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Legislative changes tighten requirements for the protection and processing of personal data, revise regulation of subsoil use and migration, and expand special economic zones, affecting businesses, investors, and foreign nationals.

Changes effective from January 1, 2026 strengthen tax administration and increase the tax burden, which will affect foreign digital companies, entrepreneurs, and large taxpayers.

Watch our New Year video to discover festive traditions and vibrant holiday moments from Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.

From January 1, 2026, the UAE will be removed from Russia’s offshore lists, opening up tax benefits on dividends and transactions for businesses, while retaining some restrictions for holding structures.

From January 1, 2026, universal health insurance will be launched in Armenia: vulnerable groups will be covered free of charge, while mandatory contributions will be introduced for working citizens.