Ukraine’s Government Prepares Major Reform: Eliminating 63 Permits and Licensing Procedures to Simplify Business Operations
In Kyiv, the government team is actively working on implementing ambitious reforms aimed at streamlining business regulation.
The cabinet has submitted two bills – №13553 and №13554 – to the Verkhovna Rada, seeking to significantly simplify permit and license requirements essential for business activities.
These legislative initiatives propose eradication or reformation of over 60 administrative tools across various sectors, intending to reduce bureaucratic burdens and enhance the country's investment climate and competitiveness.
Specifically, bill №13553 amends the Administrative Offenses Code to abolish administrative responsibility for practicing folk medicine and artificially influencing weather phenomena for economic purposes.
It also suggests revising sanctions related to cultural heritage protection by reducing permits needed for modifications of landmarks and works within their territories.
The second bill, №13554, aims to eliminate outdated or duplicate permits in sectors such as healthcare, environmental protection, agriculture, energy, and construction.
It includes the abolition of permits for practicing folk medicine, certificates concerning hazardous factors, permissions for air quality management, boundary agreements of sanitary zones, and licensing documentation in forestry, energy, and cultural spheres.
In the fields of culture and education, plans include abolishing permission requirements for using metal detectors on cultural heritage sites, establishing foreign university branches, and conducting joint investment projects.
All these initiatives are already registered in parliament and sent for review by the authorities.
Officials state that these measures will foster a more dynamic and transparent economy, reduce administrative control mechanisms, and open new opportunities for entrepreneurs across various sectors.
This is part of a larger reform plan aimed at improving the business environment and increasing investment attractiveness, which are crucial for future economic growth and stability.