Publication date: 05.07.2024
Peculiarities of business registration in EU countries for Ukrainian entrepreneurs
Rationale.
After the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, many entrepreneurs were forced to leave their homes and look for new business opportunities abroad. The countries of the European Union (EU) have become one of the most attractive destinations for Ukrainian businessmen due to their stable economy, developed legal system and wide market. Registering a business in the EU can be a crucial step to preserve and develop your business during martial law. However, the registration process has its own peculiarities that need to be taken into account. In this article, we will consider the importance of this issue and help you understand how to register a business in the EU for Ukrainian entrepreneurs.
The main part
1. Choosing a jurisdiction for business registration
1.1. Poland
Case Study1: An entrepreneur from Kharkiv, who had a successful online store, decided to move his business to Poland. He turned to the Legal Marketplace Consultant for help with paperwork. Our lawyers conducted a legal analysis of the situation and provided a legal opinion on the choice of business form. Thanks to the analysis of the situation by a lawyer, the client chose to register a limited liability company (Sp. z o.o.), which allowed him to maintain control over the business and obtain favorable tax conditions.
1.2. Germany
Case Study2: A businessman from Odesa decided to open a restaurant in Berlin. He needed help in understanding the local legislation. Our attorneys conducted a legal analysis of the situation, prepared a legal request to the local authorities and provided written legal advice on the registration process. The written legal advice included a detailed description of all the necessary steps, which allowed the entrepreneur to successfully register his business in Germany.
1.3. Lithuania
Client's problem solving example 3: An entrepreneur from Kyiv, who provides IT services, decided to register a company in Lithuania. Our specialists conducted a legal analysis of the situation and provided a legal opinion on the tax advantages of this jurisdiction. Thanks to our online legal advice, the client received all the necessary documents for registration and was able to quickly start a business in Lithuania.
2. Preparation of documents
2.1. Required documents
Case Study4: A businessman from Lviv, who plans to open a branch of his company in the Czech Republic, turned to us for help in preparing documents. Our lawyers provided a written legal advice in which they described in detail all the necessary documents and their requirements. The lawyer's analysis of the situation helped the client to collect all the necessary documents and avoid bureaucratic problems.
2.2. Translation and notarization
Case study5: An entrepreneur from Dnipro, who plans to start a manufacturing business in Romania, needed help with translation and notarization of documents. Our attorneys prepared a legal opinion on the situation and provided written legal advice. Thanks to the drafting of the lawyer's request and preparation of documents, the client was able to quickly go through all the necessary procedures.
3. Doing business after registration
3.1. Tax aspects
Example of solving a client's problem 1: After registering a business in Poland, the entrepreneur faced problems in understanding the local tax legislation. Our lawyers provided online legal advice and a legal opinion on tax liabilities. Thanks to the online legal advice, the client was able to pay taxes correctly and avoid fines.
3.2. Compliance with labor laws
Case Study2: A businessman from Odesa, who opened a restaurant in Berlin, needed help understanding labor law. Our attorneys conducted a legal analysis of the situation and provided written legal advice on the employment of employees. The legal opinion helped the entrepreneur to comply with all requirements and avoid conflicts with employees.
3.3 Bookkeeping
Example of solving a client's problem 3: An entrepreneur from Kyiv, who opened a company in Lithuania, faced problems with accounting. Our lawyers provided written legal advice and a legal opinion on accounting. Thanks to this, the client was able to organize accounting properly and avoid problems with regulatory authorities.
4. Resolving legal disputes
4.1 Mediation
Client Case Study 4: A businessman from Lviv, who had opened a branch in the Czech Republic, faced a legal dispute with a supplier. Our lawyers conducted a legal analysis of the situation and provided written legal advice on the possibility of mediation. Thanks to our lawyers' analysis of the situation, the client was able to resolve the dispute amicably and maintain partnership relations.
4.2. Litigation
Client Case Study 5: An entrepreneur from Dnipro, who had started a business in Romania, faced a lawsuit from his competitors. Our attorneys prepared a lawyer's request and provided a legal opinion on the situation. The lawyer's opinion helped the client to successfully defend his rights in court and avoid large losses.
5. Benefits of contacting Legal Marketplace Consultant
An example of problem solving: In the course of working with clients, our lawyers regularly provide such services as writing a lawyer's request, analysis of the situation by a lawyer, online legal advice, legal analysis of the situation, written legal advice, online legal advice and legal opinion. We also provide a legal opinion on the situation, written legal advice, writing a lawyer's request, preparing a lawyer's request and a lawyer's opinion or legal opinion. And online legal advice or written legal advice necessarily includes a legal opinion.
Conclusion.
Business registration in the EU countries opens up new opportunities for Ukrainian entrepreneurs to maintain and develop their business during martial law. However, this process has many nuances that require a professional approach. "Legal Marketplace Consultant is ready to provide qualified assistance at all stages of business registration and operation. Thanks to our support, entrepreneurs can be confident in the legality and stability of their activities in the EU.
In the process of working with clients, our lawyers regularly provide such services as writing a lawyer request, analysis of the situation by a lawyer, legal advice online , legal analysis of the situation, written legal advice, online advice of a lawyer and legal opinion.
We also provide a legal opinion on the situation, written legal consultation , writing a lawyer request , prepare a lawyer's request and a lawyer's opinion or a legal opinion. And legal consultation online or written consultation of a lawyer necessarily includes a lawyer's opinion.
