Alerts
04August2026
The law reforming bankruptcy has been adopted: what will change for business
On 26 July 2026, Russia’s President signed Federal Law No. 253-FZ "On Amending the Federal Law 'On Insolvency (Bankruptcy)' and Certain Legislative Instruments of the Russian Federation".
28July2026
The Russian Constitutional Court has confirmed that the constitutional principles governing local taxation have not changed in the context of a budget deficit
Against the backdrop of wide-ranging proposals by the Federal Tax Service to tighten control over regional and local property taxes, the Russian Constitutional Court has issued several rulings aimed at protecting taxpayers’ rights to pay property taxes in the lawful (a non-inflated) amount.
23July2026
IT companies have been included in the list of strategic entities: implications for foreign investors
Proposed amendments to Federal Law No. 57-FZ ‘On the Procedure for Making Foreign Investments in Business Entities of Strategic Importance for Ensuring the Defence of the Country and Security of the State’.
23July2026
The First Dedicated Law Concerning AI
A law regulating how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are applied has been adopted.
14July2026
The Supreme Court Has Consolidated Case Law on Anti-Corruption Claims: New Risks for Businesses and Owners of Assets
On 1 July 2026 the Presidium of the Russian Supreme Court approved its Thematic Overview No. 14/2026 on courts considering cases relating to how anti-corruption legislation is applied and to how property acquired as a result of violations of anti-corruption requirements and prohibitions is forfeited to the Russian Federation.
07July2026
Anti-Fraud 2.0: New Measures to Combat Cyber Fraud
The second package of measures aimed at combating cyber fraud has been adopted.
30June2026
Investment Insurance: A New Regulatory Framework
From 1 July 2026, a new law has entered into force regulating a new insurance product on the Russian market – life insurance with investment returns.
29June2026
Humanisation of Tax Legislation Will Not in Itself Eliminate Double Tax Liability
Federal Law No. 201-FZ of 26 June 2026 "On Amendments to Part One of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation" has entered into force, abolishing penalties for the failure to file nil tax returns.
21April2026
Applying the Estimated Method for Calculating Corporate Profit Tax: the Supreme Court’s New Approach
The Russian Supreme Court has published the Ruling of its Judicial Chamber for Economic Disputes dated 31 March 2026. By this Ruling, judicial decisions adopted by lower courts in favour of Vokforce LLC were overturned with respect to corporate profit tax.
13March2026
Foreign investment has entered a new level of regulation
Amendments have been adopted to Federal Law ‘On the Procedure for Foreign Investments in Business Entities of Strategic Importance for National Defence and State Security’.
26February2026
Property losses must not be taxed as imputed income
The Russian Constitutional Court instructed that uncertainties in the payment of personal income tax be eliminated when property is exchanged. However, the Court’s position is noticeably broader: property losses cannot be taxed as imputed income.
06February2026
Registering in apartments
The Russian Constitutional Court has adopted Resolution, allowing individuals to register temporarily in apartments that are similar to flats and are not included in the room stock of hotels or other accommodation facilities.