The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is radically changing the rules of the game when it comes to state support for business. 8 June 2026 Two interrelated bills have been submitted to the Verkhovna Rada, which introduce for the first time personal administrative liability for managers and officials responsible for granting state aid:
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Project No. 15304 — amendments to the Law of Ukraine «On State Aid to Businesses»;
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Project No. 15305 — amendments to the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences (CUAO).
Please note! The new sanctions are directed exclusively at aid providers — officials and heads of public authorities who make decisions on supporting businesses using state or local resources. The recipients themselves (the businesses) do not fall under the new categories of offences.
What will people be fined for, and how exactly?
It is proposed that the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences be amended to include a new Article 166-29, which identifies three main categories of violations:
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Failure to notify the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) regarding new state aid.
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The provision of assistance deemed unacceptable to compete.
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Failure to provide information or misrepresentation of information, which is necessary for monitoring state aid.
Amounts of fines
Offenders face financial penalties linked to the non-taxable minimum income thresholds (NMDG):
| Type of violation | Amount of the fine (in NMW) | Equivalent in hryvnia |
| Primary disorder | from 100 to 600 NMGD | up to 10,200 UAH |
| Repeated breach (throughout the year) | Larger size | Maximum penalties |
What do care providers need to know right now?
A comprehensive analysis of the new draft laws on platform LIGA360 highlights several critical issues for which the authorities should prepare in advance:
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Mandatory notification: Which specific categories of acts now require unconditional approval from the AMCU?.
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Correct calculation of limitation periods: How to determine the time limit for bringing proceedings in each specific case.
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Internal audit: What exactly should providers check in their current support schemes before the sanctions come into force?.
How should one respond to change?
To keep a close eye on changes to state aid legislation, identify hidden state aid in draft decisions in good time, and minimise regulatory risks, make use of modern digital tools.
