Question 1

Is it mandatory to register a sole proprietor for a blogger in Ukraine?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you receive systematic income from blogging (advertising, monetization, donations, course sales). Working «on word of honor» through a personal card is unregistered business activity that violates Art. 164 of the Code of Administrative Offences (fine up to UAH 17,000) and may qualify as tax evasion. Moreover, banks today actively block accounts under financial monitoring for suspicious deposits. The best option for bloggers is Group 3 sole proprietor (5% single tax, limit UAH 8,285,700 per year in 2025-2026). O'LAW attorney selects proper activity codes (73.11, 74.20, 90.03, 47.91) and helps with registration.

Question 2

How to protect your info product (online course, webinar) from leaks?

Accepted Answer

Multi-layered approach: 1) Proper public offer with course terms of use: prohibition on transferring access to third parties, penalties for leaks (10-50× course value); 2) Technical means — video watermarks, device/IP-bound access, concurrent session limits; 3) Copyright arises automatically from the moment of creation (Art. 437 Civil Code, Art. 11 of Copyright Law), additionally you can deposit through UkrNOIVI to strengthen the evidence base; 4) Post-leak response — DMCA strikes on platforms where it was leaked, claims to «splitters», compensation lawsuits (from 10 minimum wages to 50,000 minimum wages under Art. 52 of Copyright Law). O'LAW handles such cases at all stages.

Question 3

How to properly disclose advertising as a blogger in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Since 2023, the updated Law «On Media» applies to popular bloggers under certain conditions. Advertising disclosure is mandatory under Art. 9 of the Law «On Advertising»: advertising must be clearly separated from main content. Acceptable markings: #ad, #advertising, #sponsorship, direct text «this is advertising / sponsored post», «Paid partnership» tag on Instagram. Undisclosed advertising violates the Law «On Advertising» (Art. 27 — fines up to 100% of distributed ad value) and the Law «On Protection from Unfair Competition». O'LAW attorney advises on correct wording for your content format.

Question 4

What to do if an advertiser doesn't pay for advertising?

Accepted Answer

Sequence: 1) Contract check — whether a delay penalty is specified (usually 0.1% per day) and payment term; 2) Written claim referring to the contract, execution screenshots, invoice with accrued penalty and 3% annual; 3) If ignored — lawsuit to commercial court (if advertiser is LLC) or local general court (if sole proprietor). We demand: principal debt + penalty + 3% annual + legal aid expenses compensation; 4) Enforcement proceedings — arrest of debtor's accounts. Small amounts (up to UAH 100,000) are often resolved by claim — advertisers pay to avoid court and reputational risks. O'LAW handles the case from claim to enforcement.

Question 5

Can you register a nickname as a trademark?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the nickname is original and doesn't infringe others' rights. Registration is conducted at UkrNOIVI (former Ukrpatent), takes 6-12 months, valid for 10 years with renewal option. Protects from: 1) fake accounts with your name; 2) unauthorized products with your brand (merch, perfume, clothing); 3) name copying by competitors; 4) risk that someone registers your nick before you, forcing you to buy back your own name. O'LAW attorney prepares the application, conducts similar marks search, tracks the process, responds to objections. Trademark investment pays off at the first rights protection.

Question 6

How to legalize income from YouTube AdSense, Patreon, OnlyFans?

Accepted Answer

Foreign income has separate rules: 1) Group 3 sole proprietor receives currency on a currency account, converts (bank as currency control agent), pays 5% single tax; 2) Documents — invoices/contracts with platform (AdSense Terms of Service, Patreon Agreement); 3) Reporting — quarterly sole proprietor tax declaration, annual currency report; 4) OnlyFans/Fansly specifics — more complex due to niche delicacy, banks may block on suspicion of «adult» content, proper activity code (74.20, 90.03) and honest declaration needed. O'LAW attorney helps set up the process turnkey: opening currency account, currency control, reports.

Question 7

What to do about cyberbullying and hate in comments?

Accepted Answer

Common scenarios: 1) Regular hate in comments — moderation, banning, platform reporting; 2) Defamation with specific fakes about you — violation of Art. 277 Civil Code (protection of honor and dignity), lawsuit for refutation of false information and moral damages compensation; 3) Criminal acts (death threats, blackmail, sextortion) — police report under Art. 129, 189, 301-1 Criminal Code; 4) Coordinated bot attacks — DMCA strikes for fake use of your name/video, complaints about coordinated unwanted behavior. O'LAW attorney collects evidence (notarial internet page protocols), prepares the lawsuit, conducts the case in court demanding moral damages recovery (usually UAH 10,000 - 100,000).

Question 8

How much does legal consultation for a blogger in Lviv cost?

Accepted Answer

Consultation formats: 1) Express consultation 30 min online or in Telegram — basic rate, answer to one specific question; 2) Detailed consultation 1 hour — situation diagnostics with recommendations (sole proprietor choice, contract analysis, rights protection strategy); 3) Written legal opinion with references to law — separate rate; 4) Subscription support (2-4 contracts per month, operational consultations) — fixed monthly, most beneficial for active bloggers. At consultation, O'LAW attorney announces specific cost after situation description. Payment — after scope agreement.

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