Amending an LLC in Ukraine: Change of Director, Shareholders, Address, Business Codes

We handle amendments to the corporate documents and registered data of limited liability companies (LLCs) and other legal entities in Ukraine: change of director, shareholders, registered address, company name, business activity codes (KVED), and articles of association. We prepare all documents, arrange notarisation, and file with the state registrar. Fees from UAH 2,000. Timelines depend on the type of amendment. We work in Kyiv and remotely across Ukraine.

Updated: May 2026.

If you need to amend your Ukrainian LLC or other legal entity, contact us. We will clarify the details, prepare the documents, and carry out the registration without requiring your personal presence in Ukraine.

What amendments we register

• Change of director (CEO / executive officer)
• Change of shareholders or ownership interests
• Change of registered address
• Change of company name
• Change of business activity codes (KVED)
• Amendments to the articles of association (new edition of the charter, change of share capital)
• Update of ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) information
• Other amendments to the Unified State Register (USR) records
• Re-registration of non-profit organisations (charitable foundations, public associations)

If you need to reorganise a private enterprise into an LLC, this is a separate procedure with longer timelines. We discuss the scope and cost individually.

Service fees

The fees above are attorney's fees and do not include additional costs listed below. To get an accurate estimate for your situation, contact us.

Additional costs

Depending on the type of amendment, the following additional costs may apply:

Not all costs apply in every case. Before we start, we confirm exactly which costs will arise in your situation and provide a full estimate.

How we work

1. Initial call. Provide us with your company's registration number (EDRPOU code) and a description of the changes required.
2. Document preparation. We prepare the full document package: shareholders' resolution or sole participant's decision, director's appointment order, new edition of the charter where required, and all other documents depending on the amendment type. If a shareholder is abroad, we provide a power of attorney template.
3. Notarisation. We arrange signing at a notary in Kyiv. If you prefer to sign in another city or abroad, we send the prepared documents by email; you have them notarised locally and return them to us by courier.
4. Filing with the state registrar. We submit the documents to the state registrar and obtain the updated extract from the Unified State Register.
5. Delivery of results. You receive the USR extract with updated records. If the amendments affect VAT or simplified tax registration data, we also obtain the relevant updated certificates.

What we need from you

To get started, provide your company's EDRPOU registration number and a description of the required changes. Depending on the amendment type, we will request:

• For a change of director: copy of the new director's passport and tax identification number
• For a change of shareholders: copies of passports and tax identification numbers of all parties to the transaction (both seller and buyer of the ownership interest), and information on who is transferring what share to whom; a notarised copy of the passport of any shareholder holding more than 20% of the share capital (both Ukrainian and foreign nationals) is certified at the notary during the signing of the resolution
• For a change of address: the new address
• For a change of business codes: the updated list of activity codes
• If a shareholder cannot sign documents in person: a power of attorney in favour of our representative

We prepare everything else ourselves.

Documents we prepare

The document set depends on the type of amendment.

Documents for a change of director

• Sole participant's decision or general meeting minutes regarding the change of director (always notarised)
• Director's appointment and dismissal order
• Application to the state registrar

Documents for a change of shareholder or ownership interest

• Share purchase and sale agreement (prepared by us)
• Share transfer deed (where required)
• General meeting minutes or participant's decision (notarised)
• Updated UBO information if the ownership structure changes
• Application to the state registrar

Documents for a change of address or business codes

• If the address or business codes are specified in the charter: participant's decision or meeting minutes and a new edition of the charter
• If the address or business codes are not specified in the charter: application to the state registrar only

The full document list is confirmed after we review your situation. Everything beyond what we request from you is prepared by us.

Common reasons for rejection by the state registrar

• Errors in the participant's decision or meeting minutes
• Inconsistency between the charter and the amendments being filed
• Missing notarisation where required
• Incorrectly drafted power of attorney
• Errors in UBO information or ownership structure
• Incomplete document package

We review all documents before filing to minimise the risk of rejection and avoid repeat notarisation or registrar visits.

Change of director in a Ukrainian LLC

Changing the director of a Ukrainian LLC is done by updating the company's entry in the Unified State Register. We prepare the full document package: the notarised participant's decision or meeting minutes, the director's appointment order, and the state registrar application.

Once the USR entry is updated, the company's bank and tax authority receive the new director's information automatically. Transactions and documents signed by the previous director cease to be accepted without any additional steps on the shareholders' part. We recommend updating the bank's authorised signatory card and providing the bank with the new USR extract.

For a detailed overview of voluntary and forced director removal procedures, see Change of Director in a Ukrainian LLC: procedure, documents, timelines.

