Digest of Legislative Acts of Ukraine
Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine on Official Hryvnia Exchange Rates
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has published the official hryvnia exchange rates against foreign currencies and SDRs for August 7, 2025. These rates are used for accounting and for NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the established rates, therefore, market rates may apply for commercial transactions.
Amendments to the Procedure for Implementing the “Made in Ukraine” Pilot Project
Amendments have been made to the program of partial compensation for the cost of domestic machinery and equipment. The range of compensation recipients has been expanded to include municipal enterprises that purchase equipment at their own expense. The terms of use of the purchased equipment have been clarified: the equipment is not subject to alienation for three years. The list of equipment, the cost of which is subject to compensation, has been updated, including components for unmanned systems.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Approving the Composition of the Commission for Conducting the Competition for the Position of Head of the State Customs Service
The composition of the commission responsible for conducting the competition for the position of Head of the State Customs Service of Ukraine has been approved. The commission includes representatives of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, as well as international experts in customs policy and institutional reforms. The purpose of the commission is to ensure a transparent and objective process for selecting a candidate for this important position.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Implementation of a Pilot Project for the Restoration of Real Estate Objects
A pilot project has been introduced to restore damaged real estate objects, including apartment buildings and dormitories. The project provides for a simplified procedure for reconstruction and major repairs, as well as the specifics of commissioning the objects. In particular, the requirements for obtaining urban planning conditions and permits for construction works have been abolished, which should speed up the restoration process.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Plan of Ukraine
Amendments have been made to the Plan of Ukraine, a strategic action plan that was approved by a previous order dated March 18, 2024. The updated plan will be submitted to the European Commission through the Representation of Ukraine to the European Union.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Monetary Allowance of Servicemen Detached to the Innovation Development Fund
The procedure for monetary and material support of servicemen seconded to the Innovation Development Fund and participating in combat operations has been established. Such servicemen are entitled to additional remuneration, a one-time reward, and a one-time financial assistance, which are paid from the Fund’s funds. The Ministry of Digital Transformation must develop a detailed procedure and conditions for making payments.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Temporary Assignment of the Duties of the Head of the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine
Oleksandr Serhiyovych Subbotenko is temporarily assigned to perform the duties of the Head of the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine until a person is appointed to this position in the established manner.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Appointment of the Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine
Ihor Olehovych Zubovych has been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine.
Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Cancellation of the Order on the Temporary Assignment of the Duties of the Head of the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine
The previous order temporarily assigning the duties of the Head of the State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine to I.O. Zubovych has been canceled. This may be due to the appointment of a new Head of the State Environmental Inspectorate or other personnel changes.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on One-Time Financial Assistance to the Families of the Deceased Defenders of Ukraine
The procedure and conditions for the payment of one-time financial assistance to the family members of the deceased Defenders of Ukraine who died as a result of injuries or illnesses received during combat operations have been determined. The amount of assistance is UAH 15 million, which is paid in stages.
Order of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine on Amendments to the Order of June 11, 2025 No. 3596
Technical amendments have been made to the previous order of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, clarifying the wording of Annexes 1 and 2, which relate to amendments to the order of 2015. These are technical corrections regarding references to previous versions of the annexes.
Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on Amendments to the State Sanitary Regulations for the Safe Use of Pesticides and Agrochemicals
Amendments have been made to the State Sanitary Regulations for the Safe Use of Pesticides and Agrochemicals, which relate to the technical aspects of оформлення таблиць у нормативному документі, а саме додавання верхніх та нижніх меж до таблиць.
Order of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine on Changes in the Organization of Educational and Training Work of Children and Youth Sports Schools
Amendments have been made to the organization of educational and training work of children and youth sports schools. The lists of sports, the minimum age for enrollment in sports schools, as well as the standards for group occupancy for various sports have been adjusted. The updated norms of filling groups for different sports allow for more efficient organization of the educational and training process.
Order of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine on Amendments to the Qualification Standards and Requirements of the Unified Sports Classification of Ukraine in Olympic Sports
Amendments have been made to the qualification standards and requirements of the Unified Sports Classification of Ukraine in Olympic sports. The age groups of athletes, the conditions for awarding sports titles, in particular “Master of Sports of Ukraine”, have been clarified, and the annexes relating to volleyball and table tennis have been updated.
Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on Amendments to the State Sanitary Regulations for the Safe Use of Pesticides and Agrochemicals No. 954
Amendments have been made to the State Sanitary Regulations for the Safe Use of Pesticides and Agrochemicals in order to ensure the safe use of pesticides and agrochemicals for public health and the environment.
Order of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Regulatory Legal Acts Regarding Geographical Indications of Spirits
Technical amendments have been made to the regulatory legal acts of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, which regulate the issue of geographical indications of spirits. The word “petition” has been replaced with “application” and the term “cancellation” of certificates has been replaced with “revocation” in the relevant documents.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **Regarding the Accounting Price of Banking Metals**
This announcement by the National Bank of Ukraine establishes the accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of August 7, 2025. These prices are used for accounting and other purposes, but do not obligate the NBU to buy or sell these metals at the stated prices. The document provides the digital and letter codes for each metal, the number of troy ounces (1), and the accounting price in hryvnias.
