From January 1, 2026, lobbyist reporting will start in Ukraine: key details

Lobbying activity reporting campaign in Ukraine

According to Главком: From January 1, 2026, a lobbying activity reporting campaign will begin in Ukraine, which is part of the implementation of the Law of Ukraine 'On Lobbying.' According to the new legislation, lobbyists are required to submit reports twice a year, aimed at increasing transparency in the lobbying sphere.

Lobbyists registered from September 1, 2025, will be required to submit reports for the period from their registration until December 31, 2025. The deadline for report submission is set from 00:00 on January 1 to 23:59 on January 31, 2026. This means that all lobbying entities must timely report on their activities to comply with the legislative requirements.

Spheres of lobbying and their impact

As of October 9, 84 lobbying entities have already been registered in the Transparency Register, indicating the market participants' activity in preparing for the new requirements. The spheres of lobbying are:

• economic development
• regulatory policy
• legal policy
• financial, banking, tax, and customs policy

These changes will undoubtedly affect the practice of lobbying in Ukraine and contribute to greater transparency in the interaction between businesses and state institutions.

The introduction of mandatory reporting for lobbyists in Ukraine is an important step towards increasing transparency in political and economic processes.

This aims not only to protect business interests but also to ensure greater public trust in state institutions. Monitoring changes in this area will allow for an assessment of the effectiveness of the new legislation and its impact on the business environment in Ukraine.