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19 August 2026

Analytics

19 August 2026

Tax Monitoring Services

FBK Legal continues its series of updates covering what we see as the key issues arising from the use of information exchange scenarios.

Analytics

Use of Federal Tax Service Tools for Procurement Participant Checks

17 August 2026

Analytics

17 August 2026

Use of Federal Tax Service Tools for Procurement Participant Checks

The FBK Legal team has prepared a new analytical review: ‘Use of Federal Tax Service Tools for Procurement Participant Checks’.

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FBK Legal Breaks into Group I of WEALTH Navigator Legal 2026 for Tax Law

10 August 2026

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10 August 2026

FBK Legal Breaks into Group I of WEALTH Navigator Legal 2026 for Tax Law

FBK Legal has been placed in 1st group of the WEALTH Navigator Legal 2026 ranking for high-net-worth individuals in ‘Tax Law: Personal Taxation and Planning’. FBK Legal was also shortlisted in ‘Tax Law: Business Tax Structuring’ and ‘Asset Transactions: Transactions with Assets, Securities, and Investments’.

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How to Check Counterparties Under New Federal Tax Service and Court Guidelines in 2026

07 August 2026

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07 August 2026

How to Check Counterparties Under New Federal Tax Service and Court Guidelines in 2026

Courts and the Federal Tax Service of Russia no longer treat sporadic, unstructured counterparty checks as reasonable diligence on the part of businesses.

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Pravo.ru: Flight Cancelled Due to Contingency Plan – How to Claim Ticket Refund and Other Damages

27 July 2026

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27 July 2026

Pravo.ru: Flight Cancelled Due to Contingency Plan – How to Claim Ticket Refund and Other Damages

As Pravo.ru reports, due to heightened security protocols now in place at airports, flight delays or cancellations have become less of an exception and more of a routine occurrence.

Competition / Antitrust

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Tax Authorities Interested in Foreign Debts Frozen Due to Sanctions

20 July 2026

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20 July 2026

Tax Authorities Interested in Foreign Debts Frozen Due to Sanctions

According to RBC, the Federal Tax Service (FTS) has turned its attention to receivables of Russian entities that have become frozen due to sanctions. What additional taxes may be assessed against companies due to the presence of unrecoverable foreign debts, and what arguments are being used in this context.

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Webinar on 9 July ‘How to Secure Government Preferences for Your Project’

29 June 2026

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29 June 2026

Webinar on 9 July ‘How to Secure Government Preferences for Your Project’

In today’s rapidly shifting economic reality, Russia's system of preferential regimes is also evolving, helping businesses adjust to new conditions while preserving financial efficiency.

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PRObankrotstvo: Cassation Court Sends Dispute Over Recovery of 1.4 Billion Roubles in Losses from Insolvency Officer Back for Retrial

25 June 2026

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25 June 2026

PRObankrotstvo: Cassation Court Sends Dispute Over Recovery of 1.4 Billion Roubles in Losses from Insolvency Officer Back for Retrial

PRObankrotstvo reports that the Commercial Court of the Moscow District has sent the dispute for a new hearing to determine the actual composition of the bankruptcy estate and to assess allegations concerning abuse of rights by the insolvency officer (Case No. A40-216247/2016).

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Pravo.ru: When Platform Is Liable for Counterfeit Goods on Marketplace

23 June 2026

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23 June 2026

Pravo.ru: When Platform Is Liable for Counterfeit Goods on Marketplace

According to Pravo.ru, the Constitutional Court has reviewed a complaint in a case involving the sale of counterfeit goods on a marketplace. The justices ruled that a platform may be recognised as an information intermediary even if it assists sellers in promoting their products.

Director Is Liable for Failing to Manage Risks, Rather Than Making Mistakes

The Pravo.ru outlet has published a feature marking the tenth litigation study. In 2025, the average claim amount increased by nearly 78%. The number of commercial disputes rose by 36%, while separate disputes in bankruptcy proceedings decreased by 15%.

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17 june 2026

Real estate / Construction

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Webinar ‘Due Diligence in Era of Total Digital Control’

09 June 2026

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09 June 2026

Webinar ‘Due Diligence in Era of Total Digital Control’

FBK Legal is hosting a webinar ‘Due Diligence in the Era of Total Digital Control’ on 18 June 2026.

