International Corporate Structuring

In today’s environment — marked by war in Ukraine, tightened currency control, limited access to international financing, and increasing regulatory complexity — Ukrainian companies are actively entering foreign markets, relocating manufacturing and logistics, concluding contracts with non-residents, or partially transferring their operations abroad. In such circumstances, building a robust, transparent international structure is essential to support sustainable growth and ensure regulatory compliance.

Parker Russell UA, a member of Parker Russell International — a global network with offices in 75 jurisdictions — provides professional services in designing international corporate structures with a focus on legal compliance, international standards, and risk management, including aspects of taxation, transfer pricing, intellectual property, and CFC rules.

Why International Structuring Matters

• Ensuring correct application of international double taxation treaties in the context of cross-border activities.
• Establishing proper legal and financial arrangements for intercompany services, licensing, and contractual obligations in accordance with local and international laws.
• Allocating functions and assets across jurisdictions based on business substance and operational needs.
• Protecting intellectual property through allocation to jurisdictions with legal certainty and transparent regulation.
• Enabling structured and legally supported global expansion, M&A, or investment attraction through properly documented holding structures.

Our Services

Structuring International Business Groups

• Designing corporate group structures based on operational and legal functions.
• Establishing entities in jurisdictions aligned with business objectives and legal requirements.
• Defining intercompany roles and structuring R&D, licensing, and service arrangements with documented economic substance.
• Advising on intellectual property management in accordance with OECD and local legislation.

Assistance with Company Formation and International Administration

• Supporting company registration and operational setup in various jurisdictions.
• Preparing statutory documentation, conducting KYC/AML compliance, and providing guidance on tax residency and management location.
• Advising on fulfilling substance requirements, including personnel, office space, and financial reporting obligations.

Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Compliance

• Identifying potential CFCs and analyzing reporting obligations in accordance with Ukrainian tax legislation.
• Preparing supporting documentation and CFC reports.
• Advising on transparency and disclosure requirements in accordance with international standards.

Transfer Pricing Advisory

• Identifying transactions subject to transfer pricing regulations.
• Preparing documentation in line with the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines and Ukrainian law.
• Supporting clients during transfer pricing audits and queries from tax authorities.

Financial Reporting, Tax Advisory & Audit

• Preparing IFRS-based financial statements for group consolidation and investor reporting.
• Assisting with tax and legal reporting obligations in Ukraine and abroad.
• Conducting independent audits and financial reviews in accordance with international standards.
• Providing analysis of corporate transparency, solvency, and financial consistency.

Who Benefits from These Services

• Owners and executives managing cross-border operations and international group structures.
• CFOs and compliance officers ensuring alignment with legal and financial reporting requirements.
• Legal departments responsible for contract structuring, foreign entity oversight, and regulatory compliance.
• Technology, marketing, and R&D teams involved in managing intangible assets and cross-border cooperation.

Why Parker Russell UA

• Global Presence in 75 Countries – We work closely with our international partners to implement local solutions that comply with national and global regulations.
• Multidisciplinary Expertise – Our team integrates legal, tax, financial, and audit professionals.
• Commitment to Compliance – All structures we advise on are aligned with OECD BEPS Action Plans, FATF principles, and Ukrainian tax and reporting regulations.
• Proven Experience – We support Ukrainian enterprises in various industries in building transparent and legally sound international structures.

Contact us today — to develop a well-documented, compliant, and future-ready international structure tailored to your business strategy.