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1. Main ways to register an LLC.
2. Step-by-step online registration through «Diia».
3. Required data and documents.
4. Registration costs and timelines.
5. What to do after registration.
6. Key differences between a sole proprietor and an LLC.
7. Other options and practical advice.

Business registration has become максимально simplified thanks to the digital platform «Diia». The online LLC registration procedure frees an entrepreneur from the need to stand in queues and pay a state fee. With the help of the «Diia» portal, you can open an LLC almost instantly: the application is processed in seconds, and the state registration of a legal entity is carried out free of charge. Alternatively, documents may be submitted offline – through a CNAP or a notary. In any case, standard information is required: details about the company name, location, founders, selected NACE activity codes, and so on. Below, we review the main steps for creating a company online and offline, document requirements, approximate timeframes, and the specifics of 2026.

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Main Ways to Register an LLC

In 2026, an LLC can be registered in several ways. The easiest and cheapest option is online through the «Diia» portal. The application form automatically pulls in data about the founders and ownership structure, and the result is delivered to your electronic account and email within minutes. Another option is offline – through a CNAP or a notary, where the documents are submitted in paper form. This option is also suitable for foreign founders, as they must submit the application in person because the online service is available only to citizens of Ukraine. In any case, state registration of an LLC is free of charge.

• through the «Diia» portal – the fastest online registration method, free of charge and available to Ukrainian citizens;
• through a CNAP or a notary – the traditional offline method, requiring a paper document package and taking up to one business day;

These two approaches cover almost all cases. In the following sections, you will find a detailed step-by-step guide for registering an LLC online, a list of required documents, and recommendations for both methods.

Step-by-Step Guide to Online Registration through «Diia»

To register an LLC through «Diia», follow this algorithm. The steps below are presented as a sequence:

1. Obtain an electronic signature. Before you begin, make sure you have a qualified electronic signature – a QES – or Diia.Signature in the mobile application. This can be done within a few minutes, including through Privat24 or directly in «Diia».
2. Log in to the «Diia» portal. Go to the website diia.gov.ua and sign in to your citizen account using Diia.Signature, BankID, or a QES.
3. Choose the service «Register an LLC». In the «Services» section, go to the «Entrepreneurship» category, find «LLC registration based on the model charter», and begin filling out the application.
4. Complete the online form. In the form, specify the founders’ details, the company name, the registration address, and the types of activity – NACE codes. One NACE code is indicated as the principal activity, while additional codes may be added if needed – their number is not limited by law. Also choose the taxation system – general or simplified – and, just in case, keep a copy of the model charter or the founders’ resolution.
5. Sign and submit the application. After reviewing the data, the application must be signed with your QES and sent. If the UNZR – the unique numbers from the ID cards or passports – of all beneficial owners are entered correctly and verified, the LLC will be registered automatically – you will receive a notification within 10 minutes. Otherwise, the application will be sent for review by a state registrar – up to 1 business day.
6. Receive the results. After successful registration, the LLC data are automatically stored in the Unified State Register, and the information is sent to the tax authority. Within 3 business days from the registration date, you will be able to download an extract from the Unified State Register confirming the creation of the LLC. A notification with the access code to the extract will be sent to your email and to the «Pay attention» section of your personal account.

After submitting the application, you can track its status in «Diia». As a result, you will receive an official extract from the Unified State Register containing all the details of the new company, which can be printed and used as a legal document. After that, the LLC is considered registered, and you can open a bank account and begin operations without unnecessary delays.

Required Data and Documents

For online LLC registration through «Diia», a minimum package of information and documents is required:

• copies of all pages of the passports of Ukrainian citizens and the RNOKPP – taxpayer identification numbers – of all founders;
• copies of the passports and taxpayer identification numbers of the company’s ultimate beneficial owners;
• notarized copies of the above documents – passports and taxpayer identification numbers – certified no earlier than 90 days before the application is filed;
• the amount of the charter capital – minimum UAH 1, since the law does not establish any restrictions;
• other details: legal address, LLC name, selected NACE codes, and so on;

Before filling out the form, we recommend checking the accuracy of the data in the State Demographic Register, for example the registration address, and verifying the NACE codes in classifier DK 009:2010. Errors in the company name, NACE code, or personal data may lead to registration delays or penalties. If any founder is not a citizen of Ukraine – a foreigner or a resident – online submission is not possible for them. In that case, all documents must be submitted in person to a CNAP or a notary.

