Digest of Ukrainian Legislation
Law of Ukraine “On Lobbying”
The Transparency Register, as provided by the Law of Ukraine “On Lobbying,” will begin operating on September 1, 2025. Natural and legal persons engaged in lobbying will be required to register in the Transparency Register and submit information about their activities. This will allow the public to monitor the decision-making process and identify potential abuses of influence.
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding Remote Inspection of Immovable Property
The list of territories where remote inspection of immovable property destroyed as a result of hostilities is possible has been expanded. Now, such territories include not only territories of active hostilities but also territories of possible hostilities for which the date of termination of the possibility of hostilities has not been determined. This will allow documenting the fact of property destruction and providing an opportunity to receive compensation.
Amendments to the Resolution on Issuance of Permits for Disturbance of Objects of Improvement
The term “annulment of permit” has been replaced with “termination of permit,” and procedures have been brought into compliance with the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure.” The procedure for issuing, reissuing, refusing to issue, and terminating a permit is now regulated taking into account the norms of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure.”
Amendments to the Resolution on Allocation of Funds from the Fund for Liquidation of Consequences of Armed Aggression
The total amount of subvention from the fund for liquidation of consequences of armed aggression has been increased. A new section has been added regarding the Sumy region, namely the financing of the reconstruction of a water-heating boiler house in Okhtyrka.
Amendments to the Procedure for Organizing Inclusive Education in Preschool Education Institutions
In the context of martial law, the procedure for enrolling children with special educational needs has been simplified. The concept of “first-level support” is introduced for children who have learning difficulties but do not yet require a conclusion from an inclusive resource center. The process of developing and implementing an individual development program is regulated in detail.
Inclusion of Industrial Parks in the Register of Industrial (Manufacturing) Parks of Ukraine
The industrial parks “Zboriv,” “Liublynec,” “Odesa Nova Park,” “Biosens,” “Integral,” and “Stan-Invest” have been included in the Register of Industrial (Manufacturing) Parks of Ukraine. This is important for attracting investment, receiving state support, and participating in state development programs.
Order on the Liquidation of the Village of Luchky, Romny District, Sumy Region
The village of Luchky, Romny District, Sumy Region, has been liquidated, as its entire territory has been included in the city of Romny.
Order Regarding the Project “Support to Ukraine for Emergency Situations and Decarbonization”
The draft letter from the Government of Ukraine to the European Investment Bank (EIB) has been approved, confirming that the project “Support to Ukraine for Emergency Situations and Decarbonization” falls under the Framework Agreement between Ukraine and the EIB. This opens the way for receiving funding from the EIB.
Order on the Temporary Redistribution of Powers Between Ministries
Deputy Ministers of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture are allowed to temporarily sign documents related to the powers and functions of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources.
Order Regarding Personnel Issues at JSC “Ukrposhta”
The candidacies of Chala Iryna Oleksandrivna and Yarema Oleksandr Yosypovych have been approved for appointment as members of the Supervisory Board of “Ukrposhta” as representatives of the state.
Expansion of the Boundaries of the Territory of the Chornomorsk Sea Port
Amendments have been made to the boundaries of the territory of the Chornomorsk Sea Port by adding a new clause to the annex to the CMU Order No. 1358 of October 28, 2020, which defines the coordinates and area of the new land plot to be included in the port’s territory.
Order on the Management of Property of the “Svitanok” Combine
The State Agency for Reserve Management has been appointed responsible for managing the property complex of the “Svitanok” combine.
Resolution on Exclusion from the List of Awardees of the Honorary Diploma of the CMU
Nataliia Yuriivna Korolevska has been excluded from the list of awardees of the Honorary Diploma of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.
Amendments to Procedures Regarding Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
The list of persons entitled to receive assistance has been expanded (military personnel for the period of treatment and rehabilitation). The conditions for granting assistance upon repeated application have been clarified. Control over payments has been strengthened (termination of payments in case of prolonged stay abroad, renting out housing). The possibility of installment repayment of unduly paid funds has been provided. Part of the functions of verification and data processing has been transferred to the Pension Fund of Ukraine.
Financial Support for Scientific Professional Publications of Ukraine
The procedure for providing financial support to scientific professional publications of Ukraine that are indexed by international scientometric databases has been approved. The purpose of the support is to improve the quality of publications and support the publication activity of Ukrainian scientists.
