How Long Does Company Registration Take?
How Long Does Registration Take?
Short answer: The entire process takes 5–10 business days — from the decision to register a company to receiving your EIK. Document preparation with Firmify takes 15–30 minutes, the notary and bank — 1 day, and entry in the Trade Register — 3–5 business days.
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Document preparation (Firmify) | 15–30 min. |
| Obtaining a QES (Evrotrust) | 5–10 min. |
| Notarial certification of specimen | 30 min. – 1 hour |
| Opening an escrow account | 1–2 hours |
| Filing with the Trade Register | 15–30 min. |
| Entry (waiting period) | 3–5 business days |
| Total | ~5–10 business days |
Step-by-Step Time Breakdown
Day 1: Preparation
Documents with Firmify (15–30 min.): You fill in the company details in our wizard — name, address, scope of activity, capital. Firmify automatically generates all the necessary documents.
QES (5–10 min.): If you don't have a QES (Qualified Electronic Signature), Evrotrust allows you to obtain one directly from your phone in minutes.
Day 1–2: Notary and Bank
Notary (30 min. – 1 hour): Visit any notary for certification of the manager's specimen. This is the only mandatory physical visit.
Escrow account (1–2 hours): Visit a bank to open an escrow account and deposit the capital. Some banks allow online appointment booking.
Day 2–3: Filing
Filing with the Trade Register (15–30 min.): Log in to the Trade Register portal with a QES, fill in application A4, attach the signed documents, and pay the state fee.
Day 3–8: Waiting
Entry (3–5 business days): The Trade Register reviews the application and enters the company. Electronic filing is usually faster — often 1–3 business days.
How to Speed Up the Process
- Use Firmify — save days compared to manual preparation
- File electronically — lower fee and faster review
- Prepare everything in advance — QES, registered address, name
- Check name availability before you start
- Avoid errors — the most common cause of delay is documents being returned for correction
What Can Delay the Process
- Errors in documents — if the registration officer finds irregularities, you receive instructions with a 3-day deadline for correction
- Incomplete documents — missing bank certificate, uncertified specimen
- Unavailable company name — if the name is refused, a new application is required
- Trade Register workload — around the end of the month and during regulatory changes, there may be delays
- Paper filing — processed more slowly (up to 5–7 business days)
Frequently asked questions
In the best scenario — within 5–7 business days from the moment you decide to register. The Commercial Register entry itself takes 3–5 business days after filing.
Yes. Electronically filed applications are usually reviewed within 1–3 business days, while paper applications take up to 5–7 business days.
Waiting for the Commercial Register entry (3–5 days) is the longest step. Document preparation with Firmify takes 15–30 minutes.
No — the Commercial Register processes applications in order of receipt. There is no expedited procedure, but electronic filing is typically faster.
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