FBK Legal Team Takes Part in Legal Run 2026 Charity Race

On 6 June, a charity race for attorneys ‘Legal Run 2026’ took place in Moscow.

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08 june 2026

Analytics

Review: Supreme Court of Russia No. 4/2026 of 29 April 2026 ‘On Consideration of Disputes Related to Corporate Property Taxation by Commercial Courts’

28 May 2026

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28 May 2026

Review: Supreme Court of Russia No. 4/2026 of 29 April 2026 ‘On Consideration of Disputes Related to Corporate Property Taxation by Commercial Courts’

Continuing the first part of our review, which focused on positions regarding OKOF, the FBK Legal team now looks into the remaining, and in our opinion, the most important conclusions of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.

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RBC Radio. When Bad Weather Makes You Late for Work

26 May 2026

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26 May 2026

RBC Radio. When Bad Weather Makes You Late for Work

If bad weather has kept you from getting to work on time, you are not alone. Find out when lateness is considered excusable and what documents can help protect your rights.

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Supreme Court Clarifies Role of OKOF Code as Criterion for Recognising Property as Subject to Property Tax

25 May 2026

Analytics

25 May 2026

Supreme Court Clarifies Role of OKOF Code as Criterion for Recognising Property as Subject to Property Tax

The FBK Legal team has analysed Thematic Review No. 4/2026 of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.

Corporate / M&A

Services

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Developers Seek Reduction of Tax on Land Plots for Individual Housing Construction

22 May 2026

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22 May 2026

Developers Seek Reduction of Tax on Land Plots for Individual Housing Construction

As per Kommersant, following an increase in the land tax rate from 0.3% to 1.5% for plots intended for individual housing construction (IHC), dozens of developers have initiated disputes with tax authorities.

Draft Decree ‘On Approval of Requirements for Information Systems of Entities to Which Tax Authorities Are Granted Access’

The team at FBK Legal has reviewed the draft Decree ‘On Approval of Requirements for Information Systems of Entities to Which Tax Authorities Are Granted Access’.

Analytics

20 may 2026

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Cassation: 30% Remuneration of Insolvency Practitioner from Subordination Liability Includes Legal Fees

19 May 2026

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19 May 2026

Cassation: 30% Remuneration of Insolvency Practitioner from Subordination Liability Includes Legal Fees

According to PRObankrotstvo, the cassation court has ruled that the incentive remuneration provided for in paragraph 3.1 of Article 20.6 of the Bankruptcy Law includes compensation for the costs of persons engaged by the practitioner and is recovered in full from the controlling person (Case No. A55-18763/2021).

FBK Legal is Partner of Contest ‘The DEPARTMENT. Best Legal Departments of Russia’

For the second year in a row, FBK Legal is partnering with ‘The DEPARTMENT. Best Legal Departments of Russia’, a contest organised by Legal Insight journal. The contest celebrates the achievements of corporate legal departments across the country.

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18 may 2026

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FBK Legal to Host Webinar on 26 May: ‘Personal Income Tax Declaration Campaign: Outcomes and Opportunities’

13 May 2026

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13 May 2026

FBK Legal to Host Webinar on 26 May: ‘Personal Income Tax Declaration Campaign: Outcomes and Opportunities’

FBK Legal is hosting a webinar on 26 May ‘Personal Income Tax Declaration Campaign: Outcomes and Opportunities’

Foreign Trade / Customs Law and Currency Regulation

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07 May 2026

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07 May 2026

Changes to Judicial Proceedings

Cassation review According to Pravo.ru, from 10 May, the supreme courts of republics, regional and territorial courts, courts of cities of federal significance, the court of the autonomous region, and courts of autonomous districts will begin hearing cases as a cassation instance for district courts and justices of the peace. This procedure will apply where the parties have already exhausted other statutory means of appeal.

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Constitutional Court: Use of Legal Entity for Unlawful Purposes Justifies Recovery from Participant

06 May 2026

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06 May 2026

Constitutional Court: Use of Legal Entity for Unlawful Purposes Justifies Recovery from Participant

PRObankrotstvo reports that the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation has refused to process a complaint challenging provisions of the Civil Code that allowed a court to recover a share in the share capital from a business entity participant as damages recovery in a claim filed by the Deputy Prosecutor General (Case No. 771-O).

