Digest of Amendments to the Legislation of Ukraine
Resolution of the CMU on the Lease of State Property
The resolution allows enterprises in the energy and utilities sectors that serve consumers affected by the aggression of the Russian Federation to lease state property (equipment for energy services) for a nominal fee – UAH 1/month. The benefit is valid for the period of martial law + 1 year, and an independent valuation of the property is not carried out. Subjects: state, communal enterprises in the fields of energy, gas, and utilities that provide services to affected consumers.
Order of the CMU on the Appointment of the Head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance
The order appoints Oleksandr Anatoliyovych Alfyorov as the Head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance. The term of appointment does not exceed 12 months after the abolition of martial law, with a probationary period of 2 months.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on the Council on Support for Entrepreneurship
The decree establishes the Council on Support for Entrepreneurship – a consultative and advisory body that will analyze state policy and develop measures to improve business conditions. The Council will promote interaction between state bodies and entrepreneurs. The document liquidates the National Reform Council, the Executive Committee for Reforms, the National Investment Council, and other councils on entrepreneurship.
Order of the President of Ukraine on the Delegation for Negotiations with the International Development Association
The order establishes a delegation of Ukraine for negotiations with the International Development Association regarding the financing of the “Increasing Access and Sustainability of Education in Crisis” program. The Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine is authorized to sign the agreement.
Order of the President of Ukraine on Signing the Subscription Instrument with the EBRD
The order authorizes the Minister of Finance of Ukraine to sign the Instrument of Subscription, Representation, and Commitment to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. This is related to the increase in the EBRD’s authorized capital.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on the Appointment of a Judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine
The decree appoints Oleksandr Yuriyovych Vodyannikov as a judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Changes in the Composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff
The decree changes the personal composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff, approving Mykhailo Vasylyovych Drapatiy in the personal composition of the Staff, and also including Serhiy Serhiyovych Boyev and Hennadiy Mykolayovych Shapovalov in the composition of the Staff.
Order of the CMU on the Extension of the Powers of the Members of the Supervisory Board of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia”
The order extends the term of office of the members of the supervisory board of JSC “Ukrainian Railways” until August 25, 2025. The Chairman of the Board of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” is authorized to sign additional contracts with the members of the supervisory board.
Order of the CMU on the Transfer of a Building to State Ownership
The order approves the transfer of a building in the city of Lutsk (3 Slovatskoho Street) from the communal property of the Volyn Regional Council to state ownership. The State Judicial Administration of Ukraine is designated as the management body for this object.
Order of the CMU on the Authorized Person for Signing the Agreement with Morocco
The order changes the authorized person for signing the Agreement between Ukraine and the Kingdom of Morocco on international road transport. The new authorized person is the Deputy Minister for Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine, Serhiy Anatoliyovych Derkach.
Law on Free Legal Aid
The law expands access to free legal aid for vulnerable groups of the population. The procedure for providing assistance to prisoners and family members of missing persons has been clarified. The term “legal aid” has been changed to “advocacy aid”.
Order of the Ministry of Health on Amendments to the Procedure for Providing Medical Care for the Organization of Screening and Diagnosis of Hearing Impairments in Children
Amendments have been made to the Procedure for Providing Medical Care for the Organization of Screening and Diagnosis of Hearing Impairments in Children. Terminology has been clarified, requirements regarding the form of ownership of institutions conducting screening have been excluded, and it has been brought into compliance with other regulations.
Amendment to the Loan Agreement between Ukraine and the IBRD and IDA
The document amends the Loan and Financing Agreement under the “Increasing Access and Sustainability of Education in Crisis in Ukraine” program. The changes concern the terms of use of funds, commissions, and early repayment.
Order of the Ministry of Finance on Amendments to the Regulation on Registration of Individuals in the State Register of Taxpayers
Technical amendments have been made to the Regulation on Registration of Individuals in the State Register of Taxpayers. The changes concern clarifications in wording, corrections of references to other regulations, and updates to document forms.
Order of the Ministry of Health on Approval of the Procedure for Providing Medical Care for the Organization of Screening and Diagnosis of Hearing Impairments in Children
The procedure for providing medical care for the organization of screening and diagnosis of hearing impairments in children has been approved. The screening mechanism, stages of examination, diagnostic methods, and procedures for timely detection, treatment, and rehabilitation are defined. The concept of early intervention “1-3-6” has been introduced.
Order of the Ministry of Finance on Amendments to the Regulation on Registration of Individuals in the State Register of Taxpayers
The order introduces amendments to the Regulation on Registration of Individuals in the State Register of Individuals – Taxpayers. The changes concern the clarification of certain wordings, bringing them into compliance with current legislation, as well as updating the forms of documents used in the process of registration and accounting of taxpayers. Clarifications regarding the indication of patronymic, maintenance of the register in the state language, and updated document forms.
Law on Amendments to the Customs Code of Ukraine
The law introduces amendments to the Customs Code of Ukraine and other laws to improve administrative liability for violations of customs rules, clarify customs procedures, and eliminate terminological inaccuracies. It also adapts some provisions to the requirements of the Customs Code of the European Union.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the accounting price of banking metals**
This announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) establishes the accounting prices for banking metals as of July 2, 2025. It determines the value of one troy ounce of gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in hryvnias. These prices are used for accounting purposes and do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices.
The structure of the announcement is simple: it contains a table with codes (numeric and alphabetic), the number of troy ounces, the name of the banking metal, and its accounting price in hryvnias.
The most important thing to understand is that these accounting prices are indicative and not a fixed rate for the purchase and sale of banking metals by the NBU.
