Debt Collection — What Property Cannot Be Seized by the Enforcement Service.

The Ukrainian enforcement service can initiate the debt collection process through property seizure when a person has financial obligations. However, the law provides a list of items that remain with the debtor in any case.

Property Not Subject to Seizure — List

According to Ukrainian legislation, there are items that cannot be seized or confiscated, even if a person has debts. These include:

• Household items, personal belongings, medicines and medical devices.
• Furniture and appliances necessary to meet the basic needs of the family.
• Property necessary for conducting religious rituals.
• Livestock and agricultural necessities for individual farming.
• Agricultural tools, a car for persons with disabilities, and other items.
• Awards, trophies, and commendations belonging to the debtor.

The enforcement service is also prohibited from taking food and water supplies necessary for personal consumption, or money for purchasing them for a certain period.

It is also possible to find out which property the enforcement service seizes as a priority, as well as whether they can take away the housing owned by the debtor's spouse.