Legislation Digest<\/title> \n<\/head><\/p>\n<h5>Digest of Ukrainian Legislation<\/h5>\n<h3>Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals<\/h3>\nThis is an official notification from the NBU establishing accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium per troy ounce in hryvnias. These prices are used for accounting, reporting, and asset valuation purposes but do not obligate banks to buy or sell metals at these prices.<\/p>\n<h3>Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies and SDR<\/h3>\nNotification of the NBU on the official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDR for a specific date. These rates are used for accounting purposes and for NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, but the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currencies at these rates.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Publishing Information on the Activities of State-Owned Enterprises<\/h3>\nThe purpose of the amendments is to adapt the requirements to modern conditions, especially during martial law, and to clarify the list of information to be published by state-owned enterprises. The updated annex defines a detailed list of information, deadlines, and frequency of its publication, and strategically important enterprises have the option to restrict the publication of information during martial law.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to Higher Education Documents<\/h3>\nThe amendments concern the exclusion of references to “scientific degree” and updating the list of mandatory information in higher education documents. Conditional accreditation of educational programs is taken into account, and information is specified for each type of higher education document, including data on the individual, educational institution, program, and accreditation.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Use of Funds Provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)<\/h3>\nThe list of directions for the use of JICA funds and funds under unfulfilled budget programs has been expanded, including publishing and dof textbooks and manuals for schools. The funds received under these programs can now be used to provide students and teachers with the necessary learning materials.<\/p>\n### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedures for the Functioning of the Electronic Procurement System and Confirmation of the Degree of Localization of Goods Production<\/p>\nControl over the compliance of goods manufacturers with the established localization criteria has been strengthened. Manufacturers must provide a certificate of conformity of the production quality management system, and the specific weight of labor costs must be at least 8%. Goods that are already included in the list may be excluded from it if they do not meet the new requirements.<\/p>\n### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Remuneration of Civil Servants of Tax Authorities<\/p>\nPayment for additional workload in connection with the performance of duties in a vacant position is set at a fixed amount \u2013 50 percent of the salary of the temporarily absent civil servant.<\/p>\n### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to Regulatory Acts Governing the Activities of Higher Education Institutions<\/p>\nThe purpose of the changes is to more clearly differentiate between the positions of scientific-pedagogical and pedagogical staff in higher education institutions. If research work takes less than 30% of working time, the position may be classified as pedagogical, which affects the length of vacations, remuneration and the establishment of allowances.<\/p>\n### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Assigning Professional Qualifications by Higher Education Institutions in the Absence of a Professional Standard<\/p>\nThe name of the professional qualification must comply with the Classifier of Professions. Higher education institutions must agree on the procedure for assigning a professional qualification with the Agency before the start of the educational program or by the end of 2025. It is necessary to provide justification for the need to assign a professional qualification in the absence of a professional standard and a letter from employers about the need.<\/p>\n<h3>Review of each of legal acts published today:<\/strong><\/h3>\n### **On the Accounting Price of Bank Metals**<\/p>\nThis document is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the accounting prices for bank metals, namely gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as of October 15, 2025.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe notification contains a table with the following data:<\/p>\n* **Digital Code:** Numerical code of the bank metal. \n* **Letter Code:** Letter code of the bank metal (according to international standards). \n* **Number of Troy Ounces:** Specified as “1,” meaning the price is indicated per one troy ounce. \n* **Name of Bank Metal:** Gold, silver, platinum, palladium. \n* **Accounting Price:** Price in hryvnias per one troy ounce of each metal.<\/p>\nImportant Disclaimer: The NBU emphasizes that these accounting prices do not oblige the bank to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.<\/p>\n**Main Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe accounting prices set by the NBU can be used for:<\/p>\n* Accounting and reporting of financial institutions. \n* Valuation of assets denominated in bank metals. \n* Indicative guidance for market participants.<\/p>\n### **On the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**<\/p>\nThis 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 \u2013 October 15, 2025. The notification provides a list of foreign currencies, their digital and letter codes, the number of currency units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to each of them.<\/p>\nThe document structure is simple: it is a table containing information on the official exchange rates established by the NBU. The document does not amend previous versions, but only fixes the exchange rates for a specific date.