Tax law and tax disputes

Pepeliaev Group advises that the tax return campaign for individuals has been extended for 3 months.

Pepeliaev Group advises that the Russian President has signed Federal Law No. 73-FZ dated 1 April 2020 to amend the Russian Criminal Code concerning liability for tax and currency crimes.

Pepeliaev Group advises that, on 31 March 2020, the Russian State Duma adopted a Federal Law which lays down the first legislative tax measures aimed at supporting the economy against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Decree of the Russian President dated 2 April 2020 established non-working days from 4 April 2020 until 30 April 2020. Accordingly, taking into account that amendments have been adopted to article 6.1 of the Russian Tax Code, the deadlines for filing tax reports and for the payment of taxes have been extended until the first working day.  

Pepeliaev Group advises that the State Duma has adopted amendments to the Russian Tax Code which impose a new taxation regime for income in the form of interest on deposits placed into deposit bank accounts, as well as for certain types of income from securities.

Pepeliaev Group advises that the government is examining proposals aimed at overcoming the implications of the new coronavirus infection.

Pepeliaev Group advises of potential tax risks in a situation when individuals have to stay in the Russian Federation for an extended period of time in view of the current restrictions that are preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Pepeliaev Group advises of the measures that have been adopted or are anticipated with the aim of supporting certain branches of the economy and changing tax administration procedures for the duration of the COVID-19 epidemic.