On September 21, two major draft laws (14056 and 14057) were submitted to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for consideration on updating the Civil Code and bringing it into line with the requirements of European legislation. In particular, as the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine notes, the new edition of the Civil Code, in its two books, combined modern European trends in the development of private law with Ukrainian reality.
Currently, these projects are still under consideration.
Bill No. 14056 — Recodification of Book One of the Civil Code "General Provisions", the main proposed changes:
- narrowing the types of organizational and legal forms of private law legal entities to two - a company and an institution;
- clarification of the concepts of "law", "legal relations", "subjects of private law", updating of terminologies;
- updating the status of individuals, clarifying the legal forms of legal entities, introducing new rules regarding legal capacity and capacity to act;
- adaptation of norms regarding digital objects (digital assets, domain names, accounts) as a separate category of legal objects;
- new approaches to the institution of transactions, to the interpretation of contracts, taking into account the good faith of the parties, changes in the form of contracts (electronic forms), clarification of the moments when a transaction becomes effective;
- the representation model is changing, the scope of powers and the method of confirming the power of attorney are being clarified;
- updating the norms regarding the calculation of time limits and statute of limitations, their suspension or interruption, clarification of the starting and ending points of time limits, taking into account certain cataclysms that have arisen, including martial law or other crises;
- updating the concept of limitation of action, which changed the key emphasis on the consequence of the expiration of the limitation period, the loss of the right to judicial or other protection (as opposed to the previous version, which referred to the impossibility of applying to court within the time limit);
- establishing transitional norms, determining which provisions remain in force until the reform is adopted.
Bill No. 14057 — Recodification of Book Two of the Civil Code “Personal Non-Property Rights”, the main provisions proposed are:
- inclusion of reproductive rights, the right to health, the right to rehabilitation, mental integrity, privacy, etc.;
- digitalization of social relations (right to digital image, privacy, right to be forgotten), right to ownership of image, voice, biometric and genetic data;
- recognition that personal rights are inalienable from the individual, cannot be completely alienated, only transferred in certain cases;
- mechanisms for protecting the memory and privacy of the deceased, limiting the unacceptable use of the image;
- the draft law contains provisions that may impose restrictions on the publication of information, especially regarding reputation or negative statements;
- detailing how a person can demand protection of their non-property rights, within what time frame, and what measures the court can apply.
As of October 3, the Committee on Legal Policy at the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine considered draft law 14056 at a meeting and recommended it to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for its adoption as a basis with an extension of the period for preparation for the second reading. As for draft law 14057, it is currently debatable due to its restrictions on freedom of speech, including through the media space. According to the Chairman of the Committee on Freedom of Speech Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, this draft law will be further refined.
This update aims to allow students to combine studies with work more legally and flexibly , with guaranteed social protection.
Regarding the changes that have come into effect, the following can be highlighted:
1. Definition of the concept of a student employment contract is a special type of employment contract between a student (or cadets / trainees) and an enterprise, institution or organization, which provides for the performance of labor duties within the framework of an educational program.
It allows you to combine studies and work, taking into account the class schedule, without violating the right to education or creating an unjustified workload.
The term of such an agreement cannot exceed the period of study - that is, it ends with the completion of the educational program or in the event of termination of studies.
2. Scope of application. A student employee may only work within the scope of the activity that corresponds to his/her educational program. Therefore, it is not allowed to use work functions that do not correlate with the professional direction or educational program.
3. Overtime and Class Days: Students may not be required to work overtime on days they have classes. This restriction is intended to protect the educational process.
4. Practical training and schedule. If the student performs work as part of an internship or dual education, this must be done under the guidance of a mentor or company, in accordance with the study schedule.
5. Contract execution and term. The contract is executed in writing and must provide a clear definition of responsibilities, payment, and deadlines.
The law does not currently provide for a standard form of the contract - the parties will conclude it by agreement.
6. Remuneration, taxes and contributions. For the most part, students are paid on a general basis - as a salary, with personal income tax (18%) and military levy (5%).
Regarding the SSC: the employer becomes the insurer and the student becomes the insured person. In cases where the student has a disability, special rates may apply.
During the transition period, temporary mechanisms for sharing remuneration may be applied (for example, partial payments to the educational institution).
Since the beginning of September, updated rules for international road transport have come into effect under the international TIR Convention (International Convention concerning the Carriage of Goods by Road).
This update was adopted to reduce the administrative burden on carriers, ensure greater stability in transit processes, and simplify customs procedures.
The main changes in the updated convention include the following:
1. Increasing the interval for vehicle inspections. Previously, vehicles transporting goods under customs seals or stamps were required to undergo inspections every 2 years. From now on, this period has been increased to 3 years.
