To the central body of ministry also belongs the government official in affairs of the European Court of Human Rights, who represents Ukraine in the mentioned international institution.

The Ministry of Justice is responsible for the registration of public associations, including branches of international organisations and foreign non-profit NGOs.

The Ministry provides public access to information on civic organisations established and operating in Ukraine through the relevant registers and databases.

The state ensures the observance of the rights and legitimate interests of public associations, supports their activities, and legislatively regulates the provision of tax and other benefits and advantages to them.

During the constituent assembly, the charter is drawn up, the name of the NGO is chosen, the purpose of the activity is formulated, and the management of the organisation is elected.

NGO must submit an application for registration to the territorial body of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine within 60 days of the constituent assembly.

[9] In order to obtain the all-Ukrainian status, an application must be submitted to the territorial body of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine.

In order to accredit a separate subdivision, an application and a package of documents shall be submitted to the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine.

[9] If a foreign association intends to terminate the activities of its Ukrainian subsidiary, a corresponding application for liquidation must also be submitted to the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine.