Registration of a representative office of a foreign organization in Russia and the CIS
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Opening a representative office or branch in Russia or the CIS countries for foreign companies
The swilar group of companies provides services for registration of representative offices of foreign organizations in Russia and the CIS, helping international companies successfully launch their activities in this vast region. This process offers many perspectives and opportunities.
We are ready to become your business partner in Russia and the CIS countries.
Our legal, financial and technical expertise ensures the quality and reliability of our services. Contact us, we will offer solutions specifically for your case.
Advantages of doing business through a representative office (branch)
Facilitated fund transfers and direct funding
A representative office (branch) is not an independent legal entity and can be financed by the parent company directly. Simple organization of financing and direct transfer of funds are one of the advantages of this form of work.
Reduction of currency controls
Accreditation of a representative office in Russia is indefinite; after a single registration, it will not need to be extended or reissued.
Direct presence in the market
As a division of the parent company, the representative office (branch) will ensure direct presence in the market.
Staff on site
A representative office (branch) can hire employees in accordance with local legislation – thus, it is possible to form a team of specialists on site.
Reasons for refusal to accredit a branch or representative office of a foreign company
– Incorrect execution or insufficient documents.
– Non-compliance with legal requirements.
– Issues with the legal address.
– Inaccurate or incomplete information about the company.
All these factors emphasize the importance of careful preparation and a professional approach when preparing documents for accreditation of foreign branches and representative offices in the Russian Federation. We will help you to avoid mistakes and achieve the desired result.
swilar – your reliable partner in doing business in Russia and the CIS countries
Expert support
Our team includes experienced lawyers, accountants and financiers who will fully cover all the company’s needs and issues.
Setting up work
If necessary, using our extensive partner network, we will help you to conduct a market analysis, identify a circle of potential partners and clients, and effectively build processes.
Legal support
We guarantee the correct execution of all necessary documents in full compliance with the requirements of local legislation.
Post-registration support
We provide support after registration, including accounting and tax issues, financial planning and necessary ongoing legal support.
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
