Gurlov Vladimir - Founding Partner of the Legal Company «Pravova Dopomoga»
Position: Strategic Advisor
Education: National Academy of the Security Service of Ukraine
Knowledge of languages: Ukrainian, English, Russian
Email: [email protected]
Strategic Advisor. Founder of the Law Firm "Pravova Dopomoga"
More than 10 years of work for governmental agencies and private companies allowed Volodymyr to gain significant experience in the field of corporate and tax law. Since 2008 he has been heading a quickly developing and successful practice related to recovery of debts.Also he is the Head of the Department of Access to the medical services and control of unfair advertising of the All-Ukrainian Council for Patients’ Rights and Safety.
Today Vladimir has been developing his brand for more than 10 years, the purpose of which is to make the solution of any legal issue simple, safe and effective.
Publications
12.10.2026
Filing the same documents again will not solve the issue unless the reason the tax authority failed to register the tax ID is identified. The application, passport translation, power of attorney, personal data, and immigration status may all need to be checked.
09.10.2026
A foreign national can obtain a Ukrainian tax ID through a representative without travelling to Ukraine. The power of attorney must include the required authority and may also require notarization, apostille, and Ukrainian translation.
01.06.2026
The procedure for unblocking tax invoices and adjustment corrections in court. Reversal of DPS commission decisions and preservation of working capital.
24.05.2026
Procedures for a taxpayer upon receiving a request from regulatory bodies under Article 73 of the Tax Code of Ukraine. Risks of providing documents and legal grounds for a justified refusal.
01.05.2026
Rules for transitioning security businesses to the general taxation system due to the prohibition of the single tax. Breakdown of tax rates for Sole Proprietors (FOP) and LLCs, expense accounting, and Ministry of Internal Affairs requirements.
17.04.2026
The role of primary documents in maintaining the non-profit status of a charitable foundation. A list of acts, invoices, and reports to confirm the targeted use of contributions and protect against Tax Code (PKU) fines.
06.04.2026
Why incorrect wording of a service name in a Software Registrar of Settlement Operations (PRRO) leads to the loss of a VAT exemption. The difference between therapeutic manipulations and aesthetic procedures according to Tax Code norms.
12.12.2025
A practical checklist for selecting a lawyer online: experience, reputation, transparency, data security. Advice for businesses and individuals.
25.11.2025
Immigration permit in Ukraine: who is eligible, quotas, required documents, and step-by-step procedure.
06.10.2023
What is a corporate card of a charitable foundation or public organization and what calculations can a non-profit organization use it to make? Types of corporate cards for charitable foundations or public organizations.
07.06.2023
How to carry out currency accounting for non-profits so as not to be subject to a tax audit by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and to avoid fines?
08.05.2023
A public organization in Ukraine plans to receive an international grant - where to start? Advice from a lawyer and an accountant.
07.04.2023
How can an NGO in Ukraine bring cars into the territory for their own needs or for further transfer?
16.03.2023
How does a non-profit organization get started with cash management?
06.03.2023
What taxes does a representative office of a non-profit foreign organization pay in Ukraine? How to organize accounting?
26.01.2023
What account should be opened for a charitable foundation in Ukraine, and how to use it further?
14.12.2022
Accounting and taxation of an industrial park in Ukraine.
23.11.2022
Accounting for a business incubator in Ukraine.
21.10.2022
How to sell the product of an IT company in Ukraine?
26.08.2022
How to get a license for a private security guard in Ukraine in 2022?
17.08.2022
How to organize accounting when participating in grant projects in Ukraine?
01.06.2022
Who can register a security company in Ukraine? What requirements must be met?
12.05.2022
How to invest your funds in Ukraine in business? Examples of safe investment in Ukraine.
04.05.2022
Register a response vehicle for a security company - what kind of vehicle can it be?
02.05.2022
Who benefits from obtaining accreditation for their medical institution? For whom is accreditation required?
02.05.2022
Buy a ready-made security agency in Kyiv
18.04.2022
Express registration of citizenship in Ukraine - is it possible? How long to wait for Ukrainian citizenship?
