The National System for Confirmation of Pending Delivery of Goods came into force on June 1. The system regulates the import of goods from the EAEU countries (Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan) by road. Within the framework of the system, importers must report on the planned delivery through the information system of the Federal Tax Service, entering information about the cargo and transport into it, as well as make a security payment (from July 1, from Belarus - from November 1). The system generates a QR code that is sent to the importer. When crossing the Russian border, customs officers check the validity of the QR code, and also verify the information stated in the shipping documents with the document on the upcoming delivery of goods.

From July 1, 2026, residents may not obtain individual permission from the Central Bank of the Russian Federation to pay for shares, deposits, units in the property of non-residents, and contributions to non-residents under simple partnership agreements if the amount of such transactions in favour of one legal entity does not exceed 30 million roubles (equivalent in any foreign currency). Previously, this amount could not exceed 15 million roubles.

Amendments to the Rules for marking certain types of radio electronic goods with identification means have been adopted. 

Banks have been advised to pay closer attention to transactions involving large cash deposits made by customers where the funds may be intended for money laundering or other illicit purposes.

The Bank of Russia has amended its instructions governing the submission of supporting documents and information by residents and non-residents to authorised banks when conducting foreign exchange transactions, as well as the standardised reporting and record-keeping forms for such transactions and the procedures and deadlines for their submission.

From October 1, 2026, the faster payments system can be used for payments on behalf of or in favour of notaries, lawyers, mediators, insolvency practitioners, appraisers, patent attorneys, and other individuals engaged in private practice.

The Bank of Russia has proposed that the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media consider the possibility of ensuring the operability of payment terminals and ATMs of all credit institutions during periods of restricted access to the mobile Internet, as well as extending guaranteed Internet access to remote banking services for non-cash transactions, in particular, for accepting non-cash payments (at least for services requiring real-time access). 

Mandatory labelling of certain types of electronic products with identification means began on May 1, 2026.

Until the end of 2026, a resident is prohibited from carrying out transactions without the permission of the Bank of Russia for the payment of a share, contribution, or stake in the property (authorised or contributed capital, or share fund of a cooperative) of a non-resident legal entity, as well as for a contribution by a resident to a non-resident within the framework of the implementation of a simple partnership agreement with investment in the form of capital investments (agreement on joint activities). No permission is required for an operation (transaction) to pay a contribution to the property or additional capital of a non-resident legal entity by a resident, as a result of which there is no change in its authorised capital. 

The Government of the Russian Federation has established the rules for monitoring the preservation of the special characteristics of goods for which an appellation of origin has been registered. Such monitoring includes the review of applications concerning the disappearance of conditions characteristic of the geographical area and the impossibility of producing goods possessing the special characteristics specified in the state register of geographical indications and appellations of origin, as well as the issuance of the relevant statement.

Rosfinmonitoring has prepared guidance on compliance with anti-money laundering legislation for lawyers, notaries, auditors, miners, and certain other entities when conducting the transactions specified by law. Among other things, the guidance explains:

It was decided to include the investment partnership agreement and the agreement on accession to this agreement in the list of transactions for which anti-money laundering measures must be applied when certified by a notary. 

The list of certain goods subject to mandatory labelling with identification means has been supplemented to include sweets and confectionery products, sports nutrition products, instant beverages, cereals, pasta, flour, baking mixes, porridge, muesli, instant potatoes, honey, meat products, razors and blades, life jackets and safety belts, belts, electronic cigarettes,electrical outlets, lamps, all-in-one computers, telephone devices, and smartphones.

On May 10, 2026, amendments to the Civil Procedural Code, the Code of Administrative Legal Proceedings, the Criminal Procedural Code, and the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation came into force, according to which the authority to review decisions of justices of the peace in cassation is transferred from cassation courts of general jurisdiction to courts of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, as well as corresponding amendments to the laws on the judicial system and on courts of general jurisdiction in the Russian Federation.

To streamline the exchange of information between the Federal Tax Service, authorised banks, and VEB.RF (as currency control agents), a unified inter-agency electronic interaction system will now be used. This system will facilitate the transmission of data confirming whether a tax authority has been notified (or not) by a resident about the opening of an account with a bank or other financial institution abroad.

June 1, 2026 marks the deadline for financial market organisations to submit reports to the Federal Tax Service on the standard for automatic international exchange of financial information. They annually submit information about their clients who are foreign tax residents to the Federal Tax Service. This year, May 31 is a Sunday, so the reporting deadline is moved to the next business day - Monday, June 1.

From June 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027, Sheremetyevo and Pulkovo airports will conduct an experiment in checking in for domestic flights, access to the transport sector, and boarding using the Unified Biometric System. Passengers and airports participate voluntarily. The passenger must present a passport during the screening. Air carriers and airport owners join the experiment based on an application submitted to the Ministry of Transport.

The Russian Ministry of Natural Resources has denied reports claiming that, starting from September 1, 2027, a permit obtained through the Gosuslugi portal will be required for collecting common (ordinary) mushrooms. Such authorisation will apply only to protected plants and fungi listed in the Red Book.

It is planned to launch an experiment on June 1, 2026, to implement the possibility for Russian citizens abroad to obtain certified certificates for electronic signature verification keys, register in the individual (personalised) recording system, and provide them with state and other services on a one contact principle. The experiment will take place in Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, China, India, the UAE, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, Serbia, and Abkhazia and will last until the end of 2027.

It is reported that the Bank of Russia has provided citizens and organisations with the opportunity to request summary information on market participants, certified by the regulator's encrypted and certified electronic signature.

New credit rating levels have been established for the purposes of determining the amount of own funds of administrators of financial and commodity indicators. The levels are specified separately for Russian and foreign rated entities. In particular, with respect to foreign rated entities, the use of the “A3(sf)” level under the international rating scale of the foreign credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service is provided.

Amendments to the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation (KoAP RF) introduce the following changes: