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Legal support for the purchase of land by a foreigner in Ukraine

What we do

  • We will gather information about your goals;
  • Analyse current legislation;
  • Determine the path that will be optimal for you;
  • We will be honest in answering if it is possible for you to buy land;
  • Conduct an inspection of the site;
  • Draw up a purchase agreement or make adjustments to the existing one;
  • Accompany the transaction with a notary;
  • Take care of registering foreign land ownership rights;
  • Take care of any additional questions like TIN or translator;
  • Answer other questions regarding real estate: rent, resale, construction, privatization.
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Foreign land ownership in Ukraine

Investing your money here can be extremely profitable even now. Many plots or apartments can usually be bought cheaply – the cost will depend on the area where you are buying and other factors.


A foreigner can buy these categories of land in Ukraine without any problems:

  • the land on which the property stands;
  • land within a populated area.

Usually, foreigners are looking for land for real estate construction, for opening a business, or for summer cottages. The war in Ukraine has not changed the rules for purchasing for foreigners. They still have access to these two categories of land and other real estate on the primary or secondary market.


Our company uses a policy of helping the client with his needs. This means that we will first figure out what kind of land you need and why, and then we will find the best way to make your goals a reality.

WHY CHOOSE US

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    All services in one place

    You don't have to look for multiple contractors when purchasing land. Our specialists will not only provide a consultation, but also check the plot before purchasing and support the deal. We will also help resolve any further questions you may have. For example, obtaining a building permit.
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    We help with remote real estate purchase

    If you are unable to come to Ukraine, we will help you organise the deal remotely.

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How to buy land in Ukraine?

The first question you need to answer is whether you are legally entitled to purchase. But let's say you can legally purchase the land you want. Here are a few simple rules and nuances that you need to consider:

  • Any property needs to be checked. In many cases, there are errors in documents. Therefore, you need to check both the plot of land itself - whether it is under arrest or in controversial situations. This is verified both through documents and by surveys and searching for land in different registries. Sometimes this is easier to do, for example, if we are talking about commercial real estate, sometimes it is more difficult.

  • You need to check not only the land, but also the owner. Often you will meet with a realtor first. You need to find out who exactly will sign the sales documents. Does this person have the full right to sell the land. If land ownership is held by multiple people, this can greatly complicate the situation.

  • It is important to draw up a sales agreement correctly. A series of negotiations with the seller may be necessary.

  • For a foreigner, it will be necessary to obtain a TIN in Ukraine and prepare translations of the passport. If you have problems understanding the Ukrainian language, you will need to invite a translator to the notary. We will provide all these points.

  • A deal is always carried out using Ukrainian currency. Ideally, via bank transfer.

  • After completing the purchase, you will need to enter information into the state register.

Our lawyers help at every stage of the process described. We can also provide you with advice from tax and migration lawyers in Ukraine.

REFERENCES FROM OUR CLIENTS

President A. Netrebchuk, Ukrainian squash federation

Laywers of your firm did not only draft new version of charter in accordance with our requests and requirements of the amended law but also conducted examination of available charter documents...... More information

L. Sizikova, the first vise-president of the Kyiv CCI , Kyiv Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Kyiv Chamber of Commerce and Industry expresses its gratitude for mutually beneficial cooperation in 2012!... More information

General director Skibinskiy V., Yokogawa Electric Ukraine Ltd.

Yokogawa Electric Ukraine Ltd. recommends Vladimir Gurlov and his team of lawyers as a reliable legal partner and advisor for foreign businesses in Ukraine...... More information

General Manager V. Abramov, PJSC "ORGREGIONPROEKT"

Upon requesting services of your law firm we received comprehensive information about representative office registration procedure, required resources and terms that helped us to assess the situation and finally reassure ourseves about the decision we made... More information

Important to know

Can a foreigner buy agricultural land in Ukraine?

In 2021, after the law reform, the land market in Ukraine began operating. Most likely, over time, this would lead to the lifting of the moratorium on the sale of land to foreigners. But, unfortunately, due to military operations in the country, the moratorium is still ongoing. Foreigners today cannot directly buy agricultural land in Ukraine. There are, however, a few exceptions to the situation:

  • You can inherit such land. But you must carry out the alienation procedure within a year;

  • You can rent and use categories like farm land.

Previously, schemes for purchasing land in the name of companies registered in Ukraine, where, for example, one participant was a foreigner and the second was a Ukrainian citizen, were popular. But now there are restrictions on the citizenship of the beneficiaries of such companies. Of course, if your ultimate goal is agricultural land, our lawyers will be able to find the right path for you.


Land in Ukraine is an excellent choice for investment. Foreigners can still find a suitable option for purchase without violating the law.


If you have found a suitable plot of land for sale and want to conclude a deal safely - contact us!

SWIFT OBTAINMENT
AND BEST QUALITY PROVEN BY YEARS OF PRACTICE!

Volodymyr Gurlov, Managing partner

Volodymyr Gurlov, Managing partner

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