15.04.2022
How to obtain citizenship in a simplified manner? Express obtaining citizenship of Ukraine.
12.04.2022
Does a temporary residence permit in Ukraine give the right to obtain permanent residence or citizenship in Ukraine in the future?
05.04.2022
Is it possible to buy a charitable organization in Ukraine during wartime?
04.04.2022
Will companies that have Russian beneficiaries or participants be able to receive payment for their services or products?
13.01.2022
Is it possible to register a drug in Ukraine according to the accelerated procedure?
12.01.2022
What to expect from legal outsourcing services? How to order legal outsourcing in Kyiv?
06.01.2022
How to pass the State Labor Inspection? What will be checked and what sanctions may threaten?
29.12.2021
How to start an employment mediation activity through the purchase of a company with a ready-made license?
28.12.2021
Legal services for the opening of a medical center, clinic in Kyiv, Ukraine "turnkey".
28.12.2021
Does the NSZU allow you to conclude an agreement when two doctors work in one office?
22.12.2021
What are the requirements for a candidate for the position of general director of a clinic?
21.12.2021
License for a dental clinic. How much does it cost to get a dentistry license?
15.12.2021
Stages of opening a medical center in Ukraine. Turnkey medical center registration services.
15.12.2021
How to organize personnel records in a company in Ukraine?
08.12.2021
How to open a medical center in Kyiv? License for a medical center in Ukraine.
07.12.2021
What taxes does the company pay in Ukraine? The amount of taxes for businesses in Ukraine in 2022
07.12.2021
Is it possible to open an account in a Ukrainian bank for a foreign company?
02.12.2021
Legal assistance for foreign investors in Ukraine.
01.12.2021
Registration of a representative office in Ukraine on a turnkey basis. What accounts to open when registering a representative office in Ukraine?
25.11.2021
Legal services for foreign representations and branches in Ukraine.
24.11.2021
What taxes in Ukraine does a commercial permanent establishment of a foreign company pay?
23.11.2021
How to hire workers in a foreign representative office in Ukraine?
18.11.2021
What are the requirements for a leasing company? Legal services for the registration of a leasing company.
12.11.2021
Obtaining a license for financial leasing from the NBU: what is the procedure?
11.11.2021
The process of registering a leasing company in Ukraine. Services of a lawyer, company registration for financial leasing.
09.11.2021
The process of obtaining a license for a pawnshop in Ukraine, the services of a lawyer.
08.11.2021
The cost of registering a pawnshop in Ukraine in 2023. Legal services.
05.11.2021
Can I buy a financial company with multiple licenses? How does this happen?
03.11.2021
How to safely buy an apartment in Ukraine through a forward contract to a foreigner? Legal consultation
02.11.2021
Procedure and terms of opening a pawnshop in Ukraine in 2023. Register a pawnshop, lawyer services.
27.10.2021
How is it safe and profitable to resell an apartment in Ukraine if its owner is a foreigner?
27.10.2021
Terms of obtaining a residence permit in Ukraine in 2021.
27.10.2021
Registration of a residence permit in Ukraine through work in Ukraine
21.10.2021
How long will it take to register a representative office of a foreign company in Ukraine?
21.10.2021
How to buy an apartment in Ukraine for a foreigner in 2023? Legal assistance, Kyiv.
19.10.2021
Residence permit for employees of a representative office of a foreign company in Ukraine
12.10.2021
What kind of license to get for the activity with electricity?
12.10.2021
How to open an exchanger in Kyiv? Legal services.
07.10.2021
Who can be appointed to the position of the head and chief accountant of a financial company?
06.10.2021
How to open an insurance company in Ukraine in 2021?
30.09.2021
How to move to Ukraine for an IT specialist?
29.09.2021
The procedure of registration of an international charitable foundation in Ukraine, lawyer's services.
29.09.2021
Development of the Charter for registration of a public union or organization in Ukraine.
28.09.2021
Receipt of charitable aid and its accounting, legal services.
23.09.2021
What is included in the service of charitable foundations?
