Doing business in Russia

Since opening up after the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia, and in particular Moscow, has become an ever more attractive place to set up a business or get involved in entrepreneurial schemes. The days of mafia, gun-toting business men and cut-throat deals are fading away into the past and the market is becoming ever more open and secure for foreign investment.

However, doing business in Russia can still be very, very tricky - particularly due to the fact that complicated and seemingly unfathomable bureaucracy and red tape is a permanent fixture in Russian business dealings.

Regarding visas and working rights we have the whole complicated process explained here. Regarding tax you can find a full up-to-date guide here and for advice on how to actually start a business just click here.

For other day to day practicalities such as banks, interpreters, lawyers, accountants, consultants and the like head to our business pages in Moscow and St. Petersburg.