BASIC SERVICES | PRICES | DEADLINES FOR REGISTRATION |
Obtaining a license for a news agency | From 3500 UAH | 20 working days |
ADDITIONAL SERVICES | PRICES | DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION |
LLC registration | From 1500 UAH | 1 working day |
Execution of an extract payer of VAT or single tax | 500 UAH | 2 working days |
Execution of an extract from the statistics department | 500 UAH | 1 working day |
Production of the seal of the news agency | 500 UAH | 1 working day |
Lease of a controlled legal address in Kyiv | From 5000 UAH / year | 1 working day |
Why is a news agency licensed?
In accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On News Agencies”, these institutions must obtain a license to carry out their activities. Licensing of news agencies is necessary to ensure control over the dissemination of information, protect the rights and freedoms of citizens, as well as to ensure the rule of law and public safety.
Obtaining a license to carry out the activities of a news agency allows you to establish requirements for the quality of information that the agency distributes and ensure protection from false and harmful information. To obtain a license to carry out the activities of a news agency, it is necessary to provide a certain list of documents, including constituent documents, documents for premises, equipment, as well as confirmation of the qualifications and work experience of the agency’s employees, if necessary, or additional inspection.
In general, the licensing of a news agency in Ukraine is a necessary measure to ensure control over the dissemination of information, protect the rights and freedoms of citizens.
How to get a news agency license?
To obtain a license to operate a news agency in Ukraine, you must complete the following steps:
- Prepare the necessary paperwork. In particular, constituent documents, certificates of registration, lease or ownership of premises and equipment, as well as documents confirming the qualifications and work experience of agency employees;
- Submit an application to the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine in the state language in printed form on an A4 sheet signed by the founders (co-founders) or persons authorized by them, whose powers are duly certified;
- Pass the procedure for checking the compliance of the qualifications and work experience of the agency’s employees with the requirements established by the legislation of Ukraine;
- Obtain a decision on issuing a license to carry out the activities of a news agency;
- Pay the state fee for issuing a license.
Obtaining a license to operate a news agency can take some time and require careful preparation of documents. Therefore, it is recommended to seek help from experienced lawyers specializing in licensing issues in Ukraine. For example, to the LF “CENAT”.
Important! If during the inspection of a legal entity it becomes known that there is a share of an investor from Russia in the authorized capital, then the license will be refused, and information about the applicant will automatically be transferred to the security service of Ukraine.
The process of obtaining a license for a news agency?
The process of obtaining a license for an information agency in Ukraine includes the following steps:
- Preparation of necessary papers. Such documents include the decision, description, charter, extract from the USR, office lease agreement. If necessary, documents confirming the qualifications and experience of the agency’s employees;
- Filling out the application in paper form;
- Submission of application, receipt and necessary documents to the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine;
- Full inspection of the enterprise for compliance with the Law of Ukraine “On Information Agencies”;
- Issuance of a license in the territorial department of the Ministry of Justice.
The entire registration process requires full compliance with the necessary requirements. Therefore, this procedure should be treated with full responsibility.
Why should we entrust the registration of an information agency license to us?
LF “CENAT” has experience in issuing various types of licenses, has knowledge of legislation and has a professional approach to customer service. In addition, our specialists can provide additional services, such as business consulting, opening a new company, controlled legal address in Kyiv, and express liquidation of an established company.
LF “CENAT” has been working on the market of legal services since 2005. During this time, we have earned a reputation as a reliable partner in the field of obtaining various types of licenses in Ukraine. Our specialists have sufficient qualifications and extensive experience in the field of corporate law, which allows us to provide all turnkey services.