Business in Russia: simple, legal, with governmental support

Russia actively attracts foreign entrepreneurs and investors, offering favorable conditions for doing business. Thanks to special programs, simplified registration procedures and tax benefits, foreigners can successfully launch and develop their projects in one of the most promising markets in Eurasia.

Why Russia? 

Access to a large market
A country with a population of over 146 million people and growing consumer demand opens up business opportunities in various fields.

Attractive tax regime
The profit rate for most companies in Russia is 25%

Government support
Benefits, subsidies, and access to special economic zones (SEZs) help reduce costs and accelerate business development.

How to open a business in Russia?

Foreign entrepreneurs can:
1. Open a company (LLC, JSC, sole proprietor)
2. Register a branch or representative office of a foreign company

What do I need to get started?

Business plan
It should reflect the economic benefits for Russia

Financing
Confirmation of the availability of funds to start a business

Legal registration  
You can register an individual entrepreneur/LLC in person or online.

Advantages for foreign entrepreneurs

Simplified obtaining of a residence permit
If you invest 15 million rubles in socially significant projects or 30 million rubles in a Russian company within three years before applying for a residence permit.

Tax benefits and grants
Reduced rates in special economic zones (SEZs) — from 0% to 13.5%

Promising business areas

Technology and IT
Software development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity — preferential income tax 5%

Production
Import substitution — electronics, medical equipment, building materials). Exports to the EAEU (Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan)

Agriculture and agrotech
Subsidies for the purchase of equipment and preferential loans

What is needed for the first step?

1. Develop a business plan based on the Russian market
2. Register a company (through the Federal Tax Service or the MFC)
3. Apply for a business visa/residence permit (with investments starting from 15 million rubles)
4. Get government support (benefits, grants, access to SEZ)

Need some help? OKA Agency advises foreign entrepreneurs at all stages

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