Russia

20.10.2006 What is an Apostille?

An Apostille is a special certificate that certifies the authenticity of the signature and the capacity, in which the person signing the document has acted, and, where appropriate, the identity of the seal or stamp which the document bears.

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13.10.2006 May the General Director of an LLC hold more than one job? (Russia)

In accordance with Article 32 and Article 40 of the Federal Law on "Limited liability companies" # 14-FZ, the General Director is the sole executive body of the company.

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08.11.2006 Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Russia

Taxpayer Identification Number (“TIN”or also called in Russian “INN”) is a multi-digit number, which enables  the tax inspectorate to identify the tax status of legal entities and individuals.

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12.11.2006 What document may confirm the status of a tax resident of the Russian Federation and where to receive it?

A company operating in the Russian Federation and wishing to avoid double taxation in other countries may receive a Certificate of Residence, which will confirm its tax residence status.

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13.11.2006 Who can be an applicant for the company registration in Russia?

In accordance with Government Decree of the Russian Federation (19.06.2002 # 439) an Applicant shall submit the documents to the registration body directly or sent by post with declared value and list of enclosure.

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07.12.2006 Is it necessary to notify the Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation on establishment of noncommercial organization?

Till recently according to paragraph 5 of Article 17 of the Federal Law “On competition and limitation of monopolistic activity on goods markets" the founders had to notify MAP (hereinafter -“Ministry for Antimonopoly Policy”) within 45 days from the date of state registration of establishment, merger and reorganization of Associations, if there were at least 2 commercial organizations in the structure of such association.

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25.12.2006 What is the address of Moscow Tax Inspectorate # 46?

Address of Moscow Tax Inspectorate # 46:

125373, Pohodny proezd, vladenie 3, building 1, Moscow, Russian Federation.

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