The food production sector remains one of the country’s most significant export-oriented industries, while the HoReCa segment-comprising hotels, restaurants, cafés, and catering services-drives domestic consumption, tourism, and regional development.
At the same time, they face increased complexity in the operating environment:
Tax pressures, currency controls, and regulatory uncertainty
Stringent requirements on food quality, labour law, and compliance
Growing importance of ESG reporting, HACCP, ISO, and GFSI standards
In this context, professional advisory support becomes a strategic necessity.
Parker Russell UA, a member of the global Parker Russell International network, provides specialized support to food producers, distributors, retailers, and HoReCa businesses. In today’s volatile environment, these sectors are vital to ensuring food security, employment, and economic resilience across Ukraine.
Audit of annual and consolidated financial statements under IFRS
Operational audits for partners, investors, and franchisors
Special-purpose audits for business sales, investment readiness, or loan agreements
Sector-specific tax optimization strategies (e.g. VAT, excise duties, import/export duties)
Risk analysis and support during tax inspections and disputes
Transfer pricing strategies and non-resident structuring
Implementation of management accounting systems and performance dashboards
Business model efficiency analysis: food costs, operational margins, break-even analysis
Budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial control systems
Structuring of supply, franchise, leasing, and subcontracting agreements
Legal representation during inspections by State Food and Consumer Service, Labour Inspectorate, and Tax Authorities
Labour law compliance, employment advisory, workplace safety, and data protection
Legal and tax structuring of cross-border operations
Documentation in accordance with HACCP, ISO, and GFSI for export compliance
Due diligence, business planning, and ROI modelling for food facilities and hospitality projects
We understand the operational and financial mechanics of food production and HoReCa. Our experts speak the language of your business-yield, average check, COGS, occupancy, and guest turnover.
We go beyond formal reporting to deliver transparency that builds confidence with banks, investors, and strategic partners.
Our audit, tax, legal, and financial consulting teams work together to offer clients an end-to-end view of risks, value drivers, and opportunities.
From expanding your supply chain to entering global markets, we help build resilient, scalable business models fit for investment and innovation.
To develop a well-documented, compliant, and future-ready international structure tailored to your business strategy.
