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Tax Structuring & Currency Control in Russia
Legal Advisory for EU Businesses on Tax Optimization and Currency Compliance
Optimize Tax Exposure and Avoid Regulatory Pitfalls in Cross-Border Transactions
Foreign companies operating in Russia must navigate a highly regulated environment where tax strategy and currency control rules are closely monitored by authorities. At R&T Legal, we help EU companies manage financial operations within legal limits, avoid penalties, and structure transactions for both compliance and efficiency.
Foreign companies operating in Russia must navigate a highly regulated environment where tax strategy and currency control rules are closely monitored by authorities. At R&T Legal, we help EU companies manage financial operations within legal limits, avoid penalties, and structure transactions for both compliance and efficiency.
Our Legal Support Includes:
Tax Structuring for Foreign Businesses
Double Taxation Treaty Advisory
Currency Control Compliance (Valyutny Kontrol)
Banking and Payment Structuring
Risk Mitigation and Penalty Prevention
- Evaluation of optimal tax residency and legal entity models
- Analysis of corporate income tax, VAT, property and dividend taxation
- Planning profit repatriation in a tax-efficient manner
Double Taxation Treaty Advisory
- Application of DTTs between Russia and EU jurisdictions
- Structuring royalty, interest, and dividend payments to minimize withholding taxes
- Preparation of documentation for treaty benefits and tax authority filings
Currency Control Compliance (Valyutny Kontrol)
- Advisory on mandatory reporting of foreign currency transactions
- Legal support for cross-border payments and contracts in foreign currency
- Notification procedures for foreign accounts and capital movements
Banking and Payment Structuring
- Structuring B2B payments to/from Russian counterparties
- Legal coordination with Russian banks on FX compliance
- Managing regulatory risks related to intercompany loans or funding
Risk Mitigation and Penalty Prevention
- Support in tax audits, desk reviews, and currency control inspections
- Corrective legal strategies for missed filings or errors
- Representation before Russian tax and financial regulatory bodies
Who This Service Is For
- EU companies with subsidiaries or partners in Russia
- Foreign-invested LLCs and branches operating in Russia
- Exporters, licensors, and contractors receiving income from Russia
- Businesses transferring capital, services, or IP across borders
- CFOs and legal departments managing local compliance
Why Choose R&T Legal
- Strong expertise in Russian Tax Code and currency control law
- Support with international tax structuring and reporting
- Multilingual advisory in English, Russian, German, and Turkish
- Representation before tax inspectorates, customs, and banks
- Focused on transparency, efficiency, and risk management
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