22.09.2021
How to organize your work in Ukraine for an IT specialist?
16.09.2021
Procedure for relocation of a foreign IT company in Ukraine, legal services.
14.09.2021
How to prepare for receiving the SES Act and inspection of the State Food and Consumer Service?
09.09.2021
Requirements for the office of a pediatrician or therapist to obtain a medical license, the services of a lawyer.
07.09.2021
What are the new requirements for the head of a medical institution in 2023?
02.09.2021
Accreditation procedure for medical institutions in Ukraine, legal services.
02.09.2021
Procedure for opening a PCR laboratory in Ukraine, legal services.
31.08.2021
How to register medical staff when opening a clinic and what problems can arise?
27.08.2021
How to prepare for the opening of a private clinic in Ukraine?
26.08.2021
What is the procedure for joining the balancing electricity market and who needs it?
25.08.2021
What are the most profitable areas for investment in Ukraine and what difficulties may foreign entrepreneurs face? Best Investment Options in Ukraine
25.08.2021
What are the problems for foreign business in Ukraine and how to avoid them?
19.08.2021
What are the latest changes in the rules of the electricity market and, what is their significance for market participants?
18.08.2021
How to register a company with foreign investment in Ukraine?
12.08.2021
What is the procedure for hiring a foreigner in Ukraine in 2023?
12.08.2021
What are the requirements for the premises and staff to obtain a license to supply electricity?
11.08.2021
How is the re-registration of a medicinal product carried out in Ukraine?
10.08.2021
How to get a license for narcotic drugs in Ukraine?
10.08.2021
How to prepare a Dossier of a medicinal product for its registration in Ukraine?
03.08.2021
What should the packaging and labeling of a medicine look like for its registration in Ukraine?
29.07.2021
How to register a drug in Ukraine in 2023?
29.07.2021
How to get a work permit in Ukraine for a citizen of Russia? Legal services, Kyiv.
23.07.2021
How to hire a foreign director or manager?
22.07.2021
Get the SES Conclusion on the premises for the clinic. Services of a lawyer in medicine, Kyiv.
20.07.2021
How is the price of electricity formed in Ukraine?
20.07.2021
How to buy a ready-made company with a gas license in Ukraine? Legal services, Kiev.
08.07.2021
How to register a veterinary medicine in Ukraine in 2023
08.07.2021
Which tax group should I choose for a veterinary establishment in Ukraine?
05.07.2021
Requirements for a veterinary station to obtain a licence
29.06.2021
How to amend the documents of a foreign representation in Ukraine?
23.06.2021
Penalty for security activities without a licence
22.06.2021
What is the risk of working without a licence for a veterinarian?
17.06.2021
List of documents to obtain a pharmacy licence
16.06.2021
Amending a security licence: legal assistance
15.06.2021
What does the cost of a security firm in Ukraine depend on?
09.06.2021
What do I need to set up a finance company in Ukraine?
08.06.2021
Types of financial companies in Ukraine: changes in the law. Legal assistance
03.06.2021
How do I make changes to my financial licence in 2021?
02.06.2021
What is needed to obtain a SES certificate for the premises in 2021
01.06.2021
Peculiarities of obtaining a medical licence in Ukraine in 2024
27.05.2021
Business Invitation to Ukraine: How do I get one? Legal assistance
27.05.2021
Innovations in the procedure for opening a financial institution in Ukraine in 2023
26.05.2021
What are the requirements for a private ultrasound room?
20.05.2021
On what grounds can I obtain a residence permit in Ukraine?
20.05.2021
Work permit for a foreigner in Ukraine: legal assistance
19.05.2021
Legal assistance in obtaining an SES certificate for the premises
18.05.2021
Stages and peculiarities of changing land designation in Ukraine
13.05.2021
Requirements for obtaining a TIN in Ukraine. Help from a lawyer
11.05.2021
Work permit for a foreigner in Ukraine: nuances and peculiarities
06.05.2021
Requirements for precursor storage facilities and logistics
30.04.2021
Requirements for the application package for an overseas employment licence
29.04.2021
New requirements for financial institutions: ownership structure must be disclosed
27.04.2021
Legal assistance with the process of amending the employment licence
14.04.2021
Answers to the most common questions about obtaining a veterinary license in Ukraine
13.04.2021
How is the process of obtaining a trading license for the resale of electricity going?
