Blog Starting Business In Russia

Non-resident is an individual who lives in the country for at least 183 days a year but is not a citizen. As a rule, these are foreigners, sometimes we are talking about stateless people. The basic law that governs the activities of non-residents is Federal law «Concerning the Legal Status…

Individual entrepreneur (IE) registration in Russia passes through several, each of which is regulated by law. Not only Russian citizen may become an IE, but also a foreigner who has legal grounds for living in the Russian Federation. A visa is not enough for IE registration, but it is possible…

Every firm from abroad that is going to start commerce in Russia is obliged to register its local office here. According to current legislation, foreign firm in Russia can register a branch, a representative office, or LTD. After it is registered, a foreign business can legally sell their goods or…

The law allows the establishment of limited liability companies in Russia by citizens as well as foreign individuals and legal entities from abroad. The establishment of the companies is also possible for Russian individuals as well as groups. The process for registering LLCs for foreigners is partly different from the…

Opening a business in Russia by citizens of another country is possible in several ways: registration of a legal entity (separate company); purchase of a share or participation as a co-founder; opening a branch or representative office; conducting business through distributors. Each of these options has its own special aspects:…