<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this document is the specified official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies, which 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. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates.<\/p>\n### **On Amendments to the Procedure for Publishing Information on the Activities of State Unitary Enterprises and Business Associations, in the Authorized Capital of Which More Than 50 Percent of Shares (Participatory Interests) Belong to the State, as Well as Business Associations, 50 or More Percent of Shares (Participatory Interests) of Which Belong to Business Associations** \n### **State-Owned Enterprises, where the State’s Share is 100 Percent**<\/p>\nGood day! Here is a brief overview of the amendments to the Procedure for Publishing Information on the Activities of State-Owned Enterprises.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of Changes:** The resolution amends the procedure for publishing information on the activities of state unitary enterprises and business entities with a state share. The main goal is to adapt the requirements to modern conditions, particularly during martial law, as well as to clarify the list of information to be published.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and Key Provisions:** \n * General simplification of terminology, replacing the term “business entities” with “entities.” \n * Clarification of the wording regarding information to be published in accordance with the law. \n * The most significant change is the updated appendix to the Procedure, which defines the list of information, frequency, and deadlines for its publication. The appendix contains a detailed list of information, from the objectives of the enterprise to information on compliance with the principles of corporate governance. \n * Under martial law, critical infrastructure operators, defense industry enterprises, and those under the management of the Ministry of Defense are allowed not to disclose certain information.<\/p>\n3. **Key Provisions for Use:** \n * Updated list of information, deadlines, and frequency of its publication, contained in the appendix to the Procedure. \n * Possibility to restrict the publication of information for certain strategically important enterprises during martial law. \n * The need for state property management entities to submit proposals regarding enterprises that may not publish information during martial law.<\/p>\n### **On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 811 of September 9, 2020**<\/p>\nGood day! I am happy to help you understand this resolution.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution amends the previous resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding documents on higher education. The main changes concern the exclusion of mentions of “academic degree” in the title and text of the resolution, as well as updating the list of mandatory information to be included in documents on higher education.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and Key Provisions:** \n * The resolution makes changes directly to the CMU resolution No. 811 of September 9, 2020. \n * The changes concern the title of the resolution, where the words “(academic degree)” are excluded. \n * Corrections are made regarding the accreditation of educational programs, namely, conditional accreditation is taken into account. \n * The list of mandatory \nof mandatory information to be included in the diplomas of junior bachelor, bachelor, master, doctor of philosophy, doctor of arts and the supplement to the diploma of the European standard. \n * The new version of the list specifies what information should be indicated in each type of higher education document, including series, number, date of issue, personal data, educational institution, educational program, accreditation, and more.<\/p>\n3. **Key points for use:** \n * It is important to pay attention to the updated list of mandatory information that must be included in higher education documents. This is necessary to ensure that the documents comply with established standards. \n * Changes regarding the accreditation of educational programs, including the consideration of conditional accreditation, may affect the process of issuing higher education documents. \n * Educational institutions should take into account the requirements for indicating information in Ukrainian and English, as well as the presence of an inscription on the priority of the Ukrainian text in case of discrepancies.<\/p>\nI hope this helps you better understand the essence of this resolution!<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1297-2025-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amendments to the Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1021 of September 22, 2023, and No. 737 of June 23, 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! Here is a brief overview of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine that you provided:<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution amends two previous resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, namely No. 1021 of September 22, 2023, and No. 737 of June 23, 2025. The changes concern the use of funds provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the Emergency Recovery Program, as well as the use of funds under budget programs not implemented in 2023 and 2024.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** \n * The resolution consists of two parts: the resolution on amendments and the approved amendments to previous resolutions. \n * Amendments are made by adding paragraphs to paragraph 4 of the Procedure for the Use of Funds (Resolution No. 1021) and paragraph 1 of Resolution No. 737. \n * The additions concern the possibility of using funds for the publication and delivery of textbooks and manuals for students and teaching staff of general secondary education institutions.<\/p>\n3. **Key points for use:** \n * The key change is the expansion of the list of areas for the use of funds provided by JICA and funds under unimplemented budget programs, including the publication and delivery of textbooks and manuals for schools. \n * This means that the funds received under these programs can now be used to ensure \nEnsuring students and teachers with necessary learning materials.