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	State Support for Small and Medium-sized Businesses in Russia
	The auditors of the Accounting Chamber have made a conclusion about the inefficiency of measures of state support for small and medium-sized businesses.
--26-08-2018--
	The “Small Business Pulse” Results
	The loyalty index of small businesses fell in the first half of 2018, as compared to the previous year, reaching 27 points, according to Inc.Russia referring to the study of Alfa-Bank titled “Small Business Pulse”. A more pessimistic attitude was previously noted only in November 2015, when the figure dropped to -38.
--25-08-2018--
	Tax Regime: Choose Online
	Moscow Department of Science, Industrial Policy and Entrepreneurship, in cooperation with the State Budgetary Institution "Small business of Moscow", developed an online service that will help entrepreneurs to choose the most appropriate tax regime.
--10-08-2018--
	Foreign Legal Entities will be Allowed to Participate Without any Limitation in the Authorized Capital of SME in Russia
	Previously, legislation prohibited enterprises with the share of foreign legal entities exceeding 49% to register as SME.
--09-08-2018--
	Research: Russian Entrepreneurs Notice Less Corruption
	Russian entrepreneurs note that there is less corruption in business.
--07-08-2018--
	9 Things to Do after IE Registration in Russia
	Here is a step-by-step instruction on what to do after obtaining a certificate of registration of an IE (individual entrepreneur) in Russia.
--31-07-2018--
	Platforms for Public Procurement in Russia
	There are nine electronic platforms for public procurement in Russia now, instead of six.
--29-07-2018--
	Aggregators of Goods and Services in Russia
	An aggregator of goods is an electronic platform where the buyers can choose, compare and buy goods and services from several online stores.
--29-07-2018--
	How to File a Claim in Russia through Whatsapp
	The most reliable ways to send and deliver claims in Russia are the following: Russian Post, courier services and e-mail.
--28-07-2018--
	Audit Began: Player.ru Closed for not Using the Online Cash Register
	The Federal Tax Service reported violations in the operations of the "popular online store", which business in Russia was suspended.
--27-07-2018--
	How to Open IE in Russia if You are a Foreigner
	The Constitution of our country, to be precise, paragraph 3 of Art. 62 states that rights and obligations of citizens of another state do not differ from the rights and obligations of residents of the Russian Federation.
--26-07-2018--
	Documents a Foreigner Needs to Register IE in Russia
	In this article you will find a list of documents that will be needed for registration of IE (individual entrepreneur) by a foreign citizen in Russia.
--26-07-2018--
	How to Determine the Tax Regime for an Individual Entrepreneur Doing Business in Russia
	The lack of knowledge in this subject leads to permanent fines and blocked settlement accounts.
--26-07-2018--
	Why may a Foreigner be Refused in Registration of IE in Russia
	The main reason is when the applicant does not have a valid residence permit on the territory of Russia (neither temporary nor permanent).
--23-07-2018--
	How Much does the Settlement Account in Russia Cost?
	Opening of a settlement account in Moscow costs 2400 rubles.
--05-06-2018--
	Criteria for Choosing a Bank to Open a Settlement Account in Russia
	In addition to your own preferences and goals that your business will pursue, there is a number of factors on which you have to focus, choosing a bank.
--04-06-2018--
	Why does a Sole Proprietor in Russia Need a Settlement Account?
	The purpose of a settlement account is to be a convenient tool for running your own business.
--03-06-2018--
	Russian Business Ceases to Believe in its Prospects
	The most pessimistic about its prospects are the companies of small and medium-sized businesses.
--01-06-2018--

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	The Pension Fund of Russia (PFR) will Use Blockchain Technology
	The Pension Fund of Russia (PFR) will monitor the employment contracts of Russians with the help of blockchain technology. The proposals on the merger of all information systems of the fund into a single digital platform will be prepared by the end of the year.
--08-09-2018--
	The Law on Online Cash Desks (54-FZ) does not Apply to Foreign Organizations
	The law on online cash desks (54-FZ) does not apply to foreign organizations and entrepreneurs that are not registered and have no representative offices in Russia.
--02-09-2018--
	A Bill on the Insurance of the Plans of Small Businesses Comes into Force
	According to the law, the system of deposit insurance will be extended to small enterprises, in accordance with the criteria established by the state.
--28-08-2018--
	The Tax Rate for Self-employed Citizens may Become 4%
	Nowadays “legal” self-employed people are required to pay personal income tax (Personal Income Tax) or register as individual entrepreneurs.
--28-08-2018--
	New Tax Law for Entrepreneurs in Russia Comes into Force
	The law allowing the Federal Tax Service (FTS) to block accounts of entrepreneurs that for some reason did not pay insurance premiums comes into effect from August 30.
--26-08-2018--
	Introduction of an Environmental Tax
	The object of taxation in the new article of the Tax Code is the types of environmental impact: emissions into the air, wastewater discharge, storage and disposal of waste.
--25-08-2018--
	A Special Tax Regime for Foreign Companies will be Introduced on the Russian Islands
	In 2019 the islands of Oktyabrsky in Kaliningrad Oblast and Russky in the Primorsky Territory will become an alternative to foreign offshore companies.
