Russia

On 9 September 2026, the Russian Federal Tax Service published amendments to the criteria governing participation in the tax monitoring regime (Tax Code Art. 105.27). The changes, effective immediately, raise the revenue threshold for mandatory eligibility from RUB 1 billion to RUB 1.2 billion and introduce a new qualitative indicator — consistent compliance with VAT […]

On 9 September 2026, the Federal Tax Service (FTS) of Russia officially approved a new procedure for accompanying companies that decide to switch to the tax monitoring regime. The order, issued under the authority of the Tax Code Article 105.27, establishes a structured framework for tax authorities to provide methodological assistance, conduct preliminary risk assessments,

Effective 8 September 2026, the Federal Tax Service launched a new automated process for issuing Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (INN) to foreign citizens. Under the revised regulation (Order No. ED-7-11/2026), foreign nationals who obtain a work patent, a highly qualified specialist visa, or a temporary residence permit will receive their INN electronically within one business

On 7 September 2026, the Federal Tax Service hosted a webinar dedicated to the potential use of professional mediators in settling disputes between taxpayers and tax authorities. The event, led by Deputy Head of the FTS Department for Legal Affairs, outlined a pilot program allowing certified mediators to facilitate negotiations before a case reaches the

On 4 September 2026, the Federal Tax Service confirmed that businesses and tax agents may now submit notifications of calculated personal income tax (NDFL) amounts ahead of the statutory deadlines. This change, effective immediately, provides flexibility for payroll departments to align tax reporting with internal accounting cycles. The measure responds to industry requests for greater

On 4 September 2026, the Federal Tax Service of Russia (FTS) published detailed guidance clarifying the procedural requirements for large families to claim personal income tax (PIT) benefits. The announcement addresses recent amendments to the Tax Code governing social tax deductions for families with three or more children, specifying documentation standards, application timelines, and verification

On 4 September 2026, the Federal Tax Service of Russia (FTS) published detailed guidance clarifying the procedural requirements for large families to claim personal income tax (PIT) benefits. The announcement addresses recent amendments to the Tax Code governing social tax deductions for families with three or more children, specifying documentation standards, application timelines, and verification

On 4 September 2026, the Federal Tax Service confirmed that businesses and tax agents may now submit notifications of calculated personal income tax (NDFL) amounts ahead of the statutory deadlines. This change, effective immediately, provides flexibility for payroll departments to align tax reporting with internal accounting cycles. The measure responds to industry requests for greater

On 3 September 2026, Timur Shinalev, Deputy Head of the Federal Tax Service, provided an authoritative commentary on the interaction between the EKG (Unified Compliance Rating) and the Assessment Service (Servis Otsenki). Speaking at a professional forum, he emphasized that these two analytical systems operate synergistically: the EKG rating evaluates a taxpayer’s overall compliance behavior,

On 3 September 2026, Timur Shinalev, Deputy Head of the Federal Tax Service, provided an authoritative commentary on the interaction between the EKG (Unified Compliance Rating) and the Assessment Service (Servis Otsenki). Speaking at a professional forum, he emphasized that these two analytical systems operate synergistically: the EKG rating evaluates a taxpayer’s overall compliance behavior,