What this is
For founders: charter, EDR extracts, KVED codes. The page does not constitute binding legal advice; for case-specific guidance, see our paid legal consultation service.
Why it matters for Pakistani applicants
Each Ukrainian procedure has a specific intersection with Pakistani documentation requirements — apostille via MoFA, HEC verification where applicable, sworn translation in Ukraine. Skipping any link in that chain produces refusal at the consular stage. This page describes the chain.
How we use this in practice
Our intake checklists reference this page directly. When we open a file, the steps described here are the steps we execute. Where the page is silent, we resolve case-by-case through the engagement.
The work permit application is filed by the Ukrainian employer at the State Employment Service. The employer's document package is as important as the applicant's documents — incomplete employer files are a common cause of rejection.
Required employer documents: a current extract from the Unified State Register (EDR — Єдиний державний реєстр) confirming the company is active; the company charter (статут) and any amendments; a document confirming the signatory authority of the person signing the application (typically a director appointment decision or power of attorney); the company's tax identification code (ЄДРПОУ).
The employment package: a draft employment contract tailored to the specific applicant and role, compliant with the Ukrainian Labour Code; a justification letter explaining why the role cannot be filled by a Ukrainian national (a statutory requirement); a job description matching the role stated in the permit application; evidence that the role has been advertised in Ukraine (in some cases, a vacancy notice is required).
Salary compliance: the offered salary must meet the statutory minimum wage for the relevant professional category. The State Employment Service checks this. Below-minimum salary offers are rejected.
Company activity: the State Employment Service cross-references the employer's tax filing history. A company that has filed nil returns for the year in which it is hiring foreign nationals will face additional scrutiny. Dormant or inactive companies are flagged.
A common error is submitting outdated EDR extracts. The extract must be recent — typically not older than 30 days at the time of submission. Request a new extract immediately before the submission date, not weeks in advance.