At the end of September, St. Petersburg hosted a CFO Conference that brought together finance directors and senior executives to discuss current issues in financial management. Swilar was represented by Natalia Samonova, Head of Controlling Projects, who delivered a talk on tax optimisation and government support for business.

Natalia covered lawful methods to reduce the tax burden and leverage state support measures, highlighted typical mistakes companies make when modelling tax expenses, and shared practical optimisation techniques, with special attention to criteria for choosing an effective tax regime.

A separate section of the presentation focused on opportunities offered by Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Territories of Advanced Development (TADs). The expert outlined available tax incentives, entry conditions, and key pitfalls to consider.

In conclusion, Natalia Samonova emphasized there is no one-size-fits-all solution in tax optimisation: “An effective structure is the one that best matches a company’s specific goals and parameters.” She demonstrated approaches to assessing efficiency with illustrative calculations.

Swilar has many years of expertise in financial advisory and cost-management systems, including practical experience with SEZs and TADs. If you need assistance in selecting the optimal tax regime or evaluating the potential of government support for your business, we will be glad to advise you.