Amendments to Resolutions on Defense Procurement and the Use of “UNITED24” Funds
Regional and Kyiv City State (Military) Administrations or their authorized structural subdivisions may be state customers in the field of defense. The list of possibilities for using “UNITED24” funds has been expanded.
Amendments to the Regulations on Specialized Civil Protection Services
The procedure for creating territorial specialized civil protection services has been clarified. The list of their tasks related to damage assessment and resource provision during emergency situations has been expanded.
Amendments to Resolutions on the Activities of Central Executive Bodies
The powers of the Prime Minister and ministers regarding the coordination of the activities of central executive bodies have been clarified. The changes concern the remuneration of the Head of the National Agency on Corruption Prevention.
Amendments to the Instruction on the Procedure for Considering Citizens’ Appeals in the NSSMC
The procedure for maintaining records management and initial consideration of citizens’ appeals has been clarified. A procedure for making an appointment for a personal reception with the management of the NSSMC has been introduced.
Harmonization of NSSMC Decisions with the Laws of Ukraine “On Access to Public Information” and “On Citizens’ Appeals”
The introduction of the possibility to submit requests for public information through the NSSMC website simplifies the process for citizens. The procedure for reimbursement of document copying costs has been clarified.
Technical Amendments to the Rules for Handling GMOs
Clarifications have been made to the terminology and technical aspects of the rules for handling GMOs, which may affect the correct application of these rules by scientific institutions and enterprises engaged in genetic engineering activities.
Amendments to the Scheme of Tariff Categories in the State Service of Special Communications
Changes in tariff categories directly affect the amount of monetary allowance for the respective categories of military personnel. Changes have been made to the tariff categories for various positions, in particular, new positions have been added, such as cybersecurity specialists, information and communication systems security analysts, security specialists (information and communication technologies), and others.
Amendments to the Procedure for Providing Number Portability Services (NPS)
Subscribers can now apply for number portability remotely, including through mobile applications and the Diia portal. The subscriber has the right to refuse number portability no later than 4 hours before the scheduled time.
Approval of State Medical and Sanitary Rules for Handling Genetically Modified Organisms
Safety rules for working with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in a closed system have been approved. The rules define the requirements for premises, equipment, procedures, and training of personnel working with GMOs.
Approval of the Rules of Priority of Arrival of Freight Vehicles to Border Crossing Points
The rules of priority of arrival of freight vehicles to international and interstate border crossing points across the state border of Ukraine using the electronic system “Electronic Queue for Border Crossing” have been approved.
Amendments to the Instruction on Sanatorium-Resort Treatment in the State Service of Special Communications
The categories of persons entitled to sanatorium-resort treatment, the conditions for providing them with vouchers, as well as the list of necessary documents for obtaining such treatment have been clarified.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
### **On the Launch of the Transparency Register**
Dear citizens, this document announces an important event in the field of lobbying regulation in Ukraine.
1. **Essence:** According to this announcement, the Transparency Register, as provided for by the Law of Ukraine “On Lobbying,” will begin operating on September 1, 2025. This means that from this date, a system for registering and recording lobbying entities and their activities will officially start operating in Ukraine.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** The Law “On Lobbying” establishes the legal and organizational principles for lobbying in Ukraine, and defines the requirements for transparency and reporting in this area. The Transparency Register is a key element of this law, as it is intended to ensure the openness of information about who, in whose interests, and by what methods is influencing the adoption of state decisions.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:** From September 1, 2025, individuals and legal entities engaged in lobbying will be required to register in the Transparency Register and submit information about their activities. This will allow the public to monitor the decision-making process and identify possible abuses of influence.
### **On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals**
This document is an official notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the accounting prices for banking metals, namely gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as of September 1, 2025.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The notification contains a table with information on each banking metal, including its digital and literal code, the number of troy ounces (in this case, 1 ounce for each metal), the name of the metal, and its accounting price in hryvnias. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.
**Main Provisions for Use:**
The accounting prices specified in the notification may be used for:
* Accounting and reporting of financial institutions.
* Valuation of assets denominated in banking metals.
* Indicative determination of the value of metals in the Ukrainian market.
