Tax, Law and Business Support
Our professionals advise on all tax matters to help businesses navigate the rapidly changing environment.
In these uncertain economic times, proper attention to legal issues and careful tax planning are indispensable, whether you are a major holding company or a private individual.
We are ready to give you the benefit of our knowledge, experience and insights in tax, law and business support.
Our practice consists of some 600 professionals in nine Russian cities with a wealth of experience in all key sectors of the economy.
OUR SERVICES
Indirect Tax
We are ready to provide your business with comprehensive support in applying VAT and excise duties.
International Tax Planning
We can help you resolve tax issues at all stages of your international projects and assist in implementing the most effective solutions.
Transaction Tax
We can help you effectively navigate various tax issues that arise in planning and executing transactions.
Transfer Pricing and Operating Model Effectiveness
We monitor developments in the market and regulatory enforcement practices and help clients adapt promptly.
Global Trade and Customs
We will help you keep up-to-date on the latest developments in foreign trade law and law enforcement practices to avoid or mitigate risks.
People Advisory Services
We offer integrated services hosted by various HR functional areas and can help develop an effective strategy and HR management system.
Tax Controversy
We effectively support our clients in preparing for, carrying out, assessing and appealing the results of any control activities.
Private Client Services
We provide services covering personal tax, personal and business asset structuring, succession planning, currency regulation and the use of foreign accounts.
Legal Services
For over 30 years, we have helped our clients find new solutions, grow, transform and run their business as well as strengthen their financial and human capital.
TAX MESSENGER
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Transfer pricing in UAE: declaration period and new FTA explanations
With the 30 September 2026 deadline for filing the 2025 corporate tax return approaching, companies should focus on ensuring the accurate disclosure of transactions with Related Parties and Connected Persons in the TP Disclosure Form.
10.06.2026
UMMC: revised time limits for decisions to initiate transfer pricing audits
On 29 April 2026, the Moscow District Arbitration Court issued a ruling in the Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company case No. А40-72524/2025 regarding the time limits for ordering transfer pricing audits of tax calculations and payments in related party transactions. Both at first instance and on appeal, the case was ruled in favor of the taxpayer, but these rulings were quashed by the court of cassation.
08.05.2026
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Currency regulation in Kazakhstan: transactions lacking apparent economic substance
In April 2026, amendments to the Rules for Currency Transactions in the Republic of Kazakhstan entered into force, introducing, inter alia, the concept of transactions lacking apparent economic substance.
05.05.2026
Draft procedure for payment of technology fee published
The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has published a draft Government Decree establishing the procedure and deadlines for the payment of a technology fee. The Fee is scheduled to come into force on 1 September 2026 and, as previously reported, it will apply to electronic devices that are manufactured in or imported into Russia. The Fee will be payable by manufacturers and importers of such devices – both legal entities and individual entrepreneurs.
23.03.2026
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Bank deposits: changes to the temporary procedure for fulfilling obligations to foreign creditors
Effective 4 August 2026, the special procedure established by Presidential Decree No. 95 no longer applies to liabilities relating to deposits held by foreign individuals and Russia-registered structural subdivisions of foreign companies.
06.08.2026
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Redomiciliation 2026: key changes introduced by the final version of Federal Law No. 319-FZ
Draft Law No. 1206580-8 “On Amendments to Article 5 of the Federal Law “On International Companies and International Funds” and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation” was adopted by the State Duma at the third reading and approved by the Federation Council. Following the legislative process, it was enacted as Federal Law No. 319-FZ dated 4 August 2026. The final version of the Law on Amendments differs significantly from the original draft. We review the key changes introduced by the Law on Amendments, assess their impact on the redomiciliation process, and highlight practical implications for companies.
05.08.2026
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Redomiciliation 2026: new rules, opportunities and risks for international companies
Analysis of Draft Law No. 1206580-8: how to secure and maintain international company status amid geopolitical constraints. Having passed its first reading, the Draft Law introduces fundamental changes to the mechanism for the redomiciliation of foreign legal entities to the Russian Federation under Federal Law No. 290-FZ “On International Companies and International Funds”. This publication explores key provisions of the Draft Law, assesses their impact on the redomiciliation process and highlights practical implications for companies currently undergoing or considering redomiciliation to Russia.
08.07.2026
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Introduction of amendments to the corporate legislation: declaring a JSC or LLC board member as a removed one
Federal Law No. 237-FZ “On Amendments to the Federal Law ‘On Joint-Stock Companies’ and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation” (hereinafter, the “Law”) was officially published on 4 July 2026. The Law specifies grounds when a member of the board of directors (supervisory board) of a JSC or LLC will be deemed as removed one before the expiration of his/her term and allows a company to elect new members to fill the vacant seats.
08.07.2026
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Regulatory and tax control shifts in the IT sector: areas to focus on in early 2026
The end of 2025 was marked by numerous changes in IT regulation. When considered as a systemic whole rather than individually, they indicate several trends that should be taken into account when assessing tax risks and opportunities for software and database developers – including members of corporate groups – and their clients.
16.01.2026
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Overview of the application by Russian arbitration courts of counter-sanctions laws with respect to transactions with ‘unfriendly’ non-residents and parties under their control
On 17 June, the Presidium of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation approved the thematic review “On Application by Arbitration Courts of Legislation on Special Economic Measures to Protect Russia’s National Interests.” It’s the first comprehensive document that courts will be required to consider in disputes concerning the application of counter-sanctions legislation.
01.07.2026
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NEWS
View all AllB1 in the WEALTH Navigator: Private Wealth Lawyers 2026 ranking
The results of the new WEALTH Navigator: Private Wealth Lawyers 2026 ranking reaffirm B1 Group’s recognized expertise in private wealth advisory and complex legal matters.
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B1 Group tops the RAEX 2026 rankings of Russia’s leading audit and consulting firms
The 31st annual ranking by RAEX, a leading Russian rating agency, assessed the performance of Russia’s largest audit and consulting firms, with total revenue serving as the primary evaluation criterion.
B1 Group tops RAEX 2025 ranking of Russia’s leading consulting and audit firms
Now in its milestone 30th edition, the RAEX ranking once again spotlights the leading players in Russia’s consulting and audit sector, with total revenue remaining the key metric.
B1 Group wins high places in the Kommersant 2025 Legal Services Market Leaders rankings
Kommersant Publishing House has unveiled its annual Legal Services Market Leaders rankings for 2025.