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14 December 2017
Russia and Hong Kong Tax Treaty Establishes a Favorable Investment Climate
It is hoped that the tax treaty between Russia and Hong Kong will improve economic relations between the countries and increase their level of transparency. Rustem Ahmetshin, a Senior Partner at Pepeliaev Group for Bloomberg BNA. 
Legal overviews
04 December 2017
Overview of tax events for November 2017

The Russian President has signed a number of tax laws.
Alerts
01 December 2017
In St. Petersburg, a benefit for corporate property tax will be introduced in relation to movable property which was released no earlier than three years ago

Pepeliaev Group advises that the St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly, on 29 November 2017, adopted a law exempting from corporate property tax any movable property which was released no earlier than three years ago.


Alerts
01 December 2017
The Russian Supreme Court has confirmed the right to deduct VAT amounts in relation to transactions exempted from taxation

Pepeliaev Group advises that the Russian Supreme Court has confirmed the right of taxpayers to deduct VAT amounts charged by contractors when work on cultural heritage sites is performed.

Alerts
21 November 2017
The federal benefit for movable property will be abolished The institution of an investment tax deduction will be introduced into the Russian Tax Code

Pepeliaev Group advises that the Russian Government has submitted to the State Duma a draft law providing for an investment deduction to be established with respect to profit tax and for significant amendments to the application of the federal...

Alerts
14 November 2017
The Russian Supreme Court has formulated its position regarding the application of a reduced profit tax rate by residents of Special Economic Zones
Pepeliaev Group advises that the Russian Supreme Court has asserted the right of residents of Special Economic Zones to apply a reduced profit tax rate to foreign exchange gains.
Legal overviews
02 November 2017
Overview of tax events for October 2017
The Russian Government has added smartwatches to the list of items falling under 1% levy paid by electronic goods importers.
Articles and comments
01 November 2017
Special Economic Zones offer tax privileges in Russia
On 3 October 2017 the Russian Ministry of Finance published the draft “Main directions of the budgetary, tax and customs tariff policies for 2018 and for the planning period of 2019 and 2020”. The document states that it is necessary for ...
Articles and comments
31 October 2017
Bilateral flow between HK and Russia tipped to soar
Bilateral trade and investment flows between Hong Kong and Russia are expected to expand over the next couple of years as Russia shifts its economic focus to Asia, and the conclusion of the comprehensive double taxation agreement (CDTA) between...