Digest of Legislative Acts
NBU Announcement on Accounting Prices for Banking Metals
The National Bank of Ukraine regularly publishes accounting prices for banking metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. These prices are used for accounting, reporting, and valuation of assets denominated in banking metals. Importantly, these accounting prices are not binding for banks to buy or sell, but serve only as an indicative benchmark for the market.
NBU Announcement on the Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia
The National Bank of Ukraine sets the official exchange rate of hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs. These rates are used for accounting and NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service. The rates set by the NBU are only a guideline, and the actual rate in the foreign exchange market may differ.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Allocation of Funds for Reconstruction
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has allocated UAH 162.717 million from the fund for ликвидации последствий вооруженной агрессии [elimination of the consequences of armed aggression] to restore infrastructure and housing damaged by the war. These funds are provided to local budgets in the form of subventions for the implementation of specific projects. The list of projects, indicating the amounts of funding and implementation deadlines, is attached to the resolution, ensuring transparency and targeted use of funds.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Importing Goods for Defense Purposes
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the procedure for importing goods for defense purposes, specifying the list of documents to confirm the right to benefits for customs payments. These changes apply to both prime contractors of state contracts and co-executors/subcontractors. The customs declaration must now include information on the state contract and, if necessary, the subcontract agreement, as well as documents confirming the intended use of the goods.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Special Conditions of Remuneration for Culture Workers
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has included the State Organization “Ivan Franko Ivano-Frankivsk National Academic Drama Theatre” in the list of national cultural institutions whose employees are entitled to special conditions of remuneration. Now, the theater’s employees are subject to allowances, surcharges, and other types of material incentives provided by law for this category of employees.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Cooperation in Combating Crime
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the Agreement between the Governments of Ukraine and the Republic of Poland on Cooperation in Combating Crime. The Agreement defines the forms and directions of cooperation between the countries in this area, including the exchange of information and joint operations.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on the Appointment of a Judge
The President of Ukraine has appointed Kompaniets Iryna Dmytrivna as a judge of the Sixth Administrative Court of Appeal based on the articles of the Constitution of Ukraine governing the appointment of judges.
Order of the Ministry of Economy on Agricultural Products
The Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine has approved lists of agricultural products with a limited shelf life and those requiring special storage conditions. These lists are used for customs control and regulation of the order of border crossing. The order is valid until December 4, 2026, and is important for ensuring proper storage and transportation of perishable products.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Conferring the Title of Hero of Ukraine
The President of Ukraine has conferred the title of Hero of Ukraine to Master Sergeant Olifirenko Oleksandr Vasyliovych for personal courage and heroism displayed in the protection of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. This is the highest state award, recognizing his special services to the state and the people.
Order of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on the Registration of Individuals in the State Register of Taxpayers
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has amended the Regulation on the Registration of Individuals in the State Register of Taxpayers. The amendments allow for the submission of documents by electronic means of communication, including the electronic cabinet, the Diia Portal, and the “e-Consul” system, especially for minors. Some wording and references to other regulations have also been clarified, simplifying procedures for citizens.
Order of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine on Sports Classification
The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine has made technical changes to the Qualification Norms and Requirements of the Unified Sports Classification of Ukraine in Olympic sports, namely, specified the name of the regulatory legal act and excluded the word “section” in some subparagraphs and corrected punctuation marks.
Order of the President of Ukraine on Signing an Agreement
The President of Ukraine has authorized the Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine to sign Additional Agreement No. 2 to the Financing Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union (“Ukraine Facility”).
Order of the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine on Electronic Taxpayer Card
The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine has amended the regulation on the registration of individuals in the State Register of Taxpayers, expanding the possibilities of submitting documents in electronic form through the “Diia” portal and the “e-Consul” system, and introduced an electronic form of taxpayer card.
Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine on the Cancellation of the Competitive Selection of Scientific and Technical Developments
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has canceled the previous order of February 09, 2017, No. 192, which approved the Regulation on the Competitive Selection of Scientific and Technical Developments under State Order, due to changes in the Law of Ukraine “On Scientific and Scientific-Technical Activity.”
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine on Psychological Support in the National Guard of Ukraine
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has updated the Regulation on Psychological Support in the National Guard of Ukraine, improving the organization of psychological support for NGU servicemen, including psychological study, selection, support, prevention, and rehabilitation.
Order of the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine on Sports and Titles
The Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine has amended the Qualification Norms and Requirements of the Unified Sports Classification of Ukraine, adding new sports (lacrosse, squash, flag football) and clarifying the conditions for awarding titles in some existing sports, especially considering divisions in competitions.
Decree of the President of Ukraine on Conferring the Title of Hero of Ukraine
The President of Ukraine has conferred the title of Hero of Ukraine to Captain Mykhailov Oleksiy Oleksiyovych for personal courage and heroism displayed in the protection of the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and selfless service to the Ukrainian people.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **Concerning the Accounting Price of Bank Metals**
This document is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the accounting prices for bank metals as of May 22, 2026.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The notification contains a table with information about the accounting prices for gold (XAU), silver (XAG), platinum (XPT), and palladium (XPD). For each metal, the numerical code, letter code, number of troy ounces (always 1), and the accounting price in hryvnias are indicated. It is important to note that the NBU states that these prices are accounting prices and do not obligate the bank to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.
