Lawmakers are continuing to improve the procedure for conducting special assessment of work conditions.

On June 2, 2016, Federal Law No.130-FZ “On amending Part I of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation” dated 01.05.2016 (hereinafter the “Law”), amending and clarifying the provisions of the Russian Tax Code as regards tax inspections and tax documents, entered into force.

Plenum of Russian Supreme Court for the first time explains issues concerning courts applying customs law

Environmental fee to be paid by goods manufacturers and importers which do not independently dispose of waste formed due to use of the goods

Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov instructed government agencies to prepare measures to implement tax-free shopping in Russia.

The Association of European Businesses together with the Russian Federal Antitrust Service (FAS) has developed and on April 19, 2016 officially presented the Code of Good Practice in the Pharmaceutical Industry (the “Code”).

On July 1, 2016 Federal Law No.122-FZ will become effective, supplementing the Russian Labor Code with provisions on the procedure for applying professional standards.

On April 5, 2016, Decree No.156 of the Russian President became effective, pursuant to which the Federal Migration Service will be liquidated and all its duties will be assigned to the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs.

On April 1, 2016 Order No.ММВ-7-17/117@ of the Russian Federal Tax Service “On approval of the List of states/territories not providing exchange of information for tax purposes with the Russian Federation” dated 04.03.2016 (hereinafter the “list”) entered into force.

Appeals court did not recognize ruble devaluation to be grounds for amending the lease agreement