Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
Announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine on Accounting Prices for Banking Metals (June 20, 2025)
The National Bank of Ukraine has published accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These prices are used for accounting and reporting purposes, but the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell metals at these prices.
Announcement of the National Bank of Ukraine on the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia (June 20, 2025)
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs. These rates are used for accounting purposes, for NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and in other cases defined by law. The NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currencies at the specified rates.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on “Sense Bank”
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has appointed new members to the supervisory board of the joint-stock company “Sense Bank,” including independent members, and terminated the powers of the previous members. The terms of civil law contracts with members of the supervisory board have been approved, and the amount of their remuneration has been established.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 579-r on присвоєння рангів державним службовцям (June 18, 2025)
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has awarded the second rank of civil servant to Ihor Vasyliovych Hopchak, Head of the State Agency of Water Resources of Ukraine, and Valerii Leonidovych Kulyk-Kulychenko, Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Reinstatement of V.A. Voinalovych
Viktor Anatoliyovych Voinalovych has been reinstated to the position of First Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience for a term not exceeding 12 months after the termination of martial law, but not longer than until June 20, 2026.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Appointment of A.H. Sdobnova
Anna Hryhorivna Sdobnova has been appointed to the position of Deputy Head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance for Digital Development, Digital Transformations, and Digitalization for a term not exceeding 12 months from the date of termination or cancellation of martial law, from the date of commencement of actual performance of official duties.
Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on Notarial Activities
The Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine amends regulatory legal acts governing notarial activities, in particular, regarding the procedure for establishing guardianship over the property of individuals recognized as missing or disappeared under special circumstances. Notaries are required to check for information about a person in the Unified Register of Persons Missing under Special Circumstances, and also to enter information about the issuance and cancellation of a certificate of appointment of a guardian to this register.
Decision of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission
The decision of the NSSMC amends the criteria for determining enterprises important for capital markets, establishing a requirement for the absence in the ownership structure of participants and/or ultimate beneficial owners associated with Russia or Belarus, with the exception of business associations in the authorized capital of which more than 90 percent of shares belong to the state or the NBU.
Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on Amendments to the Standards of Quality of Free Legal Aid
The order amends the quality standards for the provision of free secondary legal aid, replacing the term “legal aid” with “pravnycha dopomoga” (legal assistance). New standards have also been added regarding the protection of the rights of minors in criminal proceedings, in particular, ensuring the participation of a legal representative and a psychologist during interrogation, explaining the rights and opportunities of the minor.
Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on Free Secondary Legal Aid in Criminal Proceedings
The order amends the quality standards for the provision of free secondary legal aid in criminal proceedings, bringing the terminology in line with the laws “On Free Legal Aid” and “On Media.” Defenders must promote compliance with reasonable time limits for the consideration of cases of minors, ensure the participation of a legal representative and a psychologist during interrogation, and explain the rights and opportunities of the minor.
Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on Programs of Differentiated Educational Influence on Convicts
The order amends the provisions on programs of differentiated educational influence on convicts, aligning them with current legislation. The programs now also apply to convicts whose punishment involves restriction of liberty, and the development of programs must be carried out in accordance with a unified Procedure. The category of ATO/JFO veterans covered by the “Preparation for Release of War Veterans” program is more clearly defined.
Order of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for the Operation of a Customs Authority Warehouse
The order makes technical corrections to the Procedure for the Operation of a Customs Authority Warehouse, replacing the term “owner of goods” with “holder of goods.”
Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on Remuneration of Employees of Healthcare Facilities and Social Protection Institutions
The order excludes certain provisions governing the remuneration of certain categories of employees, in particular, doctors of MSECs.
Order of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on the Corporate Income Tax Return
The order amends the form of the corporate income tax return to reflect transactions related to the possible bribery of foreign officials. New lines have been introduced in the declaration and appendices, which allow taxpayers to clearly identify and reflect transactions that may be related to corrupt practices.
Order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine on the Unified Register of Persons Missing under Special Circumstances
The order amends the Regulation on the Unified Register of Persons Missing under Special Circumstances, expanding the list of users and subjects filling the Register, and adding new types of information to be entered into it. Notaries are now required to enter information about the issuance or cancellation of a certificate of appointment of a guardian over the property of a missing person within 24 hours.
Order of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for the Operation of a Customs Authority Warehouse
The order adapts the Procedure for the Operation of a Customs Authority Warehouse to changes in the Customs Code of Ukraine, in particular, implementing the provisions of the Customs Code of the European Union. The term “owner of goods” has been replaced with “holder of goods,” the list of objects that can be used as a customs authority warehouse has been expanded, and the list of goods to be transferred to the warehouse has been clarified.
Order of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine on the Regulation on the Attestation Commission
The order approves the Regulation on the Attestation Commission, which is responsible for recognizing the competence of radiation protection experts. The Commission considers applications, organizes examinations, and prepares proposals for the recognition or termination of the competence of experts.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals**
This is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine regarding the accounting prices for banking metals, namely gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as of June 20, 2025. The document specifies the numerical and alphabetical code for each metal, the number of troy ounces (1), and the corresponding accounting price in hryvnias.
The structure of the notification is simple: a table listing the banking metals and their accounting prices. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.
