Updates to Corporate Law

On 01 April 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution No. 438, approving the National Programme for the Adaptation of Ukrainian Legislation to European Union Law. Among other things, the National Programme sets out 16 objectives for changes to corporate law. Most of…

Updates to Operating Rules for “Arkan” System at Border

On 12 March 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution No. 315, updating the operating procedures for the “Arkan” system at the border. First and foremost, the changes relate to enhanced cyber security and new requirements for data handling, particularly regarding goods crossing…

Changes to Sanitary and Phytosanitary Regulations

On 09 March 2026, Draft Law No. 15058 was registered with the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, and on 17 March 2026, an alternative Draft Law No. 15058-1 was registered. Both documents are aimed at comprehensively reforming the system of sanitary and phytosanitary regulation in Ukraine…

Disclosure of Universal Unique Transaction Identifiers

On 01 April 2026, Resolution No. 130 dated 25 October 2025 of the Board of the National Bank of Ukraine, which aims to enhance transparency and traceability of payments within the Electronic Payment System (EPS), will come into force. Under this Resolution, all EPS participants…

Changes to Requirements for Primary Documents

On 01 April 2026, Law of Ukraine No. 4791-IX regarding the simplification of the preparation of primary documents for the provision of services” (Draft Law No. 14023) will come into force. Accordingly, amendments will be made to Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine “On…

Ukrainian Electronic Signatures Granted Legal Validity in Latvia

From 2026, Ukrainian electronic signatures included in the European Commission’s Trusted List of Third Countries will be treated as equivalent to handwritten signatures in Latvia, according to the press service of the Ministry of Digital Transformation. This decision aims to simplify interaction between Ukrainian citizens,…