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“Duty-free” imports of goods from EAEU member states may trigger multimillion additional charges for Russian companies

Despite the unified economic space of the EAEU and the absence of import customs duties in the Union’s internal trade, recent customs control practices regarding such goods indicate that the rules of the game have changed. In our legal update we talk about the development of this new, conservative approach and explain how businesses can protect their rights during inspections.

EU adopts 21st package of sanctions against Russia

On 23 July 2026, legal acts formalising the 21st package of European Union restrictive measures (sanctions) were published.

Federation Counsel approves law establishing grounds for terminating foreign investors’ right to repurchase assets

On 24 July 2026, the Federation Council approved amendments (Draft Law No. 1206580-8), introducing Article 20.1 into Law No. 160-FZ , which establishes the grounds for terminating the right of a foreign investor from an unfriendly state (or a person under its control) to repurchase a business asset that it previously owned in Russia from the current owner of the asset: a Russian national or a Russian / “friendly” legal entity controlled by a Russian national (repurchase option).

16 / 07 / 2611:00 msk

Hostile director exit: regulatory, corporate, and labour insights from judicial practice

New exemptions from scope of Decree No. 618 established by Ministry of Finance of Russia

On 10 July 2026 the Ministry of Finance of Russia published official clarification No. 5, which sets out new exemptions from the scope of Decree No. 618 in respect of certain corporate actions.

14 / 07 / 2610:30 msk

To exclude—or not to exclude? How current judicial practice treats cases involving the expulsion of a participant (shareholder) from a non-public company

State Duma adopts draft law on regulation of Artificial Intelligence

On 8 July 2026, the State Duma adopted amended Draft Law No. 1271570-8 “On Supporting the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technology in the Russian Federation.”

Significant increase in salary requirements for foreign highly qualified specialists

On 8 July 2026, the State Duma of the Russian Federation passed the resonant Bill (Draft Law) No. 1158407-8 in its third reading, which significantly alters the rules for employing foreign employees who hold the status of highly qualified specialists.

Tax administration and tax control news

2026 started with a sweeping tax reform. However significant the legislative changes may be, it is no less important for taxpayers to understand how the proposed mechanisms are implemented in practice.

30 / 06 / 2612:00 msk

Option mechanisms in relation to shares and participation interest