Analytics

User's Guide to Tax Monitoring Scenarios

04 May 2026

Analytics

04 May 2026

User's Guide to Tax Monitoring Scenarios

In early April, Federal Tax Service of Russia presented its strategy for the development of tax monitoring for 2026–2027, whose key priority for the near future is the development of information interaction services.

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VAT Deferral on Imports: Who Will Truly Benefit and What Savings to Expect

30 April 2026

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30 April 2026

VAT Deferral on Imports: Who Will Truly Benefit and What Savings to Expect

RBC PRO writes that major importers have been granted the right to pay VAT at customs with a deferral of up to three months.

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In Family Circle: Supreme Court Exempts Entrepreneur from Tax on Gifted Property

29 April 2026

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29 April 2026

In Family Circle: Supreme Court Exempts Entrepreneur from Tax on Gifted Property

According to Pravo.ru, the Federal Tax Service assessed additional personal income tax against a businesswoman on non-residential premises gifted to her by her mother, on the grounds that the premises were used for business purposes. The Judicial Chamber on Economic Disputes overturned the tax authority’s decision, stating that a gift between relatives who are entrepreneurs cannot be considered a commercial transaction. The Supreme Court provided a clarification: the property changes owners but remains within the family circle; therefore, such a transaction does not generate any property gain.

Economic sanctions and sanctions compliance

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Konstantin Fisunov on Buying Cultural Heritage in City Centre: Emotions and Obligations

23 April 2026

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23 April 2026

Konstantin Fisunov on Buying Cultural Heritage in City Centre: Emotions and Obligations

Kommersant reports that 15 bidders vied for a cultural heritage site — the house of Russian pilot Boris Rossinsky in Khamovniki District. Competition for the mansion was fierce, driving the final price more than three times higher to RUB 672.1 million. Such a significant investment was made by the buyer despite the lack of basic utilities and the building's merely satisfactory condition. In addition, the new owner will be required to restore the property by 2030.

FBK Legal Representatives Attend Kommersant Legal Ranking Awards Ceremony

The annual Kommersant legal ranking has announced the results for Russia's leading law firms and lawyers. The awards ceremony for top players in the legal market took place in April at the Four Seasons Hotel.

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21 april 2026

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FBK Legal Lawyers Provide Legal Assistance to N.P. Rumyantsev Charitable Foundation

21 April 2026

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21 April 2026

FBK Legal Lawyers Provide Legal Assistance to N.P. Rumyantsev Charitable Foundation

The N.P. Rumyantsev Foundation is a charitable organisation dedicated to advancing historical awareness and supporting humanities educators in schools and universities.

Analytics

What ‘Active’ Investors Need to Know: Focus on Personal Taxation

16 April 2026

Analytics

16 April 2026

What ‘Active’ Investors Need to Know: Focus on Personal Taxation

Income taxation is a significant expense that must be considered when assessing the net financial result of both a transaction and an overall investment strategy. An investor's success is measured by an increase in net income and/or the value of their assets after payment of all applicable taxes.

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Alexei Nesterenko to Join SberUniversity ‘Tax Function: New Horizons’ Programme as Guest Speaker

16 April 2026

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16 April 2026

Alexei Nesterenko to Join SberUniversity ‘Tax Function: New Horizons’ Programme as Guest Speaker

Tax function in 2026 is no longer just about reporting.

Real estate / Construction

Services

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Cassation Court Upholds Trustee's Disqualification and Recovery of RUB 40 Million in Damages

15 April 2026

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15 April 2026

Cassation Court Upholds Trustee's Disqualification and Recovery of RUB 40 Million in Damages

According to PRObankrotstvo, the bankruptcy officer failed to make payments to creditors despite a bank balance exceeding RUB 90 million. As a result, the court declared the officer's inaction unlawful and awarded damages (Case No. A41-28545/09).

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FBK Legal Hosts Business Breakfast ‘Tax and Legal Strategies 2026: From State to Individual’

14 April 2026

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14 April 2026

FBK Legal Hosts Business Breakfast ‘Tax and Legal Strategies 2026: From State to Individual’

The FBK Legal law firm hosted a business breakfast on 10 April at the Ararat Park Hyatt Hotel. The event brought together over 100 business representatives, CFOs, accountants, and lawyers to discuss key tax and legal challenges of 2026.

