The program is being implemented by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine with the support of the European Union within the EU4DigitalUA and DT4UA projects and with the financial support of the e-Government Academy of Estonia.
uResidency is a special status that gives foreigners the right to register a business in the jurisdiction of Ukraine, receive income outside of Ukraine and automatically pay taxes in Ukraine. Special tax conditions will apply to e-residents — only 5% of the income. In addition, tax payment and reporting is done automatically.
You do not need to visit Ukraine to get e-resident status. A potential e-resident must fill out an application through a mobile application or on the e-residency website of Ukraine, visit a Ukrainian consulate for identification and open a bank account. Later, the identification procedure will also be digitized and available online.
At the first stage, it is expected to involve about 1,000 e-residents. uResidency focuses on IT professionals from Asia and Europe. Currently, the service will be available to citizens of Slovenia, India, Pakistan and Thailand, with further expansion of the programme to other countries.
Ukraine’s program, unlike others, does not require payment for registration, monthly contributions, or other fees.
“Taxes and tax reporting are fully automated. The bank will submit tax returns and pay taxes on behalf of the e-resident quarterly, eliminating the need for hiring an accountant,” the Ministry’s press release said.
To become a uResident, you simply need to follow these 4 steps:
1) apply on the website or mobile app
2) await review of the application
3) visit the Consulate of Ukraine in Pakistan to finalize the procedure
4) receive an e-signature, establish the business, and open a bank account online
For more information about the program and its benefits for digital creators, visit our official website https://e-resident.diia.gov.ua/ or contact the Embassy of Ukraine.
uResidency program is launched by the Ukrainian government and implemented by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine. The project is implemented with the support of the European Union within the framework of the EU4DigitalUA and DT4UA projects implemented by the e-Governance Academy (Estonia). Communication support for the project is provided by the International and Ibero-American Foundation for Administrative and Public Policy (FIIAPP) within the framework of the EU4DigitalUA project.
