As of 27 October 2026, new requirements apply in Ukraine to confirming property rights when registering a company or changing its registered address. State registrars are now required to verify that there is a legal basis for using the premises at the address declared as legal.
The relevant amendments to the Law on State Registration were introduced by Law of Ukraine No. 5020-IX of 14 October 2026.
Which rights will the registrar verify?
When establishing a legal entity - the right of ownership or use of the premises held by at least one of the founders.
When changing the legal address - the respective right of the legal entity itself.
The registrar will verify property rights through the State Register of Real Property Rights (SRRPR) or on the basis of the documents submitted.
If the right to the premises is not confirmed, state registration will be refused.
The new law does not require legal entities to confirm their rights to premises at a previously registered address. Confirmation of rights is also not required if there are changes to the legal address solely as a result of the renaming of a street or locality, or a change in the numbering of a building or premises.
What documents are required for leased premises?
The requirements depend on the lease term:
Less than three years: a lease agreement without notarisation is sufficient. The original or a notarised copy of the agreement must be provided to the registrar. In this case, it is necessary to make sure that the lessor holds proper rights to the premises and that there are no encumbrances preventing their use.
Three years or more: the lease agreement must be notarised, and the right of use must be registered in the SRRPR.
What should businesses pay attention to?
Legal address and virtual office agreements. It is worth checking whether the agreement actually grants a right to use the premises rather than other services.
Companies with foreign founders. When a company is established, the right to use the premises must belong to the founder. Therefore, a foreign founder may need to conclude a lease agreement in Ukraine in advance, including through a representative acting under a power of attorney, and after registration, arrange for the newly established company to use the premises.
Proper documentation. If the lessor’s ownership of the relevant premises is not registered in the SRRPR, this may lead to refusal to register the company or the change of its legal address.
What do we recommend?
Before establishing a company or changing its legal address, we recommend checking the status of the premises and whether the agreements have been properly executed well in advance. This will help avoid delays and having to resubmit documents.
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