Major amendments to the Federal Law "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation" № 115-FZ of 25.07.2002 July 2023 - March 2024.
Changes to Federal Law "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation" No. 115-FZ dated July 25, 2002 (hereinafter referred to as Law No. 115-FZ), which came into effect on July 10, 2023. The amendments were introduced by Federal Law No. 316-FZ dated July 10, 2023.Read more
4 criteria for obtaining a residence permit in Russia for foreign investors
As we previously mentioned in our article about changes in Russian migration legislation, starting from January 11, 2023, one of the grounds for issuing a residence permit without obtaining a temporary residence permit (RVP) to a foreign citizen and his/her family members is his/her investment in Russia according to certain criteria established by the Government of Russia.Read more
Choosing a business structure in Russia
What options do we have to set up a legal entity in Russia?
Foreign companies may choose among the following 4 options:
- Joint-stock company
- Limited liability company
- Representative office
- Branch office
What a foreign national should know about the sale of real estate property in Russia
1. A tax resident is a foreign national who has lived in Russia at least 183 calendar days over a period of 12 consecutive months.
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