Changes in State Supervision and Control Regulation
– State market supervision, which was suspended during martial law, has been restored. The changes will take effect from January 1, 2025.
– The Bureau of Economic Security has been granted the authority to conduct risk assessments in the economic sphere at least once every 3 years, involving controlling bodies and business.
– The National Bank of Ukraine has introduced a new form of off-site banking supervision – “in-depth analysis”, which allows checking the quality of banking services by secretly obtaining them.
Changes in the Social Sphere
– The Strategy for Reforming Psychoneurological Boarding Homes until 2034 has been approved, aimed at transitioning from institutional care to community living support.
– The procedure for providing psychological assistance to war veterans has been changed, with new tariffs established at a base rate of 254.18 UAH/hour.
– Mechanisms of state financial support for public organizations have been extended until 2026.
Changes in the Energy Sector
– A two-year experimental project for restoring damaged Ukrhydroenergo facilities with simplified procedures has been introduced.
– Fixed electricity prices for the population have been set until April 30, 2025: base tariff – 4.32 UAH/kWh, preferential tariff – 2.64 UAH/kWh.
– New Rules for Technical Operation of Gas Supply Systems with enhanced safety requirements have been approved.
Changes in the Economic Sphere
– Conditions for grant provision to businesses for combat participants have been modified – flexible project implementation periods (3, 5, or 7 years) have been introduced.
– The procedure for licensing export and import of goods for 2025 has been updated, with new quotas established.
– 2.2 billion hryvnias from EU support have been allocated for repair and improvement of Ukraine’s port infrastructure.
Changes in the Agricultural Sector
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia against Foreign Currencies
This is a daily notification by the National Bank of Ukraine establishing the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against 35 foreign currencies as of 03.01.2025. The document contains a table with exchange rates, where for each currency its digital and literal code, number of units, full name, and official rate against the hryvnia are specified. Among the main currencies: US Dollar – 42.0385 UAH, Euro – 43.3753 UAH, British Pound – 52.2076 UAH. It is important to note that these rates are used for accounting purposes, for NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases specified by law. At the same time, the NBU does not undertake obligations to buy and sell currencies at these rates.
On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals
This is a daily notification by the National Bank of Ukraine establishing accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of 03.01.2025. The notification structure includes a table with metal codes (digital and literal), measurement unit (troy ounce), and accounting price for each metal in hryvnias. It is important to note that these prices are reference and do not create NBU obligations to buy or sell metals at the specified prices. Main accounting prices as of the date:
– Gold (XAU): 111,145.17 UAH per ounce
– Silver (XAG): 1,236.43 UAH per ounce
– Platinum (XPT): 38,648.52 UAH per ounce
– Palladium (XPD): 38,594.71 UAH per ounce
On Amendments to Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated October 12, 2011, No. 1049 and November 4, 2022, No. 1245
The resolution introduces technical amendments to two resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerning financial support for public organizations. Structurally, the document consists of two points that extend until 2026 the provisions regarding: 1) the procedure for conducting a competition of public organizations’ programs to receive financial support; 2) financial support for public associations in the physical culture and sports direction. The key point is the extension for one year (from 2025 to 2026) of the state financial support mechanisms for civil society institutions and sports public associations.
On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated March 13, 2022, No. 303 and Declaring Some Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine as Invalid
The resolution aims to restore state market surveillance in Ukraine in accordance with the recommendations of the European Commission. The document amends the CMU Resolution No. 303 of 13.03.2022, which suspended state supervision and market surveillance measures during martial law. Structurally, the resolution consists of the main text and two appendices: amendments to Resolution No. 303 and a list of resolutions that become invalid. The main changes involve removing provisions about suspending state market surveillance, while restrictions on state supervision (control) remain in effect. Key provisions:
– Mentions of state market surveillance are removed from the title and text of Resolution No. 303Resolution No. 550 on Termination of Non-Food Product State Control
– Changes take effect from January 1, 2025
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On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated June 2, 2021 No. 573
The resolution amends the Procedure for Maintaining and Administering the State Agrarian Register and the List of Information Contained Therein. The main purpose is to expand the registry’s functionality and improve the mechanism of its interaction with other state registers. Structurally, the changes relate to two documents: the Registry Maintenance Procedure (7 changes) and the list of registry information (2 changes). Key updates include defining the registry’s purpose, expanding the list of applicable normative acts, adding provisions on financing and electronic interaction.
