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Protection of the exclusive rights of authors. Legal methods. Responsibility for violation

The results of intellectual activity are objects of exclusive, as well as other rights that are protected by the state. The protected list of such objects includes a wide list of names, including scientific and artistic works, photo and video images, software, databases, television messages, inventions, breeding achievements, developed technologies, trademarks and commercial designations.

Sep, 10 2025
What Is a Joint Venture?

A joint venture is an arrangement between two or more business entities or individuals that agreed to start a new business activity. Each entity contributes assets to the joint venture and agrees on how to distribute income and expenses.

Sep, 09 2025
Comparative analysis of Labor and Civil Law contract

Before conducting a comparative analysis of an employment and civil law contract, it is necessary to understand what each of them represents. The concept and their main features are given in the legislation of the Russian Federation.

Sep, 05 2025
Understanding the Wholly Owned Subsidiary Company

In the intricate world of business, various corporate structures and strategies exist, each tailored to meet specific objectives and goals. Among these structures, the concept of a “wholly owned subsidiary company” stands as a compelling example, representing a unique approach to corporate ownership and expansion.

Sep, 05 2025
Registration of LLC by proxy: procedure and features of the procedure.

Registration of a limited liability company is the creation of a new legal entity, which is associated with the collection and registration of the necessary documents and the deposit of the authorized capital to the settlement account. You can register an LLC either personally or with the participation of a third party. In this case, the applicant will need a power of attorney.

Sep, 04 2025
Mastering Intercompany Fund Transfers: From Parent Company to Subsidiary

In the intricate landscape of corporate finance, the seamless transfer of money between a parent company and its subsidiary is a critical maneuver that demands strategic planning, precision, and a deep understanding of the intricacies involved. These intercompany fund transfers come in various forms and serve different purposes, but they all share a common thread: the movement of capital within an organization’s internal structure.

Sep, 04 2025
Incorporation of a joint venture with a foreigner in Russia

A joint venture with a foreign participant is a legal entity formed by merging the capitals of a Russian legal person and a representative of another country. The incorporation of such company is traditionally viewed in a positive way, as it allows attracting foreign capital and foreign technologies to Russia.

Sep, 04 2025
Taxation systems in Russia

When starting a business, any company must choose a taxation system. There are currently two main systems: General system Simplified system The general system usually involves – Value added tax (VAT) 20% + income tax 25% The simplified system has two options: 6% of income 15% of income minus expenses…

Sep, 04 2025
Due Diligence: How to Conduct a Thorough Examination of a Counterparty within a Company

Modern business is unimaginable without partnerships. Companies are constantly entering into new agreements, expanding their supply geography, and at times venturing into international markets.

Sep, 04 2025
How to avoid risks when working with partners from BRICS countries: key features and recommendations for businesses

Russian companies are increasingly developing business ties with BRICS countries. While expanding cooperation opens up new markets and opportunities, it also creates significant risks ranging from legal differences and weak judicial practice to sanctions, restrictions and cultural barriers in negotiations. To minimise potential problems, it is necessary to conduct a…

Sep, 03 2025
Creating a sales contract

The contract of sale is a document that certifies in writing the transfer of ownership from the seller to the buyer. This type of transaction implies that the seller assumes the obligation to transfer the goods to the buyer together with all accessories and documents within the prescribed period. And the buyer promises to accept this product and pay a certain amount for it.

Sep, 01 2025
Business contract review

The civil legislation of the Russian Federation means by a contract an agreement between two or more parties. This agreement creates, modifies or terminates the respective rights and obligations of the contracting parties.

Aug, 29 2025
Features of the consideration of corporate disputes. How to resolve disagreements in pre-trial and judicial proceedings?

A corporate dispute is a disagreement arising within a certain company and related to its creation, management, reorganization, profit distribution or liquidation. A conflict may arise between shareholders, legal entities, sole proprietors, commercial and non-profit organizations, as well as affect the interests of small firms and large-scale corporations.

Aug, 29 2025
Structuring business processes

Structuring business processes is one of the ways to optimize the business of a company. In a broad sense, structuring is understood as a change in the organization of a business, the creation of divisions, separate business units, between which assets and functions are distributed. This procedure is suitable not…

Aug, 28 2025
Matryoshka companies are now legal in Russia. What will this mean for businesses?

Large-scale changes to corporate legislation came into force in Russia on 1 August, lifting a ban on the creation of so-called matryoshka companies that had been in place for almost 30 years. Introduced in 1995, this rule prevented the formation of interconnected chains of single-member companies and was intended to…

Aug, 27 2025
Closed joint-stock company: features of a legal entity

A closed joint stock company (CJSC) is one of the forms of business organization that unites participants on the basis of ownership of shares.

Aug, 26 2025