On November 13, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) reported an important milestone in the implementation of the Law of Ukraine “On Lobbying” — the first 100 lobbying entities have been registered in the Transparency Register. This marks the beginning of a structured and lawful lobbying market in Ukraine and demonstrates the readiness of businesses and organizations to work within a transparent and accountable system. The Transparency Register has become the key tool of the reform, providing open access to information about lobbyists, their activities, and their reporting.
In parallel with the emergence of registered lobbyists, a new system of oversight is being introduced. On November 12, NACP approved the Procedure for Monitoring Compliance with Lobbying Legislation, which establishes the rules and mechanisms of state oversight over the transparency and integrity of lobbying activities. This document defines how monitoring begins and ends, the timeframes for conducting it, the sources of information that may be used, and the decisions NACP may adopt based on the monitoring outcomes.
The Procedure also regulates the handling of reports on potential violations. To serve as a basis for initiating monitoring, such a report must include complete identification data of the applicant and the lobbying entity (or the person conducting lobbying without acquiring official status), factual information indicating possible violations, as well as the date and signature. Reports submitted without meeting these requirements will be returned to the applicant with clarifications within five days. This approach ensures that monitoring is based on verifiable information and prevents the procedure from being used as a tool for pressure or manipulation.
The adoption of this Monitoring Procedure is part of Ukraine’s commitments under the Roadmap on the Rule of Law and the Roadmap on the Functioning of Democratic Institutions, developed in line with the EU negotiation framework. The draft underwent public consultations, received an opinion from the NACP Public Council, and was coordinated with relevant state authorities, demonstrating the government’s intention to implement the reform in an open and inclusive manner.
For businesses and GR companies, the updated system of oversight has strong practical implications. Registration in the Transparency Register, accurate and timely reporting, adherence to procedural requirements, and readiness to demonstrate the legitimacy of lobbying activities are now essential elements of professional GR work. NACP’s monitoring system creates a new landscape of accountability, where non-compliance or lack of transparency may lead to legal consequences.
Together, these developments form a new architecture for Ukraine’s lobbying market — open, accountable, and aligned with European standards. The appearance of the first registered lobbyists and the launch of a comprehensive monitoring mechanism show that the reform is moving from declaration to full-scale implementation, making influence on public decision-making more transparent, structured, and predictable.
