Corporate tax residency: we help confirm tax resident status
- 15+ countries
- free 30-minute consultation
- tax status analysis
- 15+ countries
- free 30-minute consultation
- tax status analysis
We help obtain or confirm corporate tax residency abroad. We work with businesses in EU countries, including Estonia, Poland, Cyprus, Romania and Latvia, as well as the United Kingdom, Georgia, Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.
You receive a clear action plan: which documents are required, whether the company meets the tax residency criteria in the relevant jurisdiction, which risks may arise for an owner who is a Ukrainian resident, and how to properly confirm the status to a bank, counterparty or tax authority.
We help obtain or confirm corporate tax residency abroad. We work with businesses in EU countries, including Estonia, Poland, Cyprus, Romania and Latvia, as well as the United Kingdom, Georgia, Hong Kong and other jurisdictions.
You receive a clear action plan: which documents are required, whether the company meets the tax residency criteria in the relevant jurisdiction, which risks may arise for an owner who is a Ukrainian resident, and how to properly confirm the status to a bank, counterparty or tax authority.
Who the service is for tax residency
- This service is for you if:
You have opened a company abroad and want to confirm its tax status for a bank, payment provider or counterparty.
You plan to obtain a tax residence certificate and want to understand whether the company meets the jurisdiction’s requirements.
You are a tax resident of Ukraine, own or control a foreign company and want to assess the tax implications, including possible CFC obligations.
You have a business in several countries and want to reduce the risk of dual tax residency.
- This service is not for you if:
You are looking for a way to avoid taxes entirely without genuine business activity and proper supporting documentation.
You want obtain a tax residence certificate for a company that is in fact unconnected to its country of registration.
You are looking for a one-size-fits-all solution, although tax residency is determined with each company’s individual circumstances in mind.
You only need a certificate or formal document without reviewing tax risks and the implications for the business.
What is tax residency?
Corporate tax residency
Tax residence certificate
What is included in the service “Tax Residency”
- We analyse the company's structure, owners, management board members and sources of income. This helps determine whether the company meets the requirements for confirming tax resident status.
- We assess dual tax residency risks. This is particularly relevant for companies whose owners or managers are based in Ukraine while the business is registered abroad.
- We prepare a list of documents required to confirm tax status and explain which information and documents will be needed in your jurisdiction.
- We assist with obtaining a tax residence certificate and liaise with local authorities or advisers where necessary.
- We assess the link between the company's tax residency and the owner's potential CFC obligations in Ukraine, explaining which notifications and reports may be required.
- We provide recommendations on the business structure. If we identify potential risks, we propose practical solutions to minimise them.
4 steps from the first call to confirmation of tax status
We analyse your situation
You receive an initial assessment after the very first consultation. A brief business description and basic corporate documents are usually enough to get started.
We assess the risks
You can see the weak points before a bank or tax authority notices them. The KRYNO team reviews management board members, directors, accounts, agreements, actual presence and links to Ukraine. As a result, you receive a list of specific actions, not an abstract opinion.
We prepare the documents
You receive a list of the required documents, what exactly must be prepared, which information should be updated and what may trigger additional questions. If any documents are missing, we help determine how to address the gaps.
We confirm the tax status
You remain in control of the process and receive the final result: a submitted request, a prepared set of documents, a tax residence certificate or a clear opinion on the next steps. The timeframe depends on the jurisdiction, but you understand the process before work begins.
How much does support cost for obtaining tax residency
After a brief consultation, the KRYNO team will prepare a tailored commercial proposal for your business.
- Quick response
- No obligation
- Confidential
- Quick response
- No obligation
- Confidential
The cost depends on the jurisdiction, ownership structure, substance, number of companies, the director’s role, sources of income and whether a tax residence certificate is required. The price is determined individually for each situation.
The fee may include a structural analysis, risk assessment, preparation of a document checklist, communication with local advisers, assistance with the certificate application and recommendations on the tax model.
CFC reporting, a tax opinion covering several jurisdictions, substance solutions, a change of director, corporate document updates or banking compliance support may be agreed separately.
Everything you need to confirm tax residency without unnecessary requests
To get started, we usually need the company’s corporate documents, information about owners and directors, a description of its activities, agreements, bank statements, tax numbers, the company’s address and details of its actual management. These documents allow us to assess the company’s status and prepare a set of documents for the tax residency application. If anything is missing, we immediately explain how it may affect the outcome.
Common myths and facts about tax residency
Common assumptions:
“If a company is registered in Estonia, it automatically becomes an Estonian tax resident.”
“A tax residence certificate can be obtained in any country simply by submitting a request.”
