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Publication date: 28.05.2024
Amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Protection of the Interests of Subjects Submitting Reports and Other Documents in the Period of Martial Law or State of War" actions regarding renewal of reporting in the field of state export control.
Introduction
The Law of Ukraine "On the protection of the interests of entities submitting reports and other documents during martial law or a state of war" was adopted regarding the provision of support to business entities in conditions of martial law, simplification of the procedure for submitting reports and documents, as well as reducing the administrative burden. However, in the field of state export control, there was a need to renew reporting to ensure national security and control over the export of military and dual purpose goods.
Purpose of legislative changes
The main purpose of making changes is:
Ensuring national security. Control over the export of military and dual-purpose goods is critically important for ensuring the security of the state.
Renewal of reporting in the field of state export control. Establishment of clear requirements for reporting by business entities that represent export goods that are subject to state export control.
Ensuring effective control and monitoring. Increasing the efficiency of state control over the export of goods that may affect the security of the state.
Major changes to the Law of Ukraine
1. Introduction of mandatory reporting in the sphere of state export control
The changes require mandatory reporting for business entities that place export goods subject to state export control. This includes:
Submission of reports on the export of goods. Business entities are required to submit reports on the export of military and dual-purpose goods to the relevant state authorities. You may be interested in the following articles: lawyer consultation, lawyer consultation, document analysis, legal situation analysis, written consultation, document review by a lawyer, legal documents , lawyer's help online, lawyer online, legal opinion, lawyer's legal opinion, lawyer online.
Setting reporting submission lines. Defining specific deadlines for reporting to ensure safe control over export operations.
2. Increasing responsibility for non-submission or late submission of reports
The changes provide for increasing the responsibility of business entities for non-submission or untimely submission of reports in the field of state export control:
Administrative responsibility. Introduction of administrative fines for violation of reporting requirements.
Criminal liability. Establishment of criminal liability for intentional violation of reporting requirements.
Improvement of the reporting procedure
3. Electronic reporting.
Introduction of a mandatory electronic reporting form to simplify and speed up the process. It will also ensure transparency and availability of information for relevant authorities.
Standardization of reporting forms. Establishment of unified reporting forms, which will help avoid confusion and facilitate data processing by state authorities.
Cooperation with international organizations
International standards. Implementation of international standards in the field of export control to ensure compliance with global practices and increase the level of trust in the export control system of Ukraine.
Information exchange. Establishment of information exchange with international partners to ensure effective control over the export of military and dual purpose goods.
Conclusion
Amending the Law of Ukraine "On the Protection of the Interests of Subjects of Reporting and Other Documents in the Period of Martial Law or State of War" regarding the renewal of reporting in the field of state export control is a necessary step to ensure national security and effective control over the export of military and dual-purpose goods . The main changes are aimed at:
Renewal of mandatory reporting. Introduction of mandatory reporting for economic entities engaged in the export of goods subject to state export control.
Increasing responsibility. Establishment of administrative and criminal liability for non-submission or untimely submission of reports, which will contribute to the prevention of violations and ensuring compliance with the law.
Improvement of the procedure. Introduction of electronic submission of reports and standardization of reporting forms to simplify the process and improve control efficiency.
Cooperation with international organizations. Integration of international standards and establishment of information exchange with international partners to strengthen the export control system of Ukraine.
In general, these changes will contribute to increasing the effectiveness of state control, ensuring national security and protecting the interests of the state in conditions of martial law or a state of war.