08.04.2021
Requirements for premises and staff to open a haemodialysis centre
06.04.2021
What is the best way for a foreigner to start a business in Ukraine: LLC or sole proprietorship?
01.04.2021
Accounting and legal services for audit before tax audits in Ukraine
31.03.2021
Legal assistance for filing a debt claim against a legal person in Ukraine
30.03.2021
Legal assistance for opening a branch of a foreign company in Ukraine
25.03.2021
How to sue a foreigner in Ukraine? Legal assistance
25.03.2021
How do I appeal against a tax audit report in Ukraine?
24.03.2021
What do I need to know about opening a private medical laboratory in Ukraine? Legal advice
18.03.2021
Servicing IT companies in Ukraine in 2023: solving IT business legal issues
18.03.2021
Digest of the best legal articles on buying property in Ukraine in 2023
16.03.2021
How does a legal entity sell real estate in Ukraine? Nuances and peculiarities
12.03.2021
Peculiarities of buying a land plot for construction in Ukraine. Legal assistance
12.03.2021
How does a commercial property inspection take place before buying?
10.03.2021
Everything you wanted to know about the registration of a branch office in Ukraine in 2023
04.03.2021
How to buy an apartment on the secondary market of Ukraine?
03.03.2021
How to pay for the purchase of an apartment in Ukraine? Legal assistance, checking and buying an apartment in Ukraine.
26.02.2021
How to register ownership of land in Ukraine?
19.02.2021
How can I get a residence permit in Ukraine in 2023? Help from a lawyer
18.02.2021
How can a foreigner buy real estate in Ukraine? Help from a lawyer
16.02.2021
Obtaining Ukrainian citizenship by marriage. Assistance of a lawyer on obtaining citizenship of Ukraine on the basis of a marriage certificate
12.02.2021
How to optimize taxation when withdrawing money from Ukraine? Help of a lawyer, accountant
11.02.2021
What is more profitable: to hire an accountant to outsource or to staff?
09.02.2021
What taxes will a foreigner have to pay when buying an apartment in Ukraine?
09.02.2021
Advantages and peculiarities of legal advice online
05.02.2021
Peculiarities of registration of a representative office in Ukraine: legal assistance
04.02.2021
How to obtain citizenship of Ukraine by territorial origin in 2023?
03.02.2021
Residence permit for citizens of Belarus in 2023. Legal assistance
28.01.2021
Peculiarities of obtaining temporary residence permit in Ukraine for Russians in 2023. Legal assistance
26.01.2021
What to consider when opening an online shop in Ukraine? Legal nuances
20.01.2021
Legal assistance for a business invitation to Ukraine for a foreigner
14.01.2021
Advantages of buying a ready-made company with a licence to work abroad
06.01.2021
Registration of a participant in the electricity market in Ukraine
05.01.2021
How to conduct a pre-sale diligence of a ready-made firm? Legal advice
30.12.2020
How to recover a debt from a foreign debtor?
30.12.2020
Obtaining a residence permit in Ukraine fastly and easily
29.12.2020
How easily and safely buy an LLC in Ukraine?
17.12.2020
How do I check my flat before buying it in Ukraine? Legal advice
14.12.2020
Sale of alcohol through an online store
10.12.2020
E-Residence: how to open an online business in Ukraine? Legal services
01.12.2020
How to get a sanitary passport for X-ray?
20.11.2020
Open a beauty parlor from scratch, help from a lawyer.
19.11.2020
Open dentistry in Ukraine, legal assistance.
12.11.2020
Registration of a youth organization in Ukraine quickly, lawyer Kyiv.
11.11.2020
Digest of the best legal articles about the registration process of a veterinary institution in Ukraine.