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1293-2025-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amending the Procedures Approved by Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 166 of February 24, 2016, and No. 861 of August 2, 2022<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! Here is a brief overview of the changes made to the procedures for the functioning of the electronic procurement system and the confirmation of the degree of localization of production of goods.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of Changes:** The resolution amends the rules of electronic procurement and confirmation of production localization to strengthen control over the compliance of goods manufacturers with the established criteria and requirements. This should ensure the transparency and objectivity of the process of including goods in the list with a confirmed degree of localization.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** \n * **Amendments to the Procedure for the Functioning of the Electronic Procurement System:** A provision has been added regarding the consideration of information on the manufacturer’s non-compliance with localization requirements or the absence of necessary documents. \n * **Amendments to the Procedure for Confirming the Degree of Localization of Production of Goods:** \n * Clarification of the list of documents to be submitted to confirm localization, including data on personal income, a list of technological operations, test reports, and a calculation of the specific weight of labor costs. \n * Requirement for a certificate of conformity of the production quality management system. \n * Establishment of a minimum specific weight of labor costs in the cost of production (not less than 8%). \n * Clarification of the procedure for submitting an application in electronic form via the web portal. \n * The Ministry of Economy analyzes the information and documents on the basis of which the goods are included in the list.<\/p>\n3. **Main Provisions for Use:** \n * Manufacturers of goods should pay attention to the new requirements for documents confirming the degree of production localization. \n * It is important to ensure that the production quality management system complies with the standards of DSTU ISO 9001:2015 or DSTU EN ISO 9001:2018. \n * It is necessary to monitor that the specific weight of labor costs meets the established minimum. \n * Applications for inclusion in the list are submitted electronically via the web portal of the Authorized Body for Procurement. \n * Goods already included in the list may be excluded from it if they do not meet the new requirements.<\/p>\nI hope this helps you better understand the essence of the changes!<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1292-2025-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amending Paragraph 2 of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine U### **On Amendments to the Procedure for Remuneration of Civil Servants of Tax Authorities of December 28, 2020 No. 1346**<\/p>\nThis Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces changes to the procedure for remuneration of civil servants of tax authorities. The changes concern payments for additional workload due to the performance of duties for a vacant position.<\/p>\nThe structure of the resolution is very simple: it consists of one clause, which amends a specific paragraph in CMU Resolution No. 1346 of December 28, 2020. Instead of referring to Article 52 of the Law of Ukraine, a specific amount of payment is established.<\/p>\nThe main change is that now the payment for additional workload is set at a fixed amount \u2013 50 percent of the official salary of the temporarily absent civil servant. This provision is important for accountants and heads of tax authorities, as it determines the specific amount of payment for the performance of duties of an absent employee.<\/p>\n### **On Amendments Regarding the Introduction of Positions of Teaching Staff for Lecturers of Higher Education Institutions to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine**<\/p>\nGood day! Of course, I will help you understand this resolution.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the Law:**<\/p>\nThe resolution introduces changes to normative acts regulating the activities of higher education institutions. The main purpose of the changes is to more clearly distinguish between the positions of research and teaching staff and teaching staff in higher education institutions, as well as to bring normative acts into line with modern requirements of educational activities. This affects the duration of vacations, remuneration, and the establishment of allowances for different categories of education workers.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe resolution introduces changes to four different resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.<\/p>\n * **Amendments to Resolution No. 346:** Clarifications have been added regarding the positions of heads of structural subdivisions of professional pre-higher education institutions, and the duration of vacations for research and teaching staff has been differentiated. \n * **Amendments to Resolution No. 963:** A note has been introduced, which stipulates that the positions of research and teaching staff may be classified as teaching staff if the time spent on research work is less than 30% of working time. \n * **Amendments to Resolution No. 1298:** The name “Higher Education Institutions of Accreditation Levels III and IV” has been unified to “Higher Education Institutions,” and the list of employees has been clarified, including teaching staff. \n * **Amendments to Resolution No. 373:** The list of educational institutions to which the allowance for teaching staff applies has been expanded, and it has been clarified that the allowance does not apply to certain positions of research and teaching staff if they are not considered \npedagogical ones.