Business immigration to Ukraine through a company has one TRP ground: you are a founder, participant or beneficial owner of a Ukrainian legal entity and your share in its charter capital is at least EUR 100,000 at the National Bank of Ukraine rate on the date of the investment (Law No. 3773-VI, Art. 4(12)). The TRP is then issued for 2 years (Resolution No. 322, para. 4). A company with a smaller stake gives its founder no TRP ground; a director who works for the company needs a work permit, like any employee.
| Primary vehicle | Ukrainian LLC (TOV — Товариство з обмеженою відповідальністю). Registered in the Unified State Register with an 8-digit EDRPOU code. |
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| Legal ground | Law No. 3773-VI, Art. 4, part 12 — founders, participants and beneficial owners of a legal entity registered in Ukraine. |
| TRP validity | 2 years (Resolution No. 322, para. 4). |
| Minimum investment | A share of at least EUR 100,000 in the charter capital, at the NBU rate on the date of the investment (Law No. 3773-VI, Art. 4(12); Resolution No. 322, para. 33, item 9). |
| Documents for the ground | A copy of the founding document certified by the company, the company's written undertaking to notify DMSU if you lose founder, participant or beneficial-owner status, and proof of the EUR 100,000 share (para. 33, item 9). |
Three Routes Compared
| Founder with a EUR 100,000 stake | TRP for 2 years on the founder ground (Law No. 3773-VI, Art. 4(12); Resolution No. 322, para. 4). |
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| Director of your own TOV | The company obtains a work permit for you (Law No. 5067-VI, Art. 42-2); you then get an employment-based TRP for the work period in the permit. |
| Investment immigration permit | Permanent residence within the annual quota for a foreign investment of at least USD 100,000 in Ukraine's economy (Law No. 2491-III, Art. 4(2)(3)). |
Running the Company Properly
Whatever the immigration route, a Ukrainian TOV has real obligations, and banks and the tax authority look at substance:
- Tax filings on time: quarterly єдиний податок returns, including nil returns.
- Real transactions: client contracts, invoices and matching bank receipts help with banks and counterparties.
- Director's salary: a director employed by the company is paid at least the national minimum wage, with ЄСВ (social insurance) contributions.
- Registered address: keep it valid and reachable.
Tax Obligations
- єдиний податок returns: filed quarterly; nil returns must still be filed, and missed filings create penalties.
- ЄСВ (social insurance) on director salary: filed and paid monthly at 22% of the declared salary, with the minimum base tied to the national minimum wage (UAH 8,647 a month from 1 January 2026).
- Annual financial reporting: small TOVs on single tax have simplified requirements, but annual statements are still required.
- Accounting costs: budget UAH 3,000–8,000/month for a Ukrainian small-business accountant.
The Founder Path — Step by Step
Register a Ukrainian TOV with the EUR 100,000 stake
Through a Ukrainian law firm or notary — remotely via a power of attorney (notarised in Bangladesh, MFA Bangladesh apostille, Ukrainian translation), or in person. Make the charter-capital contribution and keep the proof.
Timeline: 14–30 working days. Cost: USD 500–1,500 legal fees.
Apply for a Type D visa through the VFS Global Ukraine centre in Dhaka
The founder ground needs documents showing you are a founder, participant or beneficial owner with a stake of at least EUR 100,000 (Resolution No. 118, para. 8(14-1)).
Legal time limit at the embassy: up to 10 working days from receipt of the documents, up to 30 with additional checks (Resolution No. 118, para. 19).
Apply for the TRP at DMSU
After arriving on the D visa, file no later than 15 working days before your permitted stay ends (Resolution No. 322, para. 17): the base documents (para. 32) plus the founding document, the company's undertaking and proof of the EUR 100,000 share (para. 33, item 9).
The TRP is issued within 15 working days of document acceptance (Resolution No. 322, para. 5).
Exchange the TRP on time
For the exchange, file the current TRP, the base documents, medical insurance for the new period and the para. 33, item 9 documents again (Resolution No. 322, paras. 39–40), up to the last day of the current TRP (para. 19).
A founder's TRP is issued for 2 years (Resolution No. 322, para. 4).
If you lose founder status or the share falls below EUR 100,000, the ground ends. If the company is liquidated, DMSU revokes the TRP (Resolution No. 322, para. 63).