New Business Claim Categories Released
On September 10, the International Registry of Losses caused by Russian aggression against Ukraine expanded to include the last three claim categories for legal entities. The newly added categories are:
- C3.3 'Business Relocation (Evacuation)'
- C3.4 'Other Economic Losses'
- C4 'Humanitarian Expenses'
With this update, all claim categories for businesses are now accessible, enabling a broader spectrum of war-related damages to be formally documented and addressed.
Details of the New Claim Categories
Category C3.3 covers costs tied to relocating or evacuating a business due to the actions of the Russian Federation. This includes expenses such as transportation, logistics, restarting operations, employee housing rentals, and other direct expenditures. Category C3.4 addresses economic losses experienced by legal entities that are not covered under other Registry categories.
Category C4 pertains to humanitarian costs borne by businesses to support their employees and their families. This includes evacuation efforts, temporary housing, urgent medical care, and other emergency responses. Eligible applicants include Ukrainian-registered legal entities, encompassing state-owned enterprises and companies with 100% government ownership.
Claims are submitted digitally via the Diia portal following legal procedures. Application forms and submission guidelines are available on the official Registry website. To date, the Registry has opened 40 out of 43 claim categories for Ukrainian citizens, businesses, and government bodies at both national and local levels.
The International Registry of Losses (RD4U) was established by Ukraine in partnership with the European Union and 43 other countries. It accepts claims across more than 40 categories, including loss of life, torture, sexual violence, bodily harm, forced displacement, property and income losses, damage to critical infrastructure, harm to historical and cultural heritage, and environmental damage.
So far, the Registry has received over 188,000 claims, with more than 58,000 reviewed and accepted into the database. Claims are submitted online through the Diia platform and, after evaluation by the Registry Board, may be included as evidence for future reparations. The Registry’s comprehensive scope covers a wide range of damages, from economic and infrastructure losses to cultural and environmental harm.
The introduction of these final claim categories for legal entities highlights the crucial role of systematic documentation and compensation efforts amid ongoing conflict. Supporting businesses through this process not only provides necessary legal recourse but also aids Ukraine’s economic recovery during prolonged aggression. Accurate claim submission is essential for securing reparations, marking a vital milestone in the country’s path toward rebuilding.
As businesses navigate the complexities of recovery from the ongoing conflict, understanding the newly established categories in the International Registry is crucial. For further insights into how these recent additions can impact business claims and the process involved, explore our detailed coverage on the expansion of the International Loss Registry.