<\/p>\n3. **Key Provisions for Implementation:** \n The most important point is to clarify the distinction between the positions of research and teaching staff and teaching staff. If research work takes up less than 30% of working time, the position may be classified as pedagogical. This decision is made by the higher education institution. It is also important to consider changes in salaries and the duration of vacations, which depend on the classification of the position in one category or another.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1296-2025-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>**On Amendments to the Procedure for Awarding Professional Qualifications by Higher Education Institutions in the Absence of a Professional Standard**<\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! Here is a brief analysis of the amendments to the Procedure for awarding professional qualifications by higher education institutions in the absence of a professional standard.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of Changes:** The resolution introduces amendments to the existing procedure for awarding professional qualifications by higher education institutions in cases where there is no professional standard. The amendments concern the requirements for the name of the professional qualification, the procedure for agreeing on the award of qualifications with the Agency, as well as the list of documents required for awarding a qualification.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** \n * A clause has been added stating that, prior to the commissioning of the Unified Register of Qualifications, the name of the professional qualification must comply with the Classifier of Professions DK 003:2010 and the international classification ISCO. \n * The requirements for the content of the procedure for awarding professional qualifications, which is approved by the higher education institution, have been clarified. \n * The terms for agreeing on the award of a professional qualification with the Agency have been established. \n * The list of documents required for awarding a professional qualification has been clarified. \n * An annex with the form of the information certificate, which is submitted to the Agency in cases where the requirements for professional qualifications are established by law or international treaties, has been added. \n * The requirements for the Agency’s document verification have been clarified.<\/p>\n3. **Key Provisions for Implementation:** \n * The name of the professional qualification must comply with the Classifier of Professions. \n * Higher education institutions must agree on the procedure for awarding professional qualifications with the Agency before the start of the educational program or by the end of 2025 for programs launched earlier. \n * It is necessary to provide a justification for the need to award a professional qualification in the absence of a professional standard and a letter from employers about the need for such a qualification. \n * In cases where the qualification requirements are established by law or international treaties, it is necessary to submit an information certifiaddress to the Agency.<\/p>\nI hope this helps you in your work!<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1294-2025-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amendments to the Procedure for Granting Financial State Support to Business Entities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! I am happy to help you understand this resolution.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the law:** \n The resolution amends the procedure for providing financial state support to entrepreneurs, expanding support opportunities for those working in high military risk zones. In particular, it allows for the refinancing of loans and extends loan terms for enterprises located in these zones, in order to support their activities in difficult conditions.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and main provisions:** \n The resolution amends the Procedure for Granting Financial State Support to Business Entities, approved by CMU resolution No. 28 of January 24, 2020. The changes concern: \n * Clarification of the definition of territories covered by the support, including territories of active hostilities. \n * Introduction of the concept of “refinancing” to enable repayment of existing loan debts. \n * Addition to the list of purposes for which support can be directed, with refinancing for enterprises in a high military risk zone. \n * Extension of the deadline for submitting loan applications until December 31, 2027, for enterprises in a high military risk zone. \n * Clarification of the conditions for changing loan agreements and refinancing for enterprises in a high military risk zone, including restrictions on annual income and dividend payments. \n * Change in interest rates on loans for enterprises in a high military risk zone: reduction to 1% per annum for investment purposes and refinancing, and to 3% per annum for working capital financing and refinancing.<\/p>\n3. **Key provisions for use:** \n * Enterprises operating in a high military risk zone are given the opportunity to refinance loans and obtain extensions of loan terms. \n * It is important to pay attention to restrictions on annual income and dividend payments when refinancing. \n * Reduced interest rates (1% and 3% per annum) are a significant support for enterprises in a high military risk zone. \n * This resolution concerns amendments to the current legislation of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1290-2025-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 412 of April 11, 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! 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\nLegislation Digest<\/title> \n<\/head><\/p>\n<h5>Digest of Ukrainian Legislation<\/h5>\n<h3>Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals<\/h3>\nThis is an official notification from the NBU establishing accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium per troy ounce in hryvnias. These prices are used for accounting, reporting, and asset valuation purposes but do not obligate banks to buy or sell metals at these prices.