Legal Services
in Berlin
The capital with Germany's largest Ukrainian community. Residence permits, LEA, work, business.
Наші відгуки в Google Berlin has become home to tens of thousands of Ukrainians. It hosts the busiest immigration office in the country (Landesamt für Einwanderung, LEA), with its own appointment rules and long queues. Extending a residence permit, switching from §24 AufenthG status, family reunification, Bürgergeld — Berlin's bureaucracy has its own quirks, and we know them from the inside.
The Zahist team supports clients in Berlin in both jurisdictions: German and Ukrainian. One engagement, one point of contact — and your matters in Berlin and in Ukraine move forward in parallel.
Status and immigration matters in Berlin
LEA, §24 AufenthG, residence permits, citizenship
Berlin's Landesamt für Einwanderung follows its own procedures: online applications, caseworkers assigned by case type, and its own decision-making practice. We handle the case from the appointment to the decision.
- Extending a residence permit and transitioning from §24 AufenthG to work, study, or business
- Appointments and representation at LEA Berlin, escalation in case of inaction (Untätigkeitsklage)
- EU Blue Card for IT professionals at Berlin companies
- Family reunification (Familiennachzug) through Berlin authorities
- Anmeldung: residence registration, finding appointment slots at the Bürgeramt
- Appealing LEA refusals before Berlin's administrative court
- Citizenship under the 2024 reform: filing and support in Berlin
Work and family in Berlin
Berlin's labor market is the most dynamic in Germany: startups, the public sector, services. With it come employment disputes — and, for families separated by the war, international family disputes.
- Reviewing an employment contract from a Berlin employer before signing
- Kündigungsschutzklage: protection against dismissal (3-week deadline)
- Recovery of unpaid wages and overtime
- Disputes with Jobcenter Berlin over Bürgergeld
- Divorce and child support between Berlin and Ukraine
- Child custody, cross-border visitation schedules
- Recognition of Ukrainian documents, apostille, sworn translations
Business in Berlin
The startup capital of Europe
Berlin is a hub for startups and the creative economy. Ukrainian entrepreneurs set up GmbH and UG companies here, relocate their teams, and enter the European market.
- GmbH/UG registration in Berlin: notary, Handelsregister, bank
- Business residence permit under §21 AufenthG through the Berlin LEA
- Relocating IT teams from Ukraine to Berlin
- Commercial leases: reviewing the Gewerbemietvertrag
- Tax registration and dealings with the Finanzamt in Berlin
- Contracts with German counterparties, debt collection
Two Jurisdictions — One Team
One lawyer instead of two
Our attorneys are licensed in the host country and also well versed in Ukrainian law. No need to retain a second lawyer.
95% of cases resolved in the client's favor
We do not take on hopeless cases and speak honestly about the chances during the consultation.
Transparent pricing with no surprises
Fixed service packages and an upfront cost estimate before you sign the engagement agreement.
eAdvokat mobile app
Track your case online, reach your attorney 24/7, and keep your documents in a secure environment.
A Clear 4-Step Process
Consultation
A 15–30-minute session in which we review your situation together and propose an action plan with a timeline and budget estimate.
Strategy
A clear action plan, timelines, risks, and budget. You know exactly what comes next.
Execution
The team handles the case with full oversight at every stage through our CRM system.
Reporting
Case closure, signed completion certificates, and a full report on the work performed.
Office in Germany
Вихівська Тетяна Володимирівна
Керівник Німецького окружного відділу Міжнародного управління Адвокатського об’єднання «Захист»
Address:
Suarezstraße 46, 14057 Berlin
Landmark:
Opposite the Charlottenburg District Court (Amtsgericht Charlottenburg), at the junction of Suarezstraße and Witzlebenstraße. Nearest bus stop: Amtsgerichtsplatz. The office entrance is on Witzlebenstraße.
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The Zahist office in Berlin — your legal bridge between Germany and Ukraine.
