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Legal support for business
We work in Kyiv and across Ukraine, remotely under a power of attorney.
What legal support for business includes
Our legal support covers the issues a company in Ukraine deals with every month. It is built for foreign founders and companies with foreign capital as much as for local businesses.
Contracts in English or bilingual
We draft and review contracts, including English and bilingual versions. We also join negotiations, respond to the other side’s redlines and attend meetings.
Tax and labor inspections
We prepare documents for State Tax Service and State Labor Service inspections, support you during the inspection and review the report.
Corporate decisions
Shareholder resolutions, director changes and charter amendments. We prepare the documents for updating the state register of companies.
Employment documents
Employment contracts, orders and internal policies that meet Ukrainian labor law and hold up under inspection.
Claims
We send claims to debtors and respond to claims against you, aiming to settle before court.
Here is what having lawyers and accountants on one team looks like in practice. When you hire a Ukrainian contractor registered as a FOP, our lawyer drafts the contract. Our accountant checks that it does not look like disguised employment, which tax inspectors look for. Learn more about our contract drafting and review.
Common issues we find when we take on a new client
- →A contract with a FOP contractor sets working hours, a job title and reporting lines, which are signs of employment.
- →Acceptance certificates do not describe the work done, so expenses are hard to defend during a tax inspection.
- →A bilingual contract does not say which language prevails if the versions differ.
- →An employee started work before the employment contract was signed and the tax office was notified.
These are easier to fix before an inspection or a dispute. That is why your lawyer reviews key contracts and employment documents at the start.
Monthly retainer or one-off tasks
A monthly retainer suits companies with legal questions every month. One-off tasks suit a single deal, inspection or dispute.
Monthly retainer
A monthly package of tasks and advice. Your lawyer knows your charter, key contracts and counterparties.
One-off task
A contract, a corporate change or a response to a claim. We agree on scope and fee before we start.
One-time consultation
One question, one clear answer. Useful before you sign or when you need to understand your risks.
Outsourced legal services or an in-house lawyer
An outsourced lawyer costs less when you have less than a full-time workload. An in-house lawyer makes sense when contracts and disputes keep one person busy every day.
| Outsourced lawyer | In-house lawyer | |
|---|---|---|
| What you pay for | A package or a specific task | Salary, social contribution, vacation and sick leave |
| Absence | Work continues: the team covers | Work waits or goes to outside counsel |
| Tax and accounting | Lawyers work with accountants on the same team | Tax impact must be checked separately |
What is not included
Court representation is not part of our legal support. Partner attorneys handle court cases, while our lawyers prepare the legal position, documents and evidence. We do not promise outcomes that depend on a court or a government agency. Notary services and government fees are paid separately. If a dispute has already started, see our business dispute resolution services.
How we work
Request
Tell us about your business and the legal tasks you need help with.
Assessment
We suggest a format and quote a fee before work starts.
Agreement
We sign remotely. Request our standard agreement in advance at hello@papercloud.com.ua.
Ongoing work
Your lawyer reviews your charter and key contracts, then handles your tasks.
Looking for a business lawyer in Kyiv who works in English? Our lawyers prepare English and bilingual documents, our accountants speak English, and our professional liability is insured. If your company still needs to be set up, start with company registration in Ukraine.
How much legal support costs
The fee depends on the volume and complexity of the work. We quote it after an assessment, before work starts. All our legal services for business are listed on one page.
Volume
How many contracts, questions and letters you have each month.
Complexity
Standard or custom terms, contract language and negotiations.
Structure
One company or a group, and whether shareholders are foreign.
Inspections and disputes
Whether an inspection or a claim needs attention right now.
FAQ
Get legal support for business in Ukraine
Tell us about your company, and we will suggest a format and quote a fee before work starts.
