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Joint ventures (JV) are a special form of ownership involving the creation of a common company by participants from two countries. Relationships are built on the basis of a unified management of property and other assets.

Amid changes in international economic policy, Russian authorities have developed a comprehensive approach to regulating the potential return of foreign companies. This initiative aims to establish transparent and mutually beneficial conditions for the resumption of international business operations in Russia while protecting the interests of the national economy. The draft…

Belarus is Russia’s closest neighbour and partner in the EAEU, as well as the main trade “bridge” between Europe and the CIS. Such a strategic position allows the country to attract many investors, including from Russia. An important role in attracting investment is played by the presence of free economic zones, such as the High-Tech Park, the Great Stone Industrial Park. In addition, companies operating in rural areas or small towns can enjoy special tax benefits. One of the main advantages of registering an LLC in the Republic of Belarus is the simplified procedure for opening legal entities in comparison with Russia. At the same time, the most optimal form of doing business is a limited liability company.

A limited liability company (LLC) and a joint-stock company (JSC) are two forms of business, which differ from each other in the methods and complexity of management, distribution of authorised capital and other characteristics.

A shareholders’ agreement is an agreement entered into by the participants of a joint stock company. The document defines the procedure and features of disposing of the rights that the company’s shareholders have. Refers to the type of intra-corporate civil law agreement. As a rule, shareholders agree on the procedure for creating management bodies, distribution of profits, decisions and other issues.

The year 2023 showed an increase in the number of new businesses in Russia. More companies have started to open – this applies to LLCs and JSCs. At the same time, the statistics on the number of closed enterprises is also positive – the number of closed firms decreased by 15% compared to 2022.

The issue of shares for a joint stock company is one of the important stages in the formation of the company’s authorized capital. If an LLC forms its authorized capital through investments and its division into shares, then the JSC issues shares of a certain value. These securities are distributed among existing shareholders and other entities that are not formally related to the company. In this article we will examine in detail the issues of issuing securities.

A business process manager is a company specialist who analyses and develops methods to improve the internal processes of an organisation. The list of his duties includes the study and modelling of the system of processes in the company, rationalisation or optimisation by determining the balance between productivity and costs.

Registration of a PJSC (formerly OJSC) is the process of opening a company from scratch, including registration with a state body. In addition to preparing constituent documents, it is required to provide information on the founders of the organization, the location of the JSC

Recently, the Migration Departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) of the Russian Federation have tightened requirements for foreign citizens from “migration- dangerous” countries. Restrictions for citizens from migration- dangerous countries  The restrictions for citizens of migration- dangerous countries may include:  – Ineligibility to obtain certain or any types…

Only the general meeting of participants can decide on the liquidation of the company. After that, a liquidation commission is formed or a liquidator is appointed, who will be responsible for the procedure and will take over the management of the company’s affairs.

The Russian Federation maintains a visa-free regime with several countries, significantly simplifying the entry procedure for foreign citizens. In 2025, the rules for visa-free visits to Russia vary depending on the traveler’s country of origin, type of passport held, and purpose of visit. Visa-Free Countries The most favorable conditions are…

Foreign citizens have the right to register as individual entrepreneurs (IP) in Russia under the same conditions as Russian citizens. However, certain requirements related to legal residence in the country must be met. Requirements for Foreigners to Register an IP To establish an IP in Russia, a foreign citizen must:…

New rules will come into force on May 30, 2025, obliging all persons working with personal data of individuals to notify the regulatory authority, Roskomnadzor. Failure to comply with this requirement can result in significant fines ranging from 100,000 rubles to 300,000 rubles for legal entities. Who Is Required to…

A joint-stock company is a popular form for doing business. It allows you to combine resources by issuing securities – shares. This helps to receive investments for further development.

Registration of a JSC (now – PJSC) is the process of opening a company from scratch, including registration with the state authority. The process includes data on the founders of the organisation, the location of the JSC, the person acting without a power of attorney on behalf of the company and the registrar. The process consists of preparing and submitting properly executed documents in accordance with the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation.