MAGISTERS · BUSINESS LEGAL PROTECTION
Business Legal Protection in Ukraine
Legal counsel for companies, entrepreneurs, directors and shareholders. Searches and criminal investigations, tax audits, shareholder disputes, commercial contracts, litigation, company formation and winding-up.
Kyiv · Kharkiv · Odesa · assistance across Ukraine
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WHEN TIME MATTERS
Legal assistance when business operations are at risk
Some disputes begin with negotiation. An office search, equipment seizure, frozen assets or an unauthorised change of company control may require a prompt legal response.
Search of business premises
Investigative action at offices, warehouses or production sites; seizure of devices and records; questioning of employees.
Asset and account freezes
Restrictions affecting funds, stock, vehicles, equipment or ownership interests in criminal proceedings.
Tax enforcement dispute
Tax assessment, audit findings, suspended VAT invoice registration or a high-risk taxpayer designation.
Loss of corporate control
Unlawful changes to management, disputed registry filings or restrictions on access to business assets and records.
CRIMINAL DEFENCE FOR BUSINESS
Criminal defence for companies, executives and shareholders
Criminal proceedings may disrupt more than the director’s personal position. Employees, assets, contracts, records, IT systems and reputation may be affected. We assess separately the interests and procedural position of the business and each individual involved.
Lawyer during a search
Legal attendance at searches, review of procedural documents, recording objections and addressing the seizure of devices and business records.
Defence of directors and employees
Preparation for interviews, attendance at investigative actions and protection of suspects’ and witnesses’ procedural rights.
Seizure and freezing of company assets
Representation of property owners, objections to asset freezes, applications for release and return of property under applicable procedure.
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ECONOMIC AND CORPORATE CRIMINAL CASES
Criminal Code provisions that may arise in business matters
Any legal classification depends on proven facts. These examples do not suggest that ordinary business activity automatically constitutes an offence.
Article 191 — entrusted property
Misappropriation or embezzlement, including misuse of an official position where the elements of the offence are present.
Article 212 — taxation
Investigations concerning intentional tax evasion under the statutory thresholds and conditions.
Articles 205-1 and 206-2 — corporate control
False information in registration documents or unlawful acquisition of company assets.
Articles 209, 358 and 366 — records and transactions
Criminal-origin property, forged documents or official falsification where the statutory elements are met.
FULL RANGE OF BUSINESS SERVICES
Legal services for companies and entrepreneurs
Not every business needs a full-time in-house legal team. MAGISTERS can handle a particular dispute, contract or investigation, or work across several legal matters.
Commercial litigation
Contract breaches, debt recovery, supply and service agreements, leases, damages and court representation.
Corporate and shareholder law
LLC ownership disputes, general meetings, management powers, shareholder exits and challenges to corporate resolutions.
Company formation and changes
LLCs and sole proprietors, articles of association, standard or tailored charters, beneficial owners and state registry changes.
Winding up a business
Voluntary company liquidation, sole-proprietor closure and statutory procedures addressing liabilities.
Tax disputes
Audits, tax assessments, penalties, VAT invoice suspension and high-risk taxpayer classifications.
Contracts and negotiations
Drafting, negotiating and reviewing agreements, enforcement terms and pre-litigation demands.
Anti-raiding and asset protection
Disputed registry actions, ownership rights, company assets, administrative complaints and court relief.
Employment disputes
Employment agreements, dismissal of executives, disciplinary matters and salary disputes.
Real estate and land
Commercial leasing, title disputes, premises and land-related claims, transactional risks.
Foreign-owned companies
Ukrainian company formation, corporate documents, representation and due diligence on local partners.
Regulatory disputes
Challenges to decisions by authorities and legal representation in administrative proceedings.
Debt recovery
Formal demands, litigation, protective measures where available and enforcement proceedings.
CONTROL AND OWNERSHIP
Shareholder disputes and protection of company ownership
When business partners cannot agree on governance, the dispute goes beyond negotiations. We review articles of association, shareholders’ agreements, meeting resolutions, voting procedures, registry filings and control of assets.
Matters may involve ownership interests, directors’ authority, distribution of profits, departures of shareholders, disputed resolutions or attempts to re-register assets unlawfully.
FROM START-UP TO WINDING-UP
Ukrainian LLC registration, corporate changes and liquidation
Registering a company is more than creating an entry in the state register. Ownership shares, directors’ authority, voting and exit rules matter. Online LLC registration under a standard charter is available through Diia in eligible cases; more complex structures may need bespoke articles of association.
LLC and sole-proprietor formation
Founders’ resolutions, constitutional documents, registration and ultimate beneficial owner details.
