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Updated criteria for the approval of transactions under countersanction decrees of the Russian president
The website of the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation published an extract from Decision No. 171/5 of the Sub-Commission of the Government Commission dated 7 July 2023, which clarifies the conditions for the performance of transactions in accordance with countersanction Decrees of the President of the Russian Federation.
Russian Government approves the list of economically significant organisations
In early September 2023, the Law on so-called “economically significant organisations” entered into force, which makes it possible to suspend, via a court procedure, the corporate rights of foreign holding companies in relation to ESOs and also offers an opportunity for ESOs’ beneficial owners to take direct ownership of the shares/participation interest in ESOs. Until recently, there was no list of ESOs approved by the Russian Government. However, on 4 March 2024, the Russian Government published the first version of such list which includes six Russian companies. For more details on the contents of such list and its consequences for ESOs, please read our latest legal update.
Investing in Uzbekistan
Our team authored a guide on investing in Uzbekistan which includes guidance with regard to corporate, finance, tax and real estate matters. Follow this link to access your copy.
Draft law on reforming the procedure for acquiring large shareholdings in PJSCs submitted to the State Duma
On 25 December 2023, a draft Law was brought in the State Duma of the Russian Federation aimed at improving the regulation of the procedure for acquiring large shareholdings in PJSCs. The authors of the draft law believe that the abovementioned changes will help boost investor confidence in the Russian financial market. Read further in our legal update.
Extending special anti-crisis measures in corporate law
On 25 December 2023, the President of the Russian Federation signed Federal Law No. 625-FZ of 25 December 2023 “On Amending Article 98 of the Federal Law ‘On State Control (Supervision) and Municipal Control (Supervision) in the Russian Federation’ and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation”.
Bank of Russia introduces amendments to C-type accounts regime
On 8 December 2023, the Bank of Russia introduced targeted changes to the “C”-type accounts regime. These changes are aimed primarily at stabilising the rouble and the Russian financial system in general. Read further in our legal update.