LEGAL PROBLEMS OF ACQUISITION (INCREASE) OF QUALIFYING HOLDING BY THE NONRESIDENTS IN THE BANKS OF UKRAINE

Abstract

In this article author analysesquestions of one of the important influences of foreign
capital for the bank’s system in Ukraine - acquisition (increase) of qualifying holding by the
nonresidents.
Qualifying holding is direct and/or indirect ownership alone or jointly with others 10 and
more percent (25, 50, 100) of the authorized (share) capital and/orvoting rights of shares, legal
person shares or independent from formal ownership opportunity significant impact on the
management or activities of a legal entity.
Nowadays most owners of qualifying holding of nonresident in 12 banks of Ukraine
originate from offshore countries (Cyprus, the Virgin Islands, the Republic of Ireland). That`s
why financial system of Ukraine needs safe legal protection.