricity from Ukraine into the EU are generally subject to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), with the main compliance obligations resting on…

Foreign companies can use Ukraine’s state support programme if the project meets the statutory criteria and the significant investment volume exceeds the equivalent of EUR 12 million, excluding VAT. For…

Open Banking became operational in Ukraine on 1 August 2025. Account-servicing payment service providers (ASPSPs) are banks and non-bank payment service providers (PSPs) that hold current or payment accounts accessible…

Businesses install on-site generating installations to improve energy resilience, reduce dependence on external supply and, where permitted by law, sell surplus electricity. The applicable legal requirements depend primarily on whether…

A foreign defence company may conduct service or repair operations in Ukraine through a Ukrainian company, branch, representative office, joint venture or subcontracting model. Controlled international transfers may require the…

Acquiring a large privatisation asset in Ukraine requires comprehensive legal due diligence. The review begins by confirming that the potential buyer is eligible to participate, assessing sanctions exposure and mapping…