Reporting and auditing of foreign companies with guaranteed timely filing

We prepare and file annual reports for your company in 9+ jurisdictions. We work with Estonia, Poland, Cyprus, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Latvia, Romania, Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.

You focus on your business while we handle document preparation and all communication with registrars, accountants and auditors. We complete reporting on time, without risks or unnecessary questions.

We prepare and file annual reports for your company in 9+ jurisdictions. We work with Estonia, Poland, Cyprus, the United Kingdom, Georgia, Latvia, Romania, Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.

You focus on your business while we handle document preparation and all communication with registrars, accountants and auditors. We complete reporting on time, without risks or unnecessary questions.

Who the reporting and audit service for foreign companies is for

You have opened a company abroad and do not know which reports to file or when.

You have missed a deadline and are concerned about a fine or removal from the register.

You have companies in several jurisdictions and want one coordinator instead of five conversations in three languages.

You are a Ukrainian resident with a company abroad and do not understand which reports must be filed in each jurisdiction.

You need a formal opinion without a detailed document review, information collection or an assessment of the company’s actual position.

You need short-term solutions to reduce the tax burden without considering the long-term risks for the company.

What are reporting and audit services for a foreign company?

Reporting

A set of financial documents summarising the company’s performance for the reporting period. Depending on the jurisdiction, it is filed quarterly, semi-annually or annually. It must be filed regularly even if there was no activity; otherwise, penalties may apply.

Audit

An independent review of financial indicators that strengthens confidence in your business, confirms the accuracy of data and creates more opportunities to work with banks and partners.

What is included in the service “Foreign Company Reporting and Audit”

4 steps from the first call to a filed report

1

Situation review

You gain complete clarity on your reporting obligations after the first call. You understand which countries create obligations, what has already been filed, where risks exist and which deadlines are approaching. The result is a clear action plan for the next year, without surprises or chaos.

2

Document collection

You receive a precise document list without unnecessary requests or duplication. If you already have an accountant in another country, we coordinate all processes so that you do not spend time managing them.

3

Report preparation

Your reports are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the relevant country and checked twice before filing. You receive the final document for approval and retain full control of the result without becoming immersed in the details.

4

Report filing

The report is filed officially in electronic form. You receive confirmation and can be confident that everything has been completed correctly. The documents are retained so that you can confirm your reporting at any time during a review.

How much does support cost reporting and audit

After a brief consultation, the KRYNO team will calculate the cost for your specific situation.

The cost depends on the company’s jurisdiction, transaction volume, the need for an audit and the complexity of the business structure. The fee is determined individually for each company.

The fee may include report preparation and filing, communication with accountants and auditors, deadline monitoring and legal support.

An audit, CFC reporting, restoring a company after penalties or urgent document filing may be agreed separately.

Everything you need to prepare reports without unnecessary requests

You provide the source documents once; they are then retained and used for future periods. Bank statements, agreements, invoices and previous reports help prepare the document package quickly and accurately. If anything is missing, we help reconstruct the required data without delays.

Common myths and facts about foreign company reporting

Common assumptions:

MYTH

“If there was no activity, no report needs to be filed.”

MYTH

“I can simply download a template and file it myself.”

MYTH

“Only large companies need an audit.”

MYTH

“CFC rules apply only in Ukraine and have nothing to do with the foreign company.”

The reality:

FACT

In most jurisdictions, the reporting obligation arises from the company's very existence in the register, regardless of turnover. Ignoring reporting may result in fines and removal from the register.

FACT

An incorrectly filed report means penalties or the company losing its good standing. Correcting a report that has already been filed costs more than preparing it correctly the first time.

FACT

In many jurisdictions, an audit may be mandatory even for small companies, particularly if they raise investment, use bank loans or have foreign founders. For example, in Cyprus and Hong Kong, an audit is mandatory for all registered companies.

FACT

CFC rules concern not the foreign company but its owner who is a Ukrainian resident. If you are a Ukrainian resident and control more than 50%, or in certain cases more than 10%, of a company abroad, you must file a CFC report with the Ukrainian tax authorities, regardless of where the company is registered.

MYTH

“If there was no activity, no report needs to be filed.”

FACT

In most jurisdictions, the reporting obligation arises from the company's very existence in the register, regardless of turnover. Ignoring reporting may result in fines and removal from the register.

MYTH

“I can simply download a template and file it myself.”

FACT

An incorrectly filed report means penalties or the company losing its good standing. Correcting a report that has already been filed costs more than preparing it correctly the first time.

MYTH

“Only large companies need an audit.”

FACT

In many jurisdictions, an audit may be mandatory even for small companies, particularly if they raise investment, use bank loans or have foreign founders. For example, in Cyprus and Hong Kong, an audit is mandatory for all registered companies.

MYTH

“CFC rules apply only in Ukraine and have nothing to do with the foreign company.”

