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VAT exposure check for foreign businesses in Russia

Foreign and digital businesses often have a Russian VAT obligation without realising it — until an assessment lands. A few questions about how and to whom you sell will tell you whether you are exposed. This check gives you a quick risk read and the steps to fix it before it becomes a liability.

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Answer a few questions, get an emailed risk assessment and next steps. Free.

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What happens, and when

Step 1
How you sell

Direct, via a marketplace, or digital services — the channel drives whether Russian VAT applies.

Step 2
Who you sell to

B2B, B2C, and where your customers are located change the VAT treatment materially.

Step 3
Volume & registration

Turnover and whether you are already registered determine urgency and thresholds.

Step 4
Your risk read-out

We email you an indicative exposure level and the concrete steps to become compliant.

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Questions clients ask

Do foreign companies have to pay VAT in Russia?

In many cases yes — particularly for digital services and e-commerce sales to Russian customers. Whether it applies depends on your channel, customers and volume, which the check assesses.

Is the assessment binding?

No — it is an indicative read to flag risk. We confirm the precise position for your situation before any registration or filing.

What if the check shows I am exposed?

We set out the steps to register and become compliant, and can handle the registration and ongoing VAT for you.

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