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Company Formation & Branch Registration in Russia
Legal Setup for EU-Based Companies Entering the Russian Market
Establish Your Business in Russia — Compliantly and Strategically
Expanding into the Russian Federation requires a clear understanding of corporate structure, legal registration, tax status, and compliance with local regulations. At R&T Legal, we guide European companies and entrepreneurs through the process of launching operations in Russia — from initial planning to full registration and post-setup support.
Whether you are forming an LLC (OOO), registering a joint venture, or opening a branch or representative office, we ensure your corporate presence is fully legal and aligned with your commercial objectives.
Expanding into the Russian Federation requires a clear understanding of corporate structure, legal registration, tax status, and compliance with local regulations. At R&T Legal, we guide European companies and entrepreneurs through the process of launching operations in Russia — from initial planning to full registration and post-setup support.
Whether you are forming an LLC (OOO), registering a joint venture, or opening a branch or representative office, we ensure your corporate presence is fully legal and aligned with your commercial objectives.
Our Company Setup Services Include:
Legal Structuring & Entity Selection
Document Preparation & Charter Drafting
Registration with Russian Authorities
Post-Registration Support
Branch & Representative Office Registration
- Choosing the optimal structure: OOO, joint venture, RO/Branch
- Comparison of liability, taxation, and reporting obligations
- Strategic planning for ownership, management, and voting rights
Document Preparation & Charter Drafting
- Drafting Articles of Association (Ustav), shareholder agreements
- Preparing bilingual founding documents and PoA (if needed)
- Legal translations and consular apostille/legalization
Registration with Russian Authorities
- Filing with the Federal Tax Service (FTS) and receiving OGRN, INN, KPP
- Registration of foreign participants with Rosstat and social funds
- Opening of corporate bank accounts with legal support
Post-Registration Support
- Registration for VAT and currency control notifications
- Legal address confirmation and virtual office setup if needed
- Ongoing compliance guidance (HR, accounting, reporting)
Branch & Representative Office Registration
- Accreditation with the Russian Federal Tax Service
- Registration with the State Register of Foreign Representative Offices
- Assistance with staffing, payroll, and interaction with local banks
Who This Service Is For
- EU companies entering the Russian market
- Joint venture partners and industry consortiums
- Trade representatives and procurement offices
- Foreign firms seeking a Russian legal entity to operate locally
- Cross-border businesses needing a formal presence in Russia
Why Choose R&T Legal
- End-to-end legal setup, including compliance and tax structuring
- On-the-ground presence in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Kazan
- Multilingual legal experts (English, Russian, German, Turkish)
- Experience with foreign-owned companies in IT, logistics, manufacturing
- Full transparency in timelines, fees, and legal documentation
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