Charitable organization - a legal entity whose main purpose is charitable activities in one or more areas. Charitable organizations may carry out economic activities, but without the purpose of making a profit.
The founders may be natural and legal persons, except for bodies of state power, bodies of local self-government, and other legal entities of public law.
Charitable organizations have a number of features:
- lack of authorized capital;
- non-profit status;
- no need to register as a VAT payer;
- absence of taxation of charitable assistance, etc.
You can register a charitable organization through:
- a state registrar;
- a private registrar.
Our company is ready to provide services for registration of a charitable organization.
Term of registration - from 2 working days.
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Minimal service package (all over Ukraine) |
Standard service package (Kyiv only) |
Non-resident service package (Kyiv only) |
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Price: UAH 3,000. |
Price: UAH 5,000. |
Price: UAH 8,000. |
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Common services: · Consultation on the procedure for creating the necessary documents for the charity; · Development of the purpose of creation and statutory documents of the organization; · Checking the name for uniqueness; · Development and preparation of a complete package of documents for state registration;
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Providing an algorithm for self-service submission to the state registrar.
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Submission of documents to the registration authority; Obtaining documents on state registration of a charitable organization.
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Consultation in English / Polish on the possibility of establishing a separate unit of a foreign charity or creating a new one; Development and preparation of a complete package of documents for state registration; Organization of translation of documents into Ukrainian; Obtaining documents on state registration of a charitable organization. |
Additional costs:
UAH 600 - notarized power of attorney from 1 founder;
UAH 750 (as of January 1, 2023) - fee for registration of a branch of a foreign charitable organization;
Contractual - services of a private registrar (in case of choosing such a registration procedure).
Required information and documents:
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For service packages Minimal, Standard, Non-resident (for new charitable organization) |
For Non-resident service package (for a separate unit (branch) of a foreign charity) |
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1. Copies of passports and registration numbers of taxpayers' account cards of founders and managers; 2. Copies of constituent documents (if the founder is a legal entity).
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1. Copy of the document confirming the registration of the foreign non-governmental organization; 2. Copy of constituent documents of a foreign non-governmental organization; 3. Decision on the formation of a separate unit and the appointment of its head; 4. Copies of the passport and registration number of the taxpayer's account card of the head. |
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Information about: 1. Name of the charitable organization; 2. Goals and areas of activity; 3. Location; 4. Name of governing bodies; 5. Contact information. |
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Benefits received by the client:
- Save time - our lawyers will develop and prepare the entire package of necessary documents;
- Opportunity to carry out charitable activities on the territory of Ukraine;
- No taxation when receiving charitable contributions;
- Guarantee of 100 percent result.
Additional legal services:
- Registration of a limited liability company (LLC) - a charitable organization can be the founder of a LLC if necessary.
- Inclusion in the register of non-profit institutions and organizations -charitable organizations operate without the purpose of making a profit, for this reason it is needed to register a non-profit status for avoiding future problems with regulatory authorities.
- Registration of an information agency - information agency must be registered in the Unified State Register - this will make it possible to legally provide information services and distribute information products.
- Registration of a public organization is an action for association of persons, which is created for the purpose of protection and realization of interests of different groups of the population.
Legal aspects:
Charitable activity - voluntary personal and / or property assistance to achieve goals without the purpose of making a profit by the participants of organization, as well as to pay any reward or compensation to the participants.
According to the Law of Ukraine "On Charitable Activities and Charitable Organizations", there are three types of charitable organizations:
- Charitable society - is created by at least two founders and operates on the basis of the charter;
- Charitable institution is an organization, the founding act of which determines the assets that one or more founders transfer to achieve the goals of charitable activities at the expense of such assets and / or income from such assets. The founder or founders of a charitable institution do not participate in the management of the charitable organization. The charitable institution operates on the basis of the founding act;
- A charitable foundation is a charitable organization that operates on the basis of the charter, has members who carry out management and who are not obliged to transfer to this organization any assets to achieve the goals of charitable activities. A charitable foundation may be established by one or more founders.
The founder of a charitable organization may be a non-resident legal entity or individual. The registration procedure takes place in accordance with the general procedure, taking into account the need to legalize foreign documents. The founder, a non-resident individual, need not to obtain an identification number. In case of appointment of a foreigner as a manager it is necessary to take identification number and a work permit.
Another option is to establish a branch in Ukraine of an existing foreign charity. The registration procedure differs from the creation of a new charity, it is paid. Also, according to Art. 25 of the Law "On Charitable Activities and Charitable Organizations" a branch is created without granting the status of a legal entity.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the minimum size for the authorized capital of a charitable foundation?
For the charitable fund, as well as for other types of charitable organizations, the presence of the authorized capital in general is not provided.
Is it necessary to notarize the Charter and the Protocol on the establishment of a charitable organization?
According to the Law of Ukraine " On State Registration of Legal Entities, Individuals - Entrepreneurs and Public Associations", the requirements for notarization of documents are not established for the registration of a charitable organization.
Can a charitable organization engage in entrepreneurial activity?
Yes, it can. As a general rule, a charitable organization is created without the purpose of making a profit. However, the law allows to engage in economic activities to achieve statutory objectives. Thus, a charitable organization may engage in entrepreneurship provided that the profits are not distributed among the founders or participants.
Can a charitable organization be the founder of a LLC?
There are no restrictions in the legislation in this regard, but the Charter of the LLC should prescribe the procedure for the distribution of profits, so that the charity does not lose its non-profit status.