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New Cryptocurrency Regulation: What Businesses Need to Know

14 April 2026

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14 April 2026

New Cryptocurrency Regulation: What Businesses Need to Know

The FBK Legal team has reviewed a draft law submitted by the Government to the State Duma, introducing new cryptocurrency regulation in Russia.

FBK Legal Scores High in Kommersant’s Legal Ranking: Top Positions in Tax and Legal

FBK Legal has received high praise in the prestigious Kommersant legal ranking for its expertise across key areas of law. The firm and its leading experts have excelled in several categories, reaffirming FBK Legal's status as a trusted partner for businesses navigating complex regulatory environments.

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10 april 2026

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23 March 2026

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23 March 2026

Taxpayer or Witness: Status Conflict

Pravo.ru reports there are instances in tax inspections where the same individual is summoned both as a witness and a taxpayer to clarify their business activities. In its recent ruling, the Constitutional Court directed that these concepts be distinguished.

Competition / Antitrust

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FBK Legal Director Maria Semenova on Replacing Foreign Offshore Jurisdictions with Russian Alternatives

23 March 2026

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23 March 2026

FBK Legal Director Maria Semenova on Replacing Foreign Offshore Jurisdictions with Russian Alternatives

According to data from Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy & Tourism, over 13,500 Russian companies were registered in the UAE by the end of last year, of which 2,000 obtained licenses in the past year alone.

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Internet Outages: How Businesses Can Avoid Fines

23 March 2026

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23 March 2026

Internet Outages: How Businesses Can Avoid Fines

According to RBC, legal experts and tax consultants note that widespread disruptions to internet and mobile connectivity, which residents of Moscow and other major cities have been complaining about, have given birth to a new type of business risk for companies.

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Constitutional Court Bars Tax Authorities from Summoning and Questioning Taxpayers in Their Own Cases

23 March 2026

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23 March 2026

Constitutional Court Bars Tax Authorities from Summoning and Questioning Taxpayers in Their Own Cases

Kommersant reports that the Constitutional Court has clarified that a taxpayer under inspection cannot be summoned as a witness regarding the circumstances of their own business activities.

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FBK Legal Shines in Pravo-300 Individual Ranking with Multiple Debuts and Expanded Expertise

02 March 2026

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02 March 2026

FBK Legal Shines in Pravo-300 Individual Ranking with Multiple Debuts and Expanded Expertise

Pravo.ru has released its prestigious annual ranking of recommended lawyers, and the FBK Legal team has demonstrated impressive growth in expertise.

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FBK Legal Practice Head Anna Aktanaeva Speaks at Meeting of Russian Managers Association Commission on Occupational Health and Safety

02 March 2026

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02 March 2026

FBK Legal Practice Head Anna Aktanaeva Speaks at Meeting of Russian Managers Association Commission on Occupational Health and Safety

On 24 February 2026, a discussion ‘Digital Transformation of Staff Check-Ups: Business Leadership via Legal and Technological Security’ was held in Moscow as part of a meeting of the Russian Managers Association Commission on Occupational Health and Safety. Anna Aktanaeva, Head of Practice at FBK Legal, had the floor with a report ‘Digitalisation of Check-Ups: Legislative Changes’.

Banking & finance

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Supreme Court to Clarify Ordinary Business Activity Criteria When Challenging Payments

18 February 2026

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18 February 2026

Supreme Court to Clarify Ordinary Business Activity Criteria When Challenging Payments

PRObankrotstvo states that the Supreme Court is set to determine whether the mere fact that a payment was made a month prior to bankruptcy is sufficient grounds to challenge it, provided that equivalent consideration was received (Case No. A40-242109/2022).

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RBC: Foreign Businesses in Russia Adopt ‘Abandoned Car’ Strategy

17 February 2026

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17 February 2026

RBC: Foreign Businesses in Russia Adopt ‘Abandoned Car’ Strategy

‘Dormant tiger’, ‘abandoned car’, and ‘inaudible presence’—these are the terms experts used to describe the strategies that foreign companies have opted for to remain in Russia. RBC explores their objectives and challenges.

