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Russia
A Russian LLC can be owned by mainland Chinese or Hong Kong investors and suits local trading, services and project operations. Formation is generally straightforward, but cross-border payments, sanctioned sectors and a foreign general director require advance assessment.
A local operating vehicle for the Russian market.
Limited liability company Obshchestvo s ogranichennoy otvetstvennostyu (OOO)
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- Tax
- Corporate profit tax is generally 25% (8% federal; 17% regional); qualifying investments may receive relief
- Shareholders and directors
- 1–50 participants; at least 1 general director; no local-residency rule
- Share capital
- Min. RUB 10,000; pay in full within 4 months after registration
- Local requirements
- A Russian registered address is required; a foreign general director ordinarily needs work authorisation and a visa
- Annual maintenance
- Annual financial statements are generally filed electronically by 31 March; tax returns follow the relevant cycle
- Incorporation timeline
- Typically 2–4 weeks; state registration takes no more than 3 business days once documents are complete
- Public disclosure
- Director, participant and holding data are searchable in EGRUL; beneficial-owner data are not public
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
02 · Advantages
Why Russia
- 01Mainland Chinese or Hong Kong individuals and companies can use it for direct Russian operations
- 02Local taxpayer status supports contracting, hiring and applying for accounts
- 03Low statutory capital and a familiar limited-liability structure
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Prepare a Russian-language charter, formation resolution and registered-address evidence
- Foreign corporate founders need registry or status evidence with required authentication and a Russian translation
- Check licensing and sanctions issues before entering a restricted sector or affected transaction
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- File profit tax, VAT and withholding returns on the applicable timetable
- Submit electronic annual financial statements by 31 March
- Update beneficial-owner information annually and retain accounting and corporate records
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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