Pepeliaev Group advises that three additional measures of state support have been introduced in the sphere of leasehold relationships in the context of the spread of the coronavirus.

Pepeliaev Group advises that on 8 June 2020 the Russian President signed the new federal law No. 166-FZ on measures to ensure the stable development of the economy and to prevent the consequences of the spread of the coronavirus. Article 9 of the federal law contains provisions granting debtors to which the moratorium applies a court instalment plan in bankruptcy cases for the purpose of settlements with creditors.

As we informed earlier, on 2 June the Federation Council (the upper chamber of Russia's parliament) approved the Federal Law “On amendments to part two of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation” (published on 8 June - Federal Law No. 172-FZ dated 8 June 2020).

We continue to monitor the news concerning the adoption of benefits in Russian regions with respect to property taxes for owners of real estate who are landlords. We are happy to note that the number of regions that have established benefits for regions has increased.

In its Resolution No. 792 dated 30 May, the Government has again adjusted the measures to ensure sustainable economic development as provided for by Resolution No. 409 of the Russian Government dated 2 April 2020 “On measures to ensure stable economic development”.

Pepeliaev Group advises of amendments being prepared to the Rules for forming, maintaining and upgrading the All-Russian base of vacancies known as “Work in Russia”. Amendments are planned to be adopted in connection with the conduct of an experiment for the use of electronic documents associated with work.