The NBU Eases Currency Restrictions from 2026: What Changes for Business.

A New Stage of Easing Currency Restrictions

According to Novyny.live: The National Bank of Ukraine has announced a new stage of easing currency restrictions, which will come into effect on January 14, 2026, aimed at supporting Ukrainian businesses. This decision aims to create more favorable conditions for enterprises, particularly by introducing a new 'loan' limit that will simplify the management of funds attracted from abroad.

The new 'loan' limit will be determined by the volume of funds received in the enterprise's account in a Ukrainian bank after January 1, 2026. This will allow businesses to manage finances more flexibly and use the attracted funds for development. Repayment of the principal amount of 'old' loans will remain permitted until June 20, 2023, which will also contribute to improving the financial stability of enterprises.

Innovations of the NBU

Furthermore, the NBU has allowed currency transfers for individuals to return funds for undelivered goods. This decision, along with other innovations, aims to improve the regulation of currency operations and create more favorable conditions for doing business in Ukraine. NBU regulations No. 2 and No. 3, adopted on January 13, 2026, will form the basis for implementing these changes.

The introduced changes reflect the National Bank of Ukraine's desire to stimulate economic development, especially in conditions where Ukrainian businesses need to adapt to new challenges. Easing currency restrictions and new financial management mechanisms may contribute to attracting foreign investments, which in turn will positively impact the economy of the country as a whole.