Ukraine’s New Lobbying Law to Bring Transparency and Accountability
Starting September 1, 2025, Ukraine will implement the Transparency Register in line with the Law on Lobbying (No. 3606-IX). The reform is designed to bring lobbying activities into the open, reducing corruption risks and aligning Ukrainian legislation with EU accession requirements.
The National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (NACP) will manage the register, monitor lobbying activities, and ensure compliance with reporting rules.
Who Must Register
Under the law, lobbying entities can include:
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Individuals with full civil capacity
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Private legal entities registered in Ukraine
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Foreign legal entities with representative offices in Ukraine
These entities will be able to lobby for the commercial interests of beneficiaries under contract, with explicit consent, and in exchange for payment or compensation.
Reporting Obligations
Lobbyists must submit biannual reports to the Transparency Register:
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First half-year: by July 31 of the reporting year
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Second half-year: by January 31 of the following year
Reports must include:
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Contract details (date, term, value)
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Funds received and spent by lobbying area
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Information on beneficiaries and areas of lobbying
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Records of contacts with public officials and politicians
Why It Matters
Previously, lobbying in Ukraine was largely unregulated and opaque, creating fertile ground for corruption. With the new law:
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Influence on decision-making will be monitored
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Public officials’ interactions with lobbyists will be traceable
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Ukraine moves closer to EU standards of governance
