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CIT, VAT and withholding tax — filed right, and defended when the FTS asks.

  • CIT 25%
  • Treaties suspended
  • Audit defence
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Company registration

LLC, branch or representative office — registered and operational.

  • LLC in 3–5 days
  • Operational in 6–8 wks
  • 100% foreign-owned
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Transfer pricing

TP documentation, benchmarking and FTS audit defence.

  • Local file
  • Benchmarking
  • TP notification
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Legal & corporate

Corporate, commercial and regulatory legal support.

  • Contracts
  • Regulatory
  • Disputes
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VAT compliance

Russian VAT for foreign companies — registration, returns and digital services.

  • VAT 22%
  • Digital services
  • Reverse charge
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Payroll & HR

Monthly payroll, NDFL and contributions — run properly, reported in English.

  • +30% employer cost
  • HQS exempt
  • Paid twice monthly
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Employment law

Contracts, dismissals, inspections and labour disputes.

  • Not at-will
  • Documentary compliance
  • Dismissal procedure
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NDFL agent duties

Foreign employers paying for work done through Russian systems.

  • In force since 2025
  • Register before first payment
  • Five-band scale
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Accounting (RAS)

RAS bookkeeping, statutory reporting and the numbers head office can use.

  • Dividends = RAS profit
  • 1C statutory
  • IFRS recon
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Immigration · HQS

HQS work permits and mobility for foreign executives.

  • HQS permits
  • Work visas
  • Registration
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Customs

Classification, customs value and clearance for foreign importers.

  • Duty 5–15%
  • Import VAT 22%
  • Related-party value
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Personal data · 152-FZ

Roskomnadzor registration, localisation and the 24-hour breach rule.

  • Register or be fined
  • Localisation architecture
  • 24h incident rule
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Exit & liquidation

Winding down, selling or restructuring a Russian entity.

  • Sub-Commission approval
  • Tax audit on liquidation
  • Getting the cash out
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Russian real estate

Buying, holding, letting and selling property — individuals and companies.

  • Property tax annually
  • Exempt after holding period
  • Currency control on exit
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For foreign individuals

Expat tax in Russia: residency, income tax and CFC

Living or working in Russia brings personal obligations separate from any company: tax residency by day-count, personal income tax and the annual 3-NDFL, CFC reporting for foreign companies you control, and currency-control notices. Left unaddressed they accumulate. We handle your personal position — cleanly, annually, with no surprises.

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Residency, 3-NDFL, CFC and account notices — your annual list. Free.

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What happens, and when

Residency
Establish status

The 183-day test determines what income is taxed and what you must report. We confirm your status.

3-NDFL
Personal declaration

Prepare and file the annual 3-NDFL, applying treaty relief where it is available.

CFC
Foreign companies

Notifications and, where due, tax on controlled foreign companies you hold.

Accounts
Currency control

Notify foreign accounts and flows as the rules require, and keep it current each year.

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Questions clients ask

When does a foreigner become a Russian tax resident?

Broadly, presence of 183 days or more within a 12-month period makes you a tax resident, which changes what income is taxed and what you report. The exact position should be reviewed.

Do I need to file a 3-NDFL?

If you have reportable Russian or, as a resident, worldwide income, the annual 3-NDFL is due by 30 April with tax paid by 15 July. We prepare and file it.

What is CFC reporting and does it apply to me?

If you are a Russian tax resident controlling a foreign company, CFC rules require notifications and possibly tax on retained profits. We assess and handle it.

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