Author: Анна Сильнова
FSBU 27/2021 and new sanctions restrictions in terms of impact on the IT sector: risks, deadlines, necessary actions
PROGRAM
1. FSBU 27/2021 and new sanctions restrictions in terms of their impact on the IT sector. Overview.
Daria Pogodina, CEO of SVILAR LLC
Olga Grigorieva, CEO of Shterngoff Audit LLC
2. Localization and support of ERP taking into account the 12th package of sanctions.
Stanislav Malyshev, CEO of ALPE Consulting LLC
3. The 12th package of sanctions and other restrictions in the IT sector.
(How to prepare a company’s infrastructure for changes)
Sergey Idiyatov, Head of Corporate Client Support, ALP ITSM
Current topics and features of work for foreign companies in the Russian Federation in changing conditions
Daria Pogodina spoke at the event “Current Topics and Features of Work for Foreign Companies in the Russian Federation in Changing Conditions” with a report on the topic “Suspension of Provisions of Agreements on Avoidance of Double Taxation and Expansion of the List of Offshore Zones: Changes, Concessions, Comments”. The speaker analyzed the key changes in international tax interactions, spoke about the legal and tax consequences for foreign structures operating in Russia, and discussed possible adaptation measures. The report was especially relevant for companies with a cross-border structure and foreign capital.
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Doing Business in Russia – Practical Experience in New Conditions. Joint webinar with AGROS EXPO
Daria Pogodina spoke at a joint webinar with AGROS EXPO, and in her report shared relevant information on legal and tax aspects of foreign and international companies operating in Russia, as well as practical solutions applied in the changing regulatory environment. Particular attention was paid to compliance issues, adaptation of corporate procedures, and interaction with government agencies. The webinar arose great interest among participants in the agro-industrial sector.
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Daria Pogodina and Eugenia Chernova gave presentations in Lipetsk
PROGRAMM
Suspension of Double Taxation Agreement and expansion of offshore list. Changes. Mitigation?
Comments. Consequences.
Daria Pogodina
Changes in transfer pricing since 01.01.24
Eugenia Chernova
ABOUT THE EVENT
Daria Pogodina spoke in Higher School of Economics with the report “Practical experience in Intercultural Communication with German speaking countries”. The speaker presented real cases and practical observations from business interactions with partners from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The peculiarities of business etiquette, differences in approaches to communication and management, as well as tips on building an effective dialogue in an intercultural environment were discussed. The report aroused keen interest among students and professors.
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Practical experience in intercultural communication with German speaking countries
Daria Pogodina spoke at the HSE on the topic of “Practical experience in Intercultural Communication with German speaking countries”. The speaker shared real cases and practical observations from business interactions with partners from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The features of business etiquette, differences in approaches to communication and management were considered, and advice was given on how to build an effective dialogue in an intercultural environment. The talk aroused keen interest among students and teachers.
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Autumn 2023 Topics: Practical Experience and Recommendations for Working in Changing Conditions

On November 30, the online seminar was held on the topic “Current topics of autumn 2023: practical experience and recommendations for working in changing conditions” where experts discussed with the audience the issues of suspension of the DTT, liability of companies for failure to maintain military records, company adaptation to sanctions and restrictions in IT, as well as the specifics of transfer pricing and trends in logistics.
The General Director of swilar Daria Pogodina spoke in more detail about the expansion of the list of offshore companies, the consequences and mitigations in the issue of suspension of the DTT.
Elena Balashova, Managing Partner of Balashova Legal Consultants, analyzed the current changes and judicial practice regarding the maintenance of military records.
Sergey Bezruchenok from ALP ITSM shared his experience in solving problems with the termination of support for Microsoft, VPN and Russian email addresses.
Head of the Controlling and Reporting Department of swilar Eugenia Chernova discussed in more detail how to prepare for work in the changed conditions of transfer pricing, and Managing Partner of Sterngoff Audit Olga Grigorieva gave a checklist of the main errors that auditors identified in accounting and tax accounting in the first half of 2023.
Commercial Director of Polar Logistics Solutions Anna Dashicheva spoke in detail about current trends in logistics using the example of the North-West. At the end of the meeting, the speakers discussed questions from the audience.
