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Resolving Commercial and Business Disputes: Effective Strategies for Business-to-Business Conflicts

Business-to-business (B2B) disputes are a common occurrence in San Diego. Such conflicts, if not properly managed and resolved, can escalate into significant litigation, exposing companies to contingent liabilities and distracting key executives from core business operations.

Jul, 16 2023
The Federal Tax Service introduces electronic document management in Public Services website

From July 1st, 2023, the portal of Public Services for individual taxpayers will be able to use electronic document management for interaction with the Federal Tax Service (FTS). To do this, it will be necessary to send a notification to the Federal Tax Service about the need to obtain documents…

Jul, 12 2023
Russia is preparing a new agreement on double taxes with the UAE

Russia and the United Arab Emirates are striving to further improve economic relations. At the moment, the countries are agreeing on the main terms of the new tax agreement, but the terms of the new agreement will be less favorable than under similar agreements with Western countries. According to the…

Jul, 05 2023
The opening of an LLC by a foreign citizen from an unfriendly country

In 2023, both citizens of the Russian Federation and foreigners can open a company in Russia, even if they are citizens of states that are included in the list of unfriendly countries, which is approved by the Government of the Russian Federation. What is necessary to register an LLC: To…

Jun, 28 2023
The law on the simplified liquidation procedure for small and medium-sized businesses will come into force on July 1st

From July 1st, 2023, a simplified liquidation procedure will begin to operate for legal entities that are small and medium-sized businesses. To use the new procedure, the company’s participants must make a unanimous decision and submit an application for exclusion from the register of legal entities. The application can be…

Jun, 21 2023
Ways of working for foreign business in Russia

Foreigners and foreign companies can conduct business in Russia in several ways: • registration of a legal entity (separate company); • buying a stake in a business or participating as a co-founder; • opening of a branch or representative office; • registration as an individual entrepreneur; • cooperation with distributors….

Jun, 14 2023
Opening an LLC in Russia without the personal presence of the founders

When opening a company, the choice most often falls on a limited liability company (LLC). By opening an LLC, the founders are not responsible for the obligations of the company with their personal property, and it will be enough to deposit only 10,000 rubles as the authorized capital for the…

Jun, 07 2023
The law on simplified business liquidation has been adopted

According to the new law, companies with the status of small and medium-sized enterprises will have the opportunity to liquidate by submitting just one application. In the application, it will be necessary to confirm that the legal entity has repaid all debts and submitted the necessary reports. Thus, it will…

May, 31 2023
It is proposed to allow the bankruptcy procedure of foreign companies in Russia

Lawyers at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum proposed that the law provide for the possibility of initiating bankruptcy proceedings for foreign companies. Within the framework of entrepreneurial activity, companies from Russia often concluded deals with foreign companies. At the moment, these countries are unfriendly. In case of signs of…

May, 24 2023
Electronic documents in a new format will be approved in 2023.

The Tax Inspectorate plans to develop and approve new formats of electronic documents in 2023. They are going to introduce new formats of such documents: a transfer act of fixed assets, an invoice for accounting for the movement of stocks, a complaint act, a specification. The use of these documents…

May, 17 2023
Difficulties in approving transactions with foreigners

Since the introduction of the invalidity of transactions with foreign companies from unfriendly countries without obtaining the permission of the subcommision of the Ministry of Finance, the conditions for obtaining such permission are constantly updated, new conditions are introduced, or old ones are changed. Experts also note that when considering…

May, 10 2023
International payments are offered to be carried out in digital currency

Currently, cryptocurrencies are becoming more and more popular. They represent a new payment method that has many advantages, including transaction speed and low fees. Their use will contribute to reducing the dependence of economic turnover participants on global financial institutions. Russian legislators are developing a legislative framework for mining digital…

May, 03 2023
In the near future, a digital passport will be introduced in Russia

The Ministry of Digital Development has published a draft law on a digital passport, it is planned that the digital version will be equal in legal force to the paper one. This initiative has been repeatedly put forward by various executive authorities, the introduction of this technology has been actively…

Apr, 26 2023
Valen office in Dubai

Valen Group has been providing services in the UAE for a long time and now we are opening a client office. A cozy space with its own embankment – we are sure that our clients and partners will like it. The main task assigned to this office is legal support…

Apr, 25 2023
Digital ruble and customs monitoring: what comes into force in April

In April 2023, new features from Russian government agencies will get started, which we will express in more details below. Simplifications by the Federal Tax Service One of the areas that has received a lot of attention in recent years is facilitating the interaction of taxpayers with tax authorities. One…

Apr, 19 2023
In Russia, the amount of payment for business termination for Western companies has been changed

Payment in the amount of 5% of the market value of the business must be made to the budget by foreign companies from unfriendly countries in the event of the sale of their assets in Russia. Prior to this change, it was necessary to make 10% of the transaction size….

Apr, 05 2023