Copyright in Ukraine: new law / Авторське право в Україні: новий закон
The new copyright law in Ukraine, which took effect in January 2023, is designed to modernize the country’s copyright protection system and to ensure the protection of original works and the rights of authors. The new Law contains a number of provisions that are worthy of attention not only of creators, but also of businesses, […]
Taras Utiralov in Law Firm ILN-telligence podcast / Тарас Утіралов у новому епізоді подкасту Law Firm ILN-telligence
Last week, Taras Utiralov, Partner and Director for the Ukrainian office of PETERKA & PARTNERS, had a warm conversation with Lindsay Griffiths of ILN Network. In their conversation, Taras and Lindsay discussed how proud is Taras of his homeland Ukraine and of the resilience of the population in the face of a crisis. Taras shared […]
Temporary importation and further re-exportation: what are the VAT consequences? / Тимчасове ввезення та реекспорт: що з ПДВ?
The customs regime of temporary importation is a quite popular customs clearance option in case some equipment is rented from the non-resident. The said customs regime is attractive due to certain benefits it allows, namely, partial release from customs duty and VAT. At the same time, temporary importation combined with further re-exportation of goods implies […]
Another VAT refund in client’s favour / Ще одне відшкодування ПДВ на користь клієнта
The tax team of the Ukrainian office of PETERKA & PARTNERS has successfully represented the Danish-based high-tech company in the tax dispute. As a result of our work, the court of appeal ruled in favor of the client upholding the judgment of the 1st instance court. This is the second VAT dispute in a row […]
Risky VAT payer status without blocked VAT invoices: how is that possible? / Заблокованої податкової накладної немає, а ризиковий статус платника ПДВ є?
Currently, the problem with VAT invoices getting blocked has become widespread. In addition to the already familiar problem of blocking the registration of VAT invoices, unfortunately, the practice of tax officials in recognizing a taxpayer as risky without any attempt to register a VAT invoice or an adjustment to it is gaining more and more […]
Ukrainian Tax Team is successful in a VAT dispute / Українська податкова команда успішно представила інтереси клієнта у спорі щодо ПДВ
The tax team of PETERKA & PARTNERS Ukraine has successfully represented the leading CEE mobile brand developer in VAT dispute. Our team provided complex assistance to the client starting from the VAT audit and further at all the stages of the tax dispute. As a result, the company has successfully combated additional VAT accruals of […]
Diia City – A New Legislative Framework for IT Companies During the War / Diia City – новий правовий режим для ІТ-компаній під час війни
The IT sector in Ukraine has remained one of the leading industries in the country during the last several years. Right before the invasion, a new legal framework for IT businesses, called Diia City, much discussed and awaited, was launched in Ukraine. Diia City residents have started using gig contracts when engaging IT specialists, a […]
Life Did Not Stop: A Buzz Interview with Taras Utiralov for CEE Legal Matters / Життя не зупинилося: інтерв’ю з Тарасом Утіраловим для CEE Legal Matters
“…in Ukraine, life didn’t stop after the invasion. As we speak, there is a new missile attack on Ukraine, our staff is in shelters and work is interrupted as there is no water supply or electricity in Kyiv.” – comments Taras Utiralov, Partner and Director for the Ukrainian office of PETERKA & PARTNERS during the […]
PETERKA & PARTNERS Ukraine successful in a labour case / Український офіс PETERKA & PARTNERS виграв судовий спір з трудового права
The Kyiv team of PETERKA & PARTNERS has successfully represented its client, a member of world known group of companies, in a court dispute against its former employee regarding recognition of termination of labour relations as illegal, re-employment at work, recovery of incomes for forced absence at work. The first court instance ruled in the […]
PETERKA & PARTNERS Ukraine successfully defended the client’s interests in a tax case / Український офіс PETERKA & PARTNERS успішно захистив інтереси клієнта перед податковими органами
The tax team of PETERKA & PARTNERS Ukraine has successfully assisted its client, a world leading heavy lifting company, in combating an illegal decision of tax authorities on qualifying the client as a risky VAT payer. Due to our professional assistance the matter was resolved at the stage of communication with tax authorities. Favorable outcome […]