In 2021, Ukraine continues to make numerous amendments to the Tax Code, which, among other things, set new requirements for taxpayers and significant fines in case of their violation. During the webinar speakers explained what liability awaits businesses for non-payment of taxes, clarify the concepts of "guilt" and "mitigating circumstances", and discussed the key changes of Tax reform that have already entered into force in January 2021 or are expected to in the upcoming months.
Participants had an opportunity to discuss:
- Key changes for business under Law #1117 (Draft Law #4065): which changes have already entered into force or have been postponed?
- Liability of taxpayers and regulatory authorities: major changes in tax reform
- Reforming the State Tax Service: how will it affect taxpayers?
- What can businesses expect from other legislative initiatives in the field of tax reform (Draft Law #4101-d)?
Speakers:
Iryna Kalnytska, Partner, GOLAW, Attorney at law. Iryna is the Head of Tax, and Restructuring, Claims and Recoveries practices at GOLAW. Iryna advises Ukrainian and global companies on national and international taxation, tax risks mitigation, tax structuring. She successfully represents the interests of clients in complex tax disputes. The lawyer also has a strong background supporting banks and insurance agencies in the provision of debt finance, as well as in other various aspects of the finance industry, including debt restructuring and refinancing.
Olena Sulyma, Senior Associate, GOLAW, Attorney at law. Olena specializes in tax law. In particular, she carries out the analysis and assessment of tax aspects and risks of the business transactions and activity. Olena successfully represents the interests of the firm's clients before tax and other supervisory bodies, provides legal supports during tax inspections, pre-trial settlement of disputes, and litigation disputes of different specializations in the courts of all instances. The lawyer also focuses on the issues of protection of intellectual property rights, compliance with the legal requirements on consumer rights protection in various areas of the business activity, and the requirements of advertising law.
