Stefan Poliakov Email & Phone Number

Valencian Community, Spain

Sri Lanka

Immigration to Sri Lanka:Represented investors and employees at the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in London and Hong Kong for entry visas.Secured immigration approval letters from the Board of Investment and Defence Ministry of Sri Lanka.Managed long-term residence permits, work permits, and visa extensions;Visas To Indonesia:Facilitated private (B211A) and business (D212) visas for employees and their families to Indonesia.Arranged invitations, visa extensions, and representation in the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration.Investment Support in Sri Lanka:Provided comprehensive legal coverage for investment projects, representing investors before the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI).Managed applications for project approvals, site approvals, environmental clearances, and land surveys.Secured factory building plan approvals, environmental, plant and quarantine approvals and ensured compliance with the Foreign Direct Investment system.Opened and operated Inward Investment Accounts (IIA).Signed agreements with the BOI and registered them within the Land Registry.Company Formation in Sri Lanka:Managed company incorporation, drafted articles of association, reserved company names, and filed necessary forms.Hired company secretaries and accountants, obtained tax identification numbers, and registered for VAT and SWAT.Set up special import accounts, moved investment funds, and ensured compliance with KYC and source of fund policies.Obtained VAT deferment for imported equipment, registered with Sri Lanka CustomsContracts and Imports:Provided legal support for importing equipment and raw materials, releasing shipments under VAT deferment conditions.Drafted and conducted due diligence on contracts for equipment, machinery, and raw materials between Sri Lanka and multiple countries.Managed complex agency and supply contracts with customers from the USA and construction companies in Sri Lanka.

Spain, Poland

Foreign IT Specialists Immigration and Business Immigration to Poland:Represented foreign IT specialists in the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH).Secured Polish Business Harbour visas and obtained recommendations from PAIH.Evaluated cases, prepared, legalised, and translated documentation for IT specialists.Represented IT specialists in Polish diplomatic establishments in Turkey, Armenia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan.Managed visa applications, tax numbers (PESEL), digital signatures, and residence permits (karta pobytu).Registered IT specialists as self-employed (jednoosobowa działalność) and set up limited liability companies (Sp. z o.o).Provided taxation advice, VAT and VAT-EU registration, and opened commercial and private bank accounts.Arranged insurance for foreign citizens.Digital Nomad Visa and Residence in Spain:Evaluated digital nomad visa/residence applications for foreign employees and entrepreneurs.Analysed and revised employment and service contracts for potential applicants.Obtained NIE for digital nomad visa/residence applications and represented clients in Spanish embassies and consulates.Facilitated the modification of initial digital nomad visas into residence permits (TIE).Managed digital signatures, application submissions, and communication with UGE.Legalised and apostilled foreign documents, assisted in obtaining necessary documents (police reports, educational documents), and arranged sworn translations.Offered insurance and tax advice for digital nomads, and handled appeals of UGE decisions.Registered digital nomads as self-employed (autónomo) and managed appointments with Spanish immigration authorities (extranjería).Opened bank accounts for foreigners.

Kharkiv, Ukraine

Foreign IT Specialists Immigration to Ukraine:Represented foreign IT specialists at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine.Obtained recommendations, evaluated cases, and prepared documentation.Managed D-01 visa process, permanent residence, taxpayer registration, and self-employment registration.Addressed taxation issues and developed tax strategy.Business Immigration to Ukraine:Incorporated companies with foreign capital, providing taxation and corporate structure advice.Opened investment bank accounts and secured D-12 business visas.Obtained work permits, residence permits, and taxpayer registration.Conducted legal and financial due diligence, managed shareholder meetings, and resolved disputes.Managed liquidation, buying/selling of foreign-owned companies, and representation with Ukrainian authorities.Real Estate for Foreigners in Ukraine:Assisted with buying, selling, and renting real estate.Conducted legal and technical due diligence, managed contracts, and taxation.Secured residence visas based on property investments.Workforce Immigration to Ukraine:Represented foreign workers for qualifications, work permits, and residence permits.Managed disputes and appeals with the State Employment Service and immigration authorities.Archival and Genealogy Research:Retrieved archival certificates for birth, residence, marriage,etc in Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Hungary and Russia.Obtained certified copies of census, metric books and church books of jewish, catholic and orthodox communities.Citizenship and Permanent Residence and visas to Ukraine:Secured citizenship and permanent residence for foreigners by birth, descent, marriage.Managed renunciation of foreign citizenship due to political persecution.Handled private, business, tourist, and study visa applications and extensions.Legalised foreigners staying illegally, and lifted entry bans.

Kharkiv, Ukraine

Tax Law of Ukraine:Conducted administrative and judicial reviews of tax assessment notices.Appealed decisions and orders of tax authorities.Provided support during tax audits and other control measures.Consulted on tax accounting, planning issues, and legislative applications.Advised on tax optimization schemes.Litigation in Ukraine:Handled commercial litigation and various civil disputes including labor, family, inheritance, land, consumer protection, and credit disputes.Managed administrative litigation such as customs and tax disputes, and appeals against authority actions or omissions.International Commercial Contracts:Drafted bilingual international commercial contracts (Ukrainian-English, Russian-English, Ukrainian-Russian).Analyzed existing contracts and managed complex agency agreements.Facilitated contracts for the supply of plant machinery and equipment, including incoterms and arbitration clauses.