Professional Services for International Clients

Who it suits

• Foreign entrepreneurs
• International companies entering the Russian market
• Investors establishing a local presence
• Existing businesses restructuring their Russian operations

What the support includes

• Initial assessment of the proposed business structure
• Guidance on selecting an appropriate legal form
• Preparation and review of required documents
• Coordination with translators, notaries and other specialists when required
• Support during registration procedures
• Assistance with post-registration formalities
• Guidance on initial corporate and compliance matters

Possible result

A structured, well-documented registration process with clear guidance at each stage and coordinated communication in English.

Who it suits

• Newly established companies with foreign ownership
• International groups with a Russian subsidiary
• Foreign investors preparing local operations
• Companies responding to banking compliance requests

What the support includes

• Assessment of the company and ownership structure
• Preliminary review of banking requirements
• Assistance with preparing corporate and KYC documents
• Coordination of document translation and certification
• Communication support during bank onboarding
• Assistance with responding to additional compliance requests
• Guidance on account activation and operational requirements

Possible result

A prepared, consistent document package and coordinated communication throughout the bank's onboarding procedures.

Account opening remains subject to the bank's internal policies, compliance procedures and final approval.

Who it suits

• International companies operating in Russia
• Foreign-owned entities with ongoing reporting duties
• Businesses working with new counterparties
• Clients responding to bank or partner compliance requests

What the support includes

• Review of corporate and operational compliance requirements
• Counterparty due diligence support
• KYC and document preparation
• Internal compliance procedures
• Risk identification
• Assistance with compliance requests from banks and counterparties
• Ongoing advisory support

Possible result

A clearer view of applicable requirements, documented internal procedures and structured responses to compliance requests.

Who it suits

• Foreign companies without a permanent team in Russia
• Owners managing Russian operations remotely
• Businesses in commercial discussions or disagreements
• Clients requiring coordinated formal correspondence

What the support includes

• Representation in communications with counterparties
• Negotiation support
• Preparation and coordination of formal correspondence
• Assistance in resolving commercial disagreements
• Interaction with professional advisers and relevant institutions
• Monitoring of agreed actions and deadlines
• Strategic protection of the client's commercial interests

Possible result

Consistent representation of your position, coordinated correspondence and controlled follow-up on agreed actions and deadlines.

The specific scope of representation depends on the circumstances of the matter, applicable requirements and the terms agreed with the client.

Who it suits

• Shareholders structuring a joint venture or partnership
• Investors acquiring real estate, businesses or intellectual property in Russia
• Groups reorganising their Russian corporate structure
• Companies assessing the tax impact of a planned transaction

What the support includes

• Drafting and review of shareholders' agreements (SHA)
• Corporate structuring and governance arrangements
• Support with the acquisition of real estate in Russia
• Support with business and share acquisitions
• Support with intellectual property acquisitions and transfers
• Analysis of the tax implications of transactions
• Coordination of due diligence and transaction documents

Possible result

A clearly documented transaction structure with the corporate and tax consequences identified before the deal is signed.

Tax analysis is prepared for the specific facts provided and does not replace a formal tax ruling or audit opinion.

Who it suits

• Private individuals with assets in Russia
• Families planning succession across jurisdictions
• Individuals relocating to Russia
• Clients changing their tax residency status

What the support includes

• Advice on available succession structures in Russia
• Support with the design and establishment of inheritance structures
• Coordination of notarial and documentary formalities
• Assessment of the personal tax consequences of relocation
• Support with changing tax residency to Russian
• Guidance on reporting and disclosure obligations for individuals
• Ongoing advisory support for private matters

Possible result

A considered personal structure with the succession and tax residency implications set out clearly before any steps are taken.

Personal tax residency and succession outcomes depend on individual circumstances and applicable requirements in each jurisdiction involved.