**Main Provisions for Use:**
The accounting prices established by the NBU can be used for:
* Accounting and reporting of financial institutions.
* Valuation of assets denominated in bank metals.
* Indicative orientation of market participants.
It is worth paying attention to the NBU’s reservation that these prices are not a fixed buying and selling rate.
### **Concerning the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**
This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the establishment of the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDRs (Special Drawing Rights) for a specific date – May 22, 2026.
The structure of the document is simple: it is a table containing a list of foreign currencies and SDRs, their numerical and letter codes, the number of units of currency/SDR, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to them. It is important to note that 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 law.
The most important provision is that the NBU does not undertake any obligation to buy or sell the specified currencies at these rates. This means that the official rate is a guideline, but the real rate in the foreign exchange market may differ.
### **Concerning the Allocation of Funds from the Fund for Liquidation of the Consequences of Armed Aggression**
Certainly, here is an analysis of the provided act:
1. **Essence of the law:** This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine provides for the allocation of UAH 162.717 million from the fund for the liquidation of the consequences of armed aggression to the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development. These funds will be used to provide subventions to local budgets for reimplementation of projects aimed at restoring infrastructure and housing damaged as a result of armed aggression. The list of specific projects that will receive funding is attached to the resolution.
2. **Structure of the law:**
* The resolution consists of four clauses and an annex.
* Clause 1 defines the amount of funds, their purpose, and the responsible executor (Ministry of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development).
* Clause 2 approves the list of specific projects that will be funded.
* Clause 3 establishes that the use of the subvention is carried out in accordance with the Procedure for the Use of Funds of the Fund for Liquidation of the Consequences of Armed Aggression, approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 118 of February 10, 2023.
* Clause 4 obliges the Ministry of Finance to ensure the determination of the code and name of the new budget program and to amend the schedule of the state budget.
* The annex contains a list of projects indicating the budget code, the name of the local budget, the amount of funding, the name of the project, and the implementation deadlines.
* Compared to previous versions, this resolution defines specific amounts of funding and a list of projects for a certain period.
3. **Main provisions:**
* Allocation of a significant amount of funds for the restoration of infrastructure and housing in regions affected by armed aggression.
* A clearly defined list of projects that will receive funding, which ensures transparency and targeted use of funds.
* The use of funds is regulated by the Procedure approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 118, which ensures uniform rules and procedures for all recipients of subventions.
* Involvement of the Ministry of Finance to ensure proper accounting and control over the use of funds.
* The implementation deadlines of the projects are indicated as 2024-2026, which gives an understanding of the long-term planning of restoration works.
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On Amendments to the Procedure for Importation, First Supply, and Targeted Use of Goods Defined by Part Eight of Article 287 of the Customs Code of Ukraine, for Use in the Production of Goods for Defense Purposes
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the amendments to the Procedure for the importation of goods for defense purposes.
1. **Essence of the amendments:** The resolution amends the procedure for importing goods used in the production of defense products, in particular, clarifies the list of documents required to confirm the right to benefits for the payment of customs duties,
and also regulates the issues of engaging co-executors/subcontractors in government contracts.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The changes concern paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Procedure for the Import, First Supply and Intended Use of Goods Defined by Part Eight of Article 287 of the Customs Code of Ukraine.
* It is established that the Procedure applies to co-executors/subcontractors of a government contract (agreement) in the event that the government contract (agreement) for defense procurement defines the engagement of a co-executor/subcontractor by transferring to him/her the execution of a part of the government contract (agreement) for defense procurement.
* The customs declaration must include information about the government contract, an electronic notification of the executor’s entry into the register, a technical passport (if available), and a document confirming the obligation to use the goods exclusively in own production.
* In the case of engaging a subcontractor, the customs declaration shall include information about the subcontract agreement.
* If it is necessary to comply with the secrecy regime, the executor has the right to submit an application for the provision of additional documents in compliance with the requirements of the secrecy regime before submitting the customs declaration.
3. **Key points for use:**
* It is necessary to take into account the changes when оформленні customs declarations for defense goods, especially in cases of engaging co-executors/subcontractors.
* It is important to ensure the availability of all necessary documents, including the subcontract agreement (if any) and documents confirming the intended use of the goods.
* In cases where the provision of documents requires compliance with the secrecy regime, a corresponding application should be submitted to the customs authority.
**On Amending the Annex to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 413 of April 3, 2006**
This resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine amends the list of national cultural institutions whose employees are subject to special terms of remuneration. The changes concern the inclusion of the State Organization “Ivano-Frankivsk National Academic Drama Theater named after Ivan Franko” in this list.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The resolution consists of one paragraph, which amends the annex to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. 413 of April 3, 2006. The changes consist of supplementing the list of national institutions
