Practical guidance on tax, legal, HR and cross-border matters for international businesses operating in Russia — organised by topic and kept up to date.
3-NDFL tax return in Russia for foreign individuals: who must file, income types, deadlines, deductions and how to submit to FTS.
What Russian accounting outsourcing covers, why 1C matters, IFRS/RAS management reporting, common problems (wrong CIT rate, VAT denial, missing docs) and…
Accounting in Russia for foreign companies: RAS standards, 1C software, mandatory reporting to FTS and Rosstat, IFRS reconciliation.
Accounting outsourcing for foreign-owned Russian companies. Russian Accounting Standards (RAS) in 1C, VAT returns (22%), CIT returns (25%), Rosstat…
Agent vs distributor in Russia: permanent establishment risk, VAT implications and withholding tax for foreign suppliers. Practical guide.
China-Russia disputes: CIETAC vs ICAC vs HKIAC arbitration, applicable law, New York Convention enforcement and contract drafting essentials.
Resolving commercial disputes in Russia: state arbitrazh courts, international arbitration (ICAC), enforcement of foreign awards and the 2022 exclusive-jurisdiction rule.
Opening a bank account in Russia for a foreign-owned company: which banks work with foreign entities, documents and timeline.
Bank guarantees and letters of credit in Russia 2026: available instruments, CNY/TRY corridors, customs guarantees and participating banks.
Tax on rental income (13% / 30%), sale gains, 5-year exemption and repatriation rules for foreigners buying property in Russia. 2026 guide.
A practical guide to CFC (Controlled Foreign Company) reporting in Russia — who must file, what must be disclosed, how profit is taxed, exemptions, the…
Changing director and corporate changes in Russia: FTS registration process, notary requirements, timeline and practical checklist.
How Chinese companies operate in Russia: LLC, Russia-China DTT (10% dividends, 0% interest), RMB settlement and HQS permits. 2026 guide.
Chinese banks in Russia 2026: Bank of China, ICBC, CIPS settlement, CNY account opening, UnionPay and RUB/CNY conversion corridors.
Chinese EPC companies Russia: 12-month PE threshold under DTT, construction site taxation, equipment import customs and Chinese worker immigration.
Chinese companies on Wildberries and Ozon 2026: LLC vs cross-border model, VAT 22%, customs, Chestny ZNAK labelling and CNY repatriation.
A complete guide to registering a company in Russia as a foreign investor — LLC registration steps, documents, costs, legal address, bank account…
LLC registration in Russia for foreign companies in 3 working days. Legal address in Moscow, bank account opening, 1C accounting setup. Chinese, UAE…
EPC and construction contracts in Russia: contract law, SRO membership and permits, VAT and permanent-establishment risk, warranties and payment for foreign contractors.
Russia raised its corporate income tax rate from 20% to 25% from 1 January 2025. This guide covers the new rate, who it applies to, regional investment…
Cross-border asset and wealth planning for Russian tax residents. Foreign company structures, trust and foundation planning, Russian CFC rules, treaty…
A practical guide to cross-border payment options for international companies with Russian operations — intercompany service fees, dividends, management…
How Russia taxes individuals on cryptocurrency and digital assets in 2026 — legal status as property, taxable events, NDFL rates for residents and…
Currency residency under 173-FZ, the obligation to notify the FNS about foreign bank accounts, the annual cash-flow report, the 183-days-abroad exemption…
Currency control compliance for Russian residents with foreign bank accounts and assets. Annual account notifications, transaction reports, FATCA/CRS…
Russian currency control rules for foreign companies in 2026. Repatriation obligations, authorised banks, transaction documentation, penalties and…
Customs and import in Russia for foreign businesses 2026: duties, VAT, customs value, prohibited goods and import documentation.
Customs clearance, HS code classification, import/export compliance and customs dispute resolution for foreign companies operating in Russia. Moscow…
Tax compliance for digital assets and cryptocurrency in Russia. Mining taxation, trading gains, reporting requirements, legal status of crypto in Russia…
Dismissing foreign employees in Russia: termination grounds, HQS 30-day rule, work permit cancellation, MVD notifications and severance pay. 2026 guide.
Complete guide to employee dismissal in Russia for foreign companies. Redundancy, underperformance, gross misconduct, mutual agreement — procedure…
Divorce in Russia for foreign nationals: jurisdiction, joint property regime, business asset division, tax implications and cross-border enforcement.
A practical guide to Russia's double tax treaties in 2026 — which 38 treaties are suspended, which remain active (China, UAE, Turkey, India, CIS), the…
Netherlands-Russia DTT suspended since August 2023. 15% WHT on dividends, 20% on interest. Dutch holding structures affected and what still works in 2026.
