The government is updating requirements for businesses eligible to reserve staff during the war
Following a review of government criteria, between 10% and 15% of Ukrainian companies are at risk of losing their status as critical enterprises. The updated rules are being introduced due to the need for a clearer distinction between strategic facilities and other businesses. This was reported by Ukrinform, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
The Ministry of Economy and Environment has initiated a review of current standards by which business entities are granted special status. According to Minister of Economy and Environment Oleksandr Kravchenko, state bodies, various ministries, and military administrations currently use a total of approximately 600 different criteria to assess business criticality.
Optimization of selection criteria
At this stage, the review of 90% of the requirements has already been agreed upon and will soon be submitted to the Ministry of Justice for approval. The department plans to process the remaining 10% of indicators over the coming weeks. The goal of this adjustment is to differentiate between enterprises that are truly vital for defense and the economy and companies that perform important but non-critical functions under martial law.
Once the new rules are finalized, authorities will conduct a large-scale audit of existing statuses. If a business entity no longer meets the tightened requirements, its status will be revoked. At the same time, the minister noted that such companies do not lose their right to re-submit documents under the updated standards.
Priorities and transition period
Enterprises within the defense-industrial complex, the energy sector, and infrastructure facilities providing essential community services remain the top priorities for selection. For companies whose status is set to expire in November or December, authorities are preparing a mechanism for an automatic 31-day extension to allow for adaptation to the new rules.
Oleksandr Kravchenko also addressed the issue of exemptions in the fuel-energy and defense sectors. Following the reduction of the reservation quota from 100% to 95%, such organizations will be granted an additional month to conduct internal audits and review staff lists. Management is advised to prioritize protecting personnel directly involved in technical and engineering processes.
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