Key changes:
– Added provisions for integration with the Agricultural Notes Register
– Defined the procedure for electronic interaction through the ‘Trembita’ system
– Expanded the registry’s information list with details about agricultural notes and agricultural receipts
– Clarified sources of funding for the registry’s creation and operation
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On Approval of the Procedure for Conducting a Set of Risk Assessment Measures in the Economic Sphere
The Procedure defines the process of risk assessment in the economic sphere, conducted by the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine (BES) together with other controlling bodies and economic entities. The assessment includes risk identification, establishing their level, determining causes and consequences for the economy, and ways to minimize them.
The document consists of 22 points and defines: terminology, purpose and objectives of assessment, principles of conduct, information sources, stages of conduct (organizational-preparatory, main, final), procedure for involving participants, requirements for reporting and information exchange.
Key provisions:
– Assessment is conducted at least once every 3 years
– BES is responsible for conducting the assessment
– Participation of economic entities is voluntary
– A report and a list of measures to minimize risks are prepared, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers
– Possibility of international cooperation during the assessment is provided
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On Amendments to the Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated June 1, 2020 No. 427 and August 26, 2020 No. 783
The resolution amends the procedure for monitoring compliance with the requirements of the Law of Ukraine “On Social Services” and clarifies the powers of the National Social Service of Ukraine. Structurally, the document consists of two blocks of changes: the first relates to the Procedure for Monitoring Compliance with the Requirements of the Law “On Social Services”, the second – to the Regulations on the National Social Service of Ukraine.
Key changes:
– Clearly delineated control powers between different authorities: National Social Service, local state administrations, and local self-government bodies
– Clarified that control over the activities of executive bodies of village, settlement, and city councils is carried out according to the procedure established by the respective council
– Expanded the list of issues to be checked during planned and unscheduled inspections
– Clarified powersPowers of the National Social Service Regarding Control over Social Services Provision
Resolution on Approval of the Procedure for Establishing Prohibition of Alcohol and Spirit-Based Substances Trade by Regional State Administrations (Regional Military Administrations) during Martial Law
The resolution establishes the procedure for prohibiting alcohol and spirit-based substances trade during specific hours under martial law. The document grants regional state (military) administrations the right to impose such restrictions in their territories after coordination with military command. The document is structurally composed of two parts: the Procedure for Establishing Prohibition and amendments to the previous Resolution No. 1457. The Procedure contains 6 points defining the mechanism for decision-making, approval, publication, and notification of relevant authorities.
Key provisions:
– Prohibition does not apply to medical and disinfection products
– Decision is made by the Head of RSA/RMA after coordination with military command
– The decision specifies the exact time period and duration of prohibition
– Decision is published on the official website and sent to police, tax service, and local self-government bodies
– Local self-government bodies are obligated to inform population and businesses about established restrictions
Resolution on Amendments to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution from July 17, 1992 No. 393
The resolution amends the procedure for calculating years of service and pension assignment for military personnel and equivalent persons. Main changes concern inclusion of State Bureau of Investigations employees in the list of persons entitled to pension provision based on years of service, and clarification of service periods calculation during martial law.
Structurally, the document consists of two parts: the resolution itself and approved amendments to Resolution No. 393 from 1992. Changes cover issues of service years calculation, accounting of service periods under preferential conditions, and pension calculation specifics for different service categories.
Key provisions:
– Established preferential service calculation (1 month counted as 3) for defense measure participants during martial law
– Determined that service periods in the Russian Federation after 19.02.2014 and in occupation bodies are not counted towards service
– Regulated pension calculation procedure for SBI employees considering all types of monetary support
– Clarified procedure for accounting training periods (up to 5 years) when calculating years of service
Resolution on Amendment to Paragraph 133 of the Procedure for Leasing State and Municipal Property
The resolution extends until 2025 the special procedure for calculating rent for state and municipal property, previously established until 2024. Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first makes a technical change regarding term extension, the second obliges lessors to make corresponding changes to existing lease agreements.
