Registration of a public organization / NGO

A public organization is a non-profit association that is created to implement or protect the common economic, social, cultural, etc. interests of different groups of people.

To open a public organization requires two or more founders who meet the following requirements:

• legal capacity;
• the natural person (citizens of Ukraine, foreigners, stateless persons);
• reaching the age of 18, for children and youth public organization - 14 years of age;
• absence in the official list of persons against whom sanctions have been imposed, as well as suspicions of terrorism.

Our company is ready to provide a range of services for state registration of public organizations.

Term of service provision - from 7 working days;

Additional costs:

UAH 700 (as of January 1, 2022) - administrative fee for the registration of a separate subdivision of a foreign organization.

negotiable - services of a notarized translation agency.

Required information and documents: 

Advantages for the client:

• Saving the client's time - our lawyers will develop and prepare the entire package of necessary documents;
• Opportunity legally conduct activities, participate in the public and political life of society;
• Guarantee a 100% result.

Additional legal services:

Inclusion in the register of non-profit institutions and organizations for UAH 1000 - public organizations operate without the purpose of making a profit, the client should register a non-profit status for avoiding problems with regulatory authorities;

Registration of public organization symbols - symbols help to distinguish one organization among others, applied to branded products, banners;

Registration of a charitable organization - in order to carry out charitable activities, rationally register a charitable organization, as such a legal entity has certain tax benefits;

Registration of mass media - if a public organization plans to publish printed periodicals, it is necessary to register mass media;

Registration of an information agency - if a public organization plans to provide information services, such registration is required;

Accounting services - the delegation of work on accounting and tax to specialists will protect against possible disputes with regulatory authorities.

Obtaining the All-Ukrainian status for UAH 15,000. - registration of an organization with all-Ukrainian status expands the boundaries of influence in society.

Legal aspects:

Attention should be paid to the name of the public organization - it consists of two names: general, which indicates the form of association ("public organization") and own - the name of the organization.

The public organization's own name cannot contain:

the name of the body of state power, the body of local self-government,

the proper name of the public association, the activity of which is prohibited in court;

the words "state", "communal" and their derivatives;

the name is identical to the already registered public organizations.

The name of an individual may be used in the title, provided that he or her heirs have given their written consent.

A public organization can be formed both with the status of a legal entity and without it. Each of these options has its advantages and disadvantages listed below.

A subdivision of a foreign non-governmental organization is accredited without granting the status of a legal entity in accordance with Art. 20 of the Law "On Public Associations" and the Law "On State Registration of Legal Entities, Individuals - Entrepreneurs and Public Associations".

Also, in accordance with Article 38 of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of November 3, 2010 № 996 "On ensuring public participation in the formation and implementation of public policy", public organizations have the right to be members of the Public Council, city, district, district in the cities of Kyiv and Sevastopol state administrations.

Previously, the All-Ukrainian status of an NGO was necessary to conduct its activities outside the territory of the place of registration of the organization. Currently obtaining this status is not mandatory, but is carried out in order to increase influence in society. Obtaining the status of an All-Ukrainian public organization is possible if it has separate units in most regions of Ukraine, from 14 separate units.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Where submit documents for registration?

The registration of public organizations is carried out by the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine and its territorial subdivisions in accordance with the location of the public organization.

How can a legal entity register a public organization?

According to the Law of Ukraine "On Associations of Citizens", the founders of public organizations can only be individuals. Legal entities have the right to open only a public association.

Is it possible to register a branch of a foreign non-governmental organization (NGO)?

Yes, it is accredited without granting the status of a legal entity.

Can a branch of a foreign NGO open a bank account?

No, because it is accredited without granting the status of a legal entity.

Is it necessary to register the symbols of a public organization?

It is not necessary to have the symbols, but if the NGO plans to use them, the right to use the symbols arises from the moment of registration.

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