After the list of documents, it is worth noting that all state forms and templates for registration can be found on the Ministry of Justice website – Order No. 3268/5 – or directly in the «Diia» service during application submission. It is also advisable to prepare a model charter or a resolution on the establishment of the company – «Diia» offers a template that you may modify if necessary. We also remind you that changes to the registers are being prepared in Ukraine – in 2026, the EDRPOU code and LLC information will be transferred to the Unified State Register of the Ministry of Justice, but this will not affect the registration stage: data entry will still be carried out according to standard procedures.

Before filing the application, determine the business activities – NACE codes. You may specify as many codes as needed, but one of them must be the main one. Proper selection of NACE codes will reduce the risk of tax audits in the future. To operate an LLC after registration, it is also necessary to arrange accounting support and regular reporting.

Registration Costs and Timelines

State registration of an LLC in Ukraine is free of charge. The «Diia» service provides the registration without an administrative fee, so you only pay for additional options, such as notarial actions or obtaining a QES. The registration timelines are as follows: the application is processed within up to 24 hours, while automatic registration through «Diia» takes place virtually instantly – the first results appear within a few minutes. If automatic data verification does not occur, the state registration of the LLC processes the documents within up to one business day.

The online procedure is exactly what helps save time and money: this is the cheapest and simplest way to create a company «turnkey». Compared with offline options, where you usually have to pay for additional notarial services and submit paper documents, the entire process through «Diia» is free and takes only a few minutes.

What to Do After Registration

After successfully registering an LLC, take several simple steps to fully prepare the company for operation:

• obtain an extract from the Unified State Register on the creation of the LLC – the document is available in «Diia» or the state register within 3 business days after registration;
• open a bank account for the legal entity – the tax authority provides details in a letter after registration – so that you can receive payments and settle contracts;
• order a company seal – optionally, since a seal is not mandatory – for formal execution of documents;
• obtain licenses, permits, or a cash register or software cash register if your selected types of activity require them;
• contact an accountant or an accounting services provider – because an LLC is required to maintain full accounting records and submit tax reports according to the chosen taxation system;

These actions will help launch the business without delay and avoid penalties for missing reporting deadlines or payment deadlines.

You can order a consultation regarding the cost of accounting support for an LLC here.

Key Differences Between a Sole Proprietor and an LLC

When choosing the legal form of business, pay attention to the specifics of registering a sole proprietor and an LLC. The main differences are:

• a sole proprietor has one owner – an individual – there is no charter capital, and reporting is simplified – no annual balance sheets are required; an LLC has at least two founders – or one founder that is a legal entity – requires a founding charter – although a model charter may be used – and full accounting;
• a sole proprietor bears unlimited liability with all personal property, whereas LLC participants are liable only within the limits of their contributed charter capital;
• a sole proprietor files Form No. 10 for registration and may choose one of the simplified single-tax groups, while an LLC files Form No. 1 and may be a VAT payer or operate under the single-tax group 3 regime;
• sole proprietors have no minimum capital requirement – registration is possible with charter capital of UAH 0 – whereas for an LLC, although there are no statutory restrictions, founders usually set at least UAH 1-2 as a contribution;

Take these differences into account when planning your business. For example, a sole proprietorship can be opened and closed more quickly, but an LLC can attract investors and has a better image for large projects.

Other Options and Advice

• purchase of a ready-made «shelf» company on a turnkey basis. Some people prefer to bypass the registration process and buy an already existing LLC with a clean history. Such a transaction costs from several thousand hryvnias and requires careful due diligence: make sure the company has no debts, penalties, or unfiled reports;
• use of nominee services. Sometimes founders register a company using nominee directors or founders with third-party documents. This may save time, but it carries risk: state registrars carefully verify the actual beneficial owners, and any mismatch in the register may result in refusal;

These methods do not guarantee savings and may create problems in running the business. It is better to register the company independently or with the help of trusted consultants, specifying the real founders and directors.

Conclusions

LLC registration in Ukraine in 2026 is a simple and accessible process. The fastest way to register a company is through the «Diia» portal: all steps are completed online, and the registration decision is received within minutes. For offline registration, you need to contact a CNAP or a notary and submit the same incorporation documents. In any case, state registration remains free of charge. After company registration, do not forget to open a bank account and set up accounting. A successful start for a new company depends on the correct choice of registration form and careful attention at every stage of the process.