Redomiciliation to Special Administrative Regions and Buy-Back Rights: What the New Law Changes
Russia's new law extends the simplified redomiciliation regime for special administrative regions to 2027 and lets courts strip foreign buy-back rights.
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Foreign Investment Control in Strategic Sectors
Law No. 51-FZ expands the range of transactions requiring regulatory approval and introduces a requirement to disclose ownership structure not only for the acquirer but also for the seller.
Transfer of a Participation Interest by a Foreign National in a Russian Company
A step-by-step overview of the legal basis for the restrictions, approval conditions, tax consequences, and practical guidance for foreign nationals.
Permanent Residence in Russia for Foreign Investors
A foreign investor is entitled to obtain a permanent residence permit in Russia through a simplified procedure, bypassing the temporary residence stage. We break down the criteria and the process.
Relocating to Russia on the Grounds of Traditional Values
Russia has introduced a dedicated immigration pathway for foreign nationals who share traditional values – without a language examination and outside the quota system.
How a Foreign National Can Obtain 'Representing an Interest' Status in Russia
Russia's new mechanism for recognising foreign nationals as representing an interest to the Russian Federation, setting out eligibility criteria, application procedure, and the privileges it confers. A detailed legal overview.
New Rules on Employment and Residence in Russia: A Review of the Government's Draft Law
Amendments to the law on the legal status of foreign nationals in the Russian Federation will affect workers, employers, and family members alike.