Extended restrictions on transfers abroad of funds of non-residents from unfriendly countries from the accounts of brokers and trustees.
Russian Federation
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Central Bank to restrict which foreign currencies can be used and in what amounts to form the capital of financial institutions
The Central Bank will limit the list of currencies for the formation of the authorized capital of NPFs, insurance and credit institutions, and to determine the maximum size of the share of the authorized capital that can be paid in foreign currency.
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Tariff on wheat and mixed-grain export from occupied territories
From March 1 to December 31, 2025 (inclusive), a quota has been established for the wheat and meslin export from the territories of the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol outside the territory of the Russian Federation to states that are not members of the EAEU.
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Ban on foreign companies supporting Ukraine’s military or anti-Russian groups from operating in Russia
Foreign companies that financed the Armed Forces of Ukraine or other organizations whose activities are directed against the security of the Russian Federation will not have the right to conduct any activities on the territory of Russia.
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Temporary ban on gasoline exports extended until August 31, 2025
Temporary ban on gasoline exports extended until August 31, 2025
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Votes from unfriendly-country shareholders can be ignored in state-majority-owned regional grid firms
The President has permitted that, in all key regional power grid companies where over 50% of the authorized capital is held by a Russian company that is itself more than 50% state-owned, the votes of shareholders from unfriendly countries may be disregarded.
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Certain investment and pension funds permitted to withhold specific information
A list of information has been determined that non-state pension funds, management companies of investment funds, unit investment funds and non-state pension funds and joint-stock investment funds have the right not to disclose
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Permit procedure for export of some metals
From February 7 to June 20, 2025, a permit procedure is introduced for the export of lead waste and scrap, as well as unprocessed lead, with the exception of semi-products of the production of non-ferrous metals containing precious metals, through licensing.
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Extended floating rates on loans for some sectors
Micro-enterprises operating in the field of construction, warehousing, hotel business, rent and leasing, as well as sanatorium and resort services, will be able to take out loans without limiting the application of a floating rate.
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Sanctioned companies can request secrecy
Founders who are subject to sanctions can request that information about the companies they establish be classified.