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Confirmation of tax status is one of the most common requests among Ukrainians who live, work, or do business abroad. Since most countries in the European Union and around the world base their taxation on permanent residence and the center of vital interests, foreign tax authorities (for example, in Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, or Spain) require an official document from the State Tax Service of Ukraine (STS).This document is the Certificate Confirming Tax Resident Status in Ukraine (an official form approved by an order of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine).What specific information does this certificate contain, how does ...

A large-scale technical failure occurred in Ukraine’s electronic communications networks, causing the State Migration Service of Ukraine (SMSU) and related service agencies to temporarily suspend the provision of administrative services. From September 28 to 30, the acceptance of applications, the processing and issuance of foreign passports and ID cards, as well as certain procedures at Ministry of Internal Affairs service centers (including the exchange and issuance of driver’s licenses) were suspended.Experts and lawyers have assessed the situation and prepared detailed explanations for citizens whose plans to renew or obtain documents have been disrupted.What happened, and which services are unavailable?According to ...

When applying for child benefits in European Union countries (for example, Kindergeld or Bürgergeld in Germany, 500+ / 800+ in Poland, benefits from the Sozialamt or social welfare agencies in Austria, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland), local authorities strictly adhere to the principle of avoiding double social benefits.Foreign social services require official confirmation that parents are not receiving similar child benefits, assistance for single mothers, or other social benefits from the Ukrainian government. The main document for this purpose is a Certificate of Non-Receipt (or Receipt) of Social Benefits/Child Support, issued by the Pension Fund of Ukraine (PFU) or the ...

Getting married outside of Ukraine is a significant step that requires not only a romantic spirit but also careful preparation of legal documents. Regardless of whether you plan to register your marriage in Poland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Spain, or the United States, local civil registry offices (Urząd Stanu Cywilnego, Standesamt, etc.) require official confirmation that the Ukrainian citizen is not already in another registered marriage at the time of registration.This document is the Declaration of Marital Status (also often referred to as a “certificate of single status” or “certificate of unmarried status”).How do you properly complete this declaration, where ...