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
Overview of potential restrictions resulting from the 19th EU sanctions package
On 19 September 2025 the European Commission presented member states of the European Union with proposals for a 19th package of sanctions against Russia. At the time of writing the package has not yet been approved by the EU Council and its scope and content remain under discussion. Below is a brief summary of the proposed measures based on public statements made by the EU Commission and individual EU officials as well as information available in the mass media as of 7 October.
07.10.2025
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Changes to the rules for the distribution of audiovisual works in Russia: new requirements and restrictions
On 31 July 2025 a new federal law was published which amends the rules for the issuance and revocation of distribution certificates1 for audiovisual works and may have a major impact on the activities of owners of streaming services and social networks in Russia. The changes will come into force on 1 March 2026.
28.08.2025
New Russian Civil Code provisions regarding compensation for infringements of intellectual property rights
Federal Law No. 214-FZ “On Amendments to Part Four of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation”, which was published on 7 July 2025, transforms the system of compensation for infringements of intellectual property rights.
26.08.2025
Price rises for drugs not on the essential medicines list: anti-monopoly risks
There has been an increase in the number of inspections and disputes between the Russian Federal Anti-Monopoly Service and pharmaceutical companies over price rises for drugs not on the essential medicines list (EML) and the justification for those rises.
25.08.2025
Rules for foreign investment in the Russian economy simplified
On 1 July 2025 the President of Russia signed Edict No. 436 "On Additional Guarantees of the Rights of Foreign Investors". The Edict simplifies foreign investment in the Russian economy by allowing foreign investors – including investors from unfriendly jurisdictions – to purchase Russian securities without prior approval from regulators.
07.07.2025