Launch of Securitization and Covered Bond Markets: Draft Laws

On 13 April 2026, several draft laws were registered with the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, which together establish the legal framework for the creation of a fully-fledged securitisation and covered bond market in Ukraine. Key Draft Law No. 15172 “On Securitisation and Covered Bonds” introduces…

Changes to Companies Regulation: Draft Laws

On 09 April 2026, Draft Law No. 15148 and Draft Law No. 15149 were registered with the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. These draft laws detail the key rules for corporate governance and bring Ukrainian legislation into line with EU standards. In particular, it is proposed…

New Asset Management Rules for ARMA

On 10 April 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution No. 484, which amends the Procedure for the Operation of the Electronic Procurement System and the Authorisation of Electronic Platforms. In particular, the Procedure establishes a distinction between simple and complex ARMA assets.…

Draft Law on Taxation of Activities on Digital Platforms

On 08 April 2026, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted, at first reading, Draft Law No. 15111-д on the introduction of international automatic exchange of information regarding income received through digital platforms and the taxation of such income. The document provides for the introduction of such…

Automatic Restrictions on Authorisation Based on Customs Declaration

On 20 April 2026, the transitional period established by Law of Ukraine No. 3926-IX dated 22 August 2024 will expire, following which customs authorities will proceed with the mandatory application of restrictions on granting simplified authorisations based on customs declarations. The changes will directly affect…

Draft Law on Out-Of-Court Resolution of Consumer Disputes

On 26 March 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Draft Law No. 15100 “On Out-of-Court Resolution of Consumer Disputes”. The Draft Law is aimed at introducing a system of out-of-court dispute resolution between consumers and business entities,…