<\/p>\n<h3>Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies and SDR<\/h3>\nNotification of the NBU on the official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies and SDR for a specific date. These rates are used for accounting purposes and for NBU transactions with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, but the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell currencies at these rates.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Publishing Information on the Activities of State-Owned Enterprises<\/h3>\nThe purpose of the amendments is to adapt the requirements to modern conditions, especially during martial law, and to clarify the list of information to be published by state-owned enterprises. The updated annex defines a detailed list of information, deadlines, and frequency of its publication, and strategically important enterprises have the option to restrict the publication of information during martial law.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to Higher Education Documents<\/h3>\nThe amendments concern the exclusion of references to “scientific degree” and updating the list of mandatory information in higher education documents. Conditional accreditation of educational programs is taken into account, and information is specified for each type of higher education document, including data on the individual, educational institution, program, and accreditation.<\/p>\n<h3>Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on the Use of Funds Provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)<\/h3>\nThe list of directions for the use of JICA funds and funds under unfulfilled budget programs has been expanded, including publishing and dof textbooks and manuals for schools. The funds received under these programs can now be used to provide students and teachers with the necessary learning materials.<\/p>\n### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedures for the Functioning of the Electronic Procurement System and Confirmation of the Degree of Localization of Goods Production<\/p>\nControl over the compliance of goods manufacturers with the established localization criteria has been strengthened. Manufacturers must provide a certificate of conformity of the production quality management system, and the specific weight of labor costs must be at least 8%. Goods that are already included in the list may be excluded from it if they do not meet the new requirements.<\/p>\n### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Remuneration of Civil Servants of Tax Authorities<\/p>\nPayment for additional workload in connection with the performance of duties in a vacant position is set at a fixed amount \u2013 50 percent of the salary of the temporarily absent civil servant.<\/p>\n### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to Regulatory Acts Governing the Activities of Higher Education Institutions<\/p>\nThe purpose of the changes is to more clearly differentiate between the positions of scientific-pedagogical and pedagogical staff in higher education institutions. If research work takes less than 30% of working time, the position may be classified as pedagogical, which affects the length of vacations, remuneration and the establishment of allowances.<\/p>\n### Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Amendments to the Procedure for Assigning Professional Qualifications by Higher Education Institutions in the Absence of a Professional Standard<\/p>\nThe name of the professional qualification must comply with the Classifier of Professions. Higher education institutions must agree on the procedure for assigning a professional qualification with the Agency before the start of the educational program or by the end of 2025. It is necessary to provide justification for the need to assign a professional qualification in the absence of a professional standard and a letter from employers about the need.<\/p>\n<h3>Review of each of legal acts published today:<\/strong><\/h3>\n### **On the Accounting Price of Bank Metals**<\/p>\nThis document is a notification from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) regarding the accounting prices for bank metals, namely gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as of October 15, 2025.<\/p>\n**Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe notification contains a table with the following data:<\/p>\n* **Digital Code:** Numerical code of the bank metal. \n* **Letter Code:** Letter code of the bank metal (according to international standards). \n* **Number of Troy Ounces:** Specified as “1,” meaning the price is indicated per one troy ounce. \n* **Name of Bank Metal:** Gold, silver, platinum, palladium. \n* **Accounting Price:** Price in hryvnias per one troy ounce of each metal.<\/p>\nImportant Disclaimer: The NBU emphasizes that these accounting prices do not oblige the bank to buy or sell these metals at the specified prices.<\/p>\n**Main Provisions for Use:**<\/p>\nThe accounting prices set by the NBU can be used for:<\/p>\n* Accounting and reporting of financial institutions. \n* Valuation of assets denominated in bank metals. \n* Indicative guidance for market participants.<\/p>\n### **On the Official Exchange Rate of the Hryvnia Against Foreign Currencies**<\/p>\nThis 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 \u2013 October 15, 2025. The notification provides a list of foreign currencies, their digital and letter codes, the number of currency units, and the official exchange rate of the hryvnia to each of them.<\/p>\nThe document structure is simple: it is a table containing information on the official exchange rates established by the NBU. The document does not amend previous versions, but only fixes the exchange rates for a specific date.<\/p>\nThe most important provision of this document is the specified official exchange rates of the hryvnia against foreign currencies, which 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. It is important to note that the NBU is not obliged to buy or sell these currencies at the specified rates.