Specialists of "Yuryst Lviv" will help you to register the service cooperative. The service is available in Lviv and other cities of the Western region (Ivano-Frankivsk, Uzhgorod, Mukachevo, Lutsk, Chernivtsi, Ternopil, Khmelnytsky, Rivne).
The law defines a cooperative as a legal entity members of which have combined to lead overall economic or other activities. This association aims - to satisfy economic or social needs of its members. The cooperative can commercial business and non-commercial activities, which can begin only after the cooperative was registered.
TO REGISTER A SERVICE COOPERATIVE A CUSTOMER MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:
- Copies of passports and identification numbers (TIN) of founders - individuals and officials (chairman and members of the Board);
- Information about the name of the cooperative;
- Information about the legal address;
- Information on the goal of the cooperative;
Our lawyers will help you prepare all necessary documents without problems! You won’t have to wait in queues and waste your time and nerves on the bureaucracy.
THE PRICE OF OUR SERVICES FOR REGISTRATION OF THE SERVICE COOPERATIVE INCLUDES:
- Check of the name of the cooperative in the Unified State Register of Ukraine;
- Preparation of a set of documents (articles of association, minutes of the meeting, registration cards);
- Notary services;
- Registration of cooperative in regional management of statistics;
- Registration in the Pension Fund;
- Registration in tax inspection;
- Creation a round seal.
Please contact the specialists of "Yuryst Lviv" and we will take care that the registration of the service cooperative will be executed with your minimal participation and in no time.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register a service cooperative in Lviv?
State registration of a legal entity in Ukraine, including a service cooperative, is not subject to a state duty (0 UAH), whether filed via Diia, a notary, or a state registrar at the ASC (TsNAP). Actual costs usually come from drafting a custom charter (a model charter is free to use), notary fees, and legal support, which depend on the specifics of your case. Contact Zakon Lviv for an exact quote.
How long does registration of a service cooperative take?
A service cooperative is registered as a legal entity in the Unified State Register (USR) within 24 hours of filing a complete document set via Diia, a notary, or a state registrar at the ASC (TsNAP), same as other legal entities. Delays occur if documents need correction.
What documents are needed to register a service cooperative?
Required documents include the minutes of the founding (general) meeting approving the charter and electing management bodies, the cooperative's charter, an application for state registration, and founders' identification data. A model charter avoids drafting a custom one.
Can a foreigner found or join a service cooperative in Ukraine?
Yes, a foreign national or foreign legal entity may act as a founder or member of a Ukrainian service cooperative; a foreigner needs a taxpayer identification code from the tax authority, and if physically applying in person, valid ID and, where applicable, a residence document from the State Migration Service (SMS).
What is the difference between a service cooperative and an LLC?
A service cooperative is a member-based non-profit-oriented association providing services to its own members under Ukraine's cooperative law, while an LLC is a for-profit company; both are legal entities registered in the USR, but governance, profit distribution, and membership rules differ substantially.
