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Buy an LLC with a nominee director — ready-made companies with a nominee owner

Ready-made Ukrainian company with formalized nominee service — you receive a legal entity with a full package of documents and the right to conduct activity immediately after signing the agreement.

Company transfer within 3–5 business days
Full package of documents: charter, EDRPOU code, seal, electronic digital signature
Agreement with a nominee director and full confidentiality
Legal support at all stages of transferring rights

What is included in the service: purchase of an LLC with a nominee director

An LLC with a nominee director is a ready-made registered company in Ukraine where the director and founder are represented by trusted persons of our law firm. You receive a legal entity with an EDRPOU code, a charter, and the full right to conduct commercial activity, while remaining the beneficiary without public disclosure in state registers. This is a legal solution for businesses where confidentiality, a quick start, or protection of the owner’s personal data is important.

Who the purchase of an LLC with nominee service is suitable for

The service is in demand among entrepreneurs for whom launch speed or confidentiality is especially important:

Business owners who do not want to disclose information in public registers
Investors and holding structures that run several projects through separate legal entities
IT and SaaS companies that need quick legal formalization for contracts
Foreign founders who need a Ukrainian company without personal presence in Ukraine
Entrepreneurs scaling their business and opening new directions through separate LLCs

What you receive together with a ready-made LLC

Legal entity with EDRPOU: a fully registered company ready to enter into agreements and conduct activity.
Beneficiary confidentiality: your data does not appear in open state registers.
Time saving: transfer of the ready-made company within 3–5 days.

How the purchase of an LLC with a nominee director works

Select a company according to your requirements

We agree with you on the parameters: KVED, year of registration, availability of a bank account, and additional needs. We offer available options from our list.

Check the legal clean status of the company

We confirm the absence of debts, court cases, open enforcement proceedings, and tax claims. We provide a report before signing the agreement.

Prepare the purchase and sale agreement for corporate rights

We set out the transfer terms, the seller’s guarantees regarding the clean status of the company, the parties’ liability, and data confidentiality.

Formalize the agreement with the nominee director

We conclude an agreement between you as the beneficiary and the nominee person. We set out the limitations of powers, the right of revocation, and the validity period.

Transfer the full package of incorporation documents

Charter, minutes, registration documents, extract from the Unified State Register, seal, electronic digital signature keys — everything needed for the company’s operation.

Register changes with state authorities

If needed, we formalize a change of address, KVED codes, and statutory documents according to your tasks without changing the composition of participants in the public register.

Support the opening of a bank account

We help prepare the document package for the bank, prepare explanations regarding the beneficiary, and support the compliance verification process.

Provide ongoing legal support

We monitor the actions of the nominee director, formalize founder decisions, and prepare documents for the company’s operational activities.

How cooperation works

Application and consultation

The client contacts us through an application form or by phone. We provide a quick consultation and discuss the details of the service.

Agreement on jurisdiction and structure

We choose the optimal jurisdiction and structure for company registration and agree on the cost of the service.

Document preparation

We collect and prepare all necessary documents for registration or service execution and check their compliance.

Further legal support

We provide legal support when needed, including matters related to taxes, reporting, and other issues.

Transfer of documents and instructions

After registration, we transfer the documents to the client and provide instructions for further actions.

Submission of documents and registration

We submit documents for company registration or service execution, ensuring its official status.

Timeline and cost

How the service cost is determined

The cost of our services depends on various factors, such as the complexity of the service, the required additional services, and the specifics of your business. Each case is individual, so we determine the exact cost after a consultation.

Factors that affect the cost

The main factors that affect the cost are:

Jurisdiction where the company is registered for services related to registration.
Type and structure of the company for services related to legal support or registration.
Additional services such as account opening, nominee services, notarized translations, etc.

How to find out the exact cost of the service

To find out the exact cost and timeline of our service, you need to:

Fill out the form on our website for a preliminary consultation.
Call us at: +380 (68) 891-60-14.
Book a consultation, where we will discuss the details and provide an exact cost estimate for your situation.

Additional services and their impact on the cost

Additional options may be added to the base cost of the service, such as:

Opening a bank account or connecting payment systems.
Notarial services such as translation and apostille.
Legal consultations on tax matters and other aspects of activity.

These services may change the final cost, so we always discuss them at the consultation stage.

Key features of purchasing an LLC with a nominee director

What nominee service is and how it works

Nominee service is a legal practice in which the role of the company’s director and/or founder is formally performed by a trusted person, while the client of the service remains the real owner and beneficiary. All actions of the nominee person are regulated by an agreement that clearly sets out the limitations of powers: the nominee director has no right to independently enter into transactions, dispose of accounts, or amend incorporation documents without the beneficiary’s written consent.

This model has long been used in international practice and is fully legal, provided that the legal relationship between the beneficiary and the nominee person is properly formalized.

