On October 13, 2025, the National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) published guidance clarifying the “subject of lobbying” — namely, what registered lobbyists are permitted to influence under Ukraine’s Law “On Lobbying.”
The law specifies that the subject of lobbying may include draft or existing normative legal acts that are being developed, adopted, or amended by public authorities. In practice, this means lobbyists may participate in shaping new legislation, proposing amendments to current acts, and contributing to other state decisions that contain legal norms.
Permissible tools include official communications with public bodies, participation in events and public discussions, preparation of analytical materials and policy documents, and organizing information campaigns or research — as well as any actions not prohibited by the Constitution or laws of Ukraine. All such activities must be carried out on the principles of legality, transparency, accountability, professionalism, and ethics.
At the same time, the law establishes clear prohibitions: lobbying may not concern matters of defense and security, mobilization, the declaration of war or peace, territorial changes, amnesty, or states of emergency. These areas are reserved to the state and are not subject to private influence.
Since September 1, 2025, the Transparency Register has been fully operational as the key implementation tool for the new law. By the end of September, it listed 73 lobbying entities (39 legal entities and 34 individuals), represented by over one hundred registered lobbyists. The most active areas include economic policy, finance, taxation, and legal regulation.
GR Consulting, as a registered entity in the Transparency Register, supports the continued refinement of Ukraine’s lobbying framework. We believe that aligning with European and U.S. standards will make lobbying in Ukraine a transparent, professional, and recognized instrument for legitimate participation by business and civil society in public policy.
