Alerts
14February2014
Implementing measures to develop Eastern Siberia
For the attention of: managers of companies in Eastern Siberia and companies of the federal and interregional levels operating in Eastern Siberia.
Pepeliaev Group advises of the progress of measures being implemented to develop Eastern Siberia as communicated by the President of Russia in his Address to the Federal Assembly.
04February2014
Universiade 2019 in Krasnoyarsk: what it means for business
Pepeliaev Group advises that preparations have started for staging the World Winter Universiade 2019 in Krasnoyarsk and explains the issues that companies face when major international sport events are staged in Russia.
31January2014
New Central Bank Approval Procedure for the Management, Directors and Shareholders of Credit Organizations
Pepeliaev Group advises that the new Regulation No. 408-P of the Central Bank of Russia (“CBR”) comes into force on January 31, 2014. This establishes a new procedure for the CBR to approve candidates for management positions at banks, as well as to attest to the business reputation of Board members and shareholders holding more that 10% of the shares in the bank in question.
15January2014
The Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare (Roszdravnadzor) has published the recommended form for giving notice of events organised (sponsored) by pharmaceutical companies
Pepeliaev Group advises that the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare (Roszdravnadzor) has issued Letter No. 16I-1595/13 “On informing Roszdravnadzor about holding scientific or other events” (the “Letter”).
30December2013
A new law has been passed on the special evaluation of working conditions and amendments to the Russian Labour Code
Pepeliaev Group advises that the following laws have been adopted: No. 426-FZ “On special evaluation of work conditions” dated 28 December 2013 (the “Law on Special Evaluation”) and the law amending certain other federal laws including the Labour Code and the Code of Administrative Offences in connection with special evaluation of work conditions being introduced (No. 421-FZ “Law on Amendments” dated 28 December 2013).
18December2013
Rules have been adopted to create a list of medicines to be purchased under their trade name
Pepeliaev Group advises that on 28 November 2013 the Russian Government approved, through Order No. 1086, Rules to create a list of medicines to be purchased under their trade name (the “Rules”). These Rules determine the procedure for medicines to be included in the relevant list (the “List”).
18December2013
Rules have been established for companies to communicate with health care and pharmaceuticals professionals as have rules for holding events financed by companies. Liability has been introduced for a number of violations in the sphere of public health
Pepeliaev Group advises that on 25 November 2013 the President signed Law No. 317-FZ “On amending certain pieces of legislation of the Russian Federation and repealing certain provisions of Russian legislative acts regarding the protection of public health in the Russian Federation”.
09December2013
VAT and bonuses: practice of the Federal Commercial (‘Arbitration’) Court for the Moscow Circuit
VAT and bonuses: practice of the Federal Commercial (‘Arbitration’) Court for the Moscow Circuit
02August2013
Changes in the procedure for settling tax disputes out of court
Pepeliaev Group advises that a law which substantially amends the procedure for how taxpayers can make out-of-court challenges to tax authorities’ decisions and acts or omissions of tax officers comes into effect on 3 August.
30July2013
26June2013
25June2013
Significant amendments to currency legislation
Pepeliaev Group advises that the State Duma has passed two laws that relate to currency transactions. Moreover, draft amendments are being prepared to the Bank of Russia’s Instructions No. 138-I dated 4 June 2012, which deal with currency control.