Changes in the arbitration process from 05.01.2024.

The President of the Russian Federation signed Federal Law No. 667-FZ dated 25.12.2023 "On Amendments to the Arbitration Procedural Code of the Russian Federation".
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Commercial secret

I. Definition

Current legislation defines a trade secret as a regime of confidentiality of information that allows its owner, under existing or possible circumstances, to increase income, avoid unjustified expenses, maintain a position in the market for goods, works, services or obtain other commercial benefit[1]. Read more


Konsu uses Softline Multicloud platform to develop its business

Softline, (Softline PJSC), a leading provider of solutions and services in the field of digital transformation and information security, developing a comprehensive portfolio of its own products and services, helps Konsu to develop its own IT products. Konsu moved to Softline's cloud several years ago.
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Increased fines for violations in processing of personal data

Federal Law No. 589-FZ from 12.12.2023 "On Amending the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation" has been adopted.

Starting from December 23, 2023, fines for processing personal data without the written consent of the subject of personal data or in violation of the requirements for its execution are increased.

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Payments to foreign remote workers

From 2024, regardless of whether a remote employee located abroad has the status of a tax resident of the Russian Federation or not, his payments will be subject to personal income tax with a tax agent - a domestic employer (or a separate subdivision of a foreign organization registered in Russia) at the following rates:
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Two deadlines for the submission of a notification and payment of personal income tax

From the beginning of 2024, in each month, apart from December, it will be necessary to pay personal income tax twice and submit notifications on it (subparagraphs "b" of paragraph 1 of Article 1, paragraphs 7-9 of Article 2 of the Law of 27.11.2023 No. 539-FZ):
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Permissible share of foreign labor force for 2024

For 2024, the Government has approved the permissible proportion of foreign workers who may work for Russian employers.
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Increased salary requirements for foreign hqs employees en konsu

Increased salary requirements for foreign HQS employees from 01.03.2024

From March 1, 2024, the salary of a foreign highly qualified specialist will have to be paid at least RUB 750,000 per quarter (at least RUB 250,000 per month).
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Participation in China Business Forum '23

Forum participants and guests discussed the trajectory and main focuses of development of bilateral relations between Russia and China in terms of the most popular business areas in the near futureRead more