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360° support of Diia Сity residents

Full legal support for diia city residents — from structure analysis and registration to gig contracts, reporting and investment readiness

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What is 360° support for Diia City residents?

Diia City is a special legal and tax regime for the IT business in Ukraine, offering special tax conditions and flexible formats of relations with specialists. However, entering the regime and operating within it require strict compliance with the requirements of the law — from a correct business structure to the proper execution of gig contracts and reporting. 360° support is comprehensive assistance for an IT company at every stage: from the decision to join the regime to day-to-day operations as a resident.

GOLAW advises IT companies, product and service businesses, startups and international technology groups — from analysing whether joining the regime is worthwhile to preparing for investment.

What we do

  • Analyse the business structure and the feasibility of obtaining Diia City resident status
  • Support the company’s registration as a Diia City resident
  • Structure relations with employees, gig specialists and contractors
  • Draft employment contracts, gig contracts, NDAs, NCAs and other documents for the team
  • Advise on the feasibility of switching to the special tax regime
  • Adapt the company to the requirements of the law: disclosure of ultimate beneficial owners, change of business activities, corporate structure, internal documents and reorganisation
  • Conduct tailored in-house seminars on Diia City for the management and team of the IT company
  • Support the filing of resident reporting and audits
  • Prepare the Diia City resident for raising investment and investor due diligence
  • Provide ongoing legal advice to the resident

What 360° resident support includes

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Analysis of the business structure and feasibility of joining
Assessment of the company's current structure, its model of working with the team, business activities, tax implications and compliance with the requirements of the Diia City regime. Preparation of a recommendation on whether obtaining resident status is worthwhile
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Adapting the company to the regime's requirements
Bringing the company into compliance with Diia City requirements: disclosure of ultimate beneficial owners, review and change of business activities, updating the corporate structure, and reorganisation where necessary
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Registration as a Diia City resident
Preparation of documents, support in filing the application and communications regarding obtaining Diia City resident status
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Structuring relations with the team
Building the model of working with employees, gig specialists and contractors. Preparation of employment contracts, gig contracts, contractor agreements, NDAs, NCAs and internal policies
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Tax advisory
Analysis of the tax implications of switching to the special Diia City regime, selection of the optimal taxation model, and advice on tax risks for the company, its owners and the team
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Training for management and staff
A tailored in-house seminar on Diia City for the management and staff of the IT company: the key rules of the regime, gig contracts, restrictions, taxes, reporting and practical risks
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Reporting and compliance audit
Support in filing resident reporting, preparation for audit, verification of compliance with the regime's requirements, and elimination of potential risks of losing the status
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Preparation for raising investment
Preparing the Diia City resident for investor due diligence: review of the corporate structure, IP, agreements with the team, the tax model, reporting and internal documents
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Ongoing support for the Diia City resident
Day-to-day legal advice for the Diia City resident on corporate, tax, employment, contractual, IP and regulatory matters

Key lawyers

Oleksandr Melnyk
Oleksandr Melnyk
  • Partner, Head of Corporate Law and M&A practice, Attorney at law
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Viktoriia Bublichenko
Viktoriia Bublichenko
  • Partner, Head of Tax, Restructuring, Claims and Recoveries practice, Attorney at law
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Frequently asked questions

  • Who benefits from becoming a Diia City resident?

    Primarily IT companies — product companies, service companies and startups. The benefit depends on the business structure and development plans — we analyse your case and tell you frankly whether it makes sense

  • How does a gig contract differ from an employment contract?

    A gig contract is a special format under Diia City that combines the flexibility of a civil-law contract with social guarantees. We help you choose and correctly execute the right format for each category of specialist

  • What happens if the company no longer meets the regime's requirements?

    Losing resident status means losing the tax benefits. That is why we support not only entry into the regime but also the maintenance of compliance — reporting, audits and monitoring of requirements

  • Do you help raise investment?

    Yes. We prepare the resident for investor due diligence and structure the company for raising finance

  • Does a Diia City resident need an audit?

    Yes, a Diia City resident must confirm its compliance with the regime’s requirements. We help prepare for the audit, review documents, reporting and team structure, and eliminate risks before the reporting is filed

Get in touch

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