Analytics

12 February 2026

Analytics

12 February 2026

Overview of Legislative Changes

The FBK Legal team has prepared an overview of key legislative changes taking effect in 2026.

News

Marketplaces Save on Taxes Through Agency Model

12 February 2026

News

12 February 2026

Marketplaces Save on Taxes Through Agency Model

According to Pravo.ru, marketplaces are not infrequently criticised for allegedly reducing their tax burden by using an agency model. However, this perspective overlooks the actual structure of tax payments in e-commerce.

News

12 February 2026

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12 February 2026

Repetition is Mother of Reassessment

Kommersant reports that the Supreme Court is set to issue a ruling on the circumstances under which a follow-up tax audit of a business is justified.

Banking & finance

Services

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How Businesses Can Protect Their Data from Former Employees

12 February 2026

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12 February 2026

How Businesses Can Protect Their Data from Former Employees

It is not uncommon for employees to leave for other firms, taking client databases with them, according to RBC. Do companies have effective tools to protect their trade secrets, client lists, and in-house documents from individuals choosing to work for other employers?

Changes in Corporate Law

The FBK Legal team has released a bulletin summarising key changes in corporate law — a practical overview for businesses.

Analytics

06 february 2026

Procedural Changes

The FBK Legal team has released a bulletin highlighting key changes in procedural legislation and landmark court cases of 2025.

Analytics

06 february 2026

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FBK Legal Partner Eduard Giulbasarov on Federal Tax Service's Data Analysis System

03 February 2026

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03 February 2026

FBK Legal Partner Eduard Giulbasarov on Federal Tax Service's Data Analysis System

According to Monocle, the data analysis systems of the Federal Tax Service of Russia are already capable of detecting the slightest discrepancies in corporate reporting and charging additional taxes. Now, the tax authority is ready to implement AI, which will allow it to process even more data and do so with greater speed.

FBK Legal Practice Head Vladislav Korneychuk Addresses Key Bankruptcy Practice Matter

PRObankrotstvo reports that the Judicial Chamber on Economic Disputes of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation will hear a cassation appeal on 29 January 2026 filed by Oleg Senyushin regarding court rulings in the bankruptcy case of Kapital Stroiindustriya LLC (Case No. A56-58832/2019).

News

28 january 2026

Dispute resolution / Representation in court

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On-Site Inspections During Tax Monitoring: New Legal Practice

The FBK Legal team has analysed Case No. А40-71089/25-154-288 brought forward by Inter RAO-Elektrogeneratsiya JSC (hereinafter – the Company) regarding an on-site tax inspection (hereinafter – OTI) during tax monitoring.

Analytics

23 january 2026

Analytics

23 January 2026

Analytics

23 January 2026

Transition to 22% VAT Rate

At the end of last year, the Federal Tax Service (FTS) of Russia and the Ministry of Finance offered some clarifications regarding the major VAT changes effective 1 January 2026. Here is a detailed breakdown.

Pravo.ru: Interview with FBK Legal Partner Eduard Giulbasarov

For Eduard Giulbasarov, tax disputes are more than just legal proceedings—they are the moment of truth in advisory work: ‘Tax consulting often leaves a sense of incompleteness. In a dispute, however, the matter is settled once and for all: you are either right or wrong’. It is here that the strength of a legal position is tested and conflicts are ultimately resolved. This area forms the core of his professional focus: Eduard began his career in tax litigation, which still remains a central pillar of FBK Legal’s practice.

News

23 january 2026

Supreme Court to Determine Priority of Insurance Premium Debts in Bankruptcy Proceedings

According to PRObankrotstvo, the Federal Tax Service has commenced an action (Case No. A05-5689/2024) in the bankruptcy case of SK LLC.

News

20 january 2026

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InTax 2026 – International Tax Competition Named After Professor Irina Rusakova

14 January 2026

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14 January 2026

InTax 2026 – International Tax Competition Named After Professor Irina Rusakova

We are pleased to invite student teams from leading universities across Russia and neighbouring countries to participate in the annual InTax 2026 competition. The event is traditionally supported by the FBK Legal law firm.