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Organizers: swilar group of companies together with the audit company Sterngoff Audit, the law firm Balashova Legal Consultants, the IT company ALP ITSM and the logistics company Polar Logistics Solutions.
MTPP Workshop
PROGRAM
Implications for Transfer Pricing
Eugeniya Chernova
“Suspension of DTT and expansion of the list of offshore jurisdictions. Changes. Mitigation?
Comments. Consequences.”
Daria Pogodina
ABOUT THE SEMINAR
During her speech, Eugenia Chernova highlighted how changes in tax regulation and the international situation affected the practice of transfer pricing in Russian and transnational companies. Particular attention was paid to new documentation requirements, changes in approaches to comparability analysis and increased control by tax authorities. The report was accompanied by examples from practice and caused an active discussion.
Daria Pogodina, within the framework of the topic, analyzed the current changes in the regulation of transactions with foreign related parties, the expansion of the list of offshore jurisdictions and their impact on taxation and the corporate structure of business. Comments were given on current regulatory documents, as well as recommendations for reducing risks and adapting to new conditions. The report generated increased interest among specialists in the field of international taxation.
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Expansion of the list of offshores. Softening. Comments. Consequences
Eugenia Chernova spoke on the topic “Expansion of the list of offshore jurisdictions. Mitigation. Comments. Consequences.” The speaker analyzed in detail the latest changes in the list of offshore jurisdictions, possible tax and legal consequences for Russian companies, as well as measures aimed at mitigating new restrictions. The report aroused the interest of participants working with foreign structures and international settlements.
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Online seminar 10/24/23

On October 24, a checklist seminar was held entitled “Main tax changes, suspension of SUDAT, new FSBU, HR electronic document management. Convergence of HGB IFRS and RAS taking into account the new standards.” Tatyana Rolzing (Vorontsova), leading expert-consultant on taxation at ELKOD LLC and external consultant of Sterngoff Audit, discussed current issues of applying new FSBU: issues of applying FSBU 6/2020, FSBU 26/2020, as well as FSBU 25/2018 for rent and leasing and the transition to FSBU 14/2020 in 2023.
Olga Grigorieva, the General Director of Sterngoff Audit, highlighted the errors identified by auditors during the audit of the first half of 2023.
Evgenia Chernova, Head of Controlling Projects, swilar, gave a comparative analysis of the new FSBU 14 (intangible assets), IAS 38 and HGB.
Anastasia Zaitseva, Head of Labor Practice, Partner, Balashova Legal Consultants, highlighted the specifics of maintaining personnel electronic document management (KEDO).
Daria Pogodina, the General Director of swilar, focused on the issues of DTT: suspension, mitigation, comments, consequences.
Polina Kolmakova, external consultant, Sterngoff Audit, analyzed the main changes in the procedure for calculating and paying taxes in 2023-2024, based on the practice of application, taking into account the clarifications of financial departments and judicial practice.
Online Seminar Sterngoff Audit
PROGRAM
DIT. Suspension. Mitigation. Comments. Consequences.
Daria Pogodina
Accounting for intangible assets under FASB 14/2022, IAS 38 and HGB: differences and convergence
Eugenia Chernova
ABOUT THE SEMINAR
Daria Pogodina spoke at an online seminar organized by Sterngoff Audit with a report on “DIT. Suspension. Mitigation. Comments. Consequences”. As part of her speech, the speaker analyzed the current state of the system of restrictive measures in relation to transactions with foreign entities, explained the legal nuances and possible consequences for companies. The report aroused great interest, as it touched upon issues that are critical for international business.
Evgenia Chernova presented a report at the same seminar on “Accounting for intangible assets under FASB 14/2022, IAS 38 and HGB: differences and convergence”. The speaker compared approaches to accounting for intangible assets in the Russian, international and German systems, focusing on the differences in recognition, valuation and write-off. Participants received practical recommendations on unifying accounting and preparing reports in transnational structures.
Evgeniya Chernova spoke at a meeting of the Finance Committee with a report on the topic “Expansion of the list of offshore jurisdictions. Mitigation. Comments. Consequences.” As part of her speech, the speaker analyzed the latest changes in the list of offshore jurisdictions, explained approaches to applying the new rules, and discussed potential tax and legal consequences for Russian companies. Particular attention was paid to possible measures to reduce risks and adapt business practices to the changed conditions.
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