Publication date: 14.05.2024
Lawyer
**Obtaining Diia.City resident status: basic steps to residency**
Becoming a resident of Diia.City offers many advantages for companies, including preferential taxation and legal protection. However, navigating the residency process can be difficult. Here we outline the initial steps to becoming a Diia.City resident and achieving your desired Diia.City resident status.
**1. Application submission:**
The first step on the way to obtaining Diia.City resident status is to submit an application to the Ministry of Digital Transformation. This can be done by visiting the official website of Diia.City and filling out the application form. During this process, applicants will be required to undergo verification by creating an electronic signature.
The questionnaire must contain essential information about the applicant, namely the full name of the enterprise, its identification code in the Unified State Register, contact e-mail address and telephone number for communication. In addition, it is necessary to provide information about the company's employees, including the manager and the chief accountant, responsible for accounting.
In addition, applicants must specify the activities that the Diia.City resident will be engaged in, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. In addition, it is necessary to specify the information regarding the payment of tax on capital withdrawal (CTC) along with all necessary notifications to the tax authorities.
**2. Review and decision:**
After the application is submitted, it is reviewed by the Ministry of Digital Transformation. Applicants are usually given 10 days for consideration.
After this period, the Ministry of Digital Transformation can take one of several actions:
- Approval: if the application meets all requirements and criteria, the company receives Diia.City resident status and is entered in the city.diia.gov.ua registry. This process operates on the principle of "tacit consent", i.e. if the company does not receive a refusal or other notification within 10 days of the application, it is automatically considered a resident of Diia.City.
- Objections and suggestions: if the application does not meet certain requirements or contains deficiencies, it can be returned within 5 days to the applicant with objections and suggestions for correction. In this case, the applicant will have the opportunity to resolve these issues and resubmit the application for consideration.
- Rejection: In some cases, the Ministry of Digital Transformation may reject the application, usually due to non-compliance with the requirements regarding the type of activity, the number of employees or the amount of salary. The reasons for refusal are communicated to the applicant for further consideration.
**Expert help:**
Given the complexity of the application process and the importance of meeting all the requirements, it is strongly recommended that you seek the help of an expert. Legal specialists, such as the lawyers at the Consultant marketplace, can provide invaluable support by guiding applicants through the process and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
In summary, acquiring Diia.City resident status involves several initial steps, including submitting an application and passing a review at the Ministry of Digital Transformation. With the help of experts, companies can successfully go through this process and gain access to the many benefits of Diia.City residency.
