Business & Investment in Russia
Establish your company in one of Europe's most dynamic markets. Tax advantages, skilled workforce, and direct access to growth markets.
Establish your company in one of Europe's most dynamic markets. Tax advantages, skilled workforce, and direct access to growth markets.
Russia offers foreign investors stable framework conditions, competitive cost structures, and a vast domestic market with over 140 million consumers.
Direct access to energy, raw materials, and production capacities at competitive prices.
Highly qualified professionals in IT, engineering, and natural sciences – at significantly lower labor costs than in Western Europe.
Stable economy with a growing middle class and increasing demand for European goods and services.
Choosing the right legal structure is crucial for tax burden, liability, and business operations. Here are the most important options for foreign entrepreneurs.
The Russian equivalent of a GmbH – the most popular legal structure for foreign investors. Simple formation, flexible management, limited liability.
The joint-stock company for larger investments and stock exchange listings. Two variants: Public (PAO) or Non-Public (NAO).
For foreign companies wanting to explore the Russian market without establishing a full subsidiary.
For small business owners and freelancers. Simplest form with personal liability but minimal bureaucracy.
Russia offers a competitive tax system with low rates by international comparison.
Standard rate for profits
3% Federal, 17% Regional
Standard tax rate
10% for food, medicine
On employee wages
Reduced for IT companies
For foreign recipients
Double taxation treaties apply
Significant tax advantages are available for certain industries and regions:
With proper preparation and our support, your Russian company will be operational within 4-6 weeks.
Certified translations of formation documents, apostille/legalization, selection of business address. For an LLC, you need at least one shareholder (individual or legal entity).
The charter (Ustav) and formation protocols are notarized before a Russian notary. If absent, this can be done by power of attorney.
Submission to the Federal Tax Service (ФНС). Processing time: 3 business days. You receive OGRN (main registration number) and INN (tax number).
Opening a business account with a Russian bank (or foreign bank with Russia license). Deposit of charter capital.
Depending on the industry, additional licenses are required (financial services, pharmaceuticals, construction, etc.). We review your individual needs.
Russia offers over 30 special economic zones with significant tax and administrative benefits for investors.
Gateway to the Asia-Pacific region
Automotive and mechanical engineering
Russia's Silicon Valley
As an investor or business owner, you have several options for long-term residence in Russia.
For short-term business trips, meetings, and negotiations.
For senior employees and highly qualified professionals in Russian companies.
New program for investors starting April 2026.
For businesspeople with traditional Russian values.
These documents are required for company formation.
No, personal presence is not strictly required. You can issue a power of attorney authorizing a Russian lawyer or our team to carry out the formation on your behalf. However, for bank account opening, you usually need to be personally present (or grant a special power of attorney with notarized signature).
Leading Russian banks such as Sberbank, VTB and T-Bank (formerly Tinkoff) offer business accounts for foreign companies. Important: You need a Russian bank account for business operations, as international transfers are heavily restricted. We support you in selection and account opening.
Ongoing costs are comparatively low:
Yes, foreign individuals and legal entities can be 100% owners of a Russian LLC. There are no restrictions on foreign ownership in most industries. Restrictions apply only in strategically sensitive sectors (defense, natural resources in certain cases).
Payments to the EU/USA are heavily restricted due to sanctions. Solutions include: using payment systems from friendly countries (China, UAE, Turkey), cryptocurrencies for certain transactions, or physical cash transport (for smaller amounts). We advise you on legally compliant alternatives for your business model.
Let us plan your company formation together. We accompany you from the initial consultation to successful registration.