Obtaining the status of a volunteer organization
Obtaining Volunteer Organization Status in Lviv
Today, the issue of obtaining volunteer organization status in Lviv attracts considerable attention, as many citizens are engaged in volunteer activities, such as raising funds for the army, assisting internally displaced persons, transporting essential goods, and evacuating people and animals from dangerous regions of Ukraine. Some volunteers join existing public or charitable associations, while others plan to establish their own volunteer organizations.
A volunteer organization is a legal entity whose activities are carried out without the purpose of generating profit. Such organizations are legally required to obtain official status in accordance with the current legislation. Our law firm provides professional services for the registration of a volunteer organization in Lviv and comprehensive legal support for volunteer organizations, helping clients avoid bureaucracy and focus fully on humanitarian activities.
To obtain this status, it is necessary to apply to the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine with a written application on behalf of the legal entity. The application must include:
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the name of the legal entity;
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the location of the legal entity;
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contact phone numbers, email address, official website address (if any);
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postal address.
Additionally, the application must be accompanied by a notarized copy of the organization’s charter and an extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs, and Public Associations.
The Ministry makes a decision within 5 working days. The organization receives a written confirmation of status or a motivated refusal. A refusal may occur if the required documents are not submitted.
The law firm “OLSON” guarantees effective assistance, preparation, and submission of documents, minimizing the risk of rejection and ensuring successful obtaining of volunteer organization status in Lviv.