What is the difference between purchasing a ready-made LLC and registering a new one

When registering a new company, the process takes from 3 to 5 business days and includes preparation of the charter, notarization, submission of documents to the state registrar, and obtaining an extract. When purchasing a ready-made LLC, you receive all these stages already completed — the company is already registered, has an EDRPOU code, and is ready to operate. The transfer takes 3–5 days and comes down to signing the purchase and sale agreement for corporate rights.

The second significant difference is the availability of nominee service. When registering independently, your name as the founder appears in open state registers. When purchasing an LLC with nominee service, your data is not published — the register contains the data of the nominee person.

Is nominee service legal in Ukraine

Yes. Ukrainian legislation does not prohibit delegating the functions of a director or owner to another person under an agreement. The law requires only one thing: that reliable information about the director and founders of the legal entity is indicated in the Unified State Register — and it is indicated. The nominee person actually holds the position, has powers under the charter, and bears the responsibility provided by law.

It is also important to note: since 2021, Ukraine has introduced mandatory registration of the ultimate beneficial owner (UBO). This means that information about the real owner is submitted to the State Tax Service and the National Bank of Ukraine — to the non-public part of the register, accessible only to regulators. Vermus prepares documents in full compliance with these requirements.

What guarantees the client receives

The purchase and sale agreement for corporate rights and the agreement with the nominee director specify:

Guarantee of the company’s legal clean status — absence of debts, court cases, and enforcement proceedings
Limitations of the nominee director’s powers — prohibition of independent actions without the beneficiary’s written consent
The beneficiary’s right to early termination of nominee service
Liability of the nominee person for violation of the agreement terms
Confidentiality of the beneficiary’s personal data

What documents the client prepares on their side

To formalize the purchase of an LLC with nominee service, a minimum package of documents is required:

Passport of a Ukrainian citizen or foreign passport
Identification code for Ukrainian citizens
Certificate of registered place of residence
Other documents — confirmation of sources of income for compliance, documents for opening an account

For foreign clients, apostilled or legalized documents with a notarized translation into Ukrainian may additionally be required.

Why you should contact Vermus specialists

Professional support allows you to properly formalize the purchase of an LLC with nominee service and avoid typical mistakes that may lead to loss of control over the company or legal risks. Vermus selects verified nominee persons with a confirmed reputation, prepares agreements with a full package of guarantees for the beneficiary, and supports the client at all stages — from selecting the company to opening a bank account.

This is especially important for beneficiaries who plan international activity: when working with non-residents and foreign banks, KYC, AML, and automatic exchange of tax information requirements apply. Legally competent structuring of nominee service allows compliance checks in Ukrainian and European banks to be passed without delays or questions to the beneficiary.

Frequently asked questions about purchasing an LLC with a nominee director

Is it safe to purchase an LLC with a nominee director?

Yes, provided that the legal formalization is done correctly. The agreement with the nominee person sets out strict limitations: the nominee has no right to independently enter into transactions, dispose of accounts, amend the charter, or withdraw assets. All key decisions require the beneficiary’s written consent. Vermus formalizes agreements with notarized certification of key documents and additional guarantees from the nominee person.

Who actually owns the company — me or the nominee director?

You remain the real owner, or beneficiary. The nominee person is a formal director or founder in the state register who acts exclusively within your instructions under the agreement. Ownership of the corporate rights is transferred to you under the purchase and sale agreement, and this is legally secured.

Will my data be displayed in open registers?

No. In the open Unified State Register of Legal Entities, the data of the nominee director and founder is published. Your data as the beneficiary is submitted to the non-public part of the ultimate beneficial owners register — only the tax authority, the National Bank of Ukraine, and other regulators have access to this information within the scope of their powers.

How quickly can I receive a ready-made LLC?

The company transfer takes 3–5 business days from the moment the terms are agreed and the agreement is signed. This is significantly faster than registering a new company, which takes 3–5 business days plus time for document preparation.

How much does an LLC with a nominee director cost?

The cost depends on additional parameters: the availability of a bank account, the year of company registration, transfer deadlines, and additional KVED codes. We will provide the exact price after a short consultation, where we clarify your requirements.

Can I purchase an LLC with an already opened bank account?

Yes, companies with opened bank accounts are available. This additionally saves 1–3 weeks on passing bank compliance and allows operational activity to begin immediately after the company is transferred.

How can I replace the nominee director with my own after the agreement ends?

After the nominee director agreement ends, the nominee director can be replaced with your own by preparing a participant’s decision or minutes of the meeting on the change of director and submitting the documents to the state registrar or notary. After the changes are entered into the register, the new director receives signing authority, formalizes an electronic digital signature, and, if needed, updates the data with the bank, tax authority, and other services.

Can I enter into agreements and conduct business immediately after the LLC is transferred?

Yes. The company is fully registered, has an EDRPOU code, a charter, and all registration documents. After the transfer, you receive signing authority through an electronic digital signature and can enter into agreements, open accounts, hire employees, and conduct operational activity without restrictions.