I want to open a veterinary office. Do I need any licenses for this?

So. You need a veterinary practice license. Licensing of veterinary activities is carried out by the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection. During the period of martial law, the service is obtained by submitting a declaration in accordance with the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated 18.03.2022 No. 314 "SOME ISSUES OF PROVIDING ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES DURING THE CONDITIONS OF MARITAL STATE"

You can apply for a license in person or through a legal representative, by sending documents by mail (registered mail) or by e-mail.

Documents that must be provided to receive the service:

1. Application for obtaining a license to conduct business activities in veterinary practice (https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/file/text/39/f449523n77.doc)

2. Information of the economic entity regarding the material and technical base necessary for the implementation of economic activity in veterinary practice

3. Information of the business entity on the availability of specialists with the educational and qualification level necessary for conducting business activities in veterinary practice

4. Certified in accordance with the procedure established by law, copies of documents confirming the educational and qualification level of specialists necessary for the implementation of the relevant type of economic activity

5. A copy of the passport of the manager of the license applicant (his authorized person) with a note from the supervisory body about the notification of refusal due to religious beliefs to accept the registration number of the taxpayer's registration card (submitted only by natural persons - entrepreneurs who refused to accept the registration number due to their religious beliefs) of the taxpayer's registration card and reported it to the supervisory authority)

6. Description of documents submitted for obtaining a license, in two copies