SCHNEIDER GROUP

More than 40 SCHNEIDER GROUP employees complement the THYSSEN SCHACHTBAU team. Since 2007, SCHNEIDER GROUP has provided high-quality bookkeeping, tax accounting and legal support, 24/7/365. SCHNEIDER GROUP is also responsible for payroll calculation for 1000+ employees, preparation of reports, implementation of automation projects and interaction with government agencies on behalf of the customer.

Accounting switch to 1C:ERP

We migrated the customer's accounts to 1C:ERP and added two enhancements: one that enables detailed analysis of deviations in component prices used in finished product manufacturing, and another that enables analysis of deviations in the cost of finished goods.

Subsidiary incorporation

SCHNEIDER GROUP registered a Russian subsidiary for Doppelmayr and provided an interim General Director for the purpose of company incorporation and administrating in accordance with head office’s instructions. The interim General Director represented the customer before public authorities and managed customs and tax declarations in close collaboration with the parent company.

Audit of risks during accounting transfer from Russia to Poland

The customer planned a partial transfer of accounting from Russia to a shared service centre in Poland. SCHNEIDER GROUP consultants identified the risks arising from the transfer and developed recommendations for restructuring internal policies to minimise them.

Audit of payments to ensure compliance with Russian legislation

Due to significant business growth in Russia, the customer was faced with the challenge of consistently applying corporate payment policies in their Russian subdivision. SCHNEIDER GROUP consultants conducted an independent payments audit to assess compliance with Russian legal requirements and corporate group standards.

Switching to electronic document management

We implemented electronic data exchange and electronic document management at WELEDA. We also assisted in setting up data exchange with a major retailer, an online store and a premium supermarket chain.

Importing and selling goods in Russia

We collaborated with the customer to carry out market research, develop a detailed product assessment and plan promotional activities. We also helped them find would-be distributors and negotiate contract terms.

Expanding into new markets

We assisted a German pharmaceutical company in establishing a subsidiary in Russia, including opening bank accounts, hiring four employees, subleasing fully equipped office space and providing a temporary General Director, among other tasks.

Accounting outsourcing

We set up a subsidiary for DEBAG, handled all of their bookkeeping, acted as an interim administrator and prepared tax returns.

Russian office business process assessment

SCHNEIDER GROUP’s suggestions for improvements in procurement, sales, HR, currency and financial control processes have helped employees save time and achieve a faster turnaround time for orders.

Keeping the supply to Russia flowing smoothly

Upon learning that a breakdown in relations with the company's distributor had rendered its products unavailable for import into Russia, our specialists quickly issued the necessary certificates to facilitate supply while also taking on the risk of any potential consumer complaints.

Interim administration of Russian representative office

We completed tax due diligence on a German pharmaceutical manufacturer's representative office in Russia to identify accounting risks, took over management of the representative office until it was wound up, incorporated the office into a local subsidiary, formalised employee transfers from the representative office to the subsidiary and arranged the office’s winding-up process.

Tax risk assessment

The customer’s new chief accountant hit some roadblocks in assessing tax and accounting practices due to the geographically distributed nature of the company, and decided to seek support from SCHNEIDER GROUP. Our review helped to identify irregularities and possible penalties, and our experts were able to develop principles for a systematic approach to risk management in finance and taxation.

IP rights protection

We developed a Trade Secrets Policy along with all the necessary legal documents for a laser manufacturer, including a list of confidential and proprietary information, a non-disclosure agreement and employee contract templates.

Preparing complex export documentation

Since 2014, we have assisted Bogner in attaining conformity declarations and certificates for a variety of products, ranging from clothes to marketing materials.

Accounting and tax review

A Russian manufacturer was to be bought out by a foreign company that already owned 50% of the shares. SCHNEIDER GROUP’s assessment of accounting and tax practices uncovered inconsistencies in the tax accounting and payroll processes, as well as drafting and contracting errors. Our report and the steps taken to mitigate these risks had a positive impact on the takeover process.

