The declaration on the beginning of construction worksContractualfrom 10 working days

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The "Yuryst Lviv" company provides comprehensive services for individuals and legal entities to register a declaration on the beginning of construction works, objects, real estate. The service is available in Lviv and other cities of the Western region (Ivano-Frankivsk, Uzhgorod, Mukachevo, Lutsk, Chernivtsi, Ternopil, Khmelnytsky, Rivne).

Start of construction works is an important stage in the construction of buildings and edifices, as well as their completion (commissioning of the built house). Declaration of the construction works required document as well as a passport of a building under construction.

The procedure for filing a declaration is set by the body responsible for urban policy, which is the State Inspection of Architecture and Construction Control of Ukraine. The declaration is needed for the construction of apartments, which are assigned to the I-III category of complexity. In case the facility has been assigned  a  IV-V category of complexity, then the documents are to be sent to the Kyiv division of the SIACC  that grants permission to start construction work.

The declaration on the beginning of construction works is issued in two copies altogether with the application-permit for processing of personal data and other documents submitted to the local or regional body, where it must be registered within 5 working days. If, during this period, the declaration discrepancies are found, then it is returned to the applicant with a covering note, indicating the cause of return. If the inspection does not return the declaration and, at the same time, didn’t register it, then in 10 days after the said registration had to be registered it is considered to be done automatically.

During the construction of two-storey (excluding attic) building with the area not exceeding 300 square meters and also of outbuildings, the procedure for obtaining a building permit is simplified:

  • no need to register the Declaration and get permission for construction works;
  • optional development of construction project;
  • only a building passport and a notification on commencement of construction works are needed.

The declaration on the beginning of construction is obtained for free.

OUR JOB IS TO:

  • Advise you on the subject.
  • Prepare and review the documents of the customer;
  • Prepare and submit a declaration on the beginning of construction works to the authorities;
  • Obtain permission for the construction work.

Our experts will help you with registration of all necessary documents.

The procedure for obtaining a declaration on the start of construction mentioned above is accompanied by the preparation and submission of required list of documents. Remember that incorrect or improper preparation of documents entails the refusal to register a declaration or a permit to start construction works.

We will conduct professional consultation on preparation of permission to start construction works, will deal with all paperwork and bureaucracy. We will save you time and money!

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to file a declaration on the beginning of construction works in Lviv?
Registering the declaration itself is free of charge, as no state duty applies to this declarative procedure; clients pay only for legal support, document preparation, and any required technical documents. Contact Zakon Lviv for a quote based on your project category and site.
What documents are required to submit the declaration?
You need title documents for the land plot and object, a design (project) documentation report, an urban development conditions certificate where applicable, and confirmation of the developer's identity or the authorized representative's power of attorney. Zakon Lviv reviews your specific case before filing.
How long does registration of the declaration take?
For CC1 (low-complexity) construction objects, the declaration is registered on the e-construction (e-budivnytstvo) portal automatically upon submission if the package is complete and error-free — this is often near-instant, though exact processing time can vary by case and portal workload. Delays occur when documents need correction, so pre-check by a lawyer reduces risk.
Can a foreigner or foreign company file the declaration for a construction project in Lviv?
Yes, a foreign individual or a foreign-owned legal entity registered in the Unified State Register (USR/EDR) as the developer can file the declaration, either personally with valid ID and, where required, a certified translation, or through a Ukraine-based representative acting under a notarized power of attorney. Zakon Lviv can act as your local representative throughout the process.
What happens if the declaration is filed with errors or the construction later changes?
An incorrect or incomplete declaration can be cancelled by the authority currently exercising state architectural and construction control functions (these functions were transferred away from the former State Architectural and Construction Inspection, DABI, after its 2020 reform, to a successor body — the specific authority depends on your region and case), which halts legal construction until it is refiled correctly; any change to key project parameters requires an amended or new declaration before continuing works. Zakon Lviv checks the file before submission to avoid this.
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