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Russian Ministry of Finance significantly expands list of offshore and non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes
The Russian Ministry of Finance has revised the list of states and territories that (i) provide preferential tax treatment and/or (ii) do not disclose or provide information on financial transactions. The updated List was introduced by Order No. 86n of the Ministry of Finance dated 5 June 2023 and entered into force on 1 July this year.
Mortgage related matters in the Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on pledges
On 27 June 2023, the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation issued Resolution No. 23 “On the Application by Courts of Rules on the Pledge of Assets.”
Direct ban imposed on setoff of obligations owed to creditors and company shareholders from “unfriendly” states
Russian investors allowed to receive funds payable in respect of securities from Type C accounts
On 19 March 2024, the President of the Russian Federation signed Decree No. 198 “On additional temporary measures of economic nature related to the performance of obligations under certain securities”. Decree 198 establishes the procedure for receiving securities related payments owed to certain categories of holders from funds blocked in Type C accounts.
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.
Bank of Russia sets down procedure for Russian investors to sell frozen assets
On 8 December 2023, the Bank of Russia’s Board of Directors adopted a decision establishing a procedure for the interaction of financial market participants to enable Russian investors to sell their foreign securities to persons of unfriendly states. Read in more detail in our legal update.