The principle of good faith in administrative proceedings involving business entities
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https://doi.org/10.15587/2523-4153.2026.362907Keywords:
principle of good faith, principles, principles of administrative procedure, principles of law, administrative body, administrative case, administrative procedureAbstract
This paper justifies the relevance of studying the principle of good faith in administrative procedures involving business entities, given the adoptionof the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure” in 2023 and the commencement of its practical implementation in relevant procedures, such as permitting, licensing, and the provision of administrative services. The article examines legal perspectives on the principle of good faith in various branches of law, and in administrative procedures involving business entities in particular; it explores the definition of the concept of the principle of good faith in civil and competition law and its essence. The paper also argues that, as a general rule, the principle of good faith is inherent to private legal entities. It has been found that the application of the principle of good faith to the actions or inaction of an administrative body (public authority), and in particular in administrative procedure, is a novelty in administrative legislation. The article analyzes the provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure” regarding the obligation of an administrative body to act in accordance with the purpose defined by law, in the context of applying the principle of good faith in administrative procedure. It has been established that the provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure” correspond to the general provisions of the Constitution of Ukraine regarding the activities of the state and public authorities (Articles 3 and 19). The main characteristics of the external manifestation of the principle of good faith in relation to the activities of administrative bodies when resolving administrative cases are proposed and identified
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