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Steps for Joining Diia.City

Let’s examine in detail the requirements for residents and the process of registering a company in Diia.City.

• Step 1. Submission of the Application to the Ministry of Digital Transformation

The application must include the applicant’s identifying information (full legal name, identification code in the Unified State Register, email address, and a contact phone number), as well as details for the applicant’s authorized representative (e.g., the director) and the chief accountant responsible for maintaining the applicant’s accounting records.

You must specify the types of activities that the resident will engage in. These activities must comply with the relevant Law, and you must provide assurances that you do not fall under any of the disqualifying conditions specified by the Law (for example, non-profit organizations, bankrupt companies, legal entities in liquidation [except in cases of transformation], companies under sanctions, etc.).

The application should also indicate if you wish to join Diia.City during the so-called “transitional” period. For IT companies that do not yet meet all the requirements, this period lasts until December 31 of the year following the year in which resident status is acquired.

Effective February 1, 2025, these rules apply. The transitional period allows new IT companies to adapt to the requirements with a gradual transition to full residency.

• Step 2. Review of the Application for Acquiring Diia.City Resident Status

The Ministry of Digital Transformation reviews the application within 10 days and may take one of the following actions:

• Return the Application Without Review:
  For example, if it does not meet the aforementioned requirements or lacks necessary information. In this case, within 5 days, you will receive the returned application with justifications and proposals for remedying the deficiencies. After making the required corrections, you must resubmit the application.
• Deny the Application for Resident Status:
  For instance, if the company does not meet the criteria regarding the number of employees or salary levels. In such cases, the Ministry of Digital Transformation will send you a decision the next day, specifying the grounds for the refusal and offering suggestions for remedying the identified deficiencies.
• Approve the Application for Diia.City Resident Status:
  In this case, on the 11th working day from the date of submission, your company—and the positive decision regarding its status—will be entered into the Diia.City Register.

Additionally, you may choose to be taxed as a Diia.City resident for profit tax purposes (9% tax on distributed profits) if you make that selection at the time of application submission.

If not, a business entity already registered as a Diia.City resident under the general taxation system may later decide to switch to the Diia.City taxation scheme (9% tax on distributed profits). The procedure is simple: submit an application to the controlling authority no later than 15 days before the start of the next calendar quarter. If such an application is not submitted, it is assumed that the resident has opted for the corporate tax rate of 18%.

If you are an IT entrepreneur or company founder considering registration in Diia.City, please contact us. We will help you prepare your application and guide you through the taxes and registration process. We operate from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 19:00. For a consultation, please send your inquiry using the form below, or contact us on Telegram, Viber, or WhatsApp.