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Representative office & branch compliance in Russia

Representative offices and branches sit under a different regime from an LLC — accreditation, strict limits on permitted activity, specific head-office expense rules, and their own reporting. Get the boundaries wrong and the accreditation is at risk. We keep these structures compliant, correctly reported, and clear on what they can and cannot do.

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What happens, and when

Accreditation
Get & keep accredited

Accreditation with the authorities, and keeping it valid as rules and personnel change.

Activity limits
Stay inside the lines

A rep office cannot trade; a branch can within limits. We keep activity within what the structure permits.

Head-office costs
Expense allocation

The specific rules on allocating and deducting head-office expenses to the Russian presence.

Reporting
The right filings

The reporting these structures owe — different from an LLC — filed correctly and on time.

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Questions clients ask

What can a representative office do in Russia?

A representative office is limited to marketing, liaison and research and cannot conduct commercial activity. A branch can trade within limits. Staying within these boundaries protects the accreditation.

How are head-office expenses treated?

There are specific rules on allocating and deducting head-office expenses to a Russian branch or rep office. We apply them correctly to keep the position defensible.

Does accreditation need renewing?

Accreditation must be kept valid and updated as personnel and details change. We manage this so it does not lapse.

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