Monitoring of the Federal Legislation dated 30.06.2022

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 975 of May 28, 2022 the Rules for reimbursement of expenses to tour operators for the removal of tourists from abroad in connection with the closure of airspace for Russian aircraft in 2022 have been approved

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 977 of May 28, 2022 on currency control measures in the face of external sanctions pressure - Russia introduces a moratorium on checking compliance with currency laws.

Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 331 of May 30, 2022 on amending Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 1062 of September 10, 2005 - The acts regulating the military-technical cooperation of Russia with foreign states have been adjusted.

Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 330 of May 30, 2022 on amending Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 183 of April 24, 2019 and Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 187 of April 29, 2019 - The President simplified the procedure for obtaining citizenship for orphans of Donbass and Ukraine, as well as for residents of the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions of Ukraine.

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 990 of May 30, 2022 on the introduction of a temporary quantitative restriction on the export of certain types of fertilizers and on amendments to the categories of goods for which incomplete customs declaration and periodic customs declaration provided for by the Customs Code of the Eurasian Economic Union are not applied

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 980 of May 28, 2022 on some issues of licensing activities for the procurement, storage, processing and sale of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap

Order of the Federal Tax Service No. ED-7-2/301@ of April 11, 2022 The Federal Tax Service has updated the forms of documents used in the process of licensing activities for the production and sale of counterfeit-proof printing products and activities for the organisation and conduct of gambling in bookmakers or sweepstakes

Order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation No. 200 of May 25, 2022 on approval of the procedure for including legal entities in the register of operators of information systems of electronic transportation documents and exclusion from the register

Order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation No. 395 of November 12, 2021 on approval of the General Rules for navigation and mooring of vessels in seaports of the Russian Federation

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 987 of May 30, 2022 on amending Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 311 of March 9, 2022 - The Government temporarily restricted the export of raw materials for semiconductors

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1007 of June 2, 2022 on licensing activities for the circulation of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors, the cultivation of narcotic plants

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1015 of June 2, 2022 on the acquisition of bonds of Russian airlines at the expense of the National Welfare Fund

Letter of the Federal Tax Service No. ED-26-8/10@ of May 31, 2022 The moratorium on blocking accounts has been extended until July 1, 2022

Information from the Government of the Russian Federation, dated June 3, 2022: Russia removes a number of epidemiological restrictions concerning the entry of foreign citizens. From June 14, 2022, epidemiological restrictions on the entry of foreigners into Russia by air and sea stop operating.

Information from the Federal Air Transport Agency, dated June 4, 2022: temporary flight restriction to Russian airports in the south and central part of Russia has been extended; 11 airports in the south and central part of Russia are closed for flights until June 12, 2022.

List of instructions on prevention of forest fires and elimination of their consequences (approved by the President of the Russian Federation on June 2, 2022). The List includes such measures as allocating funds from the federal budget from 2023 for prompt response to emergencies in forests; involving forces and means of the Ministry of Emergency Situations to extinguish forest fires; forming a federal reserve of forces and means to carry out aerial work to protect forests from fires.

Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 355 of June 6, 2022 "On Amendments to Certain Decrees of the President of the Russian Federation": siblings of military servicemen deceased in Syria, Donbas or Ukraine are entitled to compensation in the amount of 5 million roubles if there are no other close relatives.

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1031 of June 6, 2022 - establishes specifics of implementation of certain provisions of Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 322 of May 27, 2022 "On the temporary procedure for fulfilling obligations to certain right holders": settlements with right holders originating from the hostile countries must made through authorised banks and under special permissions.

