Change log
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- 7 December 2026 — Expiry of restrictions on transfers abroad by non-residents from unfriendly states
- 31 December 2026 — Expiry of the permit regime for paying into foreign companies (Decree No. 126)
- 1 January 2027 — Germany–Russia tax treaty suspended in full
- 9 March 2027 — Expiry of cash foreign-currency restrictions
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Decree No. 618 permit procedure, disclosing Russian control to the tax service, liquidating a Russian subsidiary, and Russian securities held by unfriendly persons.
English navigator published; data verified as of 21 October 2026
All 74 cards checked against the rules in force, the Bank of Russia's notices and the Government Commission's practice.
EU keeps Russia on its list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions
The Council's October update leaves Russia on Annex I, where it has been since 14 February 2023. In Germany the defensive measures of the StAbwG therefore continue to apply.
Cash foreign-currency restrictions extended to 9 March 2027
The Bank of Russia extended the USD 10,000 withdrawal limit, the restrictions on issuing cash dollars, euro, pounds and yen to non-resident companies, and the ban on bank fees for a further six months.
Decree No. 550: deposits of foreign individuals and branches leave the type C regime
Amounts credited to type C accounts since 1 June under Decree No. 377 are paid out in roubles. Deposits of foreign legal entities stay under the RUB 10 million cap.
Law No. 319-FZ: courts may terminate buy-back options of departed investors
New Article 20.1 of the Foreign Investment Law. Buy-back options negotiated into exits since 2022 can no longer be relied on.
General permit for paying into foreign companies raised to RUB 30 million
Bank of Russia Working Group Decision No. PRG-43-11/1199: up to RUB 30 million per foreign company, counted since 1 April 2024, without an individual permit (previously RUB 15 million).
Operation: 7.6
Ministry of Finance Clarifications No. 5 narrow Decree No. 618
Charter amendments on the competence of company bodies, and changes in percentages caused only by the redemption of undistributed interests, no longer need a sub-commission permit.
Germany suspends its tax treaty with Russia from 1 January 2027
Notification of 30 June; announced by the Federal Ministry of Finance on 9 July and by the Russian Ministry of Finance on 14 July.
Decree No. 377 and transfer restrictions extended to 7 December 2026
Bank deposits of unfriendly creditors brought under the type C regime. The Bank of Russia extended the restrictions on transfers abroad by non-residents from unfriendly states for six months.
Cash foreign-currency restrictions extended for six months
Bank of Russia notice extending the restrictions on withdrawal and issue of cash foreign currency to 9 September 2026.
Limits on transfers abroad by resident individuals lifted; Decree No. 126 extended
Under the Bank of Russia notice of 5 December 2025 resident individuals and friendly non-residents may transfer abroad without a monetary limit. Decree No. 894 extends the permit regime for paying into foreign companies to 31 December 2026.