10.11.2020
How to open a veterinary pharmacy in Ukraine? Do I need a license?
06.11.2020
Digest of the best articles about changing the founder of an LLC in Ukraine for 2023. Lawyer Kyiv.
05.11.2020
Digest of the best articles about the process of changing the head of an LLC in Ukraine. Lawyer Kyiv.
02.11.2020
How to register a public organization in Ukraine? Legal assistance, registration of public organizations and unions.
30.10.2020
Digest of the best articles of 2023 about the process of obtaining an electricity license and registration as a participant in the energy market.
30.10.2020
How to get an MRI license in Ukraine? Requirements for an MRI room in a clinic, Ukraine.
29.10.2020
Services of a nominee director when registering LLC by a foreigner in Ukraine
28.10.2020
Sell LLC with a change of members in Ukraine. Legal assistance in changing members and selling an LLC.
28.10.2020
Bonus program for the Clients of the company "Pravova Dopomoga". Lawyer services Kyiv, Ukraine.
27.10.2020
Can X-rays be installed in a residential area? Room requirements for the X-ray installation.
26.10.2020
How to get a license for narcotic and psychotropic substances in Ukraine? Legal assistance Kiev.
23.10.2020
The contract for the sale of green energy to the state. Energy production license in Ukraine.
23.10.2020
Do I need to obtain a medical license for a cosmetologist? Which license to get?
22.10.2020
How to conclude a contract for the sale and purchase of electricity in the Ukrainian market? Legal assistance in the field of energy.
21.10.2020
How to change a director if the founder and director died in one person? Change of LLC participants, legal assistance Kiev.
21.10.2020
Obtain a dentist's license in Ukraine. Legal assistance in obtaining a license for dentistry.
20.10.2020
Digest of the best articles of lawyers on obtaining a fuel license in Ukraine for 2023.
20.10.2020
What are the requirements for the premises of a dental clinic to obtain a medical license?
19.10.2020
Registration of an online pharmacy from scratch in Ukraine, legal assistance. Obtain a license for an online pharmacy in Ukraine.
19.10.2020
Legal services for registration of LLC with VAT in Kyiv.
19.10.2020
When to start the process of registering a casino in Ukraine? Open an online casino in Ukraine, legal assistance.
09.10.2020
Legal services for registration of a license for a fuel warehouse (storage).
06.10.2020
How to start working on the Ukrainian electricity market? Energy lawyer's advice.
06.10.2020
Obtaining a license for precursors - legal assistance. The best articles about the license for precursors in Ukraine.
01.10.2020
What are the penalties for selling drugs without a pharmacy license? Legal assistance.
28.09.2020
Do I need a license for a fuel truck when servicing my equipment? Legal advice.
23.09.2020
Legal assistance in obtaining a gun permit for the guards. Security license quickly.
14.09.2020
Legal assistance when opening a private security company in Ukraine. Obtaining a security license.
04.09.2020
Legal assistance when opening a security agency in Ukraine. Lawyer Kiev, obtaining a security license.
04.09.2020
Digest of the best articles about a medical license in Ukraine for 2023. Legal advice on obtaining a license to practice medicine
27.08.2020
Legal assistance in obtaining a license for a pharmacy in Ukraine. Digest of the best articles on the license for pharmaceutical activities in Ukraine.
27.11.2018
Can a private institution provide medical care, both emergency and non-emergency ambulance, and what requirements does it have to comply with according to the law?
23.11.2017
Nowadays more and more foreigners call on our company for registration their own business in Ukraine. We will examine the procedure of starting your own business in Ukraine and the procedure of further employment of a foreigner.
22.11.2017
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine defines requirements for installation of X-ray equipment in dentists’ cabinets in its new Order dated the 22th of November 2017 no. 1126.
21.12.2016
Considering requirements of the law, one can define general stages of non-profit organization registration. The first thing that has to be done is to organize the general meeting of founders. Its result has to be formalized in the form of minutes...
18.10.2016
In this publication our lawyers provide comments regarding regulations of activities of non-profit organizations in Ukraine in 2016
12.09.2016
The article describes classification of non-governmental organizations under the legislation in force of Ukraine.
