Svitlana Andriiash

A force majeure clause alone does not determine who bears higher delivery costs, currency losses, or regulatory changes. The contract should define cost thresholds, deadline changes, price adjustment, suspension, and termination mechanisms.

Sanctions may arise after a contract is signed and disrupt payments, deliveries, or advance refunds. A sanctions clause can define when performance may be suspended, restructured, or terminated.

Poland, Estonia, and Germany can suit very different business models. Before registering a company, Ukrainian entrepreneurs should choose a country based on their planned activities, taxes, banking, licensing requirements, and obligations in Ukraine.

During martial law, a pharmacy may use an additional warehouse or store products at another licensee’s facility. The arrangement still requires proper documentation, storage controls, records, and product traceability.

A company may be registered abroad while its Ukrainian owner remains tax resident in Ukraine and manages it from there. This creates tax issues beyond CFC rules, including dividends and effective management.

Getting the license is only the start of daily work with clients, staff, suppliers, and regulators. These processes should be structured so the clinic can grow without creating new legal and compliance risks.

Allowing a partner to use a brand, software product, or patented technology does not mean transferring ownership of the IP. License type, royalties, sublicensing, and permitted use determine how much control the rights holder retains.

A franchise may look attractive in a sales presentation while the real risks remain hidden in the agreement and its schedules. Before investing, check the franchisor, brand rights, payments, restrictions, and exit terms.

A foreign trade contract should define in advance how the parties handle payment, acceptance, risk allocation, and disputes. These terms determine how predictable cooperation with a foreign counterparty will be.

Having a contract alone is not enough if medical waste is transferred to a provider without the required permits or the paperwork contains discrepancies. The provider, contract details, term, and waste transfer records should be checked before signing.

Resolution No. 692 changed the criteria and procedure for retaining critical enterprise status. Businesses must review salary indicators and document their continued eligibility.

How can an active charitable organization update its charter and register amendments to secure non-profit tax status? We analyze Tax Code requirements, Form 1-RN filing, and common refusal grounds.

Medical versus aesthetic procedures in cosmetology: when a Ministry of Health medical license is required, who is legally qualified to perform injections, and why body piercing generally does not require medical licensing.

 Staffing criteria for obtaining a security operating license: who must be officially employed prior to applying to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, whether security guards are mandatory at application stage, and qualification credentials for the security management specialist.

A comparative legal analysis of launching a security company from scratch versus purchasing an active business. Regulations for transferring corporate rights and notifying the licensing authority.

The circulation of medical cannabis in Ukraine is governed by specialized licensing conditions. We analyze the specific permits required for cultivation, import, pharmacies, healthcare facilities, and other market participants.

Legal conditions for integrating energy storage systems into solar and wind power plants. Cases where a separate electricity storage license is not required.

Rules for drafting contracts and invoices for importing refrigerants. How to avoid rejections from the Ministry of Economy.

The procedure for authorizing employees to work with controlled substances. Clearances and licensing criteria of the State Medicines Service, Certificate No. 100-2/o, and company internal regulations.

Legal boundaries of chemical substance circulation control at enterprises. Threshold concentrations for acids and solvents, rules for personnel training, and material and technical base preparation.

Legislative restrictions when promoting medical services and products on social media. Rules for content labeling, prohibited advertising elements, and the requirements of Article 21 of the Law "On Advertising."

The procedure for contracting medical institutions and physicians under the Medical Guarantee Program. An algorithm for document preparation and connecting to the eHealth system (EHOS).

Conditions for solar power plants with energy storage systems to participate in support quota distribution auctions. Rules for licensing commercial generation and integrating ESS within NEURC requirements.

Obligations of drug manufacturers, importers, and distributors pursuant to CMU Resolution No. 275. List of additional disclosures and deadlines for submission to regulatory bodies.

Legal boundaries of using solar power plants for business. Conditions for operating without a license, active consumer status, and liability for unauthorized energy feed-in to the grid.

The procedure for a company's official move and changing the legal entity's location. An algorithm of actions for re-registering LLC documents according to 2026 rules.

A legal algorithm for obtaining an educational activity license for private and online schools. Requirements for the charter, teacher qualifications, premises inclusivity, and connection to the EDEBO system.

Advantages of purchasing a ready-made firm with an NEURC license and EIC/ECRB codes. Comparison of timelines between self-registration and asset acquisition for an immediate start in electricity supply.

Legal criteria for recognizing a religious organization as critically important. Requirements for the charter, lack of foreign affiliation, non-profit status, and formalizing labor relations with members of the clergy.

How a clinic or an NGO can become an official organizer of training for medical professionals. We cover the correct activity codes, the ban for the pharmacy business, and real reasons why the Ministry of Health returns documents.

A legal guide for US investors: from document apostillization in the States to opening a bank account in Ukraine. How to register an LLC remotely and pass KYC verification.

A legal breakdown of current NEURC requirements for electricity producers. A list of documents for power generation, rules for submission via digital services, and an analysis of common grounds for rejection.

We break down the rules for international document authentication: the differences between an apostille and consular legalization, new digital registers, and the "double apostille" procedure for EU countries.

How to legalize your own power generation in 2026? We break down the NEURC licensing conditions, the capacity threshold for a mandatory license, and the "turnkey" document submission procedure.