EOR vs Russian LLC: when to use an Employer of Record and when to register your own entity. Costs, PE risk, HQS permits, commercial limitations and…
Practical guide for EU and European companies still operating in Russia. Treaty suspension, Type C accounts for dividends, the 60% exit discount…
A practical guide for foreign companies from unfriendly jurisdictions seeking to exit Russia — Government Commission approval process, mandatory…
Bringing foreign technicians to Russia: work permits, immigration registration, payroll tax and permanent establishment risk. Practical guide.
French companies in Russia 2026: DTT suspended August 2023. 15% WHT on dividends, 20% on interest. French CFC rules, participation exemption and exit options.
European companies hold billions in Russian profits they cannot repatriate. 15% WHT, banking limits, currency controls block transfer. Five practical options.
German companies in Russia 2026: DTT suspended, 15% WHT on dividends, 20% on interest. Operating options, compliance obligations and exit framework.
How to hire Chinese nationals in Russia in 2026. HQS work permits, ordinary work permits, PIT rates for Chinese employees, social contributions, labour…
Hong Kong companies and Russia in 2026: no formal DTT, banking restrictions, trade finance routes and compliance for HK-Russia structures.
Russia-Hong Kong DTT (5% dividends), CNY corridors via Chinese HK banks, FSIE substance and comparison with Singapore and UAE holding structures.
HQS work permit Russia 2026: RUB 750,000/quarter threshold, increase from September 2026. 14-day processing, 13% НДФЛ from day one, no quota required.
A practical guide to Russia's Highly Qualified Specialist (HQS/ВКС) work permit regime — eligibility, salary thresholds, application process, employer…
Foreign companies with Russian subsidiaries must maintain RAS (Russian Accounting Standards) records even when reporting in IFRS to the parent. This…
Indian companies operating in Russia: Russia-India DTT (10% dividends), LLC registration, rupee-ruble payment routes and HQS work permits. Practical 2026 guide.
Inheritance in Russia: no inheritance tax, but notarial fees apply. Gifts: NDFL 13–30% for non-family. Repatriation rules for foreign nationals.
Inheritance in Russia for foreign individuals: succession law, notary process, tax obligations and cross-border asset considerations.
Protecting IP in Russia: trademark registration, patent protection, licence agreements, royalty WHT (10–20%) and transfer pricing. 2026 guide.
How to transfer a Russian LLC from a European parent to a UAE, Turkish or Chinese subsidiary within the same group. Government Commission requirements…
China-Russia JV: no commission approval for Chinese investors, charter provisions, profit distribution at 10% WHT, IP licensing and exit mechanisms.
How to structure a JV in Russia with a local partner: LLC vs JSC, governance, profit distribution, exit rights and tax planning. Practical 2026 guide.
Setting up a joint venture in Russia: LLC-based JV, corporate agreements, governance and control, Government Commission approval, deadlock and exit mechanics.
Kazakhstan as a bridging jurisdiction for Russia-linked operations. Active Russia-Kazakhstan DTT (10/10/10%), SWIFT-connected banking, EAEU customs…
Korean and Japanese companies in Russia 2026: DTT suspended, 15-20% WHT rates, restructuring options and compliance obligations.
Legal address in Russia for foreign-owned companies: office lease, registered agent, mass address risks and FTS requirements.
A practical guide to legal representation options for foreign companies in Russia — power of attorney, interim General Director, management companies…
Legal and corporate support for foreign companies in Russia — General Director services, M&A, restructuring, commercial contracts, employment law and…
How to liquidate a Russian LLC owned by a foreign company. Step-by-step process, FTS exit audit, timeline (6–9 months minimum), tax treatment and…
Compare tax costs of liquidating vs selling a Russian subsidiary in 2025–2026. Withholding rates, approval requirements, timeline and which option saves more.
Acquiring a Russian company as a foreign buyer in 2026. Government Commission, strategic sector restrictions, FAS merger control, due diligence…
Migration registration for foreign employees Russia 2026: 7-day deadline, one-year maximum, new notification forms from September 2026 and employer penalties.
Non-compete clauses in Russia: unenforceable post-employment restrictions. Stock options and RSU tax treatment. Practical alternatives. 2026 guide.
Which Russian banks open accounts for foreign companies in 2026. Required documents, timeline, and what to do if a bank refuses. Practical guide.
Parallel import China to Russia after 2022 legalisation: approved product lists, customs clearance, Rospatent risks and VAT treatment.
Parallel import in Russia 2026: legal framework, customs duties, VAT treatment and risks for foreign manufacturers and importers.
Paying a foreign employee in Russia: payroll options, employer tax obligations, HQS status, НДФЛ rates and social contributions 2026.