The document structure is simple: a table with information about each banking metal. The main provisions include establishing specific accounting prices for gold (UAH 140,035.58), silver (UAH 1,573.41), platinum (UAH 55,207.39), and palladium (UAH 48,427.30) per troy ounce.
The most important thing to understand for use is that these prices are accounting prices, not market prices, and are not binding for purchase and sale by the NBU.
### **Regarding the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**
Good day! I am happy to help you understand this document.
1. **Essence of the document:** This is a message from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) as of a specific date – August 7, 2025. These rates are used for reflection in accounting, for NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases stipulated by law. It is important that the NBU is not obligated to buy or sell these currencies at the stated rates.
2. **Document structure:** The document is a table containing the following data:
* Digital currency code
* Letter currency code
* Number of currency/SDR units
* Currency/SDR name
* Official exchange rate of the hryvnia to the corresponding currency/SDR
It does not amend previous versions, as it is an operational message about exchange rates for a specific date.
3. **Key provisions for use:** The most important thing is that these rates are *official* and are used for certain transactions defined by law, in particular for accounting and transactions between the NBU and the DKSU. However, it should be remembered that the NBU does not guarantee the purchase or sale of currencies at these rates. This means that other, market rates may apply for commercial transactions.
### **On Amendments to the Procedure for Implementing an Experimental Project on Partial Compensation of the Cost of Domestically Produced Equipment and Machinery within the Framework of the All-Ukrainian Economic Platform “Made in Ukraine”**
Of course, here is a brief overview of the changes
To the Procedure for the Implementation of the Experimental Project “Made in Ukraine”:
1. **Essence of Changes:** The resolution introduces changes to the procedure for partial compensation of the cost of domestic machinery and equipment, expanding the range of compensation recipients and clarifying the conditions for the use of purchased equipment. The list of machinery and equipment, the cost of which is subject to partial compensation, has also been updated.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Expansion of the Range of Recipients:** Municipal enterprises purchasing equipment with their own funds from economic activities have been added to the list of those eligible for compensation.
* **Clarification of Equipment Usage Conditions:** Equipment purchased with compensation is not subject to alienation for three years, except in cases where it is a component part for production or is alienated by a bank in case of non-performance of credit obligations.
* **Updated List of Equipment:** Appendix 1 to the Procedure contains an updated list of types of domestic machinery and equipment, the cost of which is partially compensated from budget funds. The list includes wheeled vehicles, construction, municipal and special equipment, power and climate equipment, metalworking equipment, machines for the manufacture of plastics and labeling, as well as components and structural parts for unmanned systems.
3. **Most Important Provisions:**
* Expanding the range of compensation recipients to municipal enterprises may stimulate the purchase of domestic equipment by municipal services.
* Clarification of the conditions for the alienation of equipment ensures its intended use for a certain period.
* The updated list of equipment defines which types of products are covered by the compensation program, which is important for manufacturers and buyers.
* The inclusion of components for unmanned systems may contribute to the development of domestic drone production.
On Approval of the Composition of the Commission for Conducting the Competition for the Position of Head of the State Customs Service
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the approval of the composition of the commission for conducting the competition for the position of Head of the State Customs Service.
1. **Essence of the Order:** This document approves the personal composition of the commission, which will be responsible for organizing and conducting the competition for the position of Head of the State Customs Service of Ukraine. The purpose of creating the commission is to ensure a transparent and objective process for selecting a candidate for this important position.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The order consists of a short preamble, which refers to Article 570-2 of the Customs Code of Ukraine, t
and the main part, which approves the composition of the commission according to the annex.
* The annex contains a list of commission members divided into two groups: representatives from the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (based on proposals from the Ministry of Finance) and representatives from international and foreign organizations that provided technical assistance to Ukraine.
* The commission includes both Ukrainian specialists in business and audit, and international experts in customs policy, governance, and institutional reforms.
3. **Key Provisions for Use:**
* **Legal Basis:** The order is issued based on the Customs Code of Ukraine, which emphasizes the importance of adhering to the law when conducting the competition.
* **Composition of the Commission:** It is important to consider that the commission includes both representatives of the Ukrainian government and international experts, which should ensure objectivity and impartiality in the evaluation of candidates.
* **Transparency of the Competition:** The presence of representatives from international organizations that have provided assistance to Ukraine in the field of corruption prevention indicates a commitment to a transparent and fair selection of a candidate for the position of Head of the State Customs Service.
I hope this helps you better understand the essence of this order.
**Certain Issues of Restoring Certain Real Estate Objects Damaged as a Result of the Armed Aggression of the Russian Federation**
Of course, here is a brief overview of the resolution:
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces an experimental project for the restoration of certain real estate objects damaged as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. The project will last for two years and aims at the rapid restoration of damaged objects through major repairs or reconstruction.
2. **Structure of the Law:** The resolution consists of five points and approves the Procedure for Implementing the Experimental Project. Key provisions include the definition of objects covered by the project (apartment buildings, dormitories), sources of funding, a simplified procedure for reconstruction and major repairs, as well as the specifics of putting objects into operation. Compared to previous norms, this act allows not applying the provisions on state funding of capital construction, which should speed up the recovery process.
3. **Key Provisions:** The most important provisions are the simplification of procedures, in particular, the absence of the need to obtain urban planning conditions and restrictions, permits for construction work, as well as the possibility of simultaneous inspections, design, and construction work. This will significantly speed up the process of restoring damaged objects.
