The article analyzes the procedure for conducting currency transactions, including the cross-border movement of currency values, as this is subject to currency regulation. It highlights the key principles of currency regulation enshrined in the Law of Ukraine No. 2473-VIII. The following principles are considered: freedom of currency transactions, risk orientation, transparency and efficiency. Particular attention is paid to the role of the customs border as an important component of the financial security of the state, which ensures control over the movement of currency values. The author analyzes Ukrainian legislation, in particular the Customs Code, which defines currency values as national and foreign currencies, payment documents, securities and precious metals. The article outlines two approaches to their definition - dualistic and exclusively unconditional, and emphasizes that the Ukrainian legislator uses the first approach. An important place is given to the issue of declaring currency values, the rules of which are regulated by the National Bank of Ukraine: for amounts up to EUR 10,000, no declaration is required, while exceeding this limit obliges citizens to confirm the legality of the origin of funds. The authors examine the movement of currency values in the context of martial law: they highlight changes in the functioning of the banking system and customs authorities aimed at strengthening control and ensuring stability. The article also examines how the NBU’s regulations restrict cross-border currency transactions, allowing them only for critical imports. According to the authors, such measures are necessary to prevent illegal capital outflows and maintain economic security. The authors emphasize the existence of administrative and criminal liability for violations of currency legislation, such as failure to declare or illegal currency transactions. They note that the established sanctions are aimed at preventing financial crimes and enhancing the transparency of international transactions. In conclusion, it is emphasized that effective currency regulation, adapted to the challenges of martial law, is an important tool for financial stability and economic security of the state.
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