<\/p>\n### **On Amendments to the Procedure for Publishing Information on the Activities of State Unitary Enterprises and Business Associations, in the Authorized Capital of Which More Than 50 Percent of Shares (Participatory Interests) Belong to the State, as Well as Business Associations, 50 or More Percent of Shares (Participatory Interests) of Which Belong to Business Associations** \n### **State-Owned Enterprises, where the State’s Share is 100 Percent**<\/p>\nGood day! Here is a brief overview of the amendments to the Procedure for Publishing Information on the Activities of State-Owned Enterprises.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of Changes:** The resolution amends the procedure for publishing information on the activities of state unitary enterprises and business entities with a state share. The main goal is to adapt the requirements to modern conditions, particularly during martial law, as well as to clarify the list of information to be published.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and Key Provisions:** \n * General simplification of terminology, replacing the term “business entities” with “entities.” \n * Clarification of the wording regarding information to be published in accordance with the law. \n * The most significant change is the updated appendix to the Procedure, which defines the list of information, frequency, and deadlines for its publication. The appendix contains a detailed list of information, from the objectives of the enterprise to information on compliance with the principles of corporate governance. \n * Under martial law, critical infrastructure operators, defense industry enterprises, and those under the management of the Ministry of Defense are allowed not to disclose certain information.<\/p>\n3. **Key Provisions for Use:** \n * Updated list of information, deadlines, and frequency of its publication, contained in the appendix to the Procedure. \n * Possibility to restrict the publication of information for certain strategically important enterprises during martial law. \n * The need for state property management entities to submit proposals regarding enterprises that may not publish information during martial law.<\/p>\n### **On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 811 of September 9, 2020**<\/p>\nGood day! I am happy to help you understand this resolution.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution amends the previous resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding documents on higher education. The main changes concern the exclusion of mentions of “academic degree” in the title and text of the resolution, as well as updating the list of mandatory information to be included in documents on higher education.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and Key Provisions:** \n * The resolution makes changes directly to the CMU resolution No. 811 of September 9, 2020. \n * The changes concern the title of the resolution, where the words “(academic degree)” are excluded. \n * Corrections are made regarding the accreditation of educational programs, namely, conditional accreditation is taken into account. \n * The list of mandatory \nof mandatory information to be included in the diplomas of junior bachelor, bachelor, master, doctor of philosophy, doctor of arts and the supplement to the diploma of the European standard. \n * The new version of the list specifies what information should be indicated in each type of higher education document, including series, number, date of issue, personal data, educational institution, educational program, accreditation, and more.<\/p>\n3. **Key points for use:** \n * It is important to pay attention to the updated list of mandatory information that must be included in higher education documents. This is necessary to ensure that the documents comply with established standards. \n * Changes regarding the accreditation of educational programs, including the consideration of conditional accreditation, may affect the process of issuing higher education documents. \n * Educational institutions should take into account the requirements for indicating information in Ukrainian and English, as well as the presence of an inscription on the priority of the Ukrainian text in case of discrepancies.<\/p>\nI hope this helps you better understand the essence of this resolution!<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1297-2025-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amendments to the Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1021 of September 22, 2023, and No. 737 of June 23, 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! Here is a brief overview of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine that you provided:<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the Law:** This resolution amends two previous resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, namely No. 1021 of September 22, 2023, and No. 737 of June 23, 2025. The changes concern the use of funds provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the Emergency Recovery Program, as well as the use of funds under budget programs not implemented in 2023 and 2024.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** \n * The resolution consists of two parts: the resolution on amendments and the approved amendments to previous resolutions. \n * Amendments are made by adding paragraphs to paragraph 4 of the Procedure for the Use of Funds (Resolution No. 1021) and paragraph 1 of Resolution No. 737. \n * The additions concern the possibility of using funds for the publication and delivery of textbooks and manuals for students and teaching staff of general secondary education institutions.<\/p>\n3. **Key points for use:** \n * The key change is the expansion of the list of areas for the use of funds provided by JICA and funds under unimplemented budget programs, including the publication and delivery of textbooks and manuals for schools. \n * This means that the funds received under these programs can now be used to ensure \nEnsuring students and teachers with necessary learning materials.