Foreign investors can register a general partnership in Russia. Such structure can be incorporated under three types of business forms, each one of them offering different advantages and obligations to its investors. Businessmen who want to open a company in Russia as a general partnership should know that the local legislation allows both natural persons and legal entities…
A sole proprietorship in Russia represents the simplest and most flexible type of legal entity that investors can set up in this country. The sole proprietorship is designed for businessmen who want to start a small commercial activity in which the investor is self-employed. The taxation system for sole proprietorships in Russia is different from the one applicable to…
Opening a joint stock company in Russia is a straightforward process that requires attention in terms of formalities. With the help of our company formation agents in Russia, you can benefit from support in order to fulfill the conditions for opening such a business structure. We invite you to discover…
Foreigners who want to set up a foundation in Russia are invited to discuss all the formalities with one of our company formation representatives. With vast experience in this field, our local agents can properly manage the procedures and guide entrepreneurs throughout this process. In the following lines, you can discover…
The articles of association represent the main statutory documents of a company registered in Russia. The articles of association are established in accordance with the legal entity under which the company is carrying its operations. As a general rule, the statutory documents provide information on the company’s name, its legal entity, its business operations, the company’s registered address, but they also include regulations related…
Foreign investors who are operating a company in Russia are entitled to benefit from the provisions of the double taxation treaties signed by the representatives of the state. Russia signed several treaties for the avoidance of double taxation with various countries worldwide. The main aspects of a double taxation agreement (DTA) refer to various tax reductions or exemptions applicable to companies or natural…
A hedge fund in Russia is a type of investment fund which is addressed to investors who want to run multiple investment strategies at the same time. Hedge funds market in Russia is developing at a fast pace, as it registered very good results in 2015 and 2016. Foreign investors who are interested in setting up a company in…
The Russian retail fund market is rather young and not as developed as it is in the European region, but the local authorities provide many options in terms of retail vehicles and also a solid legal framework regulating this industry. Investors can choose from four types of investment vehicles set up as retail funds and our team of company formation…
One of the ways in which a business can be opened in this country is through a special purpose vehicle/entity (SPV/SPE), a special legal entity which can be registered as a subsidiary of a foreign company. Unlike the general understanding of a subsidiary, the SPV/SPE company may secure its own assets in a manner in which…
Foreign investors who want to set up an investment fund in Russia can choose from retail funds and hedge funds, which are regulated by different rules. Our team of company formation specialists in Russia can offer an in-depth presentation on the main advantages of each fund and help investors to choose the most appropriate entity suitable for…
