Registration of highly qualified foreign specialists

We provide legal services aimed at ensuring the correct employment of foreign citizens in Russia and other CIS countries.

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Professional legal services for obtaining work permits

HQS (Highly Qualified Specialist) is a special migration status that has a number of features compared to a “regular” work permit for a foreign employee:

The main advantages of this mode are:

– Requirements for the minimum amount of employee remuneration (starting from 01.03.2024 – this is RUB 750 thousand/quarter);
– Personal income tax rate is 13% regardless of tax residency status in the Russian Federation;
– Simplified obtaining procedure – within 14 calendar days;
– Additional requirements – the need to report quarterly on actual payments made to the employee to the migration authorities.  
Our specialists have many years of experience working with international business, including in migration matters. We speak English and German and are ready to support your foreign employees in completing all necessary formalities.

Comprehensive services for the registration of highly qualified specialists

Every company is unique, and we create individual strategies based on your needs and goals. Our team works directly with you to provide the best solutions.

We provide assistance at all stages of registration:

1. We analyze your individual case (what country the employee came from, what documents are available, etc.) and prepare recommendations.  
2. We prepare the necessary packages of documents for the employer and employee. We draw up an employment contract considering the requirements of migration legislation. We organize all necessary formalities.  
3. Full support of the process: we fully organize the entire process – from obtaining a plastic work permit to fingerprinting by the employee and interaction with the competent authorities at all stages.  
4. If necessary, we will support you in the subsequent formation of quarterly notifications on payments to the HQS.

Advantages of working with swilar

Expertise in migration law

Our legal consultants have extensive experience in migration matters and dealing with cases related to the hiring of foreign specialists.

International experience

We specialize in supporting international companies and are well aware of all the intricacies, nuances and issues associated with the registration of foreign specialists.

Compliance with deadlines and requirements

Monitoring all deadlines and obligations related to the recruitment and dismissal of foreign citizens in order to avoid possible risks and negative consequences.

Integrated approach

If necessary, we involve not only lawyers, but also financial specialists who will help you understand the nuances of taxation from the perspective of both the employee and the employer.