Ukraine: Government, Public Sector

The National Bank of Ukraine has introduced significant changes to foreign currency restrictions, expanding opportunities for individuals to purchase and use foreign currency, make cross-border payments, and conduct investment transactions. These regulatory amendments also provide Ukrainian companies with greater flexibility for international business operations, including new incentive-based liberalisation mechanisms and enhanced support for export activities.

Ukraine’s competition law landscape saw several key developments during the first half of 2026, with the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMC) continuing to focus on merger controls, procedural enforcement and broader policy reforms.

Ukraine has adopted a comprehensive new factoring law that harmonizes its legal framework with international standards, specifically the UNIDROIT Model Law on Factoring. The legislation establishes clear definitions, requirements, and protections for factoring agreements while eliminating regulatory conflicts by transferring factoring regulation from the Civil Code to dedicated legislation.

Ukraine is implementing a comprehensive reform of its state supervision system, introducing digital inspection procedures, enhanced business protections, and new appeal mechanisms. The changes establish risk-based inspection frequencies, mandatory e-documentation through an integrated system, and a two-level administrative challenge process that businesses can use before resorting to court proceedings.

On 2 September 2025, the Prosecutor General of Ukraine officially launched the StopTysk (StopPressure) portal.

The Law of Ukraine "On Administrative Procedure" which was enacted on December 15, 2023 signifies Ukraine's commitment to elevating its administrative...

Ukraine has dramatically escalated its long-range strike campaign against Russian critical infrastructure, targeting refineries, export terminals, and shadow fleet vessels in what it calls a "kinetic sanctions" approach.

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has launched TrophyLab, a groundbreaking platform that grants eligible Ukrainian and foreign defense-sector entities unprecedented access to captured military equipment. Through technical information, research materials, and physical samples, this initiative enables comprehensive study of seized weaponry for defense innovation and analysis.

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has enacted Resolution No. 875, establishing new procedures for exporting military and dual-use goods during martial law while expanding exemptions for Cabinet authorization. The resolution introduces significant changes to export control mechanisms that affect businesses operating in the defense and dual-use sectors.

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers has approved a comprehensive civil aviation strategy and established an Interagency Coordination Centre to prepare for the eventual resumption of flights across the country. The strategy, outlined in Order No. 677-r and Resolution No. 888, sets out a phased approach for post-war reactivation of Ukrainian air traffic and integration into the EU aviation system, with implementation spanning 2026-2030.

June 2026 – Via Resolution No. 661 of 27 May 2026 (which entered into force on 3 June 2026), the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has enacted regulations covering the transfer and export of weapons and military...

The proposal introduces new possibilities for the direct procurement of innovative products resulting from competitive research projects, supporting the transition from research to market.