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14.11.2025
SIGNING DOCUMENTS FOR STATE BUSINESS REGISTRATION - NOW VIA SMARTPHONES

The "State Online Business Registration" service is fully integrated with the "My Signature" mobile app of the Federal Tax Service for smartphones. This means that you can sign not only state registration documents generated in the comprehensive "Start a Business Online" service, but also other types of state registration applications on your phone (for example, when making changes to information about an organisation or individual entrepreneur in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities or the Unified State Register of Individual Entrepreneurs in terms of OKVED codes, about the address or registration of a new version of the company's charter, liquidation of a company or reorganisation procedure).

13.11.2025
THE FACT THAT A DECISION HAS BEEN TAKEN TO INCREASE THE AUTHORISED CAPITAL IS CONFIRMED BY A NOTARY'S CERTIFICATE

The notary issues a certificate certifying the fact of the decision being taken by the body of a legal entity and the composition of the participants (members) of this body who were present when the decision was taken, as well as a certificate certifying the decision of the sole participant of the legal entity. 

The holding of a meeting of participants of the civil-law community and the results of voting at it, as well as the results of absentee voting, are confirmed by the minutes of the meeting. It is drawn up in writing, including by electronic or other technical means, and is signed by the chairperson and secretary in the case of the holding of a meeting, and in the case of a decision being taken as a result of absentee voting - by the persons who counted the votes or recorded the results of their counting. 
The minutes of the meeting of the body of a legal entity and the decision of the sole participant of the company are drawn up by the authorised persons of the legal entity independently. There are no requirements for notarisation of these documents. In confirmation of notarisation of the fact of adoption of a decision by the general meeting of participants (the sole participant) of a limited liability company to increase the authorised capital, it is necessary to present a certificate issued by a notary.
12.11.2025
STARTING FROM DECEMBER 1, 2025, THE METHODOLOGY FOR CALCULATING THE RECYCLING (UTILISATION) FEE WILL CHANGE

For passenger cars in category M1, the base rate of the recycling fee will be calculated based on the engine type and displacement. The engine power will affect the coefficient value according to a progressive scale. This will apply to cars with power exceeding 160 horsepower, including those imported under parallel import schemes, as well as electric and hybrid vehicles.

For individuals importing foreign cars with power up to 160 horsepower for personal use, the preferential rate will remain in effect. The changes will also not affect those who pay the recycling fee before December 1, 2025.
11.11.2025
GOVERNMENT HAS EXPANDED THE LIST OF DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE USED AS PROOF OF IDENTITY WHEN CHECKING INTO HOTELS

When checking into a hotel, sanatorium, camping site, holiday home, boarding house, tourist base, or another similar establishment, a citizen will be able to use an international passport as proof of identity.

Currently, only Russian nationals permanently residing abroad may check into hotels using an international passport.
Starting from 1, January 2026, a driver’s licence will also be accepted for this purpose.
Moreover, it is established that military personnel, during periods of mobilisation, martial law, or wartime, are entitled to check into hotels by presenting a military identity card.
10.11.2025
BY NOVEMBER 1, 2025, THE NUMBER OF SIM CARDS MUST BE REDUCED TO 20 PER PERSON

A number 20 SIM cards be registered to a single Russian national should not exceed 20. Any excess SIM cards must be cancelled by November 1, 2025. This requirement applies both to personal and corporate SIM cards. If this limit is exceeded, mobile operators must terminate services for all numbers registered in the subscriber’s name.

Information on the number of SIM cards registered to a subscriber can be obtained via the Gosuslugi portal, as well as through the operator’s customer service, personal online account, or at an operator’s office. A contract that is no longer needed, may be terminated at a mobile phone store or through Gosuslugi. Any outstanding balance on the number must be paid. The deactivation process may take few days.
07.11.2025
FROM OCTOBER 27, 2025, THE KEY RATE WAS REDUCED TO 16.5% PER ANNUM

The Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia lowered the key rate to 16.50% per annum (by 50 bp). Let us recall that the key rate was also reduced in September.

06.11.2025
COULD TAXES PAID AT THE PLACE OF REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN BRANCHES BE RECOGNISED AS EXPENSES?

Expenses in the form of taxes (including indirect taxes) paid in another country in accordance with its laws can be included by a Russian company when determining the tax base as part of other expenses. 

However, while taxes paid abroad can be offset against the corresponding tax in Russia to avoid double taxation, they cannot be included as expenses. For example, income tax paid by a Russian organisation in a foreign country can be offset under Article 311 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation. Special provisions of Article 386.1 of the Tax Code also provide for a deduction for property tax of organisations. 
It is noted that paid foreign taxes can also be included as expenses if the company receives a subsidy from the Russian budget for paying taxes. In this case, the subsidy is recognised as non-operating income, and the paid foreign taxes are recognised as other expenses.
05.11.2025
CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS: IT IS NECESSARY TO UPDATE THE PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

The Central Bank has prepared amendments to the instructions on the procedure for residents and non-residents to submit supporting documents and information to authorised banks when conducting foreign exchange transactions, on uniform forms of accounting and reporting for such transactions, and the procedure and deadlines for their submission. 

In particular, legislative amendments will be taken into account, according to which, from January 1, 2026, instead of a certificate (notification) of registration with the tax authority, the supporting document will be an extract from the Unified State Register of Real Estate.
04.11.2025
IMPORT OF OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES: APPLICATION PROCEDURES ESTABLISHED

The information required for an application to import ozone-depleting substances into the Russian Federation, circulation of which is subject to state regulation, has been established. The procedures for submitting the application to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment have been defined.

03.11.2025
NUCLEAR POWER PHYSICAL PROTECTION CONTROL SYSTEMS: RESTRICTIONS ON FOREIGN PURCHASES

The Russian Government has established a list of goods from foreign countries for which procurement restrictions are imposed. This protective measure applies to the entire group of goods according to OKPD 2, indicated in the list.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade considers it appropriate to apply the restriction to all subcategories of the section "Control Means in Physical Protection Systems Used in the area of Nuclear Energy Use".

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