Company registration in Ukraine: LLC, FOP, representative office
In short. Zakon Lviv registers an LLC (TOV) or private enterprise in Ukraine for €500, from 3 working days; a sole proprietor (FOP) from UAH 700, from 1 working day. An LLC with a foreign founder takes from 7 working days, a foreign company representative office costs from UAH 7,000. The state registrar reviews documents within 24 hours and charges no fee for a new entity (Art. 26, 36 of Law No. 755-IV).
Registration prices and timing
| What we register | Price | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| LLC or private enterprise, turnkey | €500 | from 3 working days |
| Sole proprietor (FOP), turnkey | from UAH 700 | from 1 working day |
| LLC with a foreign founder | by agreement | from 7 working days |
| Representative office of a foreign company | from UAH 7,000 | from 25 working days |
| Company with foreign investment | from UAH 4,000 | from 10 working days |
| Ready-made LLC instead of a new one | by agreement | after consultation |
| After registration: single tax | by agreement | after consultation |
| After registration: VAT payer | by agreement | after consultation |
Prices come from our legal services price list and service pages. Notary, apostille and translations for foreigners, where needed, are paid separately and quoted before we start. Timings are typical in our experience, counted from the moment we have all details and signatures; they depend on the documents and the registrar.
How registration works: 5 steps
Preparation takes the longest. A wrong activity code, charter clause or tax system means a registrar refusal or repeated amendments after launch. So before filing we agree with you on the business form, activities, tax system and founders, and prepare the single tax or VAT application together with the registration package.
LLC or sole proprietor (FOP): which to register
Both are registered quickly and with no state fee. They differ in liability, partners and growth plans:
| Criterion | Sole proprietor (FOP) | LLC (TOV) |
|---|---|---|
| Liability | with all personal property (Art. 52 Civil Code) | members risk only the value of their shares (Art. 3(1) of Law No. 2275-VIII) |
| Partners and investors | one person | several members; entry and exit by changing members |
| Diia.City | not available | available to legal entities (Art. 5 of Law No. 1667-IX) |
| Our fee | from UAH 700 | €500 |
| Timing | from 1 working day | from 3 working days |
We can go through your case in a 30-minute online consultation for €100.
For foreign founders and companies
- LLC with a foreign founder — from 7 working days: the foreign founder’s documents are certified, apostilled and translated into Ukrainian.
- Representative office of a foreign company — from UAH 7,000, from 25 working days: presence in Ukraine without a separate legal entity.
- Company with foreign investment — from UAH 4,000, from 10 working days.
- A Ukrainian tax number and e-signature for a foreign director are arranged together with the registration; for the bank account we explain the steps.
What turnkey registration includes
- advice on business form, activity codes (KVED) and tax system;
- founders’ resolution and charter (own or model charter);
- registration application and beneficial owner details for an LLC;
- filing with the registrar and follow-up until the register entry and extract;
- single tax or VAT application if you need it from day one;
- answers to registrar comments at no extra charge.
One lawyer handles the case from the first call to the register extract. Over 14 years we have registered companies for local businesses and foreign founders; office at 2A Tershakivtsiv St., Lviv, most cases run remotely.
What to prepare
- passport and tax number of each founder and director (foreigners — passport with translation and a Ukrainian tax number);
- the company name you want plus 2–3 alternatives;
- registered address and list of activities;
- for a foreign corporate founder — an extract from its trade register with an apostille.
If something is missing, the lawyer will tell you where to get it. Documents can be sent online.
Useful pages
Company registration in Ukraine: FAQ
How much does it cost to register a company in Ukraine?
How long does LLC registration take?
Can a foreigner own a company in Ukraine?
Can I register a company in Ukraine remotely?
LLC or sole proprietor — which is better?
What happens after registration?
Tell us the business form — we will quote price and timing
Phone, Telegram or the form on the contacts page. A lawyer will reply and list the documents you need.