Information from the Bank of Russia dated June 7, 2022 "Thresholds for transfers of funds abroad for individuals have been increased": from June 8, 2022, the Central Bank raised the threshold for transferring funds abroad for individuals to $150,000

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1033 of June 6, 2022 "On the establishment of the category of payers of customs duties, special, anti-dumping, countervailing duties, interest and penalties": the deadline for repayment of debts on customs duties is extended for backbone oganisations

Information from the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation dated June 9, 2022 "The validity period of certification documents for crew members of sea vessels is extended"

Decision of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation No. 14 of June 7, 2022 "On the practice of application by courts, when considering criminal cases, of legislation regulating calculation of repayment period and procedure for removing a criminal record"

Information from the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation dated June 9, 2022 "On the average price of Urals oil for May 2022"

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1038 of June 7, 2022 "On Amendments to Appendix No. 11 to Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 353 of March 12, 2022": the Government simplifies the procedure for obtaining subsoil plots for use by some entities until the end of 2022

Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 360 of June 9, 2022 "On Amendments to Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 79 of February 28, 2022": the President of the Russian Federation clarified terms and conditions for the mandatory sale of foreign exchange earnings by residents.

Information statement of the Bank of Russia dated June 10, 2022: the Bank of Russia decided to reduce the key rate by 150 bp to 9.50% per annum

Information statement of the Bank of Russia dated June 10, 2022: the Bank of Russia is studying introduction of commissions on foreign currency accounts and, if necessary, will take supervisory measures

Federal Law No. 154-FZ of June 11, 2022 on amendments to Article 7 of the Federal Law on public-private partnership and municipal-private partnership in the Russian Federation - Transactions with retail facilities of foreign companies that left Russia have been simplified for retailers.

Federal Law No. 157-FZ of June 11, 2022 ratifies the Agreement on Cooperation with Venezuela in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes

Federal Law No. 160-FZ of June 11, 2022 - Prevention and settlement of conflicts of interest in public procurement: amendments to Federal Laws 44-FZ and 223-FZ.

Federal Law No. 180-FZ of June 11, 2022 and Federal Law No. 183-FZ of June 11, 2022 on amending the Criminal-Procedural Code of the Russian Federation - Judgements of the European Court of Human Rights that entered into force after March 15, 2022 are not enforceable in the Russian Federation

Information of the Federal Air Transport Agency dated June 11, 2022 The regime of temporary restriction of flights to Russian airports in the south and central part of Russia has been extended until June 18

Decision of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia dated June 10, 2022 - Settlements with foreign right holders: the Central Bank has defined the "O" type account mode.

Information Letter of the Bank of Russia No. IN-03-59/82 of June 14, 2022 - Banks cannot unilaterally impose a commission on accounts or deposits, including foreign currency accounts or deposits.

Order of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation No. 64n of April 28, 2022 on amending Order of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation No. 14n of February 5, 2021 - Issues of issuing electronic invoices during the execution of government contracts have been resolved.

Decision of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia dated June 10, 2022 on the levels of credit ratings established in accordance with Direction of the Bank of Russia No. 4377-U of May 19, 2017 - New requirements for credit institutions in which the central depository can place funds.

Decision of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia dated June 10, 2022 on the levels of credit ratings established in accordance with Federal Law No. 211-FZ of July 20, 2020 - Marketplace for financial services: in which banks operators of financial platforms can open special accounts?

Decision of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia dated June 10, 2022 on the levels of credit ratings established in accordance with Regulations of the Bank of Russia No. 658-P of November 1, 2018

Information of the Federal Air Transport Agency dated June 16, 2022 The regime of temporary restriction of flights to Russian airports in the south and central part of Russia has been extended until June 24

Order of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1552-r of June 14, 2022 - From June 14, 2022, restrictions on entry into Russia by air and sea transport introduced due to the coronavirus have been lifted for all foreigners.

Resolution of the of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 94 of June 10, 2022 on amending Resolution of the Commission of the Customs Union No. 130 of November 27, 2009 - Benefits for the import of certain types of civil passenger aircraft have been extended.

Information of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation of June 16, 2022 on the Export Customs Duties on Crude Oil and Certain Categories of Goods Manufactured from Oil for the Period from July 1 till July 31, 2022 - In July, the export duty rate on crude oil will increase.

