Registration of an LLC in Ukraine: Step by Step

Registration of a limited liability company (LLC) is a mandatory procedure for every entrepreneur who wants to do business in Ukraine. Let’s consider all the stages of registering an LLC, the required documents and the main points that you should pay attention to.

What is LLC registration?

Registration of an LLC is an official procedure that includes entering data about the company into the Unified State Register of Legal Entities. After that, the company receives the status of a legal entity and the right to conduct entrepreneurial activity. LLC registration can be carried out both manually in state bodies and online through the Diya portal.

Main stages of LLC registration

1. Preparation of documents: It is necessary to prepare all the necessary documents for LLC registration, such as the minutes of the founders, the company’s charter, the application for registration, etc.
2. Choosing the organizational and legal form: It is necessary to determine the form of the enterprise and its type of activity.
3. Filling out the application: The application for LLC registration must be submitted to the state registrar. This can be done through the online portal Diya or in person.
4. Payment of state duty: Depending on the chosen form of registration, you must pay the state duty.
5. Obtaining a certificate of registration: After completing all the formalities, the company is issued a certificate of state registration.

Documents for registering an LLC

The following documents are required to register an LLC:

• Application for registration of an LLC;
• Protocol of the founders of the LLC;
• Charter of the LLC (you can use the model charter);
• Power of attorney for registration (if necessary);
• Document confirming the registration address;
• Copies of passports of the founders and managers (if necessary).

Cost of registration LLC

The price of registering an LLC depends on several factors: whether you will register an LLC yourself or through the services of a specialized company. The cost also depends on the region and the availability of additional services, such as turnkey LLC registration, assistance with filing an application or providing legal advice. On average, the cost of registering an LLC in Kyiv ranges from 2,000 to 5,000 hryvnias.

Online LLC registration through Diya

One of the most convenient ways is to register an LLC through the online platform Diya. Thanks to this service, you can register an LLC without having to visit government agencies. Registration of an LLC through Diya saves time and reduces costs for government services.

Registration of an LLC during martial law

Due to martial law in Ukraine, the procedure for registering an LLC may have some peculiarities. However, the general registration procedure has not changed. For those wishing to register an LLC under martial law, it is important to consider possible changes in legislation and delays in the registration process.

Registration of an LLC with foreign founders

If the founders of an LLC are foreign citizens or legal entities, the registration procedure is a little more complicated. Additional documents must be submitted, in particular, confirmation of foreign citizenship or registration of a foreign company. It is also important to note that foreigners can be founders of an LLC in Ukraine without restrictions, but a local representative may be required to manage the company.

Registration of an LLC in Kyiv and other cities of Ukraine

The procedure for registering an LLC in Kyiv, Lviv, Vinnytsia or Lutsk does not have significant differences. The main stages are the same, and the price and cost of registering an LLC may vary depending on the place of registration and the services chosen by the client.

If you need to register a turnkey LLC or get advice on the registration procedure, contact our specialists. We will help with all stages of registration, ensure the preparation of necessary documents, and conduct online registration through Diya.