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1293-2025-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amending the Procedures Approved by Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 166 of February 24, 2016, and No. 861 of August 2, 2022<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! Here is a brief overview of the changes made to the procedures for the functioning of the electronic procurement system and the confirmation of the degree of localization of production of goods.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of Changes:** The resolution amends the rules of electronic procurement and confirmation of production localization to strengthen control over the compliance of goods manufacturers with the established criteria and requirements. This should ensure the transparency and objectivity of the process of including goods in the list with a confirmed degree of localization.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** \n * **Amendments to the Procedure for the Functioning of the Electronic Procurement System:** A provision has been added regarding the consideration of information on the manufacturer’s non-compliance with localization requirements or the absence of necessary documents. \n * **Amendments to the Procedure for Confirming the Degree of Localization of Production of Goods:** \n * Clarification of the list of documents to be submitted to confirm localization, including data on personal income, a list of technological operations, test reports, and a calculation of the specific weight of labor costs. \n * Requirement for a certificate of conformity of the production quality management system. \n * Establishment of a minimum specific weight of labor costs in the cost of production (not less than 8%). \n * Clarification of the procedure for submitting an application in electronic form via the web portal. \n * The Ministry of Economy analyzes the information and documents on the basis of which the goods are included in the list.<\/p>\n3. **Main Provisions for Use:** \n * Manufacturers of goods should pay attention to the new requirements for documents confirming the degree of production localization. \n * It is important to ensure that the production quality management system complies with the standards of DSTU ISO 9001:2015 or DSTU EN ISO 9001:2018. \n * It is necessary to monitor that the specific weight of labor costs meets the established minimum. \n * Applications for inclusion in the list are submitted electronically via the web portal of the Authorized Body for Procurement. \n * Goods already included in the list may be excluded from it if they do not meet the new requirements.<\/p>\nI hope this helps you better understand the essence of the changes!<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1292-2025-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amending Paragraph 2 of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine U### **On Amendments to the Procedure for Remuneration of Civil Servants of Tax Authorities of December 28, 2020 No. 1346**<\/p>\nThis Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces changes to the procedure for remuneration of civil servants of tax authorities. The changes concern payments for additional workload due to the performance of duties for a vacant position.<\/p>\nThe structure of the resolution is very simple: it consists of one clause, which amends a specific paragraph in CMU Resolution No. 1346 of December 28, 2020. Instead of referring to Article 52 of the Law of Ukraine, a specific amount of payment is established.<\/p>\nThe main change is that now the payment for additional workload is set at a fixed amount \u2013 50 percent of the official salary of the temporarily absent civil servant. This provision is important for accountants and heads of tax authorities, as it determines the specific amount of payment for the performance of duties of an absent employee.<\/p>\n### **On Amendments Regarding the Introduction of Positions of Teaching Staff for Lecturers of Higher Education Institutions to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine**<\/p>\nGood day! Of course, I will help you understand this resolution.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the Law:**<\/p>\nThe resolution introduces changes to normative acts regulating the activities of higher education institutions. The main purpose of the changes is to more clearly distinguish between the positions of research and teaching staff and teaching staff in higher education institutions, as well as to bring normative acts into line with modern requirements of educational activities. This affects the duration of vacations, remuneration, and the establishment of allowances for different categories of education workers.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and Main Provisions:**<\/p>\nThe resolution introduces changes to four different resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.<\/p>\n * **Amendments to Resolution No. 346:** Clarifications have been added regarding the positions of heads of structural subdivisions of professional pre-higher education institutions, and the duration of vacations for research and teaching staff has been differentiated. \n * **Amendments to Resolution No. 963:** A note has been introduced, which stipulates that the positions of research and teaching staff may be classified as teaching staff if the time spent on research work is less than 30% of working time. \n * **Amendments to Resolution No. 1298:** The name “Higher Education Institutions of Accreditation Levels III and IV” has been unified to “Higher Education Institutions,” and the list of employees has been clarified, including teaching staff. \n * **Amendments to Resolution No. 373:** The list of educational institutions to which the allowance for teaching staff applies has been expanded, and it has been clarified that the allowance does not apply to certain positions of research and teaching staff if they are not considered \npedagogical ones.