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1080 of June 15, 2022 on amending certain legal acts of the Government of the Russian Federation - The Council of Ministers has determined the requirements for the airline's account for the transfer of subsidies under support programs under sanctions.

Order of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation No. 73n of May 11, 2022 on amending Order of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation No. 126n of June 4, 2018 - The Ministry of Finance has expanded the range of foreign goods purchased for state needs with restrictions.

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1089 of June 16, 2022 - approval of the Regulations on the unified personal data information system that ensures the processing, including collection and storage, of biometric personal data, their verification and transmission of information on their compliance with the provided biometric personal data of an individual

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1090 of June 16, 2022 No. 1090 - amendments to Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 174 of February 21, 2019: until February 28, 2023, the period has been extended during which details may not be indicated when paying for marked goods purchased by samples or remotely, as well as delivered by courier service or mail, including to points of issue and temporary storage of goods (including postamates); until April 20, 2023 - if goods are purchased from vending machines equipped with an automatic payment device.

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1092 of June 16, 2022 on amendments to the Requirements for Internal Control Rules Developed by Organisations Carrying out Operations with Cash or Another Property and Individual Entrepreneurs

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1065 of June 15, 2022 - approval of the Rules for distribution in the Russian Federation of test systems for diagnostics of the coronavirus infection (COVID-19)

Order of the Federal Tax Service No. ED-7-26/405@ of May 13, 2022 - approval of the format for submitting an act of reconciliation of mutual settlements in electronic form

List of instructions based on the results of meetings concerning social support for children (approved by the President of the Russian Federation under No. Pr-1069 on June 18, 2022): payments to multi-child households, preferential mortgages, early pensions for multi-child fathers, activities of "Krug Dobra" Foundation

Order of the Federal Tax Service No. ED-7-11/413@ of May 19, 2022 - amendments to the Annex to Order of the Federal Tax Service Noi. ED-7-11/875@ of October 6, 2021 on approval of the form of payment for insurance contributions, the procedure for filling it out, as well as the format for submitting calculations of insurance premiums in electronic form

Information of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation dated June 21, 2022 "The RF Ministry of Healthcare has updated temporary guidelines on the procedure for vaccination against COVID-19"

Information of the Bank of Russia dated June 22, 2022 "The Bank of Russia plans to change OSAGO tariffs due to a sharp rise in the cost of spare parts"

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1110 of June 21, 2022 - specifics of applicability of the Rules for the providing of financial support at the expense of the state corporation - the Fund for Assistance in Reforming the Housing and Utilities Services for modernisation of utility infrastructure systems that are state-owned or municipally owned by a constituent entity of the Russian Federation, for the period up to January 1, 2023

Order of the Federal Financial Monitoring Service No. 100 of May 20, 2022 - approval of the requirements for identification of clients, client representatives, beneficiaries and beneficial owners, including taking into account the degree (level) of the risk of suspicious transactions

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1086 of June 15, 2022 on the state supervision over implementation by state authorities of powers in the field of protecting the population and territories against emergencies

Information of the Federal Air Transport Agency dated June 22, 2022: temporary restriction of flights to Russian airports in the south and central part of Russia has been extended. Thus, 11 airports in the south and central part of Russia are closed for flights until the end of June.

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1109 of June 20, 2022 - amendments to the Rules for Reimbursing Credit and Other Organisations for Lost Income on Housing (Mortgage) Loans Issued to Citizens of the Russian Federation in 2020-2022

Draft Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation "On the postponement of holidays in 2023" (prepared by the RF Ministry of Labour on June 23, 2022)

Resolution of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 99 of June 10, 2022 - establishment of import customs duty rates of the Common Customs Tariff of the Eurasian Economic Union with respect to certain types of washing machines and reception equipment for TV communications

Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 394 of June 22, 2022 "On the temporary procedure for execution to residents and foreign creditors of state debt obligations of the Russian Federation, denominated in government securities, the nominal value of which is indicated in foreign currency"

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1119 of June 22, 2022 - amendments to certain acts of the Government of the Russian Federation on implementation of the State Program of the Russian Federation "Integrated Development of Rural Territories"

Review of court practice on application of the environmental legislation (approved by the Presidium of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on June 24, 2022)

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1124 of June 22, 2022 on amendments to Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1279 of July 30, 2021: the Government extended and expanded the experiment on simplified issuance of permits and licenses.