2. Extension of the validity period of vehicle approval certificates. The new rules provide that approval certificates (for transportation under customs seals) will be valid for 3 years, instead of 2 years, as was the case before.
3. Validity of the certificate when the transportation begins before the expiration date. If the transportation starts before the expiration date of the certificate, this document is considered valid until the cargo is delivered to the final customs office of destination - even if the validity period has already formally expired.
Since Ukraine is a party to the TIR Convention, these changes are binding in our country from the moment of their adoption at the international level.
On September 4, an important new amendment to civil law came into force in Ukraine — Law on amendments to the section "Final and Transitional Provisions" of the Civil Code of Ukraine regarding the renewal of the limitation period."This law actually abolishes the suspension of the statute of limitations, which was in effect in Ukraine during martial law, and restores the classic rules for calculating statutes of limitations.
According to the law, clause 19 of the section “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Civil Code of Ukraine , which provided that during martial law, the statute of limitations is “paused” (stopped), is excluded.
From September 4, 2025, the general statute of limitations of 3 years comes into effect (unless otherwise established by law).
Special deadlines will also apply: for example, 1 year for claims for the collection of a fine, penalty, or refutation of false information; 4 years in cases of recognition of unfounded assets and their recovery into state revenue.
Thus, the statute of limitations, which was “frozen” during martial law, will begin to run again.
In September , significant changes took place in the regulation of gambling — the Regulator and the Verkhovna Rada approved new licensing requirements, control mechanisms, as well as rules for responsible gaming and advertising.
Briefly about the main innovations in gambling regulation:
1. Restart of licensing and increased requirements for licensees
· The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution updating the rules for licensing gambling — State Agency PlayCity gets the right to issue new licenses. Until 2024, the issuance of licenses was actually suspended, so the market is now being "relaunched".
· Organizers (both new and existing) must meet increased requirements: have an impeccable business reputation, have no ties to an aggressor state, and implement responsible gaming mechanisms.
· Current licensees have a two-year deadline to submit updated documents confirming compliance with the new conditions.
2. Registers and state monitoring — a new order
· Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1046 of August 26, 2025 approved the procedure for maintaining registers of gambling organizers, including casinos, bookmakers, online games, slot machines, etc.
· This procedure also outlines how organizers and the regulator should exchange data through electronic cabinets or electronic systems.
· Information from registers and data on persons whose access to participation in gambling is restricted must be available to authorized bodies, organizers, and even credit bureaus (regarding bets) in the manner prescribed by law.
3. Principles of responsible gaming as a duty
· The Ministry of Digital Affairs has approved 10 new principles of responsible gaming that must be followed by all gambling organizers.
· Among the key rules:
Ø player/visitor identification in accordance with the law;
Ø time or cost limits;
Ø organizers should not encourage the player to continue playing (bonuses, alcohol, gifts cannot be given as a reward for losses);
Ø information about the risks of addiction, contact details of support services;
Ø self-restriction mechanisms - the player has the right to set limits on participation.
4. Gambling advertising — new restrictions
· It is forbidden to use incentives to players after they decide to stop playing: you cannot offer return bonuses, alcohol or gifts as "incentives".
· Organizers must publicly post information about the rules of the game, conditions, return percentages, and risks — both on the website and in the establishments.
5. Fines and sanctions
· Failure to comply with the new requirements will result in fines, license revocation, or removal from the registers.
· Failure to submit new documents within the established deadlines may result in loss of the right to operate.
These innovations are aimed at making the market more transparent, accountable, and safe for players.
On September 25, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution that significantly changes the rules for the sale of new passenger cars. This decision is intended to implement Directive 1999/94/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, which has been in force in Europe for over 20 years with the aim of increasing the transparency of information for consumers, into Ukrainian legislation. From now on, sellers are obliged to provide buyers with standardized and official information on the specific fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions of a model.
According to the new rules, all car dealerships and new car sales platforms must have:
- A label on or next to each car (up to 1 meter) showing fuel consumption (l/100 km) and CO₂ emissions (g/km).
- A poster or electronic display showing all models for sale, with the corresponding specifications.
- Promotional materials (brochures, advertisements, etc.) should also contain the same data.
- Access to an electronic guide with official data on models — via the website of the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development (this guide was developed by the Ministry to facilitate the search for information on specific fuel consumption and specific CO₂ emissions for each type / model of car).
Responsibility for providing, manufacturing, displaying/sticking labels/posters regarding the entry of the necessary information on fuel consumption lies exclusively with car dealerships, distributors and other persons responsible for the sale of vehicles.
These changes are scheduled to come into force 9 months after the publication of the resolution.