RUSSIA
08.07.2026
HQS in Russia: Sharp Increase in Minimum Salary Requirement Approved
Russia has approved new rules for highly qualified foreign specialists: from March 2027, most will need a minimum monthly salary of RUB 717,000 to qualify for HQS status, requiring employers to review hiring terms.
RUSSIA
07.07.2026
Additional Clarifications on Restrictions on Payments to “Unfriendly” Jurisdictions (Clauses 3 and 4)
Russia’s Supreme Court clarified that splitting payments over RUB 10 million to recipients in “unfriendly” jurisdictions to bypass restrictions is illegal, increasing legal risks for Russian companies, banks and foreign creditors.
INSIGHTS
06.07.2026
Insights: IT Outsourcing
Watch our video to discover why Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus have become leading IT outsourcing destinations, and how your business can benefit from the region’s skilled talent and favorable tax environment.
RUSSIA
02.07.2026
The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation on Dealing with Foreign Individuals and Entities in the Context of Counter-Sanctions
The Russian Supreme Court has confirmed a strict approach to countersanctions: transactions and payments that circumvent special rules may be declared invalid, increasing legal risks for companies, banks, brokers and parties dealing with foreign entities.
