Extended quotas for the export of mineral fertilizers.
Imposing country: Russian Federation
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Suspension of subsidy ban for companies tied to offshore firms.
The ban on granting subsidies to legal entities that have ownership links to offshore companies has been temporarily lifted until the end of 2025.
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SAR company registration rules expanded to include private firms owned by Russian currency residents.
The simplified process for registering international companies in Russia’s Special Administrative Regions (SARs) will now also apply to private companies whose owners or beneficiaries are Russian currency residents.
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Expanded definition of foreign agents.
Individuals will be designated as foreign agents if they assist in carrying out the decisions of international organizations in which Russia is not a participant, or if they work with foreign government bodies whose actions are deemed to threaten Russia’s security.
This classification will also apply to anyone who:Involves others in gathering information related to military or military-technical matters that could be used against Russia, or
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Labeling of imported alcohol will shift to Russia beginning March 2026.
Starting March 1, 2026, the labeling of imported alcoholic beverages will be gradually moved to take place within the territory of the Russian Federation.
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Update list of companies that left Russia
The President instructed the government to update the list of companies that have left Russia and develop a procedure for their return.
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Mandatory domestic software for critical information infrastructure.
The Russian government and the Central Bank will define a list of critical information infrastructure facilities that will have to switch to domestic software.
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Resumed cap on consumer loans and borrowings.
Starting April 1, 2025, the cap on the total cost of consumer loans and borrowings (PSK) will be reinstated.
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Extended permission for foreign buyers to pay for Russian gas through other banks than Gazprombank.
Extended permission for foreign buyers to pay for Russian gas through other banks than Gazprombank.
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Plan to place Ariston’s Russian assets under Gazprom’s temporary management was canceled by the President.
The President canceled a previous decision to place Ariston’s Russian assets under temporary management linked to Gazprom Household Systems.