Preparation of powers of attorney for business representation in Ukraine

Preparation of powers of attorney for business representation in Ukraine

Legal formalisation of representative rights is a key stage in doing business, especially if the company's management is located abroad or works remotely. In such cases, there is a need for a reliable and correctly drafted power of attorney that allows you to act on behalf of the company in Ukraine on legal grounds.
Consultant Law Firm provides services for the preparation, translation, legalisation and registration of powers of attorney for business representation in Ukraine. We work with both Ukrainian companies and foreign legal entities conducting commercial activities in Ukraine through representatives.

What is a power of attorney for business representation in Ukraine?

A power of attorney for representation is a notarised document that grants the right to act on behalf of a company or entrepreneur within the scope of specified powers. Such a document can be issued for specific actions (one-time power of attorney) or for permanent representation (general power of attorney).
The main areas where a power of attorney is required:

1. Representation in state bodies — includes the tax service (DPS), customs, statistics bodies, the centre for administrative services (CNA), the state registration service, etc.
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   Signing contracts, acts, bank documents — an authorised person may sign commercial contracts, acceptance and transfer acts, invoices, bank orders, bills of exchange, letters of credit, etc.
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   Registration actions — registration of changes in the Unified State Register, such as changes in KVED codes, directors, participants, legal address, as well as registration of new branches or structural units.
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   Representation in court, before notaries, in negotiations — a power of attorney allows a lawyer, attorney or other authorised person to act on behalf of the company in legal disputes, participate in hearings, sign documents, file appeals or cassation appeals, and participate in pre-trial negotiations or negotiations with partners.
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   Obtaining permits and licences — obtaining licences, permits for certain types of activities (e.g. in the field of construction, medicine, transport, financial services), certificates, conclusions from state authorities.

Therefore, a power of attorney for business representation is a key tool that allows authorized persons to act on behalf of the company in various areas: from interacting with government agencies and banks to participating in legal proceedings and negotiations.

Preparing a power of attorney: important nuances

A properly executed power of attorney is not just a template document, but a clearly worded instruction that takes into account the specifics of the company's activities, jurisdiction, purpose and legal risks.
The work of our specialists includes:

• Analysis of the situation and clarification of the scope of authority.
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  Preparation of the text of the power of attorney in Ukrainian and/or a foreign language.
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  Coordination with a notary (in Ukraine or abroad).
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  Translation, apostille or consular legalisation (if the power of attorney is drawn up outside Ukraine).
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  Sending the finished document by courier or electronically for further notarisation.

We take into account all legal requirements to avoid refusal of registration or use of the power of attorney by the authorities.

Powers of attorney for foreign companies

Foreign companies operating in Ukraine through branches, representative offices or authorised persons often encounter difficulties in drawing up powers of attorney that are recognised by Ukrainian notaries and state authorities.
Consultant Legal Services provides:

• Preparation of the text of the power of attorney in accordance with Ukrainian standards.
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  Selection of a form of certification that complies with the legislation of the country of issue.
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  Support for apostille or consular legalisation.
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  Translation with certification in Ukraine (if necessary).
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  Interaction with notaries, consuls, and translators.

This approach ensures that the document will be accepted by banks, state authorities, courts, or counterparties in Ukraine without additional requirements.

Advantages of working with Consultant

Guaranteed legal validity of powers of attorney.

Fast preparation — from 24 hours.

Consultations on the use of powers of attorney in specific cases.

Frequently asked questions about preparing powers of attorney for business representation in Ukraine