Review of court practice on application of provisions of Chapter 26 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation on environmental crimes (approved by the Presidium of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on June 24, 2022)

Decision of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Russia dated June 24, 2022 on the establishment of the "C" type account mode for settlements and the execution of transactions (deals) which are subject to the procedure for fulfilling obligations provided for by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 95 of March 5, 2022 on a Temporary Procedure for Fulfilling Obligations Owing Certain Foreign Creditors

Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1116 of June 22, 2022 on amending Decision of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 353 of March 12, 2022 - Travel agents will be able to operate without entering information in a unified register until the end of 2022

Decision of the working group of the Bank of Russia to consider issues of issuing permits for the execution of transactions (deals) by residents or non-residents, in respect of which prohibitions (restrictions) on their performance are established due to unfriendly actions of foreign states No. PRG-12-4/1383 of June 23, 2022 - Exemptions have been introduced for residents on contributions to the property of foreign companies.

Official Clarification of the Bank of Russia No. 7-OR of June 27, 2022 on the application of certain provisions of Decree of the President of the Russian Federation No. 79 of February 28, 2022 - Exporters can retain unsold foreign exchange earnings credited until June 9.

Federal Law No. 184-FZ of June 28, 2022 on amending Article 5.1 of the Merchant Shipping Code of the Russian Federation - Rosatom has new powers in the part of the Northern Sea Route.

Federal Law No. 192-FZ of June 28, 2022 on invalidation of certain provisions of Article 35 of the Law of the Russian Federation on Customs Tariff

Information of the Federal Air Transport Agency dated June 28, 2022 - 11 airports in the south and central part of Russia are closed for flights until July 6.

Information Letter of the Bank of Russia No. IN-04-59/88 of June 24, 2022 - The Central Bank recommends banks not to liquidate branches and ATMs in sparsely populated areas.

Federal Law No. 231-FZ of June 28, 2022 on amending certain legal acts of the Russian Federation - Contracts with counter investment obligations, purchase of medicines, construction purchases in Crimea: amendments to 44-FZ.

Federal Law No. 228-FZ of June 28, 2022 on amending Article 10 of the Law of the Russian Federation on Subsoil - Subsoil plots in the Murmansk region and Karelia will be provided for geological study of subsoil for up to 7 years.

Federal Law No. 226-FZ of June 28, 2022 on amending the Federal Law on Protection and Promotion of Investment in the Russian Federation - Protection and encouragement of investments in the Russian Federation: amendments.

Federal Law No. 225-FZ of June 28, 2022 on amending the Tax Code of the Russian Federation - Tax deductions introduced for participants in investment protection agreements.

Federal Law No. 219-FZ of June 28, 2022 on amending the Federal Law on Countering the Legalisation of Illegal Earnings (Money Laundering) and the Financing of Terrorism - Russian anti-money laundering legislation brought into line with international standards.

Federal Law No. 218-FZ of June 28, 2022 on amending the Law of the Russian Federation on Subsoil - Access to Russian mineral resources is blocked for foreign entities.

Federal Law No. 213-FZ of June 28, 2022 on amending Article 18 of the Federal Law on Amending Certain Legal Acts of the Russian Federation - Parallel import of goods is legalized.

Federal Law No. 207-FZ of June 28, 2022 on amending the Federal Law on the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation - It will become easier for foreign IT specialists to get a job in Russia.