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Administrative liquidation of a legal entity

Administrative liquidation of a legal entity is a multi-stage procedure that is performed by decision of a tax authority. It is regulated by the legislation of the Russian Federation, violation of which may lead to refusal on company’s termination.

Jan, 12 2025
Non-judicial liquidation of a legal entity

The procedure for the termination of the company is regulated by law at each stage. Not only the owners of the company can dissolve a company: this process can also be initiated through a judicial proceeding. However, for any company, non-judicial liquidation of a legal entity is the best outcome, since it does not involve additional risks for the reputation and finances of an enterprise.

Jan, 11 2025
Tax Implications for Remote Workers Employed by Foreign Entities in Russia

The rise of remote work has created opportunities for foreign employers to tap into Russia’s highly skilled workforce. However, along with these opportunities comes the responsibility of navigating complex tax regulations.

Jan, 10 2025
In-Depth Analysis of Tax Implications for Remote Workers Employed by Foreign Companies in Russia

In today’s interconnected world, hiring remote employees in Russia offers foreign companies access to a highly skilled talent pool. However, remote work laws in Russia present unique challenges that must be carefully navigated. Understanding local regulations is crucial to avoiding legal pitfalls, ensuring compliance, and fostering a successful working relationship with your Russian remote team.

Jan, 10 2025
Corporate conflicts and disputes. When they arise. What are the consequences for the company’s activities.

Corporate conflicts are various disagreements that arise between the participants, investors, shareholders and managers of an LLC on the basis of restrictions on the rights of certain entities.

Jan, 10 2025
Receiving income from a foreign company and taxation in Russia

The world economy is going global. Every day more and more people and companies participate in international transactions.

Jan, 09 2025
Remote LLC meetings after 1 March 2025: a complete guide

From 1 March 2025, limited liability company (LLC) law will undergo significant changes in relation to the conduct of general meetings.  The introduction of Article 37.1 of the LLC Law will legalise and detail the procedure for remote meetings and make it much easier to organise and participate in them. …

Jan, 09 2025
Methods of defense in court

The Constitution guarantees the citizens of the Russian Federation the opportunity to defend their rights and freedoms through the courts. If you think that some person or organization has violated your rights, first try to resolve the conflict in a pre-trial manner. In many cases, the help of a qualified lawyer helps to come to an agreement without litigation. However, the situation may also develop in such a way that only professional methods of defense in court will allow justice to be restored.

Jan, 09 2025
Procedure for the liquidation of a LLC with a zero balance sheet

The closure of a “zero” company is the process of liquidating a legal entity that has not actually carried out any business activities.

Jan, 08 2025
Registration of the change of the LLC participant

A limited liability company (LLC) is a form of organization and conduct of business, which involves the division of the authorized capital into shares. These shares belong to the founders of the enterprise – persons who benefit from the work of the organization.

Jan, 08 2025
Reorganization of the company

There are various ways to terminate a company’s operation: through reorganization and liquidation of a legal entity. The first method involves the transformation of the business: its merger, division, separation, joining. The second method – liquidation – implies the exclusion of the company from the state register. At the same time, it does not transfer rights to another company and divides net assets between participants.

Jan, 07 2025
Analysis of the agency agreement

Agency agreement is most often used in the commercial activity and is a fairly common form. When drafting the contract, it is necessary to carefully treat each item, attentively analyze all the essential terms and conditions.

Jan, 07 2025
Setting up a joint venture abroad

Setting up a joint venture abroad is a relatively new way of doing business with a foreign counterparty. When one of the business participants is a foreigner, this creates additional difficulties. The question arises how to manage a common business, how to distribute risks and profits. Creating a joint venture is one of the ways to effectively resolve all these difficult issues and resolve them to mutual benefit.

Jan, 07 2025
Taxation of a foreign citizen with a residence permit

A residence permit in Russia gives many advantages to a foreign citizen living in our country. This also applies to the ability to work without the need to issue permits. However, when applying for a job, a foreigner with a residence permit must consider not only the need to collect a package of necessary documents, but also the taxes that the employer will calculate and transfer to the budget.

Jan, 07 2025
Is the foundation agreement required when creating an LLC

The foundation agreement and the agreement on the creation of an LLC are two different things. The agreement on the creation of LLC was first applied in early June 2009, making it a replacement for the constituent agreement of an LLC. Such changes occurred due to the appearance of a new law adopted on December 30, 2008 and finalized on December 17 of the following year, called “On Amendments to Part One of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation”.

Jan, 07 2025
Liquidation of a legal entity: responsibility

The reason for closing a business may be a financial collapse, changes in the industry, or simply the desire of the owners. For the actual termination of the company’s activities, it must be liquidated: officially delete information about the company from the state register. This is a multi-step process that can take even longer than business registration. The procedure for the liquidation of a legal entity and the liability of the owners associated with this procedure depends on the legal structure and financial situation.

Jan, 06 2025