Launching an international non-profit in Ukraine: how we helped an NGO client fast-track local operations in challenging times

Facing urgent pressure to begin on-site operations in a crisis area, an international NGO can greatly benefit from EOR with genuine, first-hand local expertise.

Non-Profit

Industry

2022

Start Year

23

Employees Onboarded in 6 Months
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The client

An international NGO, needed to establish an on-site presence in Ukraine in mid-2022, when the country was already under martial law. Due to wartime administrative complications, establishing a local entity was not a sensible option. The organization’s priority was to start helping affected people without any delays, in line with their mission.

The key challenges

Were not only administrative and time-sensitive but also involved the client's lack of experience with Ukrainian labor laws. The NGO sought our support to enter the country using the EOR model, requiring comprehensive assistance at every stage.

The solution

Included:

  • consulting the client on local employment regulations, payroll calculations, business-related expense processing, and PTO management
  • providing regular on-site support to the client with paperwork and other recurring tasks in their Kyiv office
  • onboarding first 6 employees and growing the client’s local team to 23 employees within the first 6 month of cooperation
  • after 1 year of cooperation, supporting the company as it established a local entity and needed to transition the existing team to the new employment model.

As a result

The client successfully started operations under tight deadlines and acquired essential knowledge for managing an international NGO in Ukraine.

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What I appreciate most about Acvian is their personal touch and dedication to fostering a strong relationship with their clients. From the very beginning, they took the time to understand our unique business needs and tailor their services accordingly. Acvian team is always accessible, responsive, and genuinely interested in our success.
Andreas K.
CMO
We aimed to enter a new foreign market and decided to use an employer of record service before opening our own entity. Acvian helped us with staff hiring, employment contracts and payroll processing.
Marina K.
HRM
Firstly, let me describe the project: our company was a client for 6 months and hired a local worker (hourly contractor) with EOR (which we never used before). The employment process was much faster than we expected, for the duration of the project all was punctual, no problems, with a polite way of communication.
Anna T.
HRM
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CEO
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