Draft law regulating mechanism for financing companies using convertible loans introduced to State Duma.

On June 15, 2017, the Russian State Duma adopted in the first reading draft law No.174692-7 “On amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation on applying information and telecommunication technologies and implementing electronic forms of documents in public health”.

New version of Article 13.11 of the CAO expands the list of administrative offences and increases the amounts of fines for violations related to personal data processing.

Russia will implement OECD initiatives on amending double taxation treaties.

Please be informed that due to the FIFA Confederations Cup to be held in Russia, new strict migration rules will temporarily be in force.

In decision on case No.А40-142345/2015 the Supreme Court resolved that citation without the author’s consent is allowed not only for a text, but also for an image, and established the conditions for such citation.

Starting March 1, 2017, the frequency of employer audits depends on the risk category of the employer’s activities.

Russia continues to implement BEPS measures: Ministry of Finance proposes country-by-country reporting for international corporations.

Russian Government defines cases when preparing area planning documentation is not required for construction of linear facilities.

Russian Supreme Court points out that area of land plot being acquired from state must not significantly exceed the area occupied by the real estate located on it.