Permit for High-Risk (Hazardous) Works in Ukraine
from UAH 20,00030+ work days* - required fields
In short. The State Labour Service (Derzhpratsi) issues the permit free of charge, based on an expert opinion on labour safety; in Lviv region this is its Western Interregional Office. File via an administrative service centre, by post or online. The decision takes up to 10 working days; the permit is valid for 5 years. Our support: from UAH 20,000.
Price, timing and state fees
| Issuing authority | regional office of Derzhpratsi at the place of the company's registration; in Lviv — the Western Interregional Office (8 Mitskevycha Sq.); applications are also accepted by the Lviv ASC (1 Rynok Sq.) |
|---|---|
| State fee | none — the permit is free (Art. 21, Law on Labour Protection); the expert review is paid |
| Review period | 10 working days from receipt of the application; extended if the application is put on hold |
| Validity | 5 years, renewable; a permit to use (supply) hazardous machinery has no expiry date |
| Expert opinion | must be issued no earlier than one year before the application, otherwise the permit is refused |
| Our support | from UAH 20,000; usually from 30 working days including the expert review — depends on the number of work types and the state of your documents |
The expert organisation quotes its fee after an inspection; we agree it with you before we start. Our price is taken from the price list. A 30-minute online consultation costs EUR 100.
How we obtain the permit: 5 steps
The longest stage is preparing for the expert review: the expert checks staff training and certification, orders appointing responsible persons, safety instructions, protective equipment and machinery documents. We audit your documents first, close the gaps, and only then order the review. The application itself, with the expert opinion, is reviewed within 10 working days.
Who needs a hazardous work permit
The permit is required for an employer who carries out works from the list of high-risk works or operates high-risk machinery and equipment (both lists are annexes to Procedure No. 1107). On construction sites this includes:
- excavation deeper than 2 metres, near underground utilities or under water;
- work in wells, pits, trenches, excavations, collectors and confined spaces;
- assembly, dismantling and major repair of buildings and structures;
- loading and unloading with machinery;
- work in live electrical installations and cable lines above 1,000 V;
- installation, repair and maintenance of high-risk machinery; operation of cranes, hoists and pressure equipment.
Some high-risk works and equipment can be carried out without a permit, on the basis of a declaration that the company's facilities comply with labour safety requirements. We check which procedure applies to you against the lists of Procedure No. 1107 at the first consultation.
Martial law: a declaration instead of a permit
CMU Resolution No. 357 of 24 March 2022 allows, for the period of martial law, part of the high-risk works and equipment to be used on the basis of a declaration of compliance. The list includes excavation deeper than 2 metres, trench work, assembly, dismantling and major repair of buildings, loading with machinery, work on installations above 1,000 V, cranes, lifts, hoists and pressure equipment. The declaration is filed online via the Ministry of Economy e-services portal or on paper through an ASC.
Businesses working under such a declaration must obtain a permit no later than one month after martial law ends. Permits that expired during martial law are automatically extended for the whole period of martial law plus one month — Derzhpratsi confirmed this again in January 2026. We recommend preparing the permit package now so that work does not stop.
Foreign-owned companies
A Ukrainian LLC owned by a foreign investor applies on the same terms as any Ukrainian employer: the permit is issued to the employer registered in Ukraine. Directors abroad can sign online with a qualified e-signature or give our lawyer a power of attorney. See also company registration in Ukraine.
After the permit is issued
Before starting work under the permit, the employer notifies the regional Derzhpratsi office at the work site in writing, at least 10 working days in advance, with a copy of the permit (clause 14 of Procedure No. 1107). Since 1 January 2023 permits are issued electronically with an e-signature and a QR code for verification. Renewal for another 5 years is requested with the form in Annex 5 before expiry; if there were violations or accidents during the permit term, a new expert opinion is required.
What our service includes
- we determine which works and machinery need a permit and which a declaration;
- we audit your labour safety documents and list what is missing;
- we arrange staff training and knowledge tests;
- we select an expert organisation and support the review;
- we prepare and file the application and obtain the permit;
- we remind you about site notifications and renewal deadlines.
Related services
- Construction license in Ukraine (CC2, CC3) — declaration instead of a license
- Notice of the start of construction works — documents for a specific site
- Company registration in Ukraine — LLC set-up
- Licenses and permits — all services and prices
Hazardous work permit: FAQ
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Get your Derzhpratsi permit without stopping work
Send us the list of works and machinery — we will tell you whether you need a permit or a declaration and how long it takes. Office in Lviv; we also work remotely.
