А

Accreditation of a Foreign Charitable Organization's Representative Office in Ukraine

Amid wartime challenges, Ukraine remains a key focus for many international charitable organizations and NGOs.
 
Establishing a representative office (branch) of a foreign NGO in Ukraine offers clear advantages:
  • Legal presence without creating a separate legal entity,
  • Tax-exempt status,
  • Direct operations under the parent organization's structure,
  • Ability to employ foreign staff without work permits,
  • Simplified procedure for obtaining residence permits for foreign staff and volunteers.
Legal Status and Regulatory Authority
A representative office of a foreign non-governmental organization in Ukraine:
  • Does not have legal entity status,
  • Is not subject to taxation,
  • Must maintain accounting records in accordance with Ukrainian law.
The accreditation of such an office is conducted by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine.
 
Documents Required for Accreditation
  • Application for state registration (accreditation),
  • Registration certificate or extract from a foreign authority confirming NGO registration,
  • Founding documents of the NGO (e.g., Charter),
  • Decision/minutes confirming the establishment of a Ukrainian office and appointment of its head,
  • Charter or internal regulations of the representative office (if applicable),
  • Notarized power of attorney for the head of the subdivision,
  • Extract from the relevant foreign register confirming the NGO’s legal status.
All documents must be notarized and apostilled in the country of origin.
 
Legal Support and Cost
Misechko & Partners Law Firm offers full legal support for accreditation procedures:
  • Legal document review and preparation,
  • Coordination with the Ministry of Justice,
  • Guidance on apostille and certified translation,
  • Consulting on further registration with tax/statistics (if applicable).
Service fee: EUR 2000.00

*This fee does not include translation or notarial/legalization expenses.*
 
Contact Us
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +38 044 334 42 55