Accreditation of representative office or branch of a foreign company
- Cost — 120 000 RUB 150 000 RUB
- Payment by instalments
- Term — 15 working days
Advantages
- Interaction with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Registration with the Federal Tax Service (FTS)
Cost of services
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Document preparation:
Documents in a foreign language must be translated and properly certified (in some cases, legalization is required)
You can pay for the service ин instalments: pay 60 000 RUB in advance and 60 000 RUB after receiving the documents |
120 000 RUB Payment by instalments 15 days |
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Seal:
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600 RUB |
| Automatic seal: | 900 RUB |
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Account opening in the bank:
Ruble accounts
We cooperate with various banks (Sberbank, Alfa-Bank, Tochka, Raiffeisen, Tinkoff, etc.). We will help open a settlement account remotely, without visiting the bank |
Free of charge |
| Registration with the FSS and PFR: | 3 000 RUB |
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Accounting services:
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From 2 000 RUB |
Accreditation of representative office or branch of a foreign company.
Stages of accreditation in Russia
Experts at Consult Group are available to answer any questions about the procedures and rules for accrediting foreign representative offices and branches in Russia.
Our staff will assist in compiling a complete set of documents required for the accreditation of a foreign company’s subdivision in Russia.
We also provide services for official translation and notarization (legalization) of foreign company documents.
Necessary information can be submitted online via email or messenger.
The Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry must receive information about foreign employees who will work at the subdivision of the foreign company (this must be reported even if no foreign workers are planned).
The accreditation of subdivisions of foreign companies is handled by the designated FTS inspection office. After verifying the documents, the FTS enters the subdivision (branch or representative office) into a special register.
After accreditation the staff of Consult Group can assist in starting operations on Russia:
- create a corporate seal,
- open a bank account,
- register with the Social Insurance Fund and Pension Fund,
- set up documentation, etc.
We also provide comprehensive legal and accounting support for operations.
Required from you
- Founding documents of the parent company;
- Extract from the trade register
- Confirmation of tax registration of the parent company in its country of registration
- Regulations on the subdivision
- Information about the subdivision’s director
- Detail about foreign employees
You will receive
- Confirmation of official accreditation in Russia (information sheet confirming inclusion in the special register)
- Professional support from accountants and lawyers
Important
- Subdivisions of foreign companies cannot use preferential tax regimes, such as the simplified tax system (unlike LLCs).
- All transactions conducted by foreign company subdivisions are subject to Russian foreign exchange control requirements (even those involving ruble accounts).
- The state fee for accrediting branches and representative offices of companies from the Eurasian Economic Union is 30 times lower than for representatives from other countries — 4 000 RUB instead of 120 000 RUB.
Video on accreditation in Russia
Accreditation procedure in Russia
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Where subdivisions of foreign companies are registered
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Documents required for accreditation
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Accreditation timeframes
Representative offices and branches are distinct types of subdivisions. However, they share the requirement to be reflected in the charter and registered in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities.
A branch or representative office of a domestic legal entity is registered with the tax authority. In the case of foreign companies, branches and representative offices have specific registration and accreditation requirements.
Where subdivisions of foreign companies are registered
Since 2015, the accreditation of branches and representative offices of foreign organizations (as is the case with Russian companies) has been conducted by the Federal Tax Service of Russia.
Previously, the accreditation of branches of foreign firms was handled by the State Registration Chamber under the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation.
Documents required for accreditation
A foreign company must submit an accreditation application within one year of deciding to establish a branch or representative office in Russia.
The application must be accompanied by the following documents:
- Founding documents of the parent legal entity;
- Extract from the trade register;
- Document confirming tax registration in the country of the foreign legal entity;
- Decision on the establishment and regulations on the branch or representative office.
Additionally, certified information from the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry about the number of foreign employees working at the branch or representative office must be submitted to the Federal Tax Service.
Failure to provide the necessary documents or meet the legal requirements may result in a denial of accreditation, which can only be appealed in court.
If you want to avoid risks, contact Consult Group. Our staff will ensure the successful registration of your branch or representative office.
Accreditation timeframes
The accreditation period for a branch or representative office of a foreign company is no more than 15 business days from the submission of all required documents.
Once the relevant entry is made in the register, the applicant will receive a confirmation document. After this, the foreign company can operate through the accredited branch or representative office.
Please note that the parent legal entity is responsible for the activities of its branch or representative office. If you are interested, we can also assist in registering a Russian company with foreign founders. Contact us for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions
The accreditation process with the FTS takes no more than 15 business days. However, several organizational matters must be addressed beforehand.
Information about future foreign employees must be submitted to the CCI and confirmed.
All foreign-language documents must be translated and notarized (and, in some cases, legalized). Additionally, documents must be submitted to the FTS no later than one year after their issuance (or notarization).
Since 2015, accreditation is indefinite (it does not require renewal). However, if registered information changes after accreditation, an application for amendments to the special register must be submitted.
Accreditation is a state service requiring a fee of 120 000 RUB. For organizations from EAEU countries, the fee is 4 000 RUB.
A fee of 200 RUB is also charged for providing information from the special register of accredited subdivisions.
Translation and official notarization of foreign-language documents require payment at established rates.
The FTS may refuse accreditation or suspend registration (for up to 15 days) to allow corrections to be made.
Reasons for suspension:
- Incomplete documentation;
- Non-compliance with document form or content requirements.
Reasons for refusal:
- Failure to correct identified errors in documents;
- Non-submission of missing documents;
- Submission of expired documents;
- Submission of false information;
- Objectives of the subdivision conflicting with Russian law;
- Tax debts exceeding 3 000 RUB;
- Disqualification of the head of the subdivision;
- Previous termination of accreditation due to gross legal violations.
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