Avoidance of Double Taxation

The mass departure of Ukrainian citizens abroad due to hostilities has led to complex international tax issues. Residing in countries of the European Union or other states, Ukrainians face the threat of double taxation: when taxes on their income (salary, business income, or freelance earnings) are claimed by both foreign tax authorities and the State Tax Service of Ukraine.

Determining tax residency is a key and very tangled process. Many foreign states recognize a person as their tax resident after 183 days of stay, while Ukraine continues to consider the citizen its resident based on the center of vital interests or registered individual entrepreneurship (FOP). The introduction of automatic exchange of financial information under the CRS standard makes hiding accounts impossible, requiring immediate legal settlement of statuses.

Attorney Yuriy Kozachuk provides professional consultations and practical assistance on avoiding double taxation. We conduct a deep analysis of bilateral international conventions concluded by Ukraine with foreign states, helping to clearly define your tax residency and develop a legal strategy to minimize tax risks.

We help properly prepare tax returns, obtain certificates confirming tax residency status in Ukraine or a foreign state, and represent clients in relations with fiscal authorities of Ukraine to remove groundless tax claims or fines.

Do not allow financial losses due to ignorance of tax laws in different countries. The scientific and systematic approach of our law office will ensure reliable protection of your income and capital in any jurisdiction.