Julia Babina: How to check yourself in the unified debtors' register and avoid potential issues.

Have you ever been surprised to find out that you are a debtor? Or perhaps you want to ensure that you have no outstanding debts to the government? In Ukraine, there is a special database for this purpose – the Unified Register of Debtors. Let’s explore what it is, who gets listed, and how to check if you are on the debtor lists.

What is the Unified Register of Debtors?

The Unified Register of Debtors is an online database of debtors that is maintained to publish information about unpaid financial obligations in real time, aiming to prevent debtors from disposing of their assets.

Who can enter data into the Unified Register of Debtors?

Only a private or state executor responsible for the respective enforcement proceedings can enter data into the Unified Register of Debtors.

Who gets listed in the debtor register?

Individuals who have debts in the following categories can be included in the register:

• Unfulfilled court decisions, unpaid administrative fines, and other debts.
• Credit debts – unpaid loans to banks and other financial institutions.
• Alimony obligations – overdue alimony payments exceeding 3 months.
• Utility services – debts for electricity, water, gas, etc.
• Tax debts – unpaid taxes, fines, or penalties.

How long does it take to get listed in the register?

Inclusion in the register occurs after the opening of enforcement proceedings.

What information does the Unified Register of Debtors contain?

The Unified Register of Debtors includes the following information:

1. Last name, first name, patronymic (if available), date of birth of the debtor – individual, or the name, identification code of the legal entity in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs, and Public Formations of the debtor – legal entity;

2. The name of the authority or the last name, first name, patronymic, and position of the official who issued the enforcement document;

3. The name of the state enforcement service or the last name, first name, patronymic of the private executor, contact number, and email address of the executor;

4. The number of the enforcement proceedings;

5. The category of enforcement (alimony, fines, etc.).

Are there any restrictions if you are listed in the debtor register?

Yes, certain restrictions apply to debtors who are included in the register:

• Prohibition for notaries to carry out transactions (sale, purchase, etc.);
• Prohibition on re-registering vehicles at service centers;
• Prohibition on leaving the country for those who owe alimony;
• Banks may block your current accounts and deduct debts based on the executor's rulings.

Where to turn to remove data from the debtor register?

To have information about a debtor removed from the register, the enforcement proceedings must be completed due to the actual fulfillment of the decision. The quickest way is to repay the debt and contact the executor.

How to check yourself in the debtor register?

You can check for your name in the debtor register completely free of charge online. To do this, you need to:

Step 1. Go to the website of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine.

Step 2. Enter your details – first name, last name, patronymic (if available), tax identification number, and date of birth.

Step 3. Get the result – the system will show whether you are on the debtor list and for which enforcement proceedings.

Finding a legal entity in the debtor register is also straightforward – just enter the EDRPOU code.

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