Registration of a representative office of a foreign foundation

Under the current laws, foreign companies and non-profit organizations may operate in Ukraine through representative offices and branches. Such separate subdivisions are subject to accreditation, but they are not granted the status of a legal entity.

In order to streamline the accounting of international non-profit organizations, foreign non-governmental, public, charitable organizations, associations, and foundations, the country has a relevant Register.

Establishing a representative office of a foundation registered in another country is a complex and multi-stage procedure that requires time and study of legal regulations. In addition, a number of difficulties may arise in the process of opening a separate subdivision, including

• legalization and apostillization of copies of documents;
• non-compliance of the application with the established requirements;
• lack of certain documents.

The lawyers of the RegService Company will help you to open a representative office of the foundation in a short time and with minimal participation on your part.

Features and procedure of registration

The Law on Charitable Activities and Charitable Organizations divides the subjects under consideration into:

• companies
• institutions
• foundations (CF).

A charitable foundation is a charitable organization that operates on the basis of a charter and has members. These persons are not obliged to transfer their assets to the organization to achieve the charitable purposes.

According to Article 25 of the said Law, Articles 22 of the Laws on Public Associations and on State Registration of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs and Public Organizations, registration of a separate subdivision of a charitable organization is carried out through its accreditation without granting the status of a legal entity.

The Ministry of Justice acts as the state registrar.

List of documents

In accordance with Article 22 of the Law on State Registration, the following documents must be prepared for the legalization of a representative office:

• Application;
• copies of the act on registration of a CF abroad, constituent documents of the CF;
• a copy of the decision of the non-governmental organization to open a representative office in Ukraine;
• constituent document of the branch;
• power of attorney for the representative of the branch;
• document on payment of the administrative fee;
• an extract from a trade, banking, or court register confirming the registration of the legal entity;
• a copy of the document identifying the ultimate beneficial owner.

The documents must be translated into Ukrainian, apostilled, and notarized.

Services for registration of a representative office of a charitable foundation

Lawyers of the company "RegService:

• provide advice on all issues related to accreditation of a separate subdivision of a non-profit organization;
• prepare documents, translate them, affix an apostille, certify them with a notary, and pay state fees;
• prepare constituent acts;
• submit the necessary documents to the registrar.

To order the service and discuss the nuances of cooperation, contact the law firm's manager by phone or send a request by filling out the feedback form.

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