### **On the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies**
This is an announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine regarding the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – July 2, 2025. It contains a list of currencies, their codes (numeric and alphabetic), the number of currency units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to each of them.
The structure of the announcement is simple: a table listing currencies and their exchange rates. It does not amend previous versions, but only fixes the exchange rates for a specific date.
The most important provision is that the specified exchange rates are used for accounting purposes, for NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases defined by the legislation of Ukraine. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates.
### **On Amending the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 634 of May 27, 2022**
Good afternoon! I will explain everything to you now.
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The resolution amends the existing rules for leasing state and communal property for the period of martial law. It allows certain enterprises operating in the field of energy and utilities and serving consumers affected by the aggression of the Russian Federation to lease state property (equipment for energy services, received under grant agreements with Japan) without auction.
for a symbolic fee – UAH 1 per month per object.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
The resolution introduces only one change, adding paragraph 13-5 to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 634 of May 27, 2022. This paragraph defines the range of subjects who have the right to preferential rent, the type of property to which the preference applies, and the amount of rent. It is important that the preference is valid for the period of martial law and for one year after its completion. An independent valuation of the property is not carried out.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* **Subjects:** The right to preferential rent is granted to state, municipal enterprises, institutions and organizations, as well as other business entities operating in the fields of transmission, distribution, production of thermal and electrical energy, gas supply, provision of communal services (heat, water).
* **Condition:** These entities must provide services to consumers who have suffered damage or destruction as a result of the aggression of the Russian Federation.
* **Property:** The preference applies to state property, which is equipment for energy services, received under grant agreements with the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
* **Validity period:** Martial law plus one year after its completion.
* **Rent:** UAH 1 per month per object of lease.
* **Property valuation:** No independent valuation is carried out.
I hope this helps you better understand this regulation!
On the appointment of Alferov O.A. as the Head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance
This is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the appointment of Oleksandr Anatoliyovych Alferov as the Head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of one paragraph, which states the appointment of Alferov O.A. to the position of Head of the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance. The term of appointment is set, which does not exceed 12 months after the termination or cancellation of martial law, and a probationary period of two months is also provided.
**Key provisions for use:**
It is important to pay attention to the date of commencement of duties, the term of appointment, which depends on the termination or cancellation of martial law, and the existence of a probationary period.
On the Council on Entrepreneurship Support
Good day! I am happy to help you understand this decree.
1. **Essence of the Law:**
The Decree of the President of Ukraine aims to support entrepreneurship by establishing an advisory body – the Council on Entrepreneurship Support. This body is to analyze the effectiveness of state policy in this area, develop measures to improve business conditions, and promote interaction between state bodies and entrepreneurs. The decree also eliminates a number of previous councils and committees that dealt with issues of reform, investment, and small business support.
2. **Structure of the Law:**
The decree consists of five points and two appendices: the Regulations on the Council on Entrepreneurship Support and the personal composition of the Council.
* **Point 1** of the Decree establishes the Council on Entrepreneurship Support.
* **Point 2** approves the Regulations on the Council and its personal composition. The Regulations define the main tasks of the Council, its rights, the procedure for its formation, and the organization of its work.
* **Point 3** eliminates the National Reform Council, the Executive Committee for Reforms, the National Investment Council, the Council for Promoting Small Business Development, and the Council on Entrepreneurship Support in Martial Law.
* **Point 4** defines the list of decrees of the President of Ukraine that have become invalid due to the adoption of this Decree.
* **Point 5** establishes the date of entry into force of the Decree – from the date of its publication.
3. **Main provisions of the Law:**
* **The Council as an advisory body:** The Council has the right to request information, engage experts, form working groups, and initiate discussions on entrepreneurship issues.
* **Tasks of the Council:** Analysis of state policy, development of measures to improve business conditions, processing legislative initiatives, and promoting interaction between state bodies and entrepreneurs.
* **Composition of the Council:** The Council includes representatives of state bodies, local self-government bodies, entrepreneurs, representatives of public associations, experts, and specialists in entrepreneurship. The personal composition is approved by the President of Ukraine.
* **Organization of the Council’s work:** The main form of work is meetings, ріResolutions are adopted by a majority of votes. Decisions of the Council may be sent for consideration to ministries and other authorities, and are also implemented through the issuance of acts of the President of Ukraine or the submission of draft laws to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
I hope this helps you better understand this decree!
On the delegation of Ukraine to participate in negotiations with the International Development Association on the conclusion of the Financing Agreement (Additional Financing: “Improving Access to and Sustainability of Education in the Context of the Crisis in Ukraine” Program) between Ukraine and the International Development Association
The Order of the President of Ukraine concerns the formation of a delegation of Ukraine to conduct negotiations with the International Development Association on the conclusion of a financing agreement for the “Improving Access to and Sustainability of Education in the Context of the Crisis in Ukraine” Program.
The structure of the order includes:
1. Formation of a delegation and approval of its composition from representatives of various ministries and departments.
2. Granting the head of the delegation the right to make changes to the composition of the delegation and involve experts.
3. Approval of directives for the delegation (attached, for official use).
4. Authorizing the Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine to sign the financing agreement.
The most important provision is the authorization of the Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine to sign the agreement, which will allow the official оформлення of agreements with the International Development Association and to begin the implementation of the education financing program.
On authorizing S. Marchenko to sign the Instrument of Subscription, Representation and Obligation to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in connection with the increase in the authorized capital of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in accordance with Resolution No. 265 of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development of December 15, 2023
The Order of the President of Ukraine authorizes the Minister of Finance of Ukraine, Serhiy Marchenko, to sign the Instrument of Subscription, Representation and Obligation to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This is related to the increase in the authorized capital of the EBRD, which was decided by the EBRD Board of Governors on December 15, 2023.
