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Latest news on economic trends, financial markets, investment, business activity, and the decisions shaping Ukraine’s recovery.
The mandatory use of certificates of completion has been abolished in Ukraine. By mutual agreement of the parties, the provision of services may be confirmed by an invoice signed by the service provider.
The government has abolished two outdated regulatory instruments that duplicated environmental impact assessment procedures. The changes are expected to reduce the administrative burden on businesses, particularly on more than 50,000 manufacturing companies.
The government has approved the procedure for designating areas of high-risk farming due to climatic factors and the consequences of hostilities. Farmers working in these areas will be eligible for government support.
The government has simplified the procedure for obtaining permits for the transboundary shipment of waste. The service will be provided through the waste management system within the “EcoSystem” platform.
According to RDNA5’s estimate, Ukraine will need $15.25 billion for priority recovery in 2026. Total reconstruction and rehabilitation needs for the next decade are estimated at $588 billion.
The government has approved a program to support businesses that implement the best available technologies and management practices. By 2030, the program is expected to promote eco-modernization, energy efficiency, and a reduction in industrial pollution.
Since the opening of the land market in Ukraine, more than 330,000 transactions have been concluded, covering a total area of 1 million hectares. The average price per hectare has risen by 96% since July 2021 and has exceeded 64,000 UAH.
In the first 11 months of 2025, Ukrainian banks reported 146.4 billion UAH in net profit, exceeding the result for the same period in 2024. Fifty-two of the 59 solvent banks were profitable.
The NBU began 2026 by updating financial market regulations. The main changes concern BankID, authentication, risk management, reporting, financial monitoring, and foreign exchange restrictions.
