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The law on the mandatory pre-installation of russian software has come into force Pepeliaev Group advises that, on 1 April 2021, Federal Law No. 425-FZ “On amending article 4 of the Law of the Russian Federation “On the protection of consumers” dated 2 December 2019 came into force. The law obliges producers and persons authorised by them to perform the prior installation of Russian software on separate types of goods.

Ordinary general meetings of LLCs in 2021 Pepeliaev Group reminds you that LLCs may conduct their annual meetings in the form of an absentee vote.

Counterparty’s insolvency risks for creditors of state and municipal unitary enterprises Pepeliaev Group advises of specific aspects of how claims of creditors of state enterprises are satisfied at the expense of the debtor’s rights to a land plot.

The risks of administrative liability being imposed for the use of a land plot other than for its intended purpose Pepeliaev Group advises of the risks related to the uncertainty of calculating the limitation period for imposing administrative liability in the area of land use.

The Russian Parliament’s Lower Chamber has clarified the definition of white-collar crimes The State Duma has adopted a federal law to outline in greater detail the definition of white-collar crimes in some of its provisions.

Letter of the federal tax service on how article 54.1 of the Russian Tax Code should be applied The Federal Tax Service has sent to the tax authorities a letter with detailed recommendations on how article 54.1 of the Russian Tax Code should be applied. The clarifications of the FTS significantly mitigate administrative and judicial practice by pointing out that the tax authorities should identify the actual amounts of tax liabilities.