The key point is that lessors must ensure amendments to all existing lease agreements.Translation of the Ukrainian text into English:
Amendments to the State and Municipal Property Lease Procedure to Reflect the New Term of the Special Rental Fee Calculation Procedure
On Amendments to the Procedure for Providing Financial State Support to Entrepreneurship Entities
The resolution introduces amendments to the Procedure for Providing Financial State Support to Entrepreneurship Entities. The main changes concern terminology regarding agricultural producers and conditions for state support. Structurally, the document contains 7 points of changes related to: replacing the terminology from ‘agricultural commodity producer’ to ‘agricultural product producer’; extending the program validity until 2026; changing the conditions and amounts of compensation interest rates; adding a requirement for registration in the State Agrarian Register.
Key provisions:
– Differentiated compensation rates from 5% to 15% per annum have been established, depending on business size and lending purposes
– Mandatory registration of agricultural producers in the State Agrarian Register for support has been introduced
– Opportunities for entrepreneurship entities with annual income over 20 million euros have been expanded
– Lending terms extended until March 31, 2026
On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated September 28, 2015, No. 772 and Declaring Some Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine as Invalid
The resolution changes the procedure for using budget funds in the field of information policy and strategic communications. The main change is the merger of two budget programs into one called ‘Ensuring Strategic Communications, Information Security, Measures for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration’.
Structurally, the document consists of a main part and two appendices: amendments to resolution No. 772 and a list of resolutions becoming invalid. The main changes concern expanding the areas of fund use and changing the main administrator from MCIP to MCSC.
Key provisions include:
– Expanding the list of fund use directions, including the development of media literacy courses
– Identifying new budget fund recipients, including the ‘Rada’ TV channel
– Establishing a reporting procedure for fund use
– Possibility of using funds to execute court decisions and settle budget obligations from previous years
On Approving Lists of Goods Whose Export and Import Are Subject to Licensing, and Quotas for 2025
The resolution approves lists of goods whose export and import are subject to licensing and establishes quotas for 2025. The document regulates foreign economic activity for certain categories of goods through a licensing and quota mechanism.
Structurally, the resolution consists of 5 main appendices:
– Appendix 1: Quotas for export of goods (salt, coal, fuel oil, gas, precious metals)
– Appendix 2: List of controlled ozone-depleting substances
– Appendix 3: List of goods that may contain ozone-depleting substances
– Appendix 4: List of agricultural products (wheat, corn, rapeseed, sunflower)
– Appendix 5: Quotas for export to the EU (sugar, poultry meat, turkey meat)
Key provisions:
– Unused licenses from 2024 are valid until 1TRANSLATION OF THE DOCUMENT:
Regarding the Implementation of an Experimental Project for Restoring Destroyed or Damaged Hydropower Infrastructure Facilities of Critical Infrastructure in the Fuel and Energy Sector of Private Joint-Stock Company “Ukrhydroenergo” as a Result of Russian Armed Aggression
The resolution introduces a two-year experimental project for restoring hydropower infrastructure facilities of PrJSC ‘Ukrhydroenergo’ damaged as a result of Russian aggression. The project aims to optimize the timeline for restoring critical infrastructure to ensure stable operation of Ukraine’s energy system. The document consists of two parts: the resolution itself (4 points) and the Project Implementation Procedure (11 points). The resolution defines general principles, timelines, and funding sources. The procedure details the restoration process and defines project participants and their powers.
Key project features:
– Simultaneous performance of design and construction works is allowed
– Works can be executed before project documentation approval based on technical solutions
– Several permit procedures have been canceled (urban planning conditions, archaeological research, project expertise)
– Facility commissioning procedure has been simplified
– Ministry of Energy is designated as project coordinator, PrJSC ‘Ukrhydroenergo’ as the customer, and PrJSC ‘Ukrhydroproject’ as the general designer
Key provisions include:
– 5% deviation of actual volume from the licensed volume is permitted
– Ministry of Economy maintains license records through the “Single Window” system
– Special export conditions for agricultural products to certain EU countries are established
– Special quotas for new poultry meat exporters are provided
The resolution introduces flexible implementation timelines and simplified procedures to expedite critical infrastructure restoration.
