Introduction 1. Substances considered pesticides and agrochemicals 2. Permitted pesticides and agrochemicals 3. Regulation areas relevant to agricultural companies 4. Transportation, storage, and use of pesticides and agrochemicals 4.1. Transportation 4.2. Storage 4.3. Use 5. Labour safety control 6. Disposal…

On 1 February 2022, DLF team presented at a webinar on the legal aspects of doing business in Ukraine. The event was organized by the Embassy of Ukraine in Kuwait with the support of the Embassy of Kuwait in Ukraine…

DLF attorneys-at-law enhanced the agribusiness practice with a new senior team member, Counsel and attorney-at-law, Iurii Dynys. Iurii will also head the firm’s banking law practice. Iurii Dynys has over 20 years of experience providing legal support to businesses in…

Introduction 1. Taxation of income of a Diia City resident 1.1. Income tax rates 1.1.1. Income tax rate 9% 1.1.2. Income tax rate 18% 1.2. Transition to a special basis taxation 2. Salary taxation • Personal income tax rate of…

Introduction 1. Practical goals of the anti-corruption clause 2. Ways for implementing the anti-corruption clause 3. Definition of the anti-corruption clause 4. Should an anti-corruption clause be included in the contracts? 5. What to pay attention to   Until 2014,…

On 5 January 2022, the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Stimulating the Development of Viticulture and Horticulture” (the Law) was published. The Law introduces additional measures for the protection of agricultural companies engaged…

Introduction 1. Contract negotiation 2. Contract conclusion 3. Verification of the representatives’ credentials 4. Dispute resolution 5. Practical insights Reference   GAFTA standard contracts are now the main instrument in terms of trade operations of Ukrainian agricultural companies in the…

Introduction 1. Purchase of leased land by loyal buyers 2. Establishing control over leased land 3. Ensuring the preemptive right of the lessor 4. Relevance of control over leased land   From 1 July 2021, it is legally allowed in…

Introduction Procedure for acquiring an agricultural company in Ukraine 1) Defining the strategy of the Target asset acquisition 2) Defining the Target Asset search criteria 3) Search for the Target Asset 4) Establishing contacts with the Target Assets 5) Acquisition…

Introduction 1. Bank loans 2. Agricultural receipts 3. Direct investment 4. Issue of securities 5. Leasing 6. Promissory notes   For agribusiness in Ukraine, the issue of financing is a cornerstone of its activities and development. Agricultural production is extremely…