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Law company "Zakon Lviv " provides services to clients who intend to register as a VAT payer and obtain extract from the register of VAT payers.
Our experts will assist you in solving problems of any complexity. Apply now and we will help you with registration as VAT payer as soon as possible.
The service is available in Lviv and other cities of the Western region (Ivano-Frankivsk, Uzhgorod, Mukachevo, Lutsk, Chernivtsi, Ternopil, Khmelnytsky, Rivne).
VAT registration is possible in two cases:
- Voluntary VAT registration in accordance with Articles 182, 183 of the Tax Code of Ukraine. Voluntary registration requires the application for registration to be filed only in twenty days before the end of the month with the possibility of registration at the 1st day of next month.
- Mandatory registration of VAT payers under Article 181.183 of the Tax Code of Ukraine. Mandatory registration allows you to apply for registration of VAT at any time, subject to certain conditions for such registration with the possibility of registration within five days.
Our experts will:
- Provide you with expert advice;
- Prepare the necessary documents;
- Register you as VAT payer;
- Will obtain an extract from the register of VAT payers as soon as possible.
VAT registration is made within 5 working days the application filing.
Feasibility of the registration procedure is defined in each specific case. We have extensive experience and knowledge to effectively deal with such legal challenges.
TO REGISTER FOR VAT YOU NEED:
- If your company made business transactions you will need to provide an extract from the bank confirming the actual income;
- Provide information and details about:
- The number of employees;
- The total amount of transactions in the last 12 calendar months (if any);
- The date of achieving the total amount of taxable transactions (if any);
- The date of commencement of operations (if any).
- Provide copies of the following documents:
- A copy of an extract from the USR;
- A copy of the lease (sublease);
- Copies of passports and cards taxpayers (TIN) of Director and Chief Accountant (if any).
- To sign documents prepared by us.
Frequently asked questions
How much does VAT registration cost in Lviv?
There is no state duty for VAT registration itself — the State Tax Service registers a VAT payer free of charge; costs typically relate only to legal/accounting support for preparing and filing the application, so ask us for a quote based on your case.
What documents are needed to register as a VAT payer?
You need form 1-VAT (VAT registration application), an extract from the Unified State Register confirming your company or FOP status, and, for a foreign director or founder, identification documents plus a Ukrainian taxpayer registration number; additional documents may be requested depending on the registration ground.
How long does VAT registration take in Ukraine?
By law the State Tax Service must decide on a voluntary registration application within 3 working days of receiving it; if approved, the applicant is entered into the register of VAT payers rather than issued a paper certificate (Ukraine replaced VAT certificates with register extracts years ago), with the effective date depending on the date requested in the application. Mandatory registration timelines depend on when the turnover threshold is crossed, so exact terms should be confirmed for your specific case.
Can a foreigner or foreign-owned company register for VAT in Lviv?
Yes — a foreign national who is a registered sole proprietor (FOP) or a founder/director of a Ukrainian LLC can register for VAT on the same terms as Ukrainian citizens, provided the company or FOP is duly recorded in the Unified State Register and the founder/director holds a Ukrainian taxpayer registration number, which is obtained by applying to the State Tax Service (in person, through a Ukrainian Administrative Service Center/TsNAP, or via an authorized representative) — this number is issued by the tax authorities, not by the State Migration Service or a notary.
When is VAT registration mandatory versus voluntary?
Registration becomes mandatory once a business's taxable supplies exceed UAH 1,000,000 over the last 12 calendar months, per the Tax Code of Ukraine; below that threshold, a company or FOP may register voluntarily to work with VAT-payer counterparties or claim input VAT credit.