Services for private clients

Services

FBK Legal Practice Head Vladislav Korneychuk on Court Ruling: Affiliated Status Does Not Presume Compensatory Financing

PRObankrotstvo reports that when determining whether a loan qualifies as compensatory financing, courts should look into the debtor's financial state at the time the loan was received and subsequently repaid (Case No. A72-3002/2024).

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22 december 2025

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18 December 2025

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18 December 2025

FBK Legal in Legal Experts Ranking

An analytics firm ‘Expert Business Solutions’ has released the second edition of its Russian National Ranking ‘Legal Experts. Top Legal Consultants’.

How Can Law Firm Build Effective Pro Bono Practice?

According to Pravo.ru, pro bono projects should be aligned with the firm's core strategy, both reflecting its values and advancing social and professional goals.

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10 december 2025

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FBK Legal Listed in 15 Categories of Pravo-300 Ranking

05 December 2025

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05 December 2025

FBK Legal Listed in 15 Categories of Pravo-300 Ranking

FBK Legal has deservedly been highly commended by industry experts and clients, earning rankings in 15 key practice areas of the authoritative federal Pravo-300 ranking for 2025 — an increase of three practice areas compared to the previous year. This growth reflects the firm’s deepening expertise and an expended skill set of its lawyers and consultants.

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16 FBK Legal Experts (Partners and Lawyers) Acknowledged in Prestigious Ranking by Rossiyskaya Gazeta

04 December 2025

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04 December 2025

16 FBK Legal Experts (Partners and Lawyers) Acknowledged in Prestigious Ranking by Rossiyskaya Gazeta

Rossiyskaya Gazeta has released its new ranking of Russia's best lawyers for 2025. This year, FBK Legal has shown impressive growth by having more nominees in this prestigious market leaders ranking than last year.

Natural resources / Energy

Services

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FBK Legal Article in 'Zakon' Journal – Personal Income Tax: Imbalance Between State's and Taxpayer's Positions

03 December 2025

News

03 December 2025

FBK Legal Article in 'Zakon' Journal – Personal Income Tax: Imbalance Between State's and Taxpayer's Positions

The November issue of ‘Zakon’ legal journal features an article by Maria Semenova, Director at FBK Legal, and Tatyana Gertsog, Senior Consultant at FBK Legal, titled ‘Personal Income Tax: The Imbalance Between the State's and the Taxpayer's Positions’.

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FBK Legal Business Breakfast ‘Strategic Focus 2026: Tax and Legal’

28 November 2025

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28 November 2025

FBK Legal Business Breakfast ‘Strategic Focus 2026: Tax and Legal’

On 26 November 2025, the FBK Legal firm organised its business breakfast ‘Strategic Focus 2026: Tax and Legal’ at the Ararat Park Hyatt Hotel. The event brought together leading tax and legal advisers to discuss key issues such as tax enforcement, judicial practice, the upcoming 2026 tax reform, counterparty risks, and strategies to manage the liability risks of top management.

FBK Legal Expert Vladislav Korneychuk on Arbitration Court Ruling: Force Majeure of Emergency State and CTO Changes Approach to Fulfilling Court Obligations

According to PRObankrotstvo, the Arbitration Court of the Central District has emphasized the need to assess the impact of the states of emergency and counter-terrorist operation (CTO) in the Kursk region on the ability to enforce a court order for debt recovery (case no. A35-8218/2024).

News

28 november 2025

FBK Legal Partner Victoria Arutyunyan Speaks at Legal Charity Pro Bono Day

We continue to share highlights from our involvement in the Legal Charity Pro Bono Day.

News

25 november 2025

FBK Legal Project Selected for Voting in ‘Lawmaking’ Category

We are pleased to announce that an FBK Legal project ‘Comprehensive Reform of the Legal Framework for Adjacent Infrastructure Facilities’ has been selected for public voting in the ‘Lawmaking’ category of the Pravo.ru-300 ranking.

News

24 november 2025

Services for private clients

Services

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Alexey Nesterenko Receives Letter of Gratitude from Federal Bar Association at Russian Legal Charity Pro Bono Day 2025

21 November 2025

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21 November 2025

Alexey Nesterenko Receives Letter of Gratitude from Federal Bar Association at Russian Legal Charity Pro Bono Day 2025

On 20 November 2025, the annual Russian Legal Charity Pro Bono Day featured an awards ceremony honouring members of the legal community who have made significant contributions to the development of pro bono practice in Russia. Alexey Nesterenko, Managing Partner at FBK Legal, received a Letter of Gratitude from the Russian Federal Bar Association for being instrumental in providing free legal assistance and support for socially important initiatives.