Corporate amendments and transactions
Changes to directors, name, address, ownership interests and charter; transfers of corporate rights.
Company liquidation
Winding-up resolutions, liquidators, creditor claims, settlements and registry filings.
A transfer of shares or a change of director is not the same as liquidating a legal entity. These procedures have different legal consequences.
TAX AND PUBLIC LAW DISPUTES
Tax audits, assessments, VAT invoices and disputes with tax authorities
We assess tax audit findings and assessments, prepare legal objections and administrative appeals, and represent clients in the appropriate courts. Separate procedures apply to suspended or rejected VAT invoice registration and taxpayer risk classification.
This is legal representation in tax disputes, not a promise to provide accountancy or an independent financial audit.
CONTRACTS, DEBTS AND COUNTERPARTIES
Commercial agreements and debt collection litigation
Contract weaknesses often emerge only after a counterparty stops paying or performing. We review deliverables, time limits, acceptance documents, remedies, security, recordkeeping and evidence of contractual performance.
Before signing
Negotiating and reviewing supply, services, construction, lease and loan contracts.
After a breach
Formal notices, negotiation, calculation of claims and preparation for commercial litigation.
After judgment
Enforcement representation, challenges to improper enforcement acts and assessment of recoverability.
ONGOING LEGAL SUPPORT
Outside legal counsel for Ukrainian businesses
A company may instruct us on a discrete problem or agree a broader package of ongoing support: contract reviews, advice to management, legal correspondence, negotiations and litigation within a defined scope.
Responsibilities, availability, contact procedures and fees are agreed after reviewing the company’s needs.
HOW WE WORK
From identifying a risk to executing a legal strategy
01 · Initial assessment
We review documents, deadlines, facts and urgency.
02 · Select the procedure
We distinguish criminal, commercial, corporate, administrative and registry remedies.
03 · Agree the engagement
We define deliverables, representation, timing and legal fees.
04 · Implement and review
We prepare filings, attend proceedings and reassess strategy as the matter develops.
FAQ
Questions from business owners and directors
Practical answers about searches, assets, tax disputes, company formation and outside counsel.
Can a lawyer attend a search of company premises?
We assess urgent attendance based on location, timing and lawyer availability. Search warrants, participation of counsel and documentation of objections can be critical.
Can one lawyer represent both the company and its director?
We assess procedural status and potential conflicts of interest. Separate representation may be necessary.
Can seized servers and business documents be recovered?
The route depends on the basis for seizure, legal status of the property and subsequent court or investigative decisions.
What if the company’s assets are frozen?
We review the court order, ownership evidence, procedural standing and possible grounds to challenge or lift restrictions.
Which criminal offences may affect a business?
Depending on the facts, investigations may concern Articles 191, 205-1, 206-2, 209, 212 or other provisions of the Ukrainian Criminal Code.
Can MAGISTERS challenge a tax assessment?
Legal representation may include objections, administrative appeals or court proceedings under the applicable procedure.
Do you assist with suspended VAT invoices?
We analyse the grounds and help identify the appropriate documents, legal arguments and appeal route.
Do you handle disputes between shareholders?
Yes. We review company charters, agreements, registry filings and available corporate remedies.
Can an LLC be formed under a standard charter?
Diia offers this route where the relevant eligibility conditions are satisfied. Complex ownership arrangements may warrant tailored articles.
Is company liquidation the same as selling shares?
No. Liquidation ends the company through a statutory procedure; selling shares changes ownership without automatically winding up the entity.
Do you advise foreign owners of Ukrainian companies?
Yes. We assess formation and ongoing corporate questions in light of ownership structure and supporting documents.
Can legal support be provided remotely?
Consultations and much document work can be handled online. Certain actions require in-person attendance.
CONTACT MAGISTERS
Your business needs a legal response, not generic promises
Tell us whether the matter involves a search, criminal allegation, tax audit, shareholder dispute, unpaid invoice, contract or registration. Share the available documents so we can identify the scope and next steps.
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OFFICIAL REFERENCES
Useful Ukrainian resources for businesses
Company registries, tax administration and criminal procedures follow different rules. Check the current law and deadlines before taking action.
| Resource | Purpose | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Diia | Standard-charter LLC registration and business services. | diia.gov.ua |
| Unified State Register | Ukrainian entities, sole proprietors and registry information. | usr.minjust.gov.ua |
| State Tax Service | Tax guidance, taxpayer account and appeal procedures. | tax.gov.ua |
| Judiciary of Ukraine | Courts, hearing information and case status. | court.gov.ua |
| Verkhovna Rada legislation portal | Current codes and primary legislation. | zakon.rada.gov.ua |
These are reference resources, not MAGISTERS offices. Verify current requirements before filing.