Change of registered address

A change of registered address is required when the company has relocated or can no longer use its current address. If the address is specified in the charter, we prepare a participant's decision or meeting minutes and a new edition of the charter. If the address is not in the charter, a state registrar application is sufficient.

After the USR is updated, we recommend notifying your bank and updating your address in contracts with counterparties. Note: until the end of the current tax reporting period, the company remains registered with its previous tax office. Tax payments and reports submitted before that deadline go to the previous tax office, not the new one.

Change of business activity codes (KVED) in 2026

In 2026, companies should review their registered business activity codes, particularly if actual operations have changed or new activities need to be added. A transition to an updated classification system is also planned, so it is worth verifying that current codes remain valid. We help select the appropriate codes and file the amendment with the state registrar. If you have questions, contact us.

Change of shareholder and ownership interest: key points

A transfer of ownership interest in a Ukrainian LLC typically requires notarisation of the transfer documents. The change of shareholder is always the first separate registration action: the share transfer is registered first, after which any other amendments — including a change of director — can be processed. If your ownership structure is complex or the interest is being transferred to a foreign participant, we discuss the details individually.

Signing documents from abroad

If a shareholder is located outside Ukraine, a power of attorney in favour of our representative is required to sign the documents. Ukrainian citizens abroad can have the power of attorney certified at a Ukrainian diplomatic or consular mission. If the power of attorney is executed before a local foreign notary, an apostille or consular legalisation and a translation into Ukrainian are typically required. We provide a power of attorney template.

Why Yurincom

• Law firm established in 1992. Corporate amendments are handled by qualified attorneys, not paralegals
• We prepare documents correctly to avoid rejection by the state registrar
• We arrange notarisation in Kyiv or send prepared documents to the client for signing at a local notary
• We confirm all costs upfront: attorney's fee, notary, state registration fee
• We work remotely with clients across Ukraine and abroad. Fees are agreed before we start

To order the service or clarify the details, contact us. Describe the changes required and we will confirm the timeline and total cost.

Frequently asked questions

Is it always necessary to amend the charter when making changes to a Ukrainian LLC?
No. The charter is only amended when the information being changed is specified in it. If the address, business codes, or other data are not in the charter, the charter does not need to be changed. A model charter is never amended.

Can the director and a shareholder be changed at the same time?
Yes. However, procedurally these are two separate consecutive registration actions: the shareholder change is registered first, followed by the director change or any other amendments.

How long does a director change take?
In a standard situation, 1–2 business days after the documents are signed. Expedited registration is possible within a few hours, subject to payment of the state registration fee at five times the standard rate.

Can the registered address be changed to an address in a different district of Kyiv?
Yes. An address change is registered regardless of whether the district changes. The timeline and cost are the same. Note: until the end of the current tax reporting period, the company remains registered with its previous tax office.

What is required to change the company name?
A participant's decision or general meeting resolution, a new edition of the charter (if the name is specified in it), and notarisation. Timeline: 2–3 business days after document signing.

Does the bank need to be notified after a director change?
The bank receives the new director's information automatically from the USR. However, the authorised signatory card must be updated. The bank typically requires a new USR extract and the director's appointment order.

Can multiple amendments be filed at the same time?
Yes. Changes to the address, business codes, director, and share capital can be combined in a single application. A shareholder change is always a separate first registration action and must be completed before any other amendments.

Is a notary required to change the director?
Yes. The participant's decision or general meeting minutes regarding a director change must always be notarised.

What is an ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) and when must UBO information be updated in the USR?
A UBO is an individual who ultimately controls or owns the legal entity. When shareholders change or the ownership structure is altered, the UBO information in the USR must be updated. For all beneficial owners holding more than 20% of the share capital — including foreign nationals — a notarised copy of their passport is required, certified no earlier than 90 days before the documents are submitted to the registrar. Failure to update UBO information on time carries legal liability.

Can a foreign shareholder sell or transfer their ownership interest in a Ukrainian LLC?
Yes. A transfer of ownership interest by a foreign participant requires notarisation of the transfer documents in Ukraine. If the foreign shareholder is abroad, they may participate through a representative under a properly executed power of attorney with an apostille or consular legalisation. We discuss the specifics individually.

Can the director be changed urgently?
Yes. In a standard situation, the procedure takes 1–2 business days after document signing. Expedited registration is possible within a few hours, subject to payment of the state fee at five times the standard rate. Once the USR is updated, the bank and tax authority receive the new director's information automatically. Documents signed by the previous director cease to be accepted without any further action from the shareholders.

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Author: Igor Balaban, Attorney-at-Law