“A foreign company's tax status does not affect its owner's obligations.”
“A company can have no substance and still confirm its residency without any issues.”
The reality:
Registration is important, but is not always sufficient. Tax authorities may consider the place of management, the director, accounts, agreements and the company's actual activities.
In most jurisdictions, a certificate is issued only after the company's status has been verified. If the company does not file reports or does not have a tax number, the request may be rejected.
A foreign company's tax status may affect its owner's obligations in the country of the owner's tax residency. Different jurisdictions may have CFC rules, requirements to declare foreign assets or reporting obligations in relation to interests in foreign businesses.
In Cyprus, Poland, the United Kingdom and many other jurisdictions, genuine indicators of presence are becoming increasingly important: an address, management, a director, documents and the economic rationale for the activities.
“If a company is registered in Estonia, it automatically becomes an Estonian tax resident.”
Registration is important, but is not always sufficient. Tax authorities may consider the place of management, the director, accounts, agreements and the company's actual activities.
“A tax residence certificate can be obtained in any country simply by submitting a request.”
In most jurisdictions, a certificate is issued only after the company's status has been verified. If the company does not file reports or does not have a tax number, the request may be rejected.
“A foreign company's tax status does not affect its owner's obligations.”
A foreign company's tax status may affect its owner's obligations in the country of the owner's tax residency. Different jurisdictions may have CFC rules, requirements to declare foreign assets or reporting obligations in relation to interests in foreign businesses.
“A company can have no substance and still confirm its residency without any issues.”
In Cyprus, Poland, the United Kingdom and many other jurisdictions, genuine indicators of presence are becoming increasingly important: an address, management, a director, documents and the economic rationale for the activities.
- FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax Residency service
The consequences depend on the specific circumstances. A bank may suspend its compliance review, a payment provider may request additional documents, and a counterparty may refuse to apply benefits under a double taxation agreement. In tax matters, the worst-case scenario is when two countries consider the company to be their tax resident at the same time. It is best to verify the status before receiving a request from a bank or tax authority.
Sometimes. Even if the company had no turnover, it may remain a tax resident of its country of registration or be required to file nil returns. To issue a certificate, the tax authority may check whether the company is active in the register and has fulfilled its basic obligations. The company's current status should be checked before submitting the request.
The timeframe depends on the jurisdiction, the completeness of the documents and whether an official certificate is required. An initial assessment can be completed after a brief consultation and document review. Obtaining the certificate may take from several business days to several weeks. At the outset, the KRYNO team will provide a realistic timeframe for your country.
You can, provided that you understand the requirements of the particular jurisdiction, have access to local portals and know which documents may be requested. The problem is that an error often becomes apparent only later, during banking compliance or a tax audit. The KRYNO team helps assess the risks before filing, rather than after a refusal.
Yes, if you are a Ukrainian resident and control a foreign company. In that case, CFC obligations may arise: a notification of the acquisition of an interest within 60 days and an annual CFC report. A company's tax residency abroad does not automatically cancel its owner's obligations in Ukraine.
Company registration shows where a company was legally incorporated. Tax residency shows where it is considered a taxpayer. In straightforward structures, these countries are often the same. However, additional questions may arise if the director, owner, team or management board members are based in another country.
Counterparties, banks, payment providers and tax authorities often request a tax residence certificate. It may be required to apply a double taxation agreement, confirm the company's status or pass compliance checks.
Yes, but it cannot be done with a single application. The genuine indicators of management usually need to change: directors, the place where decisions are made, the address, operating model, documents and, in some cases, the company's jurisdiction. Before making changes, it is important to assess the tax implications in both countries to avoid creating additional risks.
Do not wait for a bank or tax authority to ask a difficult question
Tax residency problems rarely arise because of a business owner’s mistakes. More often, a company begins operating quickly, opens accounts, signs contracts and leaves residency matters until later. Eventually, a request arrives from a bank, counterparty or tax authority, leaving very little time to prepare.
In 30 minutes, we will review your structure: the jurisdiction in which the company may be considered a tax resident, the documents required, any risks for the owner in Ukraine and the steps that should be taken first. No empty promises or complicated legal terminology.
Tax residency problems rarely arise because of a business owner’s mistakes. More often, a company begins operating quickly, opens accounts, signs contracts and leaves residency matters until later. Eventually, a request arrives from a bank, counterparty or tax authority, leaving very little time to prepare.
In 30 minutes, we will review your structure: the jurisdiction in which the company may be considered a tax resident, the documents required, any risks for the owner in Ukraine and the steps that should be taken first. No empty promises or complicated legal terminology.