FACT

CFC rules concern not the foreign company but its owner who is a Ukrainian resident. If you are a Ukrainian resident and control more than 50%, or in certain cases more than 10%, of a company abroad, you must file a CFC report with the Ukrainian tax authorities, regardless of where the company is registered.

VAT registration and CFC reporting for a company in Estonia

Manufacturing · EU B2B
Situation

The owner of a PVC structures manufacturing company contacted KRYNO after forming a company in Estonia. The client needed to obtain a VAT number, establish regular financial reporting and prepare CFC reporting in Ukraine for a resident controlling the foreign company.

Comprehensive support for the company in Estonia
1

E-Residency and VAT registration. Support with obtaining e-Residency, preparing documents and obtaining a VAT number for work with EU counterparties.

2

Financial reporting in Estonia. Setting up monthly VAT reporting, a remote power of attorney for the accountant and filing the company's first annual report.

3

CFC reporting in Ukraine. Analysis of the company structure, review of the financial statements and preparation of the CFC report together with the property and income declaration.

Support outcomes
Support fee
~2 400 €
for the complete service package

Frequently asked questions about reporting and audit foreign companies is for

What happens if I miss a reporting deadline?

Fines, interest and, in the worst case, compulsory removal of the company from the register. Each jurisdiction has its own consequences, for example:

  • Estonia — a fine of €200–3,200 and possible blocking of e-Residency;
  • Cyprus — monthly penalties and a risk of strike-off (removal from the register);
  • Poland — from PLN 467 to PLN 93,320 and the director's personal liability
  • Hong Kong — a fine from HK$105 and the director's personal liability
  • Ukraine (CFC) — from 100 subsistence minimums (approximately UAH 320,000)

If the deadline has already passed, this is not a reason to avoid filing altogether. A late report is always better than no report.

Does a report need to be filed if there was no activity?

The absence of activity does not exempt a company from reporting. This common mistake can be costly. In most jurisdictions, even if a company has not carried out any activities, it must file the required reports and confirm its current status to public authorities.

Certain exceptions do exist: in some countries, a simplified report or a declaration of no activity can be filed instead of a full report. However, this option is generally available only if it has been properly arranged in time.

Contact us and we will check the requirements in your jurisdiction and recommend the best course of action.

How long does it take to prepare a report?

Every case is different and requires an individual review. A standard report is prepared in 7 business days or more.

Can I file a report myself through an online portal?

You can. However, online portals differ significantly between countries in interface and requirements, forms are often available only in the language of the country of registration, and any error may result in rejection or penalties. Most clients delegate the work to us because our fee is lower than the risk of an error.

If the company already reports in its country of registration, does anything need to be filed in Ukraine?

Yes, if you are a Ukrainian resident and control a foreign company or, in certain cases, hold an interest of 10% or more. You must file a CFC notification within 60 days of acquiring the interest and file an annual CFC report together with a property and income declaration with the State Tax Service of Ukraine. These requirements are established by Ukrainian tax law and apply regardless of where the company is registered or which reports you file there.

How does an audit differ from reporting?

Reporting is a set of financial documents that a company must file with registration or tax authorities by the statutory deadline. An audit is an independent review of the financial statements conducted by a licensed auditor and resulting in a formal opinion.

In practice, these two processes often go together: in many jurisdictions, including Cyprus, an auditor's opinion is a mandatory part of the annual report.

Will you support me throughout the year or only prepare the annual report?

Both options are available. We can provide one-off preparation and filing of a specific report or take the company on for full legal support. We monitor deadlines, interact with registers and help avoid fines and unnecessary business risks.

What if I have companies in several countries at once?

Each company reports under the rules of its own jurisdiction, with its own deadlines, forms and penalties. Under Ukrainian law, each is a separate CFC reporting object: a separate report and a separate notification. The more structures there are, the more risk points arise. In such cases, it is especially important to have a single coordinator overseeing all obligations.

Do not lose money because of missed deadlines

We help restore the company to the register, simplify the process and take the headache away from the business owner.

Most fines are not caused by forgetfulness. At the last moment, it turns out that a document is missing or the registrar is not responding, while time is already running out.

In 30 minutes, we will review your situation, identify the exact deadline, explain what still needs to be prepared and whether there is enough time. Free of charge and without empty promises.

We help restore the company to the register, simplify the process and take the headache away from the business owner.

Most fines are not caused by forgetfulness. At the last moment, it turns out that a document is missing or the registrar is not responding, while time is already running out. In 30 minutes, we will review your situation, identify the exact deadline, explain what still needs to be prepared and whether there is enough time. Free of charge and without empty promises.
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Ready to start? First step for free

Is it difficult to understand where to start a business abroad? This is what KRYNO is for. 30-minute consultation is free.
Company registration