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’).

News

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

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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).

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

05 November 2025

News

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.

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.

News

05 november 2025

Corporate / M&A

Services

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

FBK Legal team has released a tax review.

News

05 november 2025

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

30 October 2025

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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 Pravo-300 Forum

30 October 2025

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

16 October 2025

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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

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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.

Corporate / M&A

Services

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FBK Legal Managing Partner Alexei Nesterenko Speaks at Federal Legal Forum

09 October 2025

News

09 October 2025

FBK Legal Managing Partner Alexei Nesterenko Speaks at Federal Legal Forum

Alexei Nesterenko, Managing Partner of FBK Legal, spoke at the Federal Legal Forum, an annual conference organised by Forbes journal for the legal community. The event focuses on current trends in the economy, legislation and regulation that have a significant influence on the development of Russia's legal market, alongside discussions of landmark cases and proceedings.

FBK Legal Partner Eduard Giulbasarov on Tax Regime Changes for Self-Employed

According to RBC, the pilot tax regime for the self-employed is set to last until 2028, and the authorities are already working on a new concept to replace it. RBC explored what this new concept might look like and why the tax rate is very likely to be increased.

News

09 october 2025

‘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.

News

09 october 2025

News

FBK Flagship Conference ‘Finance. Taxes. Investments. Trends and Relevant Issues’ to be Held on October 17

08 October 2025

News

08 October 2025

FBK Flagship Conference ‘Finance. Taxes. Investments. Trends and Relevant Issues’ to be Held on October 17

Dear colleagues, We are delighted to announce the official programme for our flagship conference ‘Finance. Taxes. Investments. Trends and Relevant Issues’.

Victoria Arutyunyan Speaks at Meeting of Russian Managers Association Commission on Occupational Health and Safety

Victoria Arutyunyan, Partner at FBK Legal, delivered a speech at a meeting of the Commission on Occupational Health and Safety of the Russian Managers Association (RMA) titled ‘Disease Prevention among Working Population: Effective Employer Programmes and Accessible Government Support Tools’. The Commission strives to promote sustainable development and a socially responsible trajectory for Russian businesses.

News

03 september 2025

Taxes

Services

Analytics

Legal Review: In-type Accounts as Way to Restart Foreign Investment Flows

01 September 2025

Analytics

01 September 2025

Legal Review: In-type Accounts as Way to Restart Foreign Investment Flows

The FBK Legal team has reviewed legal news on In-type accounts as a tool for restarting foreign investment.

News

FBK Legal Makes it to Top Tier of WEALTH Navigator Legal Rating for Tax Law

26 August 2025

News

26 August 2025

FBK Legal Makes it to Top Tier of WEALTH Navigator Legal Rating for Tax Law

WEALTH Navigator Legal (WNL) is Russia’s first annual rating of law firms providing services to affluent private clients launched in 2025 by the WEALTH Navigator journal.

Analytics

Federal Tax Service of Russia to Assess the Performance of Organisations and Individual Entrepreneurs

18 August 2025

Analytics

18 August 2025

Federal Tax Service of Russia to Assess the Performance of Organisations and Individual Entrepreneurs

Effective 1 January 2026, the authority of the Federal Tax Service of Russia to analyse the activities of companies and individual entrepreneurs will be legally formalised.

News

FBK Legal Provides Commentary for ‘Probankrotstvo’: Cassation Court Rules Good Faith Debtor Protected in Case of Invalid Assignment

18 August 2025

News

18 August 2025

FBK Legal Provides Commentary for ‘Probankrotstvo’: Cassation Court Rules Good Faith Debtor Protected in Case of Invalid Assignment

FBK Legal for ‘PRObankrotstvo’. Cassation: Waiver of Moratorium Removes Restrictions on Penalty Claims