<\/p>\n3. **Key Provisions for Implementation:** \n The most important point is to clarify the distinction between the positions of research and teaching staff and teaching staff. If research work takes up less than 30% of working time, the position may be classified as pedagogical. This decision is made by the higher education institution. It is also important to consider changes in salaries and the duration of vacations, which depend on the classification of the position in one category or another.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1296-2025-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>**On Amendments to the Procedure for Awarding Professional Qualifications by Higher Education Institutions in the Absence of a Professional Standard**<\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! Here is a brief analysis of the amendments to the Procedure for awarding professional qualifications by higher education institutions in the absence of a professional standard.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of Changes:** The resolution introduces amendments to the existing procedure for awarding professional qualifications by higher education institutions in cases where there is no professional standard. The amendments concern the requirements for the name of the professional qualification, the procedure for agreeing on the award of qualifications with the Agency, as well as the list of documents required for awarding a qualification.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and Main Provisions:** \n * A clause has been added stating that, prior to the commissioning of the Unified Register of Qualifications, the name of the professional qualification must comply with the Classifier of Professions DK 003:2010 and the international classification ISCO. \n * The requirements for the content of the procedure for awarding professional qualifications, which is approved by the higher education institution, have been clarified. \n * The terms for agreeing on the award of a professional qualification with the Agency have been established. \n * The list of documents required for awarding a professional qualification has been clarified. \n * An annex with the form of the information certificate, which is submitted to the Agency in cases where the requirements for professional qualifications are established by law or international treaties, has been added. \n * The requirements for the Agency’s document verification have been clarified.<\/p>\n3. **Key Provisions for Implementation:** \n * The name of the professional qualification must comply with the Classifier of Professions. \n * Higher education institutions must agree on the procedure for awarding professional qualifications with the Agency before the start of the educational program or by the end of 2025 for programs launched earlier. \n * It is necessary to provide a justification for the need to award a professional qualification in the absence of a professional standard and a letter from employers about the need for such a qualification. \n * In cases where the qualification requirements are established by law or international treaties, it is necessary to submit an information certifiaddress to the Agency.<\/p>\nI hope this helps you in your work!<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1294-2025-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amendments to the Procedure for Granting Financial State Support to Business Entities<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! I am happy to help you understand this resolution.<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the law:** \n The resolution amends the procedure for providing financial state support to entrepreneurs, expanding support opportunities for those working in high military risk zones. In particular, it allows for the refinancing of loans and extends loan terms for enterprises located in these zones, in order to support their activities in difficult conditions.<\/p>\n2. **Structure and main provisions:** \n The resolution amends the Procedure for Granting Financial State Support to Business Entities, approved by CMU resolution No. 28 of January 24, 2020. The changes concern: \n * Clarification of the definition of territories covered by the support, including territories of active hostilities. \n * Introduction of the concept of “refinancing” to enable repayment of existing loan debts. \n * Addition to the list of purposes for which support can be directed, with refinancing for enterprises in a high military risk zone. \n * Extension of the deadline for submitting loan applications until December 31, 2027, for enterprises in a high military risk zone. \n * Clarification of the conditions for changing loan agreements and refinancing for enterprises in a high military risk zone, including restrictions on annual income and dividend payments. \n * Change in interest rates on loans for enterprises in a high military risk zone: reduction to 1% per annum for investment purposes and refinancing, and to 3% per annum for working capital financing and refinancing.<\/p>\n3. **Key provisions for use:** \n * Enterprises operating in a high military risk zone are given the opportunity to refinance loans and obtain extensions of loan terms. \n * It is important to pay attention to restrictions on annual income and dividend payments when refinancing. \n * Reduced interest rates (1% and 3% per annum) are a significant support for enterprises in a high military risk zone. \n * This resolution concerns amendments to the current legislation of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/zakon.rada.gov.ua\/go\/1290-2025-%D0%BF\"><\/p>\n<h3>On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 412 of April 11, 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGood day! Here is a brief analysis of the provided act:<\/p>\n1. **Essence of the law:** This resolution amends a previous resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. \n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Legislation Digest Digest of Ukrainian Legislation Notification of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) on Accounting Prices for Bank Metals This is an official notification from the NBU establishing accounting prices for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium per troy ounce in hryvnias. 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