Business registration in Ukraine — sole proprietorship or LLC
We support the opening of a business in Ukraine and organise the necessary steps at the start. Before registration we determine which form matches the planned activity — a sole proprietorship (FOP) or an LLC (TOV) — and select KVED activity codes and the tax system, and check whether VAT is needed. We take on the preparation of the agreed set of documents, support state registration and define the further steps after the details are entered in the State Register.
What to determine before registration
Before registration, the key parameters of the future activity must be defined so that the form of the business, the tax system and the organisation of payments match the actual way the business operates.
Type of activity
What exactly you plan to sell or which services you will provide.
Customers
Individuals or businesses, Ukrainian or foreign counterparties.
Turnover
Expected income and growth plans.
Employees
Whether you plan to hire staff.
VAT
Whether VAT registration is needed or may become necessary.
Foreign trade
Whether there will be foreign customers, suppliers or currency settlements.
Owners
One person or several partners.
Future development
Investment, loans, new participants, scaling.
Sole proprietorship or LLC — which to choose
The form of the business affects the owner’s liability, work with partners, tax accounting, hiring and the ability to attract investment. We do not recommend a form simply on the basis of “what is easier” — first we clarify how the business will earn money, who will own it and who its customers are, and how it may change over the coming years.
When a sole proprietorship is chosen
- The business is run by one individual without capital partners.
- The model meets the conditions of the chosen tax system and single-tax group.
- Simpler accounting and a quick start matter, and a corporate structure is not needed.
- The entrepreneur accepts the personal property liability that comes with operating as a sole proprietor.
When it is worth considering an LLC
- There are several partners and the shares and management rules must be defined legally.
- An investor is to be brought in, a share sold, or a more complex corporate structure is planned.
- Counterparties or tender conditions expect to work with a legal entity.
- It matters for the business model to separate the company’s property from the participants’ property, within the limits set by law.
Services in this section
Where necessary, we coordinate the preparation of documents and communication with the bank for opening an account. The decision to open an account and the related checks are made by the bank.
What registration support includes
- Analysis of the business model and selection of the form (LLC or sole proprietorship) and the tax system.
- Preparation of the set of incorporation documents and applications.
- Submission of the documents to the state registrar or notary.
- Registration with the tax authority, selection and registration of KVED activity codes.
- Advice on next steps: bank account, order of primary documents, first reporting period.
What data and documents are usually required
For a sole proprietor
- Identity document
- Taxpayer number
- Contact details
- Place of residence
- Description of the planned activity for selecting KVED codes
- Data for choosing the tax system
For an LLC
- Details of the founder or founders
- Distribution of shares
- Company name
- Details of the director
- Registered address
- Planned types of activity
- Amount and procedure for forming the charter capital
For a foreign founder
Documents of the foreign founder may also be required, together with their proper certification and translation into Ukrainian — the exact list depends on who the founder is and where the documents were issued.
We provide the exact list after a short clarification of the business structure. There is no need to prepare documents in advance at random.
After registration you have a clear start plan
- A registered business.
- An agreed tax model.
- A set of prepared registration documents.
- Information about the next steps.
- Recommendations on the bank account, qualified electronic signature and accounting — if they are relevant to your model.
- The option to move straight to accounting support.
Cost and timing
The cost depends on the form of the business, the number of founders, the type of charter, the involvement of a non-resident, the method of filing and additional tasks. Before work begins we agree the list of deliverables, the price and which costs are not included in Viaduk’s fee. The timing depends on the chosen procedure, the completeness of the data, the signing of documents and the outcome of the state registrar’s review.
Choose a registration option
Sole proprietorship (FOP)
For the activity of one individual without a corporate structure.
LLC with Ukrainian participants
For a business with one or several participants and defined management rules.
LLC with a foreign participant
For a company with a non-resident participant and a preliminary check of foreign documents.
Frequently asked questions
Can a sole proprietorship be registered online through Diia?
Yes, the Diia portal provides automatic online registration of sole proprietors. Support is worthwhile when, before filing, you need to check the KVED codes, the single-tax group, restrictions by type of activity, VAT and future work with foreign customers.
Can an LLC be registered online?
Diia offers online LLC registration on the basis of a model charter. If the founders need individual rules on management, exit, transfer of shares or protection against conflicts, a bespoke charter and a shareholders’ agreement should be assessed separately.
How do I choose KVED codes?
KVED codes are selected according to the actual and planned activity, not the most general title. Before filing you need to check whether the type of activity creates restrictions for the chosen tax system and whether it requires a licence or permit.
When is VAT needed?
The need depends on the transactions, their volume and the status of counterparties. The question should be settled before registration or immediately after it on the basis of a specific model, not a universal recommendation.
What should be done after entry in the State Register?
Check the registration and tax data, obtain a qualified electronic signature, open a bank account, define the procedure for primary documents and accounting, set up payment acceptance and not miss the first reporting period.
Open a business with a tax model that matches how you work
Describe your activity, future customers, owners and how you plan to accept payments. We will determine which questions must be settled before registration and propose a clear scope of support.
Discuss business registration