Ukraine: Renewal of suspended limitation period

05/ 06/ 2025

In brief On 14 May 2025, the Law of Ukraine On Amending the Section Final and Transitional Provisions of the Civil Code of Ukraine Regarding the Renewal of the Limitation Period (Law) was adopted. The Law repeals paragraph 19 of the section Final and Transitional Provisions of the Civil Code of Ukraine, which provided for the suspension of the limitation period for the duration of martial law. The Law will enter into force on 4 September 2025. Background By the Law of Ukraine On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and Other Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Application of Provisions During the Period of Martial Law, dated 15 March 2022, the section Final and Transitional Provisions of the Civil Code of Ukraine was supplemented by paragraph 19. Paragraph 19 provided for the extension of the limitation period for the duration of martial law. Further, the Law of Ukraine On Amendments to the Civil Code of Ukraine to Improve the Procedure for Opening and Registering Inheritance, dated 8 November 2023, suspended the limitation period. Key takeaways and recommendations As the Law repeals the provision regarding the suspension of the limitation period, the limitation period will be renewed and will apply as usual following the entry into force of the Law. Considering the above, to avoid missing the limitation period, we recommend reviewing any existing claims to be brought to the Ukrainian courts. Contacts Ihor Siusel Partner Baker McKenzie Nataliya Lipska Associate Baker McKenzie

In brief

On 14 May 2025, the Law of Ukraine “On Amending the Section “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Civil Code of Ukraine Regarding the Renewal of the Limitation Period” (“Law”) was adopted. The Law repeals paragraph 19 of the section “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Civil Code of Ukraine, which provided for the suspension of the limitation period for the duration of martial law.

The Law will enter into force on 4 September 2025.

Background

By the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and Other Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Application of Provisions During the Period of Martial Law,” dated 15 March 2022, the section “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Civil Code of Ukraine was supplemented by paragraph 19. Paragraph 19 provided for the extension of the limitation period for the duration of martial law.

Further, the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Civil Code of Ukraine to Improve the Procedure for Opening and Registering Inheritance,” dated 8 November 2023, suspended the limitation period.

Key takeaways and recommendations

As the Law repeals the provision regarding the suspension of the limitation period, the limitation period will be renewed and will apply as usual following the entry into force of the Law.

Considering the above, to avoid missing the limitation period, we recommend reviewing any existing claims to be brought to the Ukrainian courts.

Contacts

Ihor Siusel

Partner Baker McKenzie

Nataliya Lipska

Associate Baker McKenzie