### **On the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**
Of course, here is a description of the provided act of the National Bank of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the Document:** This is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine regarding the official exchange rate of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and special drawing rights (SDRs).
regarding a specific date – September 1, 2025. The document provides 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. These rates are used for accounting purposes, NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine (DKSU), and in other cases stipulated by law.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The document is in the form of a table, where each currency is represented by a separate row.
* It indicates the numeric and alphabetic currency codes, its name, the number of currency units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to that amount.
* It is emphasized that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currencies at these rates.
* Compared to previous versions of similar documents, only the list of currency exchange rates for the corresponding date changes.
3. **Main Provisions for Use:**
* Information on official exchange rates is important for accounting and financial reporting of enterprises that conduct transactions in foreign currency.
* The rates are used for settlements between the NBU and the DKSU.
* Business entities may use these rates to determine the value of assets and liabilities in foreign currency.
* It is important to note that the NBU does not guarantee the purchase or sale of currency at these rates, so market rates should be used for actual foreign exchange transactions.
On Amending Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding Remote Inspection of Certain Categories of Real Estate Objects
Good afternoon! Here is a brief overview of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding remote inspection of real estate:
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution amends existing regulations, expanding the list of territories where remote inspection of real estate objects destroyed as a result of hostilities is possible. Now, such territories include not only territories of active hostilities, but also territories of possible hostilities, for which the date of termination of the possibility of hostilities has not been determined.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** The resolution amends four resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, namely:
* Procedure for State Registration of Property Rights to Real Estate and Their Encumbrances;
* Procedure for Performing Urgent Works to Eliminate the Consequences of the Armed Aggression of the Russian Federation Related to Damage to Buildings and Structures;
* Procedure for Granting Compensation for Destroyed Objects
movable property;
* Resolution of the CMU of July 7, 2025 No. 815 “Some issues of conducting a remote survey of destroyed individual categories of real estate objects.”
The changes concern the expansion of the list of territories where remote inspection is possible.
3. **Most important provisions:** The key is to expand the possibility of conducting remote surveys in territories where *possible* hostilities are taking place. This will allow to record the fact of property destruction and provide an opportunity to receive compensation to real estate owners, even if active hostilities in this territory have not yet ended. **IMPORTANT**
On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 870 of October 30, 2013
Good day! Here is a brief overview of the changes to the resolution regarding the issuance of permits for the violation of amenity objects.
1. **Essence of changes:** The resolution introduces changes to the procedure for issuing permits for the violation of amenity objects, in particular, replaces the term “cancellation of the permit” with “termination of the permit”, and also brings the procedures in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The name and text of the resolution have been changed, the terminology “cancellation” has been replaced with “termination” of the permit.
* The Standard Procedure for Issuing Permits has been updated, in particular, the clause on issuing duplicates has been excluded, and the procedures have been brought in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”.
* The grounds and procedure for revoking the permit have been detailed.
* The application form for obtaining a permit has been updated.
3. **Main provisions for use:**
* The procedure for issuing, reissuing, refusing to issue and terminating the permit is now regulated taking into account the norms of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure”.
* The grounds for revoking the permit are the application of a business entity or termination of the activity of a legal entity or individual entrepreneur.
* It is necessary to use the updated application form (Appendix 1) when applying for a permit.
On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 570 of May 16, 2025
Good day! Here is a short analysis of the provided act:
1. **Essence of the law:** This resolution introduces changes to the previous resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the allocation of funds from the fund for the liquidation of the consequences of armed aggression. The changes concern an increase in the total amount of the subvention and the addition of a new object
Concerning Amendments to the Procedure for Organizing Inclusive Education in Preschool Education Institutions
1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution amends the procedure for organizing inclusive education in preschool education institutions. It defines how the education of children with special educational needs should be organized in kindergartens, including issues of enrollment, creation of inclusive groups, provision of support, and funding.
2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* The resolution approves a new version of the Procedure for Organizing Inclusive Education.
* **Definitions:** Terms such as “levels of support” and “resource room” are clarified.
* **Enrollment:** In the context of martial law, the procedure for enrolling children with special educational needs has been simplified, particularly for those who have changed their place of residence due to the war.
