Legal Services in Russia

Our attorneys in Russia offer various legal services for local and international clients interested in opening or liquidating a company in this country, mergers & acquisitions, and other business issues. We represent you in any litigation you may have in Russia, at any court, and throughout all the stages of the legal procedures. Our lawyers in Russia can also assist in other issues, as you can read below.

You can also discover our services in this table:

Main legal services provided by our Russian law firm

Our team of lawyers in Russia is at the service of local and foreign clients with the following:

• business registration, which comprises document drafting and filing with the Trade Register, tax enrolment, and licensing;
• company liquidation and dissolution guidance, in accordance with the law;
• tax advice and planning;
• representation in litigation matters;
• real estate purchases;
• immigration to Russia;
• representation in Family Law matters, etc.

If you need assistance in a particular matter, we advise you to send us an email or phone us for a detailed discussion.

Business registration solutions in Russia

Here are the most important corporate legal services we provide to clients:

– setting up companies in Russia – Many foreign entrepreneurs are interested in opening companies in Russia, one of the biggest and most attractive countries in the world, due to its great natural resources and opportunities for doing business. Our attorneys in Russia will help you incorporate any type of company you want in just a few days, and they will also assist you to prepare the necessary documents in order to be submitted to the Russian authorities. If you don’t have a registered office, we offer you the possibility to register your company at a prestigious business address in Russia.

– opening subsidiaries and/or branches in Russia – Incorporating a branch or a subsidiary of a foreign company in Russia is a way to start doing business in this country. The registration procedures may sometimes be difficult for a foreign citizen who doesn’t speak Russian and who doesn’t know the legal procedures in this country. In order to open a branch or a subsidiary, you may contact our Russian lawyers, who will handle the entire procedure of registration.

– obtaining permits or licenses for your business – In Russia, you are not allowed to start certain types of businesses if you don’t have special permits and licenses from the Russian authorities. The good news is that you don’t have to go in person to Russia for obtaining the necessary authorizations. All you have to do is give the power of attorney to one of our lawyers in Russia, who will handle the entire procedure.

– mergers and acquisitions – For mergers and acquisitions in Russia, it is recommended to ask for advice from our Russian lawyers who know in depth the legislation related to these operations.

– liquidation of Russian companies – Closing a company implies specific procedures and steps to follow for the owner of a business. When you decide to liquidate your company, you may ask for the legal advice of our law firm in Russia.

Other services available for enterprises

Our Russian attorneys can also help with:

– corporate and commercial litigation – If you are involved in a trial, you may be represented by one of our lawyers in Russia who is ready to go through all the stages of a lawsuit, at any court in this country.

– tax advice and planning – In order to save money and receive precious information about how you can minimize the taxes you have to pay for your business in Russia, you may ask our lawyers in Russia.

Litigation lawyers in Russia

One of the Russian legal services we provide to our clients is representation in litigation cases. Our solutions are related to civil and commercial matters, so we can help natural persons and companies with out-of-court and court proceedings, depending on the case.

Some of our litigation services include:

• debt recovery procedures through amicable or court procedures;
• representation in commercial disputes that can be handled through arbitration (our lawyers will advise on the conditions to be met for this procedure);
• support in employment litigation for both employers and workers;
• representation in Civil Law cases;
• assistance in criminal offenses.

Our Russian lawyers can also advise on the course of action to resolve the matter as soon as possible.

Real estate-related services in Russia

Here are some of our legal services related to properties in Russia:

• real estate due diligence before buying a property;
• support during the acquisition process;
• assistance in selling a Russian property;
• rental contract drafting.

Feel free to rely on our lawyers in Russia for assistance in any of the matters above, no matter if you are a Russian or foreign citizen or company owner.

Immigration lawyers in Russia

If you have decided to move to Russia, we invite you to count on our specialized lawyers who can help you:

• apply for work permits;
• file for temporary and/or permanent residence permit in Russia;
• submit the request for Russian citizenship.

You can rely on us for preparing and filing the immigration papers, as well as updating you on your application status.

Statistics on Russian lawyers

According to the Federal Chamber of Lawyers, as of January 2025:

• There were 84,351 advocates in Russia;
• This marks an increase of about 1% (825 advocates) compared to January 2023;
• The largest number of advocates – 12,727 – were located in Moscow, followed by St. Petersburg with 5,411.

We invite you to watch a short video about the legal services provided by our attorneys in Russia:

If you are interested in immigration issues in different countries, we can put you in touch with affiliates in other countries, such as United Kingdom.

Feel free to contact us for any legal services you may need in Russia.