Abstract

This study is relevant since currently, Ukraine undergoes the reformation and revision of private legislation, considering the European vector of development of the state. The problems of improving the status of legal entities as business entities were also considered. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the legal status of business entities in Ukraine in terms of changes in legislation and to develop on its basis the original view of this issue. In accordance with the purpose of the study, the following methods are used: historical, systems analysis, generalisation, comparative and functional methods of scientific knowledge. The reform of civil legislation is under study and its necessity in the area of solving problematic issues of legal regulation of business entities in Ukraine was determined. It was stated that civil law eliminates the full liability of full members for the obligations of a general partnership. Ways to improve the legal mechanisms for regulating relations with the involvement of business entities and their participants were investigated. Moreover, the paper provides recommendations for amendments to the legislation to address the issues identified in the study. Provisions and conclusions of the study can be used in the preparation of relevant textbooks, manuals, and comments on regulations governing the status of the business entity and in the activities of such entities to address certain issues regarding their status.