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FBK Legal Successfully Defends Client in Customs Dispute for Major Food Flavouring Importer

What happened? Mane Vostok LLC is a major importer of food flavourings. Upon import, the flavourings are declared under customs code 3302 (‘Mixtures of odoriferous substances’).

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13 November 2025

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FBK Legal Expert Anna Aktanaeva on Need for Thorough Analysis of Payouts to Debtor's Participants

11 November 2025

FBK Legal Expert Anna Aktanaeva on Need for Thorough Analysis of Payouts to Debtor's Participants

As reported by the PRObankrotstvo portal, the Arbitration Court of the Moscow District has clarified which circumstances should be ascertained when considering claims to recover losses from a debtor's director in connection with payouts to participants (case No. A41-80386/2022).

FBK Legal Review: Payment of Taxes by Individuals and Out-of-Court Collection

FBK Legal team has released a tax review.

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05 November 2025

Maria Semenova and Elena Tuganova Speak at ‘Leasing Calls – 2025!’ Conference

On 30 October 2025, the Congress Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation in Moscow hosted 2nd All-Russian Leasing Conference ‘Leasing Calls – 2025!’. Government representatives, industry leaders, and experts gathered at the event to discuss key challenges and opportunities in the leasing sector. Maria Semenova, FBK Legal Director, and Elena Tuganova, Manager at FBK Legal, attended the conference and reported on pertinent taxation matters.

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05 November 2025

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Tax Collection from Related Persons: When Tax Exposure Follows Transferred Business

05 November 2025

Tax Collection from Related Persons: When Tax Exposure Follows Transferred Business

On 4 September 2025, the Fifth Arbitration Court of Appeal in its Ruling No. 05AP-3681/2025 upheld the tax authority's right to collect a company's tax debt from its related persons, in accordance with the procedure established by Article 45 of the Russian Tax Code.

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FBK Legal Managing Partner Alexei Nesterenko Speaks at Pravo-300 Forum

30 October 2025

FBK Legal Managing Partner Alexei Nesterenko Speaks at Pravo-300 Forum

On 24 October 2025, Pravo.ru organised the ‘Pravo-300’ forum in Moscow. One of its key objectives was to address issues that the legal community currently grapples with.

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FBK Legal Partner Victoria Arutyunyan Speaks at ‘Corporate Law and Corporate Governance 2025’ Conference

30 October 2025

FBK Legal Partner Victoria Arutyunyan Speaks at ‘Corporate Law and Corporate Governance 2025’ Conference

On 23 October 2025, the conference ‘Corporate Law and Corporate Governance – 2025’ organised by Pravo.ru was held in Moscow. The event convened leading industry experts to explore most pressing issues of modern corporate law.

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FBK Legal Managing Partner Alexei Nesterenko Speaks at Event Celebrating 25 Years of ‘Tax and Levy Consultant’ Qualification

16 October 2025

FBK Legal Managing Partner Alexei Nesterenko Speaks at Event Celebrating 25 Years of ‘Tax and Levy Consultant’ Qualification

On 10 October 2025, the Sovremennik Theatre in Moscow hosted an event honouring the 25th anniversary of the ‘Tax and Levy Consultant’ qualification. The event was organised by the Union of Tax Consultants with support of the Federal Tax Service of Russia and the Union's partners, including FBK Legal. The celebration was part of the ‘15th Russian Tax Week, Fall Session’.

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Tightening Controls and Revising Benefits: Tax Law Trends in Quotes

15 October 2025

Tightening Controls and Revising Benefits: Tax Law Trends in Quotes

Pravo.ru reports that legal experts are currently observing a trend of increasing tax burdens alongside a decrease in the number of tax disputes going to court. In this context, it is crucial for taxpayers to understand legal methods for reducing their tax liabilities and strategies for their defence at the pre-trial stage.

‘Taxes Delivered Twice’ – Kommersant Article by FBK Legal Partner Eduard Giulbasarov

The latest issue of the ‘Legal Business’ supplement to Kommersant newspaper features an article by Eduard Gyilbasarov, FBK Legal Partner, titled ‘Taxes Delivered Twice’. The article addresses the complex taxation of payments for international transport services. It delves into typical claims raised by tax authorities and outlines legal approaches that can help taxpayers strengthen their position. Furthermore, the piece highlights emerging issues that have yet to be resolved in official guidelines or court practice.

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09 October 2025