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The Law of the Republic of Belarus No. 72-Z dd. 29.12.2020 introduced the changes to the Tax Code of Belarus. Major changes have already entered into force in January 2021, some a due from 01.03.2021 and 01.01.2022.

From July 1, 2021, Federal Law No. 371-FZ dated 09.11.2020 will come into force, amending the Tax Code of the Russian Federation to regulate the procedure for the circulation of goods subject to traceability.

In July 2019, Russia introduced a new law mandating the marking of consumer goods. The marking programme is being introduced on a phased basis, and by 2024, a single national marking system will cover all categories of consumer goods.

Starting on 01.01.2021, Russia  applied the Multilateral Convention of 24.11.2016 on the implementation of measures related to tax treaties in order to counter the erosion of the tax base and the withdrawal of profits from taxation (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting – BEPS). Amendments to a number of Double Taxation Treaties will also come into force.

On December 30, 2020, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law “On Amendments to Articles 8 and 11 of the Federal Law “On special assessment of working conditions”.