Change of the head of a representative office (branch) of a foreign organization in Russia
We ensure a smooth transition of management, compliance with all legal requirements and minimization of interruptions in operations.
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Reliable support in any restructuring processes
The swilar group of companies provides professional services for changing the head of a representative office of a foreign organization in Russia. This process requires not only an understanding of corporate procedures, but also knowledge of the specifics of the Russian legislation. We provide comprehensive support, including preparation of necessary documents and agreements.
We understand that the head of the representative office plays a key role in the successful operation of the company on the Russian market and we are ready to help you in this important process.
We take responsibility for compliance with all necessary procedures
Our team of lawyers provides full legal support for the following processes:
— Consultations on issues of labor law and migration legislation related to the appointment of foreign citizens to management positions.
— Preparation and submission of all necessary documents for registration of changes.
— Consultations on management issues and transfer of authority to a new manager.
Advantages of cooperation with swilar
Expertise and experience
We have extensive experience in the field of corporate and migration law, which ensures the smooth running and legal correctness of all procedures.
Individual approach
We understand the uniqueness of organizations and offer solutions tailored to specific needs and requirements.
Effective interaction
We strive to minimize the time and effort required for successfull transition management, allowing you to focus on your business.
Legal support
We will provide you with advice on the legal aspects of management changes. We will help you to avoid potential problems and risks when changing management.
Other services
Corporate affairs of LLC (OOO)
- Establishment of a subsidiary in Russia and CIS countries
- Registration of a representative office of a foreign organisation in Russia and the CIS
- Liquidation of LLC in Russia
- Closure of a representative office (branch) of a foreign organisation in Russia
- Introducing “hibernation” mode of a LLC (OOO)
- Change of CEO
- Change of registered address
- Appointment of two or more CEOs
- Change of the director of a representative office of a foreign organisation in Russia
- Change of LLC name
- Amending the Articles of Association
- Dividend payments to foreign participants
- Preparation of participants decisions and protocols of founders meetings
- Change in the amount of authorised capital
- Securing additional funding
- Services on reorganisation of a legal entity
- Registration of intellectual property rights
Contract work
Migration issues
- Employment of foreign citizens
- Obtaining a work permit
- Registration of highly qualified foreign specialists
- Quarterly salary notifications for highly qualified specialists
- Dismissal of foreign citizens
- Renewal of work permits for foreign highly qualified specialists
- Support in opening/closing bank accounts
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- Conducting due diligence of the acquired assets
- Change in the composition of the company’s participants: transactions with shares (foreign participants based in a “friendly country”)
- Change in the composition of the company’s participants: transactions with shares (foreign participants based in an “unfriendly country”)
- Services on tax registration/deregistration of a foreign electronic service provider
- Changes in the сomposition of сompany participants: withdrawal of a participant
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