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Ioffe & Partners team - experienced legal experts helping international businesses successfully establish and operate in Russia.

Legal advisory for launching operations in Russia for foreign founders

Starting a business in Russia can feel like navigating uncharted waters. We provide end-to-end legal guidance for a smooth market entry.

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START A BUSINESS IN RUSSIA

Helping you reduce costs and avoid mistakes.

We’ll recommend the right tax system

All requirements are met so your business operates without risks.

Regulatory guidance from day 1

In many cases, the process can be handled remotely.

Minimal time & remote in most cases

All you need are basic details; we guide you through each step.

End-to-end legal guidance

WHO WE HELP

For international founders entering or expanding in Russia

A foreign entrepreneur starting operations in Russia

An international business entering the Russian market

— MARKET-ENTRY ROADMAP
— BRANCH / REP OFFICE: PROCESS GUIDANCE
— SCOPE, TIMELINE & LEGAL GUIDANCE
Expanding into the Russian market? We help with process support and legal guidance so you can move faster.
— PROCESS SUPPORT & GUIDANCE
— REGULATORY GUIDANCE
— ONGOING LEGAL SUPPORT
We help individuals start a business in Russia: step-by-step guidance, & ongoing legal support so you can focus on growth.
WHY IOFFE

Market-entry legal support in Russia for international founders

Setting up a business in Russia shouldn’t be daunting. We prepare your documents and guide the process end-to-end, with ongoing compliance support for a smooth launch. We act as your independent legal advisor.
  • International-business focus
    We advise international companies, drawing on 100+ projects across industries.
  • Tailored legal guidance
    We guide the full process as independent counsel, keeping you updated on key changes.
  • Clear scope & pricing
    No hidden fees. Clear timeline and pricing, with terms agreed upfront.
  • Built for long-term success
    We support your growth in Russia with long-term legal guidance.
  • International-business focus
    We advise international companies, drawing on 100+ projects across industries.
  • Tailored legal guidance
    We guide the full process as independent counsel, keeping you updated on key changes.
  • Clear scope & pricing
    No hidden fees. Clear timeline and pricing, with terms agreed upfront.
  • Built for long-term success
    We support your growth in Russia with long-term legal guidance.
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QUIZ

Answer 5 quick questions to see if starting a business in Russia is right for you and find out what’s next

Get an indicative cost estimate for business setup and related support in 3 minutes
QUIZ
Eduard Ioffe Partner
Share your requirements — we’ll provide an estimate and outline the next steps.
What’s your primary business focus?
Eduard Ioffe Partner
Your business activity helps us build the right setup approach and highlight relevant industry requirements.
Eduard Ioffe Partner
Knowing your main business activity helps us tailor the registration process and identify any specific legal or regulatory requirements for your industry.
What is your expected revenue for the first financial year?
Eduard Ioffe Partner
Your accounting approach depends on expected revenue. We can also suggest practical invoicing and payment workflows.
Do you need immigration support?
Eduard Ioffe Partner
This type of permit is for foreign professionals planning to work and live in Russia. We’ll collect all necessary documents and handle every step of the process with the relevant Russian authorities for you.
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Thanks for completing the quiz! To receive your personalized personalized cost estimate, a detailed action plan, and a checklist to prepare for starting your business in Russia, please fill out the contact form below and click "Submit." We’ll contact you in 24 hours.
Eduard Ioffe Partner
After submitting the form, you will receive a personalized cost estimate, a detailed action plan, and a checklist tailored to your needs for starting a business in Russia. Take the first step toward launching your company today!
Step: 
Share your requirements — we’ll provide an estimate and outline the next steps.
QUIZ
What’s your primary business focus?
What is your expected revenue for the first financial year?
Do you need immigration support?
Get a personalized cost estimate
Thanks for completing the quiz! To receive your personalized personalized cost estimate, a detailed action plan, and a checklist to prepare for starting your business in Russia, please fill out the contact form below and click "Submit." We’ll contact you in 24 hours.
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THE PROCESS

5 steps to set up a foreign-owned business in Russia

Get the legal foundation right

3-5 days
Timeframe

— Well-prepared, accurate documentation
— Full guidance throughout the setup process

IT companies: we help design a structure that fits international payments and cross-border operations

Service businesses: we help arrange a legal address option aligned with your business needs and partner expectations

Practical examples

What you get:

We help you choose the best structure, prepare incorporation paperwork, and support a legal address arrangement for the setup process.

