Manufacturers investing in Russia can access meaningful incentives — special economic zone (SEZ) regimes, special investment contracts (SPIC), and customs relief on imported production equipment — in exchange for localisation and investment commitments. The value is real but the qualifying conditions are detailed. We advise on the right regime for your project, structure the entity to qualify, handle customs on equipment imports, and run payroll, accounting and HQS permits for foreign technical staff as the plant scales.
Special economic zones (SEZ) and special investment contracts (SPIC) both offer reduced tax rates, customs relief and other benefits, but they suit different projects — SEZ is location-based with ready infrastructure, SPIC is a negotiated contract tied to a specific investment and localisation plan. We assess your project size, location and timeline and recommend the regime that actually fits, rather than the one that looks best on paper.
Importing production lines and equipment can attract significant duty and VAT. Within SEZ regimes and certain federal lists, that equipment can be imported with reduced or deferred customs charges. We handle classification, the relief application and the documentation so your capital equipment lands at the lowest compliant cost.
The incentives are granted in exchange for localisation — a share of value added in Russia — and investment milestones. These commitments are real obligations with claw-back risk if missed. We model what your plan needs to qualify, structure the entity accordingly, and keep the commitments tracked against the contract so benefits are not later reversed.
As production ramps, payroll, accounting and HQS permits for foreign technical and management staff all scale with it. We run these as one coordinated function so the operational side keeps pace with the build-out and stays compliant throughout.
Entity setup, corporate secretarial and governance.
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View service →Special economic zones (SEZ) and special investment contracts (SPIC) offer reduced tax rates, customs relief and other benefits in exchange for localisation and investment commitments. The right choice depends on your project size and location.
Certain production equipment can be imported with reduced or deferred customs duty and VAT, particularly within SEZ regimes. We handle classification and the relief application.
Localisation commitments vary by regime and product but generally involve a share of value added in Russia. We model what your plan needs to qualify and keep it documented.
Practical support for international business in Russia.