The war in Ukraine forced the activity of foreign charitable and non-governmental organizations, which serve as hubs for collecting and distributing aid to those who need it. At the same time, establishing such organizations in Ukraine, employing personnel, and opening bank accounts during martial law may raise many issues.
We discussed the practical aspects of establishing the legal presence of foreign charitable and non-governmental organizations in Ukraine, the priority steps to be taken by such organizations, and what should be considered.
Questions for discussion:
- How can a foreign non-governmental organization conduct activities in Ukraine during martial law?
- What is the difference between a charitable organization, a public organization, and a representative office of a foreign non-governmental organization?
- How to establish the legal presence of a foreign non-governmental organization in Ukraine?
- What are the peculiarities of opening a bank account for non-governmental organizations and carrying out financial transactions during martial law?
- What are the peculiarities of taxation of non-governmental organizations in Ukraine?
- How to legalize the stay of foreign staff in Ukraine and the peculiarities of migration legislation during martial law?
Speakers:
Oleksandr Melnyk
Counsel, Head of Corporate Law and M&A practice, Attorney at law
GOLAW
Viktoriia Bublichenko
Head of Tax, Restructuring, Claims and Recoveries practice, Attorney at law
GOLAW
Oles Riabchuk
Junior associate at Corporate Law and M&A practice
GOLAW