Establish the business structure

5-7 days
Timeframe

— A smooth, well-managed setup timeline
— A complete document pack to start operations

Manufacturing companies: we help assess licensing needs and organize the required documentation

Logistics companies: we help prepare documentation to start cross-border transportation operations

Engineering firms: we review and adapt client agreements to align with local legal standards

Practical examples

What you get:

We organize the paperwork, support the submission process, track progress, and deliver confirmation documents and registration details.

Set up corporate banking

3-5 days
Timeframe

— A business account setup aligned with your needs
— Bank coordination handled with minimal involvement from you

IT companies: we recommend banks with tools aligned with your transaction needs

Retail businesses: we shortlist banks with reliable solutions for cross-border currency operations

Practical examples

What you get:

We help select the right bank, organize the paperwork, and support account opening. If needed, we act through an authorized representative.

Build your accounting schedule

7-10 days
Timeframe

— Transparent financial reporting
— Designed to meet legal requirements
— Minimized risk, accurate reports and documentation

For manufacturing companies: we organize inventory and production cost tracking

For logistics companies: we adjust the accounting plan to match cross-border transportation specifics

Practical examples

What you get:

We help structure the tax and reporting approach and provide comprehensive accounting support

Support for international teams

14-30 days
Timeframe

— Assistance with legal stay and work arrangements
— A dedicated manager for your process

For engineering firms: we support the work-permission process for foreign engineers, considering qualifications and project specifics

For logistics companies: we support work-permission paperwork for foreign managers overseeing supply chain operations

Practical examples

What you get:

We help prepare work and residency documentation for you and your family, with a dedicated manager handling complex steps.

It's done!

George Gibzun

Partner

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CASE STUDIES

Explore case studies of completed projects

Case
1. BRANCH setup
2. Business account setup
3. Employee onboarding support
4. Accounting support
5. tax reporting
6. Relocation coordination

Established an IT company & supported international team onboarding

Supported branch establishment for a logistics company in Russia

1. Branch setup
2. Business account setup
3. Employee onboarding support
4. Employee onboarding support
5. Legal support
6. Accounting support
Case
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WHAT YOU GET

How we help you succeed in Russia

Business setup specialists

Our team simplifies business setup in Russia. We manage the process end-to-end and keep it predictable to meet legal requirements with minimal effort from you.

Business banking made simple

We work with established Russian banks to support business account opening quickly and remotely where possible. You get access to essential banking services for day-to-day operations.

Business banking made simple

We work with established Russian banks to support business account opening quickly and remotely where possible. You get access to essential banking services for day-to-day operations.

Talent search & hiring support

We support recruiting and hiring, helping you find the right talent and align employment practices with local requirements.

Personal Manager for your convenience

We speak your language. Your dedicated personal manager will guide you through every step of the process to ensure clarity and ease of understanding.

Personal Manager for your convenience

We speak your language. Your dedicated personal manager will guide you through every step of the process to ensure clarity and ease of understanding.

Business strategy advisory

We provide guidance on Russian market entry strategies, helping you position your business effectively in the Russian market.

Market research & analytics

We deliver tailored market insights, providing you with the data needed to make informed decisions and identify growth opportunities.

Market research & analytics

We deliver tailored market insights, providing you with the data needed to make informed decisions and identify growth opportunities.

Office search & setup support

We help you find and lease office space, aligning location and terms with your business goals.

International team support

We provide relocation advisory and help align the process with local requirements.. Final decisions are made by the relevant state bodies.

International team support

We provide relocation advisory and help align the process with local requirements.. Final decisions are made by the relevant state bodies.
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Ioffe & Partners is a private legal consulting firm and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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