Business registration in Ukraine
How to open a business for a foreigner in Ukraine?
The question is relevant for many foreigners who decide to move to Ukraine. Registration of an LLC (limited liability company, LLC) by a foreign citizen is a rather laborious process and requires compliance with all legal and legislative subtleties, and any mistake can result in a significant amount of fine. To start a business in Ukraine, a non-resident will need to get a tax number, draw up constituent documents, notarizing them, register an LLC, make a seal of the company and choose a tax system.
Stages of opening an LLC for a foreigner
The founder of LLC a foreign citizen must choose the name of his future company, have a citizen of Ukraine or a resident of Ukraine, who will be the Director, as well as choose the types of activities that he plans to conduct his business in Ukraine. In addition, after registering a company in Ukraine, a foreigner should remember that even if the company does not conduct economic activities for the first time, this does not exempt a foreigner from making tax reports (even with 0 profit) and paying other taxes, such as ESN and personal income tax on their employees. Also, the registration of the EPO by a foreign founder may be the basis for the founder to obtain a work permit for 3 years and obtain a residence permit. You can also order a set of these services from the ARTEN law firm.
Registration of LLC for a foreigner takes up to 5 working days, including registration of TIN for a foreigner, preparation of constituent documents and registration itself.
For all questions of registration of a company in Ukraine with a foreign founder, you can contact the lawyers and lawyers of the law firm ARTEN.
List of documents and data,
Required to obtain registration of LLC for a foreign citizen:
| # | Document | Provides the client Provides the client Prepares the client | Prepared by our lawyers Prepared by our lawyers We |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Form 1 | ||
| 2 | Notarized Charter | ||
| 3 | Founder's decision on notarized form | ||
| 4 | Passport translation | ||
| 5 | Tax number of a citizen of Ukraine | ||
| 6 | Director's Passport details | ||
| 7 | Individual name of LLC | ||
| 8 | Scope of activity of LLC | ||
| 9 | LLC Contacts | ||
| 10 | Share capital |
Prices and terms
Cost of business registration by a foreign citizen:
| # | Service | Terms Terms Terms | Cost Cost Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preparation of constituent documents and registration of LLC | 2 w. d. | 2000 UAH |
| 2 | Notarization of constituent documents and power of attorney | 1 w. d. | 1600 UAH |
| 3 | Legal address (6 months) | 1 w. d. | 4500 UAH |
| 4 | Making stamp | 1 w. d. | 400 UAH |
| 5 | Notarization of passport translation | 1 w. d. | 400 UAH |
| Additional services: | |||
| 1 | Provision of nominee Director services (2-3 weeks, until work permit is obtained) | 1 w. d. | 5500 UAH |
| 2 | Change of Director | 2 w. d. | 3650 UAH |
| 3 | Registration of TIN (individual tax number) | 3 w. d. | 1050 UAH |
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