22.06.2016
Ukrainian Parliament cancelled registration of foreign investments in Ukraine
22.04.2016
Due to changes in the field of licensing of private security companies our lawyers prepared material on qualification requirements for personnel of such companies
02.03.2016
A brief material on construction license reregistration requirements in Ukraine
01.03.2016
Upon entry into force by a new law on NGOs, the term "all-Ukrainian status" underwent significant changes.
10.02.2015
Licensing body that is authorized to issue licenses for private security frims has significantly changed its practice in this regard since January of 2015
22.01.2015
In this publication we highlight some relevant issues of software sale on the Internet
15.01.2015
Our article on some issues of state registration and functioning of religious organizations in Ukraine
18.12.2014
Our publication on accounting of e-commerce income received by means of PayPal, Webmoney and other online payment systems
11.12.2014
In this publication we provide comments in regard to financial support and tax exemptions for innovative companies
30.11.2014
This article provides recommendations regarding drafting of charter of charity in order for it to get non-profit status
24.11.2014
Overview of major issues that one may face when drawing up charter for subsequent registration of charitable organization
21.11.2014
Our publication on legal aspects of search and involvement of foreign investments in Ukrainian startup companies
23.10.2014
The second part of our publication about use of facsimile signiture on primary and payment documents
22.10.2014
Our publication about legal restrictions on use of facsimile signature in business activities
09.10.2014
The second part of our material on recovery of real estate ownership documents
08.10.2014
Our article about peculiarities of recovery of real estate ownership documents
12.12.2013
Practice shows that just like before a great deal of lawsuits against tax authorities is related to tax violation notification letters in regard to additional imposition of income tax and VAT as the result of so called "unreal" transactions
06.12.2013
Exclusion of legal entities from the registry of nonprofit institutions and organizations is always extremely painful, since it almost paralyzes their work
08.07.2013
Partner of our law firm provides his comments regarding use of misleading advertising and consequences of such use
05.03.2013
Partner of law firm "Pravova Dopomoga" provided his comments in regard to new law that regulates activities of charities in Ukraine
01.02.2013
Almost all drugs are approved for use in Ukraine after their state registration. The only exceptions are medications that are prepared in pharmacies by prescriptions of physicians and medications ordered by prophylactic and medical institutions which are made of active ingredients permitted to use and supplementary ones which are not subject to state registration
09.01.2013
Sale and use of majority of medical products and equipment (hereinafter medical products) in Ukraine is possible only after their state registration
27.11.2012
Article on appealing practice against tax violation notification letters that was prepared by Partner of law firm "Pravova Dopomoga" Volodymyr Gurlov and Managing Partner of an audit firm "Aksyonova and Partners" Olena Makeyeva
01.11.2012
Ukrainian Business Resource highlighted an event that was organized by our firm together with audit firm “Aksyonova and Partners” on October 26th 2012.
31.10.2012
Business lunch that was organized by our law firm together with an audit firm “Aksyonova and Partners” and dedicated to new approaches in accompanying tax audits as well as their effective administrative appeal
26.09.2012
Issue of royalties payment for copyright and related rights use through public use of music in hotels and restaurants is still very relevant
22.09.2012
Comments of our lawyers in regard to situation related to usucaption in Ukraine
31.08.2012
Our article on how and when to use tax exemptions for hotels as well as on exemption related difficulties
06.12.2011
In order to have the right to manage object of uncompleted construction and enter in any agreements in its regard (for example sale of rights to apartmentsr offices in an apartment building) a constructor must first of all register it as an object of uncompleted construction. But in order to register uncompleted construction one must undergo a certain procedure which is described in this comment
22.09.2011
Ukrainian land reform that a lot of people connect with adoption of laws “On state land cadastre” and “On land market” is getting closer and closer
22.09.2011
Having no skill and/or wish to deal with facts of illegal inspections conducted by Ukrainian controlling authorities, the government throws a “bone” to business called moratorium on conduction of inspections