
Tax Messenger
Summaries of key tax and legal developments in legislation and case law and the latest issues affecting human resource management, prepared by B1's experts in Russia
Transactions under economic restrictive measures: overview for clients
This overview summarizes the key Restrictive Measures in relation to transactions with real estate, shares / participatory interests in the authorized capitals of joint stock companies/limited liability companies. We hope that you will find this overview useful in evaluating the applicability of the Restrictive Measures to transactions you are planning to enter into.

Overview of US sanctions against Belarus
2024 saw sanctions against Belarus being widened and more Belarusian individuals and entities being added to sanctions lists. We propose to provide a full and detailed picture of sanctions in place against Belarus, starting with US sanctions.
Presidential Decree No. 767: key changes
New Presidential Decree No. 767 On Amendments to Certain Decrees of the President of the Russian Federation was published on 9 September 2024 to amend three regulatory acts. The main changes relate to transaction procedures, accounting for and performance of obligations under Eurobonds and replacement bonds which had persons from unfriendly states in their holding chain, as well as the procedure for permits to be obtained by Russian companies to pay profits to persons from unfriendly states.
IP owners from “unfriendly” states may soon be deprived of their rights
On 19 June 2024, a bill was introduced to the Russian State Duma to revoke intellectual property rights held by owners from so-called “unfriendly” states.
New EU ban: summary of restrictions on intellectual property rights
On 24 June 2024, the European Union launched its 14th package of restrictive measures against Russia. This package imposes new intellectual property restrictions that significantly affect the interests of Russian businesses with an international presence and must be considered when planning operations in the EU.