Outsourced payroll for foreign-owned Russian companies. Monthly payroll, 13%/30% PIT, 30% social contributions, SFR and FTS reporting. HQS specialist…
A complete guide to payroll services in Russia for foreign companies — what Russian payroll involves, outsourcing vs in-house, Employer of Record (EOR)…
Russian 152-FZ personal data law for foreign companies: data localisation, Roskomnadzor registration, cross-border transfer rules and penalties.
Russian personal tax for foreigners: 183-day residency, rates 13–22%, 30% non-resident, HQS 13% exemption and planning options. 2026.
Personal income tax in Russia for foreign individuals: 13% resident rate, 30% non-resident rate, HQS exemption, 3-NDFL filing. 2026 guide.
Personal income tax in Russia 2026: progressive scale 13-22%, 183-day residency rule, deductions for foreign nationals and Russian residents.
Russia's Pillar 2 equivalent: 15% minimum tax for Russian subsidiaries of MNE groups with €750M+ revenue. How the Russian Ministry of Finance draft works, who is affected and what to do now.
Management fees, IP royalties, intercompany interest, cost recharges and charter capital reduction as alternatives to dividends for foreign-owned Russian…
Profit repatriation from Russia in 2026: dividends (15% WHT), royalties (20% WHT), management fees. Practical guide for foreign parent companies.
Can foreigners own property in Russia? Ownership restrictions, the purchase process, annual property tax, rental income tax and capital gains tax on sale…
How to receive payment from Russia for exports in 2026: available banks, currencies, SWIFT alternatives and currency control compliance.
A practical guide to employing foreign nationals remotely in Russia and Russian employees working remotely for foreign companies — personal income tax…
A practical guide for foreign companies choosing between a branch, representative office and LLC (ООО) in Russia — legal status, tax implications…
A practical guide to restructuring Russian operations in 2026 — the four main approaches (sale, liquidation, operational wind-down, intragroup transfer)…
The Russia-China double tax treaty remains fully active in 2026. Practical guide to WHT rates on dividends, interest and royalties, permanent…
Russia-China trade finance 2026: CNY settlements, CIPS vs SWIFT, letters of credit via Chinese banks and alternative payment corridors. Operational guide.
Russia's Far East for Chinese investors: ASEZ CIT 0%, social contributions 7.6%, Free Port Vladivostok and Zabaikalsk border zone.
Russia-India DTT: 10% on dividends, interest and royalties. How Indian companies apply the treaty in 2026, required documents and compliance steps.
Essential Russia labour law for foreign-owned companies. Employment contracts, dismissal procedures, working time limits, leave entitlements, protected…
Russia SEZ and ASEZ for Chinese investors: CIT 0% for 5 years (Far East), social contributions 7.6%, customs exemptions and minimum investment thresholds.
Russia-Turkey DTT rates: 10% dividends, 10% interest, 10% royalties. How Turkish companies apply the treaty in 2025–2026 and avoid overpaying.
Russia vs UAE for business in 2026: tax rates, entity types, DTT benefits, banking and compliance. Comparison for international groups.
Russian statutory audit requirements for foreign-owned companies. Who must have an audit, thresholds, timeline, how to choose an auditor, and how to prepare.
Saudi companies investing in Russia: no DTT (use UAE structure), LLC registration, SAR/RUB payments and sector considerations. 2026 guide.
Employee secondments to Russia: tax residency (183-day rule), HQS permits, social contributions, PE risk and immigration requirements. 2026.
Singapore companies operating in Russia: active DTT (5% dividends), banking options, trade settlement and compliance guide for 2026.
Singapore-Russia DTT: 5% dividend WHT (best available), 7.5% interest, 5% royalties. Banking restrictions on Russia-linked flows since 2022. Substance…
Self-employment and IP registration in Russia for foreigners: tax rates, registration process, reporting obligations and practical limits.
Russia's SEZ, TOR, IT regime and Vladivostok Free Port — CIT reductions (0–5%), social contribution benefits (7.6%) and customs exemptions for foreign…
LLC, sole trader IP (6% УСН), self-employed (4–6%) or agent — four structures for foreign individuals doing business in Russia compared.
Stay or exit Russia? Structured framework for European CFOs: financial, legal, reputational and operational factors, with a decision matrix for boards.
Tax audit in Russia for foreign companies: desk vs field audit, taxpayer rights, timeline, how to respond to FTS claims. Practical 2026 guide.
How Russian FTS tax audits work — desk audits, field audits, company rights, the step-by-step process, penalties and practical preparation steps for…
Tax advisory and compliance for foreign companies in Russia. CIT 25%, VAT 22%, withholding tax, FTS audit defence. Big Four background. Moscow and Dubai…
Russian tax audits: responding to FTS desk and field audits, writing objections, administrative appeal and arbitrazh court litigation. 2026 guide.
