Immigration and Investment Structuring for a Singaporean Investor in Ukraine’s Tourism Sector

Client’s Situation

The investor had two primary objectives:

1. To acquire a compliant stake in Ukrainian real estate, qualifying under the Law of Ukraine “On Immigration”
2. To obtain permanent residency through that investment, using a lawful and traceable structure

Achieving these required:

• Structuring the investment via a Ukrainian legal entity
• Opening an official investment account in Ukraine
• Transferring funds while adhering to currency and AML regulations
• Approving with the bank institutions and immigration authorities legitimacy and compliance of all financial and legal documents
• Navigating the immigration process with the State Migration Service
• The challenge lay in coordinating these actions across legal, financial, and government institutions, without any compliance gaps or administrative delays.

Problem

Several interrelated legal and procedural issues needed to be addressed:

Investment Compliance

A simple real estate purchase is not enough for residency eligibility. Under Ukrainian law, the investment must be made via a statutory capital contribution into a local company. This requirement necessitated careful legal structuring.

Real Estate Due Diligence

The asset being acquired had to be free from encumbrances, legally registered, and clearly connected to the investment entity. Any legal flaw in the property could undermine the investor’s eligibility for residency.

Banking and Fund Transfer Oversight

Ukraine requires strict AML and currency controls. Foreign capital must pass through a certified investment account, and funds must be fully documented to prove legal origin and purpose.

Immigration Filing Requirements

Applications for residency via investment demand a precise file, including corporate documentation, bank statements, and investment confirmations. Any error could cause rejection or delays.

Coordination Across Institutions

The project required seamless interaction between real estate authorities, the bank, corporate registry, and the SMS. Any misalignment could delay or complicate the process.

Our Approach

Investment Structuring

Intermarium began by:

• Creating a Ukrainian legal entity for the client’s investment
• Advising on an ownership structure that would link the statutory capital to the real estate acquisition
• Drafting corporate documents that ensured clarity, traceability, and eligibility for residency

Property Due Diligence

We conducted a comprehensive review of the Bukovel asset, verifying:

• Ownership and encumbrance history
• Compliance with land use and tourism sector regulations
• The legal pathway to title transfer in the name of the investor’s company

Banking Compliance and Documentation

We then:

• Opened an official investment account for the client at a leading Ukrainian bank
• Prepared and translated documentation proving the source of funds
• Worked with the bank’s AML team to validate and clear the capital transfer
• Ensured all banking steps met Ukrainian currency law and financial monitoring rules

Immigration Processing

Once the investment was recorded, we:

• Compiled a full immigration application to the State Migration Service
• Provided documented proof of investment, company registration, and financial compliance
• Responded to follow-up inquiries and managed the full approval cycle
• Secured both the immigration permit and the client’s permanent residence card

Government and Regulatory Liaison

Throughout the project, Intermarium:

• Coordinated with the Ministry of Economy to confirm the foreign investment
• Filed real estate registration documents
• Ensured real-time alignment between bank compliance officers and SMS authorities
• Handled translations, notarial acts, and certification processes

Result

The investor achieved every objective:

• A fully compliant capital investment into a Ukrainian legal entity
• Clear and documented ownership of a share in Bukovel tourism real estate
• An approved permanent residence permit based on investment, issued without delay
• A verified and transparent capital transfer, cleared through AML checks
• Full compliance with all legal and immigration procedures

This outcome validates Intermarium’s integrated legal framework for managing investment-to-residency strategies under Ukrainian law.

Expert Commentary

“This case highlights that successful investment immigration requires structure, transparency, and precision. Real estate is only one part of the puzzle—the real success lies in how the transaction is legally engineered.” — Senior Counsel, Intermarium Law Firm

Conclusion

Foreign investors seeking Ukrainian residency must follow a defined legal path. Simply buying property will not qualify. The investment must be:

• Routed through a statutory capital contribution
• Fully documented, compliant with financial monitoring laws
• Accompanied by a properly structured legal entity and ownership proof
• Registered and supported by a thorough immigration application

Without a structured legal approach, even high-value investors risk delays, rejections, or regulatory penalties.

Intermarium’s work ensured the client could confidently achieve both investment and immigration goals—while maintaining full compliance with Ukraine’s legal framework.

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Looking to invest in Ukraine and secure legal residency through real estate or business development? Intermarium Law Firm specializes in full-cycle legal support for international investors—from incorporation and banking to licensing, immigration, and regulatory coordination. Get in touch with us today to start your secure investment journey in Ukraine.