How to Register as a Diia.City Resident: Clear Steps for IT Companies

From February 8, 2022, Ukraine’s IT industry has a unique legal and taxation opportunity—Diia.City. This residency program is voluntary but regulated by the Law on Stimulating the Digital Economy. Companies benefit from a reduced income tax rate (5% instead of 18%), the 9% capital outflow tax, and are allowed to employ gig-contractors for project work. Only Ukrainian-registered IT companies meeting income, personnel, and activity requirements can qualify. The process for registration is straightforward but meticulous compliance is vital: your statutes must align with Diia.City’s regulatory framework and clearly indicate your area of business according to the national classifier (KVED). Notably, your company must employ at least 9 specialists, with average salaries no less than €1200 monthly, and over 90% of your revenue must derive from IT activities permitted by law. The application is filed online via the Diia.City portal, digitally signed, and typically reviewed within 10 working days. If compliant, your company will be added to the Diia.City Register—or automatically gain residency if there’s no response. If any deficiencies or inconsistencies are found, you receive a clear list of amendments to address and may reapply once corrected. Legal support ensures flawless document preparation and helps navigate any bureaucratic complexities: this way, you avoid time-consuming errors and can focus on IT innovation and business scaling. Residency confers not only tax and labor flexibility but also strong legal guarantees against unwarranted audits, stability of conditions for at least 25 years, and access to state-backed support for technology enterprises. Working with expert consultants is recommended for navigating hidden legal nuances and maximizing strategic business opportunities, ensuring you secure all advantages Diia.City residency has to offer.