Russia's tax loss carry-forward rules — indefinite carry-forward but 50% annual restriction, documentation requirements, securities ring-fence and…
How to obtain a Russian tax residency certificate for DTT purposes. Issuing authority, required documents, timeline and use for withholding tax relief.
A practical guide to Russian tax residency — the 183-day rule, how to obtain a Russian tax residency certificate, PIT rates for residents vs…
Russia's thin capitalisation rules limit interest deductibility where controlled debt exceeds 3x equity. Excess interest is reclassified as a deemed…
Protecting trademarks and IP in Russia: Rospatent registration, the Madrid route, the customs IP register, enforcement, and the post-2022 compulsory-licensing and parallel-import risks.
TP for China-Russia intercompany transactions: FTS and SAT enforcement priorities, benchmarking, MAP procedures and documentation requirements 2026.
A practical guide to Russia's transfer pricing rules for international groups — the 2024 changes, controlled transaction thresholds, documentation…
Turkish companies in Russia: active Russia-Turkey DTT (10% dividends), LLC registration, banking, payroll and HQS work permits. 2026.
UAE companies operating in Russia: new Russia-UAE DTT from January 2026 (10% dividends), LLC registration, banking options and compliance. Practical guide.
VAT for foreign construction contractors in Russia: place of supply rules, VAT agent mechanism, EPC contract components and input VAT recovery options.
A comprehensive guide to Russian VAT obligations for foreign providers of digital and electronic services — registration requirements, rates, B2B and B2C…
How to claim a VAT refund in Russia — standard desk audit process, accelerated refund, FTS scrutiny, counterparty due diligence and documentation…
Foreign companies providing electronic services to Russian customers have been required to register for VAT in Russia since 2017. A practical guide to…
A complete guide to VAT in Russia for foreign companies — the new 22% rate from January 2026, registration requirements, digital services VAT, B2B vs B2C…
Foreign trade through UAE, Turkey and Kazakhstan: how parallel import and re-export structures work, tax and compliance implications.
Withholding tax on vessel charter payments from Russia: 10-20% WHT, VAT agent obligations and currency control rules for foreign shipowners.
Vietnamese companies in Russia: active DTT (10% dividends), LLC setup, VND/RUB corridors, HQS permits and compliance. 2026 practical guide.
Russia suspended DTTs with 38 countries in 2023. Domestic rates now apply: 15% dividends, 20% interest and royalties. Country-by-country guide for 2026.
Russia work permit quota 2026: 278,940 permits (up 19%), sector staffing limits, 3–5 month process and who is exempt. Guide for foreign companies.
How yuan and RMB payments work in Russia in 2026. Banking corridors, settlement accounts, currency control rules, FX conversion restrictions and…
The three ways a foreign company can be present in Russia — compared on trading rights, tax, liability and setup — so you pick the right vehicle before you incorporate.
The full sequence to a working Russian LLC — documents, incorporation, tax and statistics registration, banking and first hires — and how to do it remotely.
An indicative breakdown of what it costs to establish and launch a Russian LLC — state duty, charter capital, legal address, setup services and first-year running costs.
The two routes to employing a foreigner in Russia compared — salary thresholds, quotas, processing time, validity, tax rate and family — so you pick the right permit.
The full HQS process for a foreign director or specialist — eligibility, MVD application, work visa, arrival registration — and how long each stage takes.
What an employee really costs a foreign-owned company in Russia — gross salary, NDFL, employer social contributions and the total cost of employment.
What it takes to open a corporate bank account in Russia — documents, compliance checks, timing and how to avoid the delays that hold up new entities.
How VAT works for a foreign-owned business in Russia — the 22% standard rate from 2026, reduced and zero rates, when you register, and how to recover input VAT.
The practical sequence for importing into Russia — classification, customs value, duty and import VAT, declarations and clearance — and where importers get caught.
Which intra-group transactions are controlled, the notification and local-file obligations, thresholds and penalties, and how to build a defensible transfer-pricing file.
How Russian currency-control rules affect cross-border payments and foreign accounts — notifications, contract registration, documentation and the penalties for getting it wrong.
The domestic withholding rates on payments to foreign companies, how double tax treaties reduce them, what documentation relief requires, and the effect of treaty suspensions.
The statutory sequence to close a Russian company — decision, notification, creditor period, tax clearance and deregistration — with workforce and asset steps.
The obligations that hit a new Russian LLC in its first quarter — tax elections, banking, payroll and first filings — in the order they fall due.
Opening a Russian bank account gates everything else for a new foreign-owned company — what banks ask for, how long it takes, and how to avoid delays.
Switching provider mid-year feels risky — 1C data, filings in flight, continuity. Done properly it's routine: a four-week handover for tax and accounting.
A quarterly briefing for law and accounting firms with Russia-exposed clients — the tax, compliance and structuring points worth flagging this quarter.
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