Russia Company Formation

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FEES SCHEDULE

Year 1 incorporation US$3,650

Year 2 onwards US$1,500

Nominee fee
US$1,800*

Company de-registration
US$1,450

*Excludes US$1,100 refundable deposit,

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Russia company formation is a legal way for foreign entrepreneurs to conduct business in Russia. The country's economy is rapidly expanding, despite the presence of heavy government control. Russia company formation is also time consuming, requiring in-depth knowledge of local regulations, which frequently change. Thus, clients choosing Russia company formation should prepare for lengthy documentation procedures. The following information will help you determine whether Russia company formation is the optimum corporate structure to fulfill your business objectives:

Advantages of Russia company formation

It is easy to open global corporate bank accounts to support Russia company formation. Healy Consultants works with internationally recognised banks such as HSBC, Standard Chartered and Citibank to provide corporate bank account services.

Between 1998 and 2006, Russian gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by an estimated 57.6%, creating major opportunities for local businesses. 2007 GDP is expected to grow by 6% from 2006. Russia is therefore an attractive market for international entrepreneurs. Furthermore, 100% foreign ownership is permitted with Russia company formation. However, Central Bank approval is required for companies with more than 50% foreign ownership.

According to economic forecasts, the middle class will constitute 50-55% of the population by 2010, creating a large potential market for entrepreneurs who choose Russia company formation.

Forbes Tax Misery Index 2009 rated Russia as having the 10th lowest tax misery in the world. The index takes into account corporate income, employer social security, personal income, employee social security, wealth tax and VAT/sales. Forbes suggests the index can be used as a proxy to evaluate whether a country�s policy attracts or repels capital and talent.

Disadvantages of Russia company formation

Russia company formation takes up to eight weeks to complete due to certain levels of bureaucracy in the country. According to the World Bank's Doing Business 2010 survey, Russia is the world's 120th easiest place to do business. The survey measures factors including business start up procedures, time, cost and minimum capital required to start a business. Additionally the World Economic Forum ranks Russia 63rd in its Global Competitiveness Report 2009-2010.

Following Russia company formation, monthly financial statements must be submitted to local authorities.

Russia is negatively ranked as the world's 143rd freest economy in the Heritage Foundation's 2010 Index of Economic Freedom , a measure of freedom enjoyed in business, trade, monetary, financial, investment and labour markets.

Russia is negatively ranked as the 146th least corrupt country in the 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International, a global measure of corruption amongst public officials and politicians. Corporation tax is levied at a rate of 32%. In addition, Federal and Municipal taxes, which vary according to the levels of capitalisation, are levied.

A company is required to rent a physical office premise prior to Russia company formation. A registered office address will not suffice.

Russia restricts foreign investment in various lucrative industries including aerospace, natural gas, insurance, electric power, defense, natural resources and large-scale construction projects.

For more information on Russia company formation, email email@healyconsultants.com or call us at (+65) 6735 0120.

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