How To Set Up A Company In Russia

The form of legal presence in Russia influences all aspects of activity including:

1. possibility for making deals and tax consequences of the deals
2. financial and tax accounting and reporting
3. possibilities under customs
4. currency control legislation
5. ability to employ foreign nationals
6. repatriation of income
7. and many very serious others....

ATTENTION! Russian business modelling MUST be made PRIOR to setting up legal presence in Russia.
Foreign investor may set up (or register) a Russian legal entity in the following forms:

1. limited liability company

2. joint-stock company (which can be private or public)

3. partnership


The other way is to register:

1. a representative office

2. a branch