Registration of charity foundation3000 UAHfrom 3 working days

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Law Firm "Zakon Lviv" has many years of successful experience in registration of not only commercial, but also non-profit organizations, including NGOs and charities. We are not just legal company, we are a team of professionals that successfully competes with major law firms in the area of business registration, and non-profit organizations. Our lawyers will register the charity foundation for you and will provide all related services for its further functioning.

The service is available in Western Region (Lviv region., Ternopil, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lutsk, Chernivtsi, Rivne, Uzhgorod).

According to the Law of Ukraine "On charity and charitable organizations" the charitable organization operates under the charter, has members and is managed by participants who are not required to transfer any assets to organization for the purposes of the charity.

Today, the issue of philanthropy in our country is very serious, because in the last 2 years the number of people that need help has increased significantly, and the state can not help them.. Starting from the problems of internally displaced persons from areas where the anti-terrorist operations, and occupied the Crimea, the problem of homeless and disadvantaged children, ending environmental problems and issues of homeless animals - all currently borne by charitable organizations, which in today's world is an integral part of the operation civil society.

The Foundation, as well as NGO refers to a number of nonprofit organizations, that is - not for profit. The Foundation is deservedly ranked among the most popular forms of other charities. This is because CF has a simple and clear management system of CF Members are not required to transfer this organization any assets and source of these assets can be any other than the exceptions provided by law. However, the Foundation, as well as other legal entities may have a seal, a bank account and be a party to legal proceedings. In order to fulfill the tasks and goals of CF authorized to acquire and exercise the moral and property rights.

At first glance, it seems quite simple to register a Charity Foundation, but as the years of experience show, this procedure has its own peculiarities. To protect yourself from potential problems - it is important to register the foundation correctly. The policy of our law firm requires individual approach to each client. We consider all your wishes and provide (if necessary) the professional advice. We closely follow the changes in the legislation, which is why we advise you to start your charity activities through the law firm "Lawyer of the Lions."

BENEFITS OF REGISTERING A FOUNDATION:

No need for the authorized capital, since the CF can conduct its activity without it.
It is possible to obtain a status of non-profitable organization
Simplified taxation and submission of financial statements system and we will help you with registration

THE PRICE OF OUR SERVICES INCLUDES:

Legal consultation;
Preparation of necessary documents;
Submission of documents for registration to the relevant authorities and further support during registration process;
Notary services;
Production of seal.

THE ALGORITHM OF OUR WORK:

Law firm "Zakon Lviv" will provide you with a consultation (30 minutes online — €100; written opinion — from €200), during which our lawyers will explain all the key aspects of the creation of the foundation. You can be confident that the consultation will be carried out by experienced professionals who have years of experience in this area and will be able to clearly answer all your questions.
We will prepare a complete package of documents necessary of registration of charity foundation. You don’t have to worry, because we carefully monitor all changes in legislation and will prepare documents in full compliance with Ukrainian legislation. All we need from you is to provide us with necessary information and to sign necessary documents. Everything else will be done by our lawyers. If needed, we will notarize all necessary documents.
You do not need to waste your precious time and nerves by staying in queues. Our staff will conduct the registration of the foundation in the territorial department of the Ministry of Justice, and will register the fund with other authorities. This will significantly save you time and will save you from the negative emotions that may arise as a result of contact with public authorities.
After the registration we will obtain all necessary documents: a statement from the Unified State Register (USR), registered charter of foundation, information from USREOU. In addition, we will produce for you with a high quality seal with multi-protection and individual design.
At your request we will make your foundation a non-profit organization and will obtain the relevant decision by tax authorities.
All official obtained documents will be sent to you as soon as possible and free of charge.

AFTER REGISTRATION YOU WILL GET:

a statement of registration from the Register of Ukrainian Enterprises;
a charter of charity foundation;
a decision of tax authorities about registration of charity foundation as non-profit organization;
an order appointing the head of the foundation;
minutes of constituent assembly on creation of the foundation;
seal of the foundation.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to register a charity foundation in Lviv, Ukraine?

The cost depends on charter drafting, the number of founders, notary services (if founders act by proxy), and the legal support package chosen, so an exact price is quoted only after reviewing your case. Leave a request with Zakon Lviv (Lviv, +38 (068) 777-22-73) or write on Telegram for a firm quote.

What documents are needed to register a charity foundation?

You need the foundation's charter, minutes of the founding meeting appointing management bodies, a registration application on the state registrar's form, and founders' identification documents; foreign founders also provide a notarized and apostilled translation of their passport. A registered legal address in Ukraine is required as well.

How long does state registration of a charity foundation take?

State registration of a charity foundation in the Unified State Register (USR) is carried out by a state registrar -- for example, at a notary's office or a TsNAP/ASC front office -- within the Ministry of Justice's registration system. Once a complete set of documents is filed, the registration action itself is normally completed within about 24 hours (one working day), excluding weekends, as set by Ukrainian state registration rules; preparing the charter and supporting documents beforehand can take longer, and the exact timeline can also vary with registrar workload and document completeness. Note: the free, roughly 24-hour Diia model-charter registration route applies to limited liability companies (LLCs), not to charity foundations.

Can a foreigner establish or found a charity foundation in Ukraine?

Yes, a foreign individual or a foreign legal entity may be a founder of a charity foundation in Ukraine, subject to notarized and apostilled/legalized identification documents and, in most cases, an individual tax number (registration card) from the tax authority. Non-residents commonly act through a power of attorney to a Ukraine-based representative to speed up filing at TsNAP or with a notary.

Does registering the foundation in the USR give it tax-exempt status automatically?

No -- entry in the Unified State Register only creates the legal entity; the foundation must separately apply to the tax authority for inclusion in the Register of Non-Profit Institutions and Organizations to obtain non-profit status and related tax benefits. This is a distinct filing step after state registration, and Zakon Lviv handles both stages on request.