Millions of Ukrainian families hold a distinctive asset: the land share, or "pai" — a stake in the farmland of a former collective farm, typically inherited across generations. If you have inherited a pai or plan to sell one, Ukrainian law requires a valuation by a certified independent valuer. The Kanzas company values land shares across all of Ukraine, with fully remote engagement — a routine service for heirs and owners living abroad.
What a pai is — and how it differs from a land plot
A pai is a right to a share of a former collective farm's land, evidenced by a land share certificate. Once the share is demarcated "in kind", the owner receives a specific plot with a cadastral number and registered title. The distinction matters for valuation: a demarcated plot is valued as agricultural land, while an undemarcated pai is valued as a property right under the certificate. We handle both cases.
Inheritance valuation for heirs — including heirs abroad
The most common engagement: a pai has been inherited, and the notary requires a valuation report to complete probate. We prepare reports accepted by notaries throughout Ukraine — quickly and, in most cases, entirely from document copies. For heirs living outside Ukraine everything is handled remotely: documents by email or messenger, the report delivered electronically and by post. No travel to Ukraine is needed.
Selling a land share on Ukraine's farmland market
Since Ukraine opened its agricultural land market, pai sales have become routine transactions. The market value of a specific share depends on the region and municipality, soil quality, plot size and configuration, and the terms of any existing lease. Listing prices are a poor guide — actual transaction prices differ substantially. An independent expert valuation gives you a defensible figure for negotiating with buyers, so the asset is not sold at half its worth.
Other purposes: litigation, gifts, capital contributions
A pai valuation report is also required in court disputes (inheritance division, title recognition, disputes with tenants), for gifts and exchanges, and for contributing a plot to the capital of a farming enterprise. Each report is prepared to the requirements of the specific authority that will rely on it.
Documents and process
For a demarcated plot: the title document and cadastral number, plus any lease agreement. For an undemarcated share: the land share certificate. For probate: additionally the owner's death certificate. All documents are accepted as copies; if something is missing, we will advise how to restore it. A pai valuation is a compact engagement — the report is typically ready within a few business days, with fee and deadline fixed upfront and no hidden charges.
FAQ
The share was never demarcated — only the certificate exists. Can it be valued? Yes: an undemarcated pai is valued as a right to a land share under the certificate — standard practice for probate and litigation.
What is the difference between an expert valuation and the "normative" valuation? The normative monetary valuation is a formula-based state figure used mainly for taxation and rent, issued as an extract. Probate, sale and court proceedings require an expert monetary valuation — a market value determined by an independent certified valuer. That is the service we provide.
I live abroad and the pai is in Ukraine — how does this work? Entirely remotely: you send document copies by email or messenger and receive the report electronically and/or by post. Working with heirs abroad is part of our daily practice.
A land share is often worth more than its owner assumes — and we will look carefully into your specific situation, from the certificate to the lease terms. Your report will be ready exactly on the agreed date, with no unnecessary burden on you. Contact us by email or messenger.