From Employer of record to company incorporation

MANKENBERG aimed to expand to the Russian and CIS markets. To give MANKENBERG the opportunity to test the market without significant investment, we hired an employee on behalf of the company. The employee was provided with a fully-equipped workspace in our office with secretarial and administrative support.

Logistics costs optimisation

When delivering construction machinery to the Siberian region, SCHNEIDER GROUP consultants recommended that the customer switch from air delivery to road delivery during the winter months. This resulted in the customer paying over 2.5x less in transportation costs on just this logistics leg.

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News

PRESS-RELEASE

21/04/2022

Legal team of SCHNEIDER GROUP Kazakhstan in international The Legal 500 ranking

Legal practice of SCHNEIDER GROUP Kazakhstan was recognized in The Legal 500, international ranking of the largest legal services providers for their excellence in corporate and commercial law and M&A.

RUSSIA

13/04/2022

Draft law on external administration submitted to the Russian Parliament

On April 12, 2022 the group of Russian deputies has submitted the revised draft law on external administration to the Russian Parliament. The new draft significantly differs from the one which was broadly discussed in mass media in March.

7 SCENARIOS

22/03/2022

7 scenarios for restructuring your business in Russia

Last days we had quite some talks with our clients about restructuring needs for their businesses in Russia. Here are the 7 scenarios to manage the current situation.

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Events

FORUM #3

27/05/2022

Sanctions. Examples. Solutions. Forum III

Join our Forum event with podium discussions about managing your Russian subsidiary in uncertain times, restructuring your operations or planning market exit with minimum risk: 3 main topics onsite and online, 10 highly informative interactive breakout sessions onsite only.

HYBRID EVENT #8

20/05/2022

8th Sanctions. Examples. Solutions. Conference.

Join us for the next interactive discussion in the series about sanctions and their implications for foreign businesses in Russia.

FORUM #2

29/04/2022

Sanctions. Examples. Solutions. Forum II

Join us for the second Sanctions. Examples, Solutions Forum! Select one of the break-out sessions, interact directly with our subject-matter experts, get up-to-date information and meet your peers.

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About us

SCHNEIDER GROUP has been helping businesses with international expansion since 2003. 500 experts in 13 offices in 9 countries offercustomers high-quality consulting services to establish business presence in Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Germany, Kazahstan, Poland, Russia and Uzbekistan: from developing amarket-entry strategy, to legal & tax consulting, accounting outsourcing and IT solutions implementation.

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THYSSEN SCHACHTBAU

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Automotive components manufacturer

Accounting switch to 1C:ERP

Doppelmayr

Subsidiary incorporation

International logistics company

Audit of risks during accounting transfer from Russia to Poland

Manufacturer of innovative printing solutions

Audit of payments to ensure compliance with Russian legislation

WELEDA

Switching to electronic document management

International FMCG company

Importing and selling goods in Russia

Pharmaceutical manufacturer

Expanding into new markets

DEBAG

Accounting outsourcing

Machine manufacturer

Russian office business process assessment

Perfume exporter

Keeping the supply to Russia flowing smoothly

German pharmaceutical manufacturer

Interim administration of Russian representative office

Food importer

Tax risk assessment

Austrian laser technology company

IP rights protection

Bogner

Preparing complex export documentation

Developer of thermal and acoustic insulation solutions

Accounting and tax review

Mankenberg

From Employer of record to company incorporation

Hoist machinery manufacturer

Logistics costs optimisation

News

Legal team of SCHNEIDER GROUP Kazakhstan in international The Legal 500 ranking

Draft law on external administration submitted to the Russian Parliament

7 scenarios for restructuring your business in Russia

Events

Sanctions. Examples. Solutions. Forum III

8th Sanctions. Examples. Solutions. Conference.

Sanctions. Examples. Solutions. Forum II

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Awards & Recognition

SCHNEIDER GROUP ranked 1st in the accounting outsourcing in Russia

15 SCHNEIDER GROUP lawyers in international “Best Lawyers 2022” list

Legal team of SCHNEIDER GROUP Kazakhstan in international The Legal 500 ranking

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