Becoming a Diia City resident is a new challenge for the IT industry and a key condition for doing business in Ukraine.

It’s essential to understand your company’s position within this new system — to prepare for potential changes in business structure, adjust accounting and document workflows to maintain residency status, and be ready for future inspections.

At Tretten Lawyers, we dive deep into every detail of the new legislation — we model scenarios, identify risks, and provide clear solutions to minimize legal and tax exposure for IT businesses.

We have a solid understanding of what Diia City is, how it works in practice, who should consider joining — and, most importantly — why it matters.

Our Legal Services for IT Entrepreneurs in Diia City

We provide a clear breakdown of how Diia City residency will impact your business: your new obligations, potential risks and benefits, and the real cost of joining.

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We will analyze the structure of your business — your team, workflows, contracts, and taxes — and propose the best structure tailored to your company in the context of Diia City residency.

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We’ll help you navigate the complex and nuanced tax aspects of Diia City — and there are plenty.

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Why Tretten Lawyers?

We’ve supported Diia City companies since day one.
Since 2022, we’ve been guiding IT companies through the entire Diia City journey — before, during, and after residency. We also train internal teams.

Deep IT law expertise

For nearly 10 years, we’ve worked exclusively with IT entrepreneurs — outsourcing companies, product startups, marketplaces — so we understand how your business will operate under Diia City.

Narrow specialization in Diia City regulations

We’ve been working with this system from the start. Our team supports both small startups and top-10 companies already operating as residents.

Holistic approach

When advising on Diia City, we don’t just focus on military deferrals for specialists — we analyze how joining affects your entire financial and business model.

Transparency first

This is our core value. We’ll tell you honestly if joining Diia City doesn’t make sense for your company right now.

Proven success

Every month, we advise and support dozens of IT companies — both current and future Diia City residents.

FAQ. You ask — we answer

Should IT companies become Diia City residents?

The era of structuring around sole proprietors (FOPs) is coming to an end — whether we like it or not. Joining Diia City is currently the only viable alternative. Moreover, it’s a real working solution to secure military deferment for your specialists.

Is it possible to obtain deferment for IT specialists through Diia City?

Yes — as of 2025, Diia City remains the only working option for deferring IT specialists from military service.

What are the risks associated with Diia City residency?

Improper application of tax and labor law nuances by a Diia City resident may result in fines and additional tax charges. However, with proper legal support, these risks can be fully mitigated.

What are the key features of the regime for product IT companies and startups?

Product companies in Diia City can use elements of English law to attract investment. Startups are exempt from the requirement to have 9 employees/gig contractors in the year they join and until the end of November of the following year. There are other important features — let’s discuss them during a consultation.

Our blog posts about Diia City

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Startups in Diia City can attract more investment

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24.04.2023
Joining Diia City. What to discuss with the team and how to do it

When an IT company joins Diia City, this brings a lot of changes in its relationship with the staff. So […]

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How Diia City operates during the war

The Diia City special legal regime launched right before the war. Some in the IT community had high hopes for […]

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