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Anyone looking to invest in Ukraine or establish a business there benefits from a clear and efficient legal framework. Setting up a limited liability company (TOV) offers international investors attractive tax conditions and legal certainty. Here, we outline the essential considerations to keep in mind when starting out.

Anyone looking to invest in Ukraine or establish a business there benefits from a clear and efficient legal framework. Setting up a limited liability company (TOV) offers international investors attractive tax conditions and legal certainty. Here, we outline the essential considerations to keep in mind when starting out.

In September 2025, the Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) published the updated version of the “Guidelines on Enhanced Due Diligence”. This document provides essential guidance for obliged parties in the field of anti-money laundering (AML) and the fight against terrorism financing (CFT).

A dawn raid is an unannounced inspection of a company's premises by state authorities as part of an ongoing investigation. It can affect any company, regardless of size and industry. The search may concern not only the company's activities themselves, but also situations related to contractors or third parties.

Due to the wide scope of inspections, it is necessary to implement a simple and clear dawn raid policy in your organization, to appoint people responsible for the efficient coordination of inspection activities and to provide appropriate training for your staff.

During the 65th Congress of the KFDZOM, attorney-at-law and partner at SDZLEGAL Schindhelm, Anna Specht-Schampera, received the Honorowy Dyplom Heraklesa.

We are pleased to announce that Saxinger Schindhelm Services SE, an alliance of European business law firms, has opened a new office in Hamburg. With this expansion, our 230 lawyers at 26 locations in 13 countries continue to support your endeavors with expertise, dedication, and valuable local experience.