FOP registration remotely
Via Diia with digital signature or by power of attorney: application, tax group, KVED codes, tax registration, ESV (unified social contribution) registration. Without your travel to Ukraine.
Business consulting in Ukraine
FOP (Ukrainian sole trader) in Ukraine for those working from abroad
Freelance, IT, consulting, online services, rental income: you have revenue but nothing to prove its source to a European bank. FOP in Ukraine provides legal income status, documents for the bank and your country's tax authority, and a predictable tax rate. We help you choose the tax group and KVED codes, register FOP remotely, set up accounting, and resolve tax residency so you do not pay twice.
Business consulting in Ukraine
What is included
Choice of tax group and KVED codes
The tax group determines the income limit, rate, and client scope; the KVED code determines whether you can issue an invoice for your service at all. Errors here surface on first audit or bank refusal, so we match the real activity, not a generic placeholder.
Income legalization abroad
We prepare a package that European banks accept: bank statements, contracts, invoices, income statements, tax payment confirmation. This is what banks require when opening an account and for large transfers.
Tax residency
We determine where you are a tax resident by facts: center of vital interests, 183 days, residence, family. The answer determines which country taxes your income and whether you need a residency certificate.
Avoiding double taxation
We apply the treaty between Ukraine and your country of residence: tax credit, exemptions on certain income types, certificates for both tax authorities. We do this before year-end, not retroactively.
Accounting and compliance
Ledger, declarations, ESV contributions, tax reconciliations, FOP closure if activity ceases. We track deadlines: a missed declaration costs penalties and single-tax payer status.
Why it works
Source of funds the bank understands
A bank in the EU asks 'where is the money from' not out of curiosity — it is obligated. FOP with contracts and paid taxes turns an awkward question into a document package.
Predictable rate
The simplified system provides a rate you can calculate in advance and minimal reporting compared to business status in most EU countries.
Lawyer and accountant together
Registration without accounting turns into debt in six months. We manage both sides, so tax consequences are visible when choosing the group.
No travel to Ukraine
Registration, changes, compliance, and closure — remotely. Your status in your country of residence does not depend on travel.
Business Security
Business security in Ukraine while you are abroad
An inspection, search, or equipment seizure at your Ukrainian office, and you learn about it from a phone call a thousand kilometers away. We prepare your business in advance: bring documents and processes into order, train your team to act calmly and within the law, protect trade secrets and legal privilege, and position a lawyer to be on site the same day.
Preparing the company for inspections
We audit the documents of your sole trader (ФОП) or limited company (ТОВ), the contracts and the primary records through an inspector’s eyes and close the weak spots before the visit. We write the internal drill — who meets the officials, who calls the lawyer and you, who is responsible for the paperwork.
Staff training in your Ukrainian office
We train your team to conduct themselves correctly and confidently: verify official credentials and the grounds for the visit, review the court warrant, record the proceedings, sign nothing unclear, and provide no statement without legal counsel present.
A lawyer on site while you are abroad
We travel to your office on the day of the event and act under power of attorney: we monitor the scope of the court warrant, enter objections into the search record, document any violations, and challenge them on your behalf. You do not need to return to Ukraine for your rights to be protected.
Trade secrets and personal data
We establish a trade secret regime, segregate corporate and personal data, execute confidentiality agreements with staff and data processing policies compliant with Ukrainian law and GDPR where your client base includes European entities.
Digital security and cyber protection
We configure workstations and accounts to industry standards: device and media encryption, two-factor authentication, access controls, off-site backup systems, and documented incident response and data breach protocols.
Seizure of equipment: your rights and getting back to work
We secure detailed inventory of seized assets, obtain copies of working data to maintain operations, and ensure timely equipment return. In parallel, we migrate your business to backup infrastructure so your international clients experience no service interruption.
We work strictly within the law: we prepare your company for lawful inspection, protect trade secrets and legal privilege, and ensure all parties observe proper procedure throughout.
Process
How the work begins
- 1
Request
You briefly describe the matter, the city, the deadlines and your preferred contact channel.
- 2
Initial assessment
The team clarifies the facts and documents and determines which specialists are needed.
- 3
Action plan
You receive a clear route: procedure, risks, documents, deadlines and budget.
- 4
Support
Lawyers, translators and consultants take the case to a practical result.
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Read more →Frequently asked questions
Can I have FOP in Ukraine while living in the EU?
Yes, Ukrainian law does not forbid it. The issue is not permission but taxes: if you are a tax resident of your country of residence, it can tax your worldwide income. That is why we always consider FOP registration together with tax residency and the double taxation treaty.
Do I need to travel for registration?
No. Registration is possible via Diia with a qualified digital signature or by power of attorney to our representative. You can also obtain a digital signature remotely — we explain which method is available in your country.
Which KVED code for IT and online services?
It depends on what you actually do: development, consulting, data processing, marketing, and training are different codes with different implications. We select primary and secondary KVED codes so your invoices and documents match your registered activity and the bank has no questions.
What happens if I do not declare FOP income in my country of residence?
The risk is real: EU countries exchange tax information and banks report transfers. Consequences include back taxes, penalties, and questions about fund sources when buying property or applying for status. It is cheaper to declare correctly and credit taxes paid in Ukraine.
Let us calculate your case
Tell us what you do and which country you live in. We will explain which tax group and KVED codes fit, what your tax cost will be, and what your bank requires.