Work permit in Ukraine
Foreigners cannot be employed in Ukraine without work permit
Under part 2 of Art. 8 of the Law of Ukraine “On Employment” employers are not allowed to employ foreigners without obtaining by employer a work permit for the employment of foreigners and stateless persons. In case of employment of a foreigner, an enterprise shall pay a fine (approximately 19 thousand UAH).
Work Permits for Foreigners: procedures, documents, terms [Read more]
Social protection of Ukrainian families
Social protection of Ukrainian families – the most important step aimed at increasing the birth rate, and therefore – to overcome the demographic crisis. Until January 2011, when the first child support amount was 12 240 USD., II – 25 000, third – 50 000.
Commenting on the Government Decree on amendments to paragraph 13 of the appointment and payment of state aid to families with children, “Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Serhiy Tigipko said:” Every year we increase spending to help mothers at birth. In 2009 these expenditures amounted to 8.6 billion. In 2010 – 10,2 billion, in 2011 – 12,8 bln. The Government will further enhance care for mothers and young Ukrainian. This is the area where you can not save ”
Thus, from January 1, 2011 maternity care provided in the following amounts:
- The first child will be 22 pay the living wage (currently – 17 952 USD. By the end of the year will increase to 19 140 USD.)
- The second child – 45 Standard of Living (now – 36 720 USD. By the end of the year will increase to 39 150 USD.;
- The third and each subsequent child – 90 Standard of Living (1 January – 73 440 USD. UAH. By the end of the year will increase to 78 300 USD.). Thus, the amount of payment of maternity benefits increased by 46,6%.
Your payment will be once in a ninefold subsistence level at birth. The remaining amount of aid shall be paid to the first child within the next 12 months (in 884 USD.), The second child – 24 months (in 1224 USD.) For the third and each subsequent child – 36 months (1836 USD)..
The right to use someone else’s land for agricultural purposes (emfitevzys)
According to part 1 Art. 102-1 of Land Code of Ukraine, the right to use someone else’s land for agricultural purposes (emfitevzys) and the right to use someone else’s land for building development (superficies) arises on the grounds of the contract between the owner of the land and the person who wants to use the land for such purposes. [Read more]
The Registration of the Right to Real Estate Ownership
Modern society requires that ownership, especially ownership of immovable property has to be securely protected. Undoubtedly, the most important measure in this area is the registration of property. Registration of title to real property is a formal recognition and verification of the change or termination of real estate ownership by making the relevant entry in the State Register of legal rights to real estate. [Read more]
The Lease of State Property
Intensive development of economic relations as well as the decline of many governmental enterprises has led to the need of concluding a lot of contracts dealing with the lease of state or municipal property. Lease of state property in some way is caused by the relatively low prices set by state enterprises, that attract tenants. However, such relations often include difficulties arising from complex formalistic procedures. [Read more]
Temporary Residence Permit
According to Art. 3 of the Law of Ukraine “On Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons”, foreigners and stateless persons who immigrated to Ukraine with the purpose of permanent residence or temporary employment shall obtain a permit for permanent residence or a temporary residence permit.
Permanent residence is obtained due to complicated procedures to get permission to immigrate to Ukraine, visa and then apply for a permit for permanent residence. [Read more]