* **Inclusive Groups:** The maximum number of children with special educational needs in inclusive groups is determined, depending on the level of support they require. During martial law, these norms are somewhat modified.
* **Support:** The concept of “first-level support” is introduced for children who have learning difficulties but do not yet require a conclusion from an inclusive resource center.
* **Individual Development Program:** The process of developing and implementing an individual development program for each child with special educational needs is regulated in detail.
* **Psychological-Pedagogical and Remedial-Development Services:** The forms and conditions for providing these services are defined, as well as a list of specialists who can provide them.
* **Assistant Educator and Assistant Child:** The importance of the role of the assistant educator and assistant child in the inclusive process is emphasized.
* **Funding:**
It is indicated that the financing of inclusive groups comes from various sources, including local budgets and state subsidies.
3. **Most important provisions:**
* Simplified procedure for enrolling children during martial law.
* Introduction of first-level support without a mandatory opinion from the inclusive resource center.
* Detailed process of developing and implementing an individual development program.
* Clarification of the roles of the teacher’s assistant and the child’s assistant.
I hope this helps you better understand this regulation!
On the inclusion of the “Zboriv” industrial park in the Register of Industrial (Industrial) Parks
Good day! Here is an analysis of the provided order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine:
1. **Essence of the order:** This order provides for the inclusion of the “Zboriv” industrial park in the official Register of Industrial (Industrial) Parks of Ukraine. This decision formalizes the creation and operation of the park at the state level.
2. **Structure and main provisions:**
* The order consists of two points.
* The first point directly includes the “Zboriv” industrial park in the Register.
* The second point contains information about the initiator of the park’s creation (Zboriv City Council), the term of its existence (30 years), and its location (Zboriv, Ternopil region).
* The text of the order does not contain any references to previous versions or changes.
3. **Key provisions for use:**
* The fact of inclusion in the Register of Industrial Parks is important for attracting investment, obtaining state support, and participating in state development programs.
* Information about the initiator, term of validity, and location of the park is key for potential investors and participants.
On the inclusion of the “LUBLINETS” industrial park in the Register of Industrial (Industrial) Parks
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine provides for the inclusion of the “LUBLINETS” industrial park in the relevant state register. In fact, with this decision, the government officially recognizes the creation and legalizes the activities of this industrial park. The order defines the initiator of the park’s creation, the term of its existence, and its location.
The structure of the order consists of two points: the first point directly includes the industrial park in the register, and the second point takes into account information about the initiator, the term
to the operation and location of the park.
The most important provision of this order is the very fact that the “LUBLINETS” industrial park is included in the Register of Industrial (Industrial) Parks, as this gives it official status and opens up opportunities for receiving state support and attracting investment.
On the inclusion of the “ODESA NOVA PARK” industrial park in the Register of Industrial (Industrial) Parks
This order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine concerns the inclusion of the “ODESA NOVA PARK” industrial park in the relevant state register.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of two points. The first point directly provides for the inclusion of the “ODESA NOVA PARK” industrial park in the Register of Industrial (Industrial) Parks. The second point contains information on the initiator of the park’s creation (LION BUSINESS LLC), the term of its existence (30 years), and the location (Usativska rural territorial community of the Odesa district of the Odesa region).
**Important provisions for use:**
The main significance of this order lies in the official recognition of “ODESA NOVA PARK” as an industrial park, which opens up opportunities for receiving state support and attracting investment in accordance with the legislation on industrial parks. Also, it is important to specify the specific term of operation of the park and its location, as this determines the jurisdiction and time frame of its operation.
On the inclusion of the “BIOSENS” industrial park in the Register of Industrial (Industrial) Parks
This document is an order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the inclusion of the “BIOSENS” industrial park in the Register of Industrial (Industrial) Parks.
**Structure and main provisions:**
The order consists of two points. The first point directly includes the “BIOSENS” industrial park in the relevant register. The second point contains information on the initiator of the park’s creation (FITOLAN LLC), the term of its existence (30 years), and the location (Stepankivska rural territorial community of the Cherkasy region).
**Key provisions for use:**
For FITOLAN LLC, this order is the basis for considering the “BIOSENS” industrial park officially registered. This opens up opportunities for attracting investment, receiving state support, and implementing projects within the framework of the industrial park’s activities. For other interested
