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License for security activities
What security activities require a license?
In Ukraine, security activities are regulated by the Law of Ukraine “On Security Activities” and other regulatory legal acts. Therefore, today an approximate list of activities in the field of security that are subject to mandatory licensing has been determined (may change upon the request of changes in the law). Such activities are:
- personal security of citizens;
- protection of immovable and movable property of legal entities and individuals;
- protection of banks, government institutions, critical infrastructure facilities;
- use of technical security equipment for monitoring (for example, video surveillance);
- protection of public events: concerts, exhibitions, etc.
There are also exceptions to the implementation of security activities that do not require obtaining an appropriate license. In particular, this includes the usual installation of security systems, the protection of the company’s property by its own personnel without the involvement of third-party specialists, and the implementation of security activities by internal divisions of individual companies (if their creation is provided for by the constituent documents).
What is required to obtain a security license?
The very first thing you need to do to prepare for obtaining a license is to analyze the Licensing Conditions for Security Activities. The best option would be to seek legal advice to save your own time and be sure of the correct interpretation of the basic requirements.
The next step should be to form a list of mandatory documents for obtaining a license for security activities, which a professional lawyer can also help with. In particular, a specialist will be able to prepare and submit the following documentation for successful completion of the procedure:
- application for obtaining a license of the legally established sample (appendix to the License Conditions);
- legally certified copies of documents confirming, firstly, the specialist’s compliance with the established conditions for employment to provide security services (for example, service by personnel in the military reserve); secondly, the availability of special means or response transport (if this is provided for by the specifics of security activities); thirdly, the mandatory preliminary psychiatric examination, narcological examination by a specialist, fourthly, the absence of restrictions for performing security functions.
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After that, all the necessary documents must be submitted either by sending a letter of recommendation to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, or online by registering and submitting a corresponding request on the “Diya” portal.
Finally, the final stage is the process of reviewing the documents by the state body. However, in this case, you must be careful, since the Ministry of Internal Affairs may send its own comments on the documents, requests for appropriate corrections, additions to the documentation, etc. In this case, it will be useful to get legal assistance from an experienced lawyer who has positive cases on this issue.
Legal services for obtaining a license for security activities
Obtaining a security license is a mandatory step for business entities that plan to provide security services in Ukraine under legal conditions. Qualified legal assistance in this regard has a number of advantages, such as support at all stages, reducing the risk of refusal, saving time and effort, and protecting rights in the event of an unlawful refusal by the licensing authority.
The lawyers of the company “Prikhodko & Partners”, specializing in security licensing, provide a wide range of services to help their clients obtain a license quickly and efficiently. The main services of a lawyer for obtaining this license include:
- first, consultations and analysis. The lawyer will provide you with detailed information on the requirements of the legislation, help determine whether your company meets these requirements, explain your rights and obligations as a subject of security activities;
- second, preparation of documents. The lawyer will help you collect documentation, when submitting an application, ensure proper registration;
- third, support after submission. The lawyer will support the consideration of the application, professional preparation of responses to requests and comments from the state body, and appeal against unlawful decisions.
Responsibility for carrying out security activities without a license
Carrying out security activities without a license is an administrative offense and entails liability as provided for by law, in particular: a fine in the amount of one thousand to two thousand non-taxable minimum incomes of citizens (17,000-34,000 hryvnias). As the specialists of “Prikhodko and Partners” are convinced, it will be more profitable to obtain a license to engage in the relevant activity by paying the license fee, which is approximately seven times less than the fine, than to be punished by law later.
Conclusions. In Ukraine, security activities subject to mandatory licensing include personal protection of citizens, property of legal entities, banks, government agencies, critical infrastructure facilities, etc. Carrying out security activities without a license is an administrative offense and entails a fine. Therefore, it is important to go through the licensing procedure, and in this regard, it will be useful to turn to professionals.
Turning to the specialists of the company “Prikhodko & Partners” for legal assistance is the key to a trouble-free procedure for obtaining a license. To find out the cost of consultation and legal support, please fill out the form below.
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Yes, of course, we take companies for permanent support.
The subscription form of service allows you to receive a full range of legal services on an ongoing basis for a fixed monthly fee.
Our lawyers will accompany all economic legal relations of your company: from drawing up contracts and solving corporate issues to representing interests during inspections by regulatory bodies and in court disputes.
We have very flexible pricing, so contact us and we will discuss your specific case.
Do you work only in Kyiv?
Fortunately, modern technologies allow us to effectively solve almost any legal issue online regardless of your location. In cases where personal presence is necessary, our lawyers are ready to travel to any point in Ukraine. Moreover, thanks to our network of reliable partners abroad, we can provide legal support even in international cases. Our goal is to provide you with quality legal assistance wherever you are.
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