--24-08-2018--
	Telegram Lost the Case on the Demand of the Federal Security Services for Decryption of Messages
	The Supreme Court rejected the Telegram’s appeal on the court’s decision to recognize the demand of the Federal Security Service to provide encryption keys to be legitimate
--24-08-2018--
	Bank Deposits and Accounts of Small Businesses and Microenterprises will be Insured
	The maximum amount of insurance compensation will be the same as for individuals - 1.4 million roubles.
--24-08-2018--
	Central Bank will Receive the Right to Unimpeded Access to the Premises of Companies and their Documents
	Beginning from May 1, 2019, the staff of the Central Bank will have unimpeded access to the premises of companies, to their documents, computers and storage systems as a part of their insider inspections.
--24-08-2018--
	Steven Seagal Opened an IE in the Moscow Region
	Hollywood actor Steven Seagal, an American with Russian citizenship, opened an IE in the city of Elektrostal, Moscow region. This was reported to the tax inspectorate.
--24-08-2018--
	The Castro 10 (C10) Vessel has Started Preparatory Work on Laying Gas Pipes for the “Nord Stream-2”
	The vessel is working on a marine coastal area which will be connected to the onshore section of the pipeline.
--13-08-2018--
	“Russian Railways” is Changing Information System to Follow the So-called "Yarovaya Law”
	“Russian Railways” OJSC is currently carrying out technical work to change the current information system.
--12-08-2018--
	Employers are Obliged to Provide Employees with One Full Day Off Work for Medical Examinations
	At this, the employees will retain their jobs and average salaries.
--07-08-2018--
	The New Russian Law Abolishes the State Duty for the Restoration of Documents Lost as a Result of Emergencies
	Now it is possible to restore a passport for free.
--07-08-2018--
	Registration Procedure for Foreign Workers in Russia has been Changed
	Now employing companies can register foreign workers with migration service at the address of the office, warehouse, or residential premises owned by the company only in case their employees actually live at these addresses.
--04-08-2018--
	Audio Recording at the Proceedings on Civil Cases in the Russian Courts will Become Mandatory
	An exception will be made for closed court hearings.
--04-08-2018--
	VAT in Russia will be Increased
	The State Duma has adopted a law on increasing the rate of value added tax.
--03-08-2018--
	The State Duma has Permitted to Pay Taxes on Land, Property and Transport in Advance
	It is possible to make payments for the Federal Tax Service through multifunctional centres.
--03-08-2018--
	Video Conferencing will be Used at the Proceedings on Administrative Cases in Russia
	The State Duma has adopted the amendments to the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation in the first reading; thanks to these amendments, the participants in administrative cases will be able not to attend proceedings.
--03-08-2018--
	Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs have been Exempted from Fees for Electronic Registration
	The State Duma has adopted the corresponding law in the final third reading.
--03-08-2018--
	Export Duty on Oil will be Gradually Reduced to Zero
	The State Duma has adopted two laws on the completion of the tax maneuver in the oil and gas industry in the third reading.
--02-08-2018--
	New Fines for Companies Hiring Foreigners to Work in Russia were Introduced
	It should be controlled that foreign employees do not violate the purpose of their stay and leave the country on time.
--02-08-2018--
	New Law on Foreign Employees in Russia was Signed
	The employers will monitor the compliance of their foreign employees with the terms of stay and the purpose of their visit.
--02-08-2018--
	The Bank of Russia has Conducted a Survey of Microlenders
	According to the survey results, more than 70% of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs take microloans to cover cash shortages.
--31-07-2018--
	Bloomberg: Russian Retailers will Benefit from the Foreign Fans
	Consumer expenditures will grow by $ 5 billion in Russia in June-July because of the fans who come to the Football World Cup, as Bloomberg reports with a reference to the forecast of the Bank of America.
--31-07-2018--
	Russian National Standard for the Development of Mobile Applications
	The Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology has approved a preliminary version of the national standard for the development of mobile applications containing 87 requirements.
--31-07-2018--
	The FIFA World Cup in Russia has Led to a Sharp Increase in Sales in Various Fields of Businesses
	The strongest effect of the championship has been perceived in the sales of souvenirs with football symbols: these grew 20 times, as compared to the period before the start of the championship.
--31-07-2018--
	The Web Portal of Public Procurements will Prepare a "Black List" of Russian Companies
	The web portal of public procurements will create a register of legal entities that have been brought to justice for bribery in the past.
--31-07-2018--
	The Government will be Able to Increase Export Duties on Oil Products
	The corresponding bill has been approved by the Federation Council.
--31-07-2018--
	The "Coffee and Milk" Index Fell in Russia by 4.5%
	Russians began to buy less coffee, milk and chocolate.
--30-07-2018--
	The "White List" of Crypto Industry
	The Russian Association of Crypto-Currency and Blockchain (RACB) has created a register of reliable companies working in the field of the crypto industry.
--30-07-2018--
	The Most Saleable Companies in Russia
	The analysts of Avito summed up the sales of the ready-made business for the second quarter of 2018. The most saleable companies in Russia belong to the sphere of services, trade and public catering.
--30-07-2018--
	Registration of Companies in Russia will be Simplified
	Amendments to simplify business registration will be prepared in three months.
--30-07-2018--