News

18 august 2025

International litigation and arbitration

Services

News

FBK Legal Partner Victoria Arutyunyan for Legal Insight Journal

18 August 2025

News

18 August 2025

FBK Legal Partner Victoria Arutyunyan for Legal Insight Journal

Analytics

Interest on Loan Agreements Subject to Personal Income Tax, Not Self-employment Tax

08 August 2025

Analytics

08 August 2025

Interest on Loan Agreements Subject to Personal Income Tax, Not Self-employment Tax

News

FBK Legal Expert Commentary for Pravo.ru

07 August 2025

News

07 August 2025

FBK Legal Expert Commentary for Pravo.ru

News

Tax Digest for July: Out-of-Court Recovery of Tax Debts from Individuals

07 August 2025

News

07 August 2025

Tax Digest for July: Out-of-Court Recovery of Tax Debts from Individuals

News

FBK Legal Expert on Transferring Bankrupt Business to Another Entity

07 August 2025

News

07 August 2025

FBK Legal Expert on Transferring Bankrupt Business to Another Entity

Dispute resolution / Representation in court

Services

Analytics

FBK Legal Review: Three Common Grounds for Imposing Fines for Currency Violations in 2025

04 August 2025

Analytics

04 August 2025

FBK Legal Review: Three Common Grounds for Imposing Fines for Currency Violations in 2025

News

FBK Legal Partner Alexander Grigoriev to Speak at ‘Summer Neural Network Boot Camp’

14 July 2025

News

14 July 2025

FBK Legal Partner Alexander Grigoriev to Speak at ‘Summer Neural Network Boot Camp’

From 14-29 July 2025, Runetlex Academy will be hosting the ‘Summer Neural Network Boot Сamp: Advanced Level’ – an online intensive programme for professionals making use of neural networks on a regular basis and seeking deeper technical expertise.

News

FBK Legal’s Director of Transaction Tax Structuring Maria Semenova on New Trends in Challenging Intermediary Markup

09 July 2025

News

09 July 2025

FBK Legal’s Director of Transaction Tax Structuring Maria Semenova on New Trends in Challenging Intermediary Markup

Pravo.ru published an article on disputes regarding tax deductions for intermediary markups:

News

Roundtable ‘Data, Personnel, and Corporate Governance’

08 July 2025

News

08 July 2025

Roundtable ‘Data, Personnel, and Corporate Governance’

On 8 July 2025, the law firm FBK Legal held a roundtable ‘Data, Personnel, and Corporate Governance’.

Analytics

New Requirements for Processing Personal Data

03 July 2025

Analytics

03 July 2025

New Requirements for Processing Personal Data

The FBK Legal team has reviewed new personal data requirements.

Corporate / M&A

Services

FBK Announces Appointment of Eduard Giulbasarov as Partner

FBK, a leading Russian audit and consulting group, announces the appointment of Eduard Giulbasarov as Partner.

News

01 july 2025

News

FBK Legal Partner Alexander Grigoriev on Tax Dispute Mediation for Pravo.ru

27 June 2025

News

27 June 2025

FBK Legal Partner Alexander Grigoriev on Tax Dispute Mediation for Pravo.ru

Pravo.ru has published the results of a study on Russia's mediation market.

News

FBK Legal Partner Victoria Arutyunyan Attends ‘The Department’ Awards Ceremony

26 June 2025

News

26 June 2025

FBK Legal Partner Victoria Arutyunyan Attends ‘The Department’ Awards Ceremony

FBK Legal Partner Victoria Arutyunyan participated in the award ceremony for ‘The DEPARTMENT: Russia's Best Legal Departments’ contest – the legal market's main event celebrating its 20th anniversary of uniting Russia's top legal professionals.

News

FBK Legal Partner Alexander Grigoriev to Speak at ‘Accounting Week. Summer Workshop 2025’

23 June 2025

News

23 June 2025

FBK Legal Partner Alexander Grigoriev to Speak at ‘Accounting Week. Summer Workshop 2025’

From 25-27 June 2025, the Institute for Development of Modern Educational Technologies will host the 31st Annual ‘Accounting Week. Summer Workshop 2025’.

News

Tax Disputes in 2025: Current VAT Issues

23 June 2025

News

23 June 2025

Tax Disputes in 2025: Current VAT Issues

FBK Legal's team has prepared an overview of current tax disputes concerning VAT calculation.

Restructuring / Insolvency

Services