Case Study: Securing Ukrainian Residency and Launching a Business for a Turkish Entrepreneur

Date:
08/04/2025
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Case Study: Securing Ukrainian Residency and Launching a Business for a Turkish Entrepreneur
Case Study: Securing Ukrainian Residency and Launching a Business for a Turkish Entrepreneur

Client Profile

  • Client: Entrepreneur from Turkey
  • Objective: Obtain legal residency in Ukraine to live and operate a business
  • Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

Goal: Establish a legal business presence and secure a temporary residence permit to facilitate long-term operations and residency in Ukraine

Challenge

The client, a Turkish entrepreneur, aimed to relocate to Ukraine to launch a service-based business while securing legal residency status. Navigating the Ukrainian legal and bureaucratic systems as a foreign national posed several challenges, including:
  • Setting up a legally compliant business structure in Ukraine
  • Meeting the requirements for a temporary residence permit 
  • Securing a suitable legal address and operational workspace
  • Understanding and leveraging tax benefits available to residents

Our Solution

Our team provided end-to-end support to streamline the process of business registration, residency application, and operational setup. Here’s how we delivered:

1. Business Registration and Planning

To establish a legal business presence in Ukraine, we:

  • Registered a Private Entrepreneur status for the client, the most efficient and flexible business structure for small to medium-sized enterprises in Ukraine.
  • Developed a comprehensive business plan tailored to the client’s service-based business, ensuring compliance with Ukrainian regulations and supporting the residency application process.

2. Operational Setup

To meet the operational needs of the business and residency requirements, we:

  • Arranged a legal address for the business, a mandatory requirement for Private Entrepreneur registration and residency applications.
  • Secured the lease of a modern office space in Kyiv, providing a professional environment for the client’s service-based business operations.

3. Residency Application Support

We guided the client through the residency process to ensure a successful outcome:

  • Prepared and submitted all required documentation for the temporary residence permit, including proof of business activity, financial statements, and other supporting materials.

    Coordinated with Ukrainian immigration authorities to facilitate the application process and address any inquiries.

    Ensured compliance with all legal requirements to secure the temporary residence permit for the client.

4. Tax and Business Optimization

Post-registration, we provided guidance to maximize the client’s success:

  • Advised on tax advantages available to residents, including the simplified taxation system for individual proprietor, which minimizes tax liabilities and administrative burdens.
  • Supported the client in launching their service-based business, offering strategic advice on market entry and operational efficiency.

Results

The client successfully obtained a temporary residence permit valid for one year, with the option to extend based on continued business activity. They launched a service-based business in Kyiv, leveraging Ukraine’s growing market opportunities. As a resident, the client now benefits from tax advantages under the ФОП system, optimizing their financial returns and simplifying compliance.