The most important provision is that these accounting prices are used for accounting and reporting purposes but are not binding for the purchase and sale of banking metals.
### **On the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**
This notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) contains the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – June 20, 2025. The document provides the numerical and alphabetical codes of currencies, the number of currency/SDR units, the name of the currency/SDR, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia for each of them. These rates are used for reflection in accounting, for NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by the legislation of Ukraine.
The structure of the notification includes a list of foreign currencies and SDRs with their codes and official exchange rates. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the stated rates.
The most important provision of this notification is the establishment of official hryvnia exchange rates against foreign currencies, which are used for accounting and certain transactions defined by law.
### **Certain Issues of the Activity of Joint-Stock Company “Sense Bank”**
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the activities of the joint-stock company “Sense Bank”. It provides for the appointment of new members to the bank’s supervisory board, including independent members, and the termination of the powers of the previous members. It also approves the terms of civil law contracts with members of the supervisory board and establishes the amount of their remuneration.
The structure of the order consists of two main points:
* Appointment of members of the supervisory board and termination of the powers of previous members. It specifies the specific names of the appointed persons, including independent members, and the term of their powers (three years).
* Approval of the terms of civil law contracts with members of the supervisory board and establishment of the amount of remuneration. The chairman of the board of the bank or the acting chairman of the board is authorized to sign these contracts.
The most important provisio
The purpose of this order is to appoint new members to the supervisory board of “Sense Bank,” as the supervisory board plays a key role in the strategic management and control of the bank’s operations. Approval of the terms of civil law contracts and the amount of remuneration is also important to ensure proper motivation and accountability of the supervisory board members.
On присвоєння of присвоєння ranks to civil servants
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, issued on June 18, 2025, under number 579-r, concerning the присвоєння of ranks to civil servants.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of a preamble, which refers to Article 39 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service,” and the main part, which lists the surnames, first names, and patronymics of the persons who are присвоєнняed the second rank of civil servant, as well as their positions. The document присвоєнняed the second rank of civil servant to two persons: Hopchak Ihor Vasyliovych, Head of the State Agency of Water Resources of Ukraine, and Kulyk-Kulychenko Valerii Leonidovych, Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety on Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization.
**Main provisions for use:**
The most important provision of this order is the direct присвоєння of the second rank of civil servant to the specified persons. This affects their status, salary, and other aspects related to the civil service.
On the appointment of Voinalovych V.A. as First Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns personnel issues.
**Essence of the order:**
The order reinstated Voinalovych Viktor Anatoliyovych to the position of First Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of one clause, which states the appointment of Voinalovych V.A. to the position of First Deputy Head of the State Service of Ukraine for Ethnopolitics and Freedom of Conscience for a certain period, namely: no more than 12 months after the termination or cancellation of martial law, but no longer than until June 20, 2026. It also specifies the remuneration in accordance with the law.
**Main provisions for use:**
It is important to pay attention to the term for which the person is appointed, as it is tied to the date of termination or cancellation of martial law, but has a final date.
On the appointment of Sdobnova A.H. as Deputy Head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory on Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization
This order
The decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the appointment of Anna Hryhorivna Sdobnova to the position of Deputy Head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance for Digital Development, Digital Transformation, and Digitalization.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The decree consists of a single item, which specifies:
* The last name, first name, and patronymic of the person being appointed to the position (Anna Hryhorivna Sdobnova).
* The title of the position to which the appointment is made (Deputy Head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance for Digital Development, Digital Transformation, and Digitalization).
* The term for which the appointment is made (no more than 12 months from the date of termination or cancellation of martial law).
* The condition regarding remuneration (in accordance with the law).
* The date of commencement of duties (from the date of actual commencement of her duties).
**Key Provisions for Use:**
The appointment of A.H. Sdobnova will take effect from the moment she actually begins performing her duties. The term of office is limited to 12 months after the end of martial law. Remuneration will be carried out in accordance with current legislation.
[https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/z0891-25](https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/go/z0891-25)
### **On Approval of Amendments to Certain Regulatory Legal Acts of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine**
Good day! I am happy to explain the main provisions of this order to you.
1. **Essence of the Order:**
The order of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine introduces changes to certain regulatory legal acts governing notarial activities, in particular, regarding the procedure for establishing guardianship over the property of individuals recognized as missing or disappeared under special circumstances. It adapts notarial procedures to the changes introduced by the Law of Ukraine No. 4174-IX, and ensures that relevant information is entered into the Unified Register of Persons Missing under Special Circumstances.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
The order consists of several sections that amend:
* Rules of notarial record keeping, in particular, references to lists of territories where hostilities are being conducted or which are temporarily occupied are updated.
* The procedure for performing notarial acts by notaries of Ukraine, which details the procedures for establishing and terminating guardianship over the property of missing persons or persons who disappeared under special circumstances.
* Changes are made to the forms of certificates issued by notaries.
The main changes concern the procedure for a notary to take when receiving an application for the establishment of guardianship, verifying the necessary information in the registers, the procedure for describing the property, appointing a guardian, and entering information into the Unified Register of Persons Missing under Special Circumstances. The grounds for termination of guardianship and cancellation of the relevant certificate are also determined.
3. **Most Important Provisions:**
* **Establishing**
