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Pepeliaev Group advises that, on 11 December 2024, Federal Law No. 421-FZ “On amending the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation” dated 30 November 2024 came into force.

Pepeliaev Group advises of Russian creditors’ (including the Federal Tax Service’s) new mechanism for collecting debts through commercial courts. This is done through the bankruptcy of foreign companies and their estate in Russia. 

Pepeliaev Group advises that, in its Resolution dated 31 October 2024, the Russian Constitutional Court concluded that the Russian Civil Code’s provisions regarding limitation periods do not apply to anti-corruption claims asserted by public prosecutors.

Pepeliaev Group advises of amendments in the field of taxation, most of which will come into effect starting from 1 January 2025.

Pepeliaev Group advises that, on 23 November 2024, the Russian President signed a Law introducing criminal liability for arranging activity that entails VAT invoices and tax returns that are known to have been falsified being submitted to tax authorities.

Pepeliaev Group advises that the conditions have changed for carrying out transactions to dispose of shares and membership interests in issued capitals of Russian companies.