Legal support for tax inspections

PRAGNUM Law Firm – strategic legal protection for business in conditions of tax control.

PRAGNUM is a team of lawyers in Kyiv with an impeccable reputation, providing support in tax inspections for businesses and private clients. We ensure full legal support, strategic protection and representation in relations with the tax inspectorate, minimising risks and protecting your interests at all stages of an inspection. Our approach combines prompt response, detailed legal analysis, proactive communication with supervisory bodies and thorough documentation of every step. We work where what is at stake is the liquidity of the business, the reputation of the owners and the financial stability of the company. For PRAGNUM Law Firm, a tax inspection is not merely a process of interaction with inspectors, but a complex strategic task that requires a synergy of knowledge in tax law, business accounting, financial analysis and procedural defence. It is precisely this approach that allows our clients to avoid the most painful consequences of inspections: excessive additional tax assessments, blocking of tax invoices, freezing of accounts and reputational damage.

In which situations is our assistance required?

• A tax inspection (documentary, on-site, planned or unplanned) of your company in Kyiv has been announced or has already started. When a company receives an official notice of an inspection or inspectors make their first on-site visit, this is the moment when decisive events begin. The further course of the dispute depends on how well-coordinated and professionally organised the initial reaction is (preparation of documents, briefing of employees, determination of the defence line). PRAGNUM assumes responsibility for coordinating all processes: rapid analysis of the request, determination of the scope of documents, setting “red lines” (which issues are not to be commented on without a lawyer), preparation of official responses and organising the participation of a lawyer during on-site actions. We do not allow the company to act blindly or react emotionally – we act according to a plan.
• Contradictions or risks have arisen in communication with the tax inspectorate, with the threat of fines, blocking of assets or the application of sanctions. The tax authority may put forward claims in the form of additional assessments, penalties, tax demands or by initiating measures in respect of the company’s property and accounts. In such cases, a lawyer is needed who can quickly and convincingly challenge the grounds of the claims, identify procedural violations by inspectors, prepare well-founded objections and a defence line that minimises financial consequences. PRAGNUM applies comprehensive methods: legal analysis of acts, identification of weaknesses in the evidential base, detection of breaches in the inspection procedure, prompt submission of complaints to higher authorities and, where necessary, filing claims with the courts.
• Professional protection is required during an inspection: preparation of documents, conducting negotiations with the tax authorities, legal support. The presence of a lawyer during an inspection is an important factor that changes the dynamics of the events. The lawyer protects the company’s rights during the seizure of documents, signing of statements of disagreement, recording of results, and ensures reasoned and timely responses to inspectors’ requests.
• The issue of protecting business reputation, avoiding unfounded fines, and challenging the actions of the tax inspectorate is of critical importance. In addition to direct financial loss, unlawful or questionable actions by the tax authorities may cause damage to a business’s reputation – partners may start to question the risks of cooperation, and investors may reassess their attitude to the assets. PRAGNUM protects not only balance sheet items but also reputation: we prepare legal communications, work with crisis managers, ensure closed-door negotiations and, where necessary, defend the legal position in the public arena carefully and prudently.
• It is necessary to ensure transparent communication and protect the interests of business owners, top management and shareholders. During inspections, the company’s management must focus on running the business, while PRAGNUM takes on the legal front – coordinating actions with the owners, preparing information memoranda for the board of directors, ensuring a documentary trail for investors and lenders. We help to build internal communication so that management acts confidently and in a coordinated manner, and shareholders receive well-grounded responses to their queries.

Legal support for tax inspections in Kyiv 

What do we offer?

• Legal support for tax inspections in Kyiv: analysis of tax requests and decisions, preparation for an inspection, strategic audit of the situation. We start with a thorough analysis of the request or inspection act: which issues are subject to verification, which documents are requested, and what deadlines and powers the inspecting authority has. We then conduct a strategic audit: we identify critical risks (financial, procedural and reputational), shape the defence line and prepare a detailed action plan. Our audit includes checking the compliance of primary documents, analysis of contracts, banking operations, transactions with related parties, and adherence to VAT and other tax accounting procedures. As a result of the audit, the client receives a road map – specific steps with clear deadlines and responsible persons.
• Defence in tax inspections: development of the defence line, preparation of responses, advice on employees’ actions, legal support at every stage. When developing the defence line, we analyse all available evidence, identify problematic areas and prepare arguments based on the rules of tax and civil law, case law and international standards. In parallel, we conduct briefings for accounting staff and the procurement department: how to respond to requests, how to document explanations, which documents are primary evidence. PRAGNUM supports the entire procedure – from the moment of the first request to the signing or challenging of the inspection act.
• Representation before the tax inspectorate in Kyiv: the participation of a lawyer in the inspection, conducting negotiations with officials, protecting the interests of the business. The personal presence of a lawyer during inspections changes the dynamics and format of the dialogue with tax officers. We conduct negotiations, protect against unlawful actions by inspectors, record all procedural defects and take immediate response measures. Representation includes preparing and submitting formal objections, initiating settlement procedures, and appealing to the management of the State Tax Service where abuses are identified.
• Challenging the results of an inspection: preparation and submission of complaints and claims, representation in courts of all instances in cases of unlawful decisions by the tax authorities. If administrative tools have been exhausted or are inapplicable, we move on to judicial protection. PRAGNUM prepares a full package of procedural documents: complaints to higher authorities, claims to administrative courts, appeals, and cassation complaints. Our practice includes successful challenges of decisions by the State Tax Service, restoration of taxpayers’ rights and the cancellation of additional assessments and fines. In preparation for court, we involve expert accountants, economists and specialised consultants to provide the most persuasive evidential base.
• Comprehensive support: preventive audit, preparing the business for future inspections, compliance to avoid risks in future. An inspection is not a one-off event, but a signal that internal processes need to change. We develop compliance programmes, document management standards, briefings for employees, a system of internal audits and regular risk monitoring. Such preventive measures make it possible to avoid most critical situations and significantly reduce the likelihood of large-scale additional assessments or blocks.

