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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.

New fines for breaching rules on authentication and application of recommendation technology

On 26 June 2026, Draft Law No. 1069392-8 was signed. The foregoing Draft Law amends the Administrative Offences Code (AOC of the Russian Federation) by adding new Articles 13.55 and 13.56. Administrative liability is established for breaching user authentication rules and for failing to use recommendation technology in compliance with the specified requirements.

Constitutional Court: increase in mandatory public payments and charges requires transition period for business

In this legal update, we analyse Resolution No. 42-P of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation dated 23 June 2026, which reviewed the constitutionality of certain provisions of Resolution No. 938 of the Government of the Russian Federation dated 6 June 2023 and serves as an important guide for the further development of law enforcement practice, based on the principles of legal certainty, regulatory predictability and the protection of the legitimate expectations of economic operators.

New EU and UK sanctions against Russia

The European Union (“EU”) and the United Kingdom (“UK”) have consecutively announced new sanctions targeting Russia. The new measures affect Russia’s defence industry, as well as its energy, financial, transport and other sectors. The key new measures are summarised in our legal update.

Crucial judgment on biometric personal data

The recent judgment concerning the use of video to verify that an online service account is being used by a real person may become relevant for many business sectors.

One inspection – one fee? A new turn in customs disputes

In this legal update, we would like to draw your attention to a very important decision of the Arbitrazh Court of the Rostov Region dated 9 April 2026, in case No. A53-16734/25Decision of the Arbitrazh Court of the Rostov Region dated 9 April 2026 in case No. А53-16734/25, which could potentially change the current practice of calculating state duties when challenging decisions of customs authorities.

EU adopts 20th package of sanctions against Russia

On 23 April 2026, legal acts formalising the 20th package of European Union restrictive measures (sanctions) were published.

Gift of commercial immovable property between relatives who are entrepreneurs

In April 2026, the Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of IE Khabieva E.V., in which it clarified whether gifts of commercial real estate between close relatives who are individual entrepreneurs are subject to personal income tax.

Changes to the Tax Code of the Russian Federation in 2026 (Part 3)

In this review, we would like to briefly highlight a number of changes to the Tax Code of the Russian Federation covering the main amendments involving the taxation of individuals which were introduced by Federal Law No. 425-FZ of 28 November 2025, as well as changes related to determining the revenue of organisations that take advantage of the simplified taxation system adopted by Federal Law No. 70-FZ of 23 March 2026 in pursuance of Resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation No. 2-P of 21 January 2025.

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