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The Permissibility of Utilizing a Registered Legal Address in Russia Absent a Physical Presence: Inherent Impediments and Associated Risks

Contents: The Essence of a Legal Address and the Entities Obligated to Maintain It The Feasibility of Conducting Operations Beyond the Registered Domicile Remedial Actions When the Registered and Actual Addresses Diverge Inherent Liabilities and Repercussions for Commercial Enterprises The Permissibility of Registering a Corporate Entity within a Residential Dwelling…

May, 27 2026
How can a citizen of Kazakhstan launch a company in Russia: features of the procedure

Can a citizen of Kazakhstan open an LLC on the territory of the Russian Federation? This question is asked by many immigrants to our country and foreigners who want to open a business in Russia.

May, 21 2026
General approach to the registration of foreign specialists

The employment of foreign nationals in Russia has long ceased to be solely a human resources matter. In practice, it is a comprehensive legal procedure involving migration, labour, tax, currency and corporate regulation. Mistakes at any stage — from the choice of the legal basis for stay to notifying the…

May, 20 2026
Understanding Russian Contract Law: Key Considerations for Foreign Businesses

For foreign businesses in Russia, mastering Russian contract law is not merely a legal obligation — it is a strategic imperative. Contracts serve as the foundation of commercial relationships, delineating rights, obligations, and remedies in a jurisdiction renowned for its intricate legal framework.

May, 13 2026
Obtaining the status of “person of interest” for the Russian Federation

In 2026, a new mechanism was introduced into Russian immigration legislation aimed at attracting foreign specialists, scientists, entrepreneurs, athletes, and representatives of the creative industries. This mechanism refers to the status of a foreign citizen “of interest to the Russian Federation.” The new approach differs significantly from standard immigration procedures….

May, 13 2026
Development of the practice of recognition and enforcement of decisions of Russian state courts

The practice of recognizing and enforcing Russian court decisions abroad has undergone significant changes in recent years. While international legal assistance treaties previously served as the key reference point, their importance is gradually declining. The actual judicial practice of a given country, as well as its willingness to apply the…

May, 06 2026
Open a bank account of a foreign company in Russia

The settlement account of a foreign company in Russia is a deposit opened in one of the Russian banks for mutual settlements with counterparties and other domestic and international financial transactions. It is important to take into account that any foreign company that operates in Russia has the right to open a current account with an authorized banking institution. This right is prescribed in Article 13 of Federal Law No. 173-FZ dated 10.12.2003 “On Currency Regulation and Currency Control”. What needs to be done for this, we will tell you in this article.

Apr, 29 2026
Legal analysis of the contract

Russian law defines a contract as an agreement between two or more parties. This agreement necessarily creates, transforms or cancels the rights and obligations between those who signed the contract. In other words, a contract is a type of civil transaction.

Apr, 29 2026
Open Business in Russia. The method for forming a business in Russia

Russia has one of the largest economies in the world as well as a significant domestic market. Foreign investors interested in establishing a business in the nation are drawn to the country’s economic potential. The nation has many special economic zones that attract investment in industries like industrial production, research and development, logistics, and tourism.

Apr, 29 2026
Entering the Middle East and North Africa: Intellectual Property Protection and Key Risks

In recent years, Russian companies have been actively expanding their operations in the Middle East and North Africa. The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, as well as Egypt and Qatar, remain the most popular destinations. The region offers favorable conditions for developing trade, services, and technology projects, but requires…

Apr, 29 2026
How to open a branch of a Russian company in the Republic of Kazakhstan?

The Republic of Kazakhstan is one of the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), which directly borders the Russian Federation.

Apr, 28 2026
Establishment of a branch or representative office of a Russian company on the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. How to register a business without problems?

Kazakhstan is one of the most popular destinations for relocating your own business from Russia to another country. Recently, such a step has become especially relevant for companies working in the field of international trade – exporting and importing goods from or to the Russian Federation, as well as looking for a reliable territory for transit.

Apr, 28 2026
Agreement on Economic Partnership between EAEU and UAE Submitted for Ratification to State Duma

Moscow, April 13. – The Russian government has submitted to the State Duma a draft law on the ratification of the Agreement on Economic Partnership between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), its member states, and the United Arab Emirates. The corresponding document (No. 1205740-8) was posted in the legislative activity database…

Apr, 22 2026
Legalization of Cryptocurrency Operations from 1st July 2026

The Russian government has submitted a package of bills to the State Duma aimed at regulating digital currencies and digital rights. The documents, among other things, introduce strict requirements for crypto market intermediaries and limits for non-qualified investors. Key Provisions of the New Regulation Intermediaries – Licensed Only. Only brokers who…

Apr, 15 2026
Advertising ban on Telegram and YouTube: transition period, legal risks, and implications for businesses

The issue of advertising on digital platforms with limited access has finally entered the realm of practical application. Following the first cases involving advertising on Telegram and YouTube, the antimonopoly authority reaffirmed the general ban on advertising on such platforms, while simultaneously granting market participants a transition period until the…

Apr, 08 2026
Banning marketplaces from influencing prices: A new trading model and the implications for e-commerce businesses

The initiative to limit the influence of marketplaces on product prices is no longer just a topic of market debate and is gradually taking shape as a systemic concept for trade reform. The draft new national trade model proposes enshrining the principle that determining the price of goods should remain…

Apr, 01 2026