Legal defence in tax inspections in Kyiv 

Stages of our work.

1.Initial audit and analysis of the situation: examination of requests, risk assessment, preparation of recommendations.

At this stage PRAGNUM conducts an express analysis: we examine the request/notification from the tax authority, check the availability and drafting of key documents, determine procedural deadlines and possible legal vulnerabilities. At the same time, we draw up an initial list of documents that must be provided and identify the priority protective measures. The client receives a clear list of actions to be performed in the first 24–72 hours, together with a proposal regarding the structure of the support (fee arrangement, team, timeframes).

2. Preparation for the inspection: formation of the document package, briefing of employees, development of behaviour scenarios.

We help to gather and structure the documents that confirm the lawfulness of operations: contracts, certificates of completed works, payment orders, invoices, customs documents, internal orders. Particular attention is paid to drawing up economic justifications that demonstrate the business rationale for transactions. We conduct practical briefings for accountants, department heads and those responsible for relations with the tax authorities, work through question-and-answer scenarios and devise a plan for responding to provocative or improper requests.

3. Direct support: presence of a lawyer during the inspection, conducting negotiations, documenting the process.

During on-site actions, our lawyer records the inspectors’ actions, logs requests and responses, directs the process of recording comments, and ensures that the seizure of documents takes place only in a procedurally prescribed manner. We provide legal interpretation of the inspectors’ demands in real time, prepare responses that minimise the risk of undermining tax arguments in the future. If inspectors exceed their powers, we immediately initiate protective measures.

4. Protection of interests after the inspection: challenging decisions, complaints, judicial support in cases of violations by the tax inspectorate.

When an inspection results in claims or acts with conclusions on additional assessments, we carry out a detailed analysis of the grounds, prepare objections, submit administrative complaints and, where necessary, lodge claims with the courts. Our lawyers develop an evidential strategy, engage experts, and shape legal arguments based on recent case law and aligned with the client’s commercial objectives. We are focused not on “process for the sake of process”, but on achieving a specific financial and legal outcome – reduction or cancellation of additional assessments, lifting of freezes and unblocking accounts.

Professional legal support for tax inspections in Kyiv 

Why choose PRAGNUM specifically for Kyiv?

• A team of experienced lawyers with extensive practice in supporting tax inspections in Kyiv – we work only with complex and critically important cases. We specialise in supporting matters where the stakes are high: large aggregate risks, the threat of blocking operations or personal liability for managers. Our team has many years of experience before various authorities, understands local rules of the game and promptly adapts strategies to the behaviour of supervisory bodies.
• Uncompromising quality: a strategic approach, full confidentiality, individual solutions for business. We work to premium service standards: personal engagement letters, NDAs, secure communication channels, transparent reporting and a dedicated partner responsible for the outcome of your case. No templates – only individual, documentarily substantiated solutions.
• A full range of services: from preparation for an inspection to challenging the results and support in court. We support the client at all levels: administrative appeals, judicial instances, enforcement of court decisions, work with the enforcement service and subsequent reduction of systemic risks.
• Transparency and personalised support. PRAGNUM does not offer “quick” solutions for a symbolic fee. We invest time, expertise, and resources into every case in order to achieve a sustainable result. Our clients are those who value bold but well-founded solutions and a guarantee of professionalism.
• Reputation and respect among clients who value reliable premium-level legal services. Our practice is built on clients’ trust, successful cases and consistent results. We build partnership relations with businesses developing in Kyiv and support them in the most complex tax situations.

Representation before the tax inspectorate in Kyiv by an experienced team of lawyers 

Frequently asked questions.

1. Which tax inspections do you support in Kyiv?

Documentary, desk, on-site, planned and unplanned inspections of medium-sized and large businesses.

2. Do you provide protection for a business during an inspection if a conflict with the tax authorities has already started?

Yes, we can step in at any stage – from preparation through to challenging decisions in court.

3. Do you support private individuals during tax inspections?

We work with complex and strategically important cases for private individuals and owners of large businesses.

4. How can cooperation with PRAGNUM in Kyiv be started?

Submit an enquiry – we will carry out an audit of the situation and prepare an individual plan of support and defence.

Do you need reliable support for a tax inspection in Kyiv?

Get in touch for advice, and the PRAGNUM team will protect your business and reputation throughout the audit process.

Experts in this industry

Partner, Attorney Oleksii Nekrasov

Senior Associate, Attorney Alyona Michurina