Obtain Russian Nationality
In order to obtain Russian nationality, a foreign individual must be eligible and obtain a visa and a residence permit before applying for citizenship. Russia does not encourage dual citizenship; however, citizenship by descent is possible in some cases.
A new law governing citizenship favors highly qualified individuals, those working in certain professions or some foreign investors. The team of lawyers at our law firm in Russia can help you apply for citizenship or meet the necessary requirements to qualify for it.
Acquiring Russian citizenship
According to the Citizenship Act , it is possible to acquire Russian citizenship in the following cases:
– if the parent’s citizenship is Russian;by birth;
– by birth;
– by restoration.
– by naturalization;
A child born in Russia can qualify for Russian citizenship if neither of his parents are Russian citizens. For this purpose, the child must not acquire any other citizenship.
Naturalization is possible after the foreigner has been a permanent resident in Russia for at least five years. The applicant must have a clean criminal record, a legal source of income and must speak Russian. The same principles also apply for restoration of citizenship, the only difference being that in this case the period needed to obtain citizenship is only three years.
Qualified professionals – Russian citizenship
The procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship is easier for foreign nationals that have certain professions. The list includes 74 professions and individuals who qualify can benefit from a simplified scheme. These individuals will need to obtain a visa and a residence permit.
The list of professions includes nurses, midwives, medical laboratory technicians, veterinaries, therapists, engineers, mathematicians, doctors, certain managers, and directors.
Under this simplified scheme, the applicant will no longer need to obtain a temporary residence permit.
VALEN specialists have the necessary qualifications and extensive experience to assist you in obtaining any permits, Russian citizenship.
We provide:
- Legal advice on obtaining proper visa to Russia or residence permit in your particular case;
- Support at all stages for submission of documents and obtaining residence permit in Russia;
- Feel free to contact us. We will be glad to help.
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The best way for a foreigner to start a business in Russia is to register a company.
The procedure for setting up a business in Russia has been actively simplified by the government.
Today the process usually takes just three days and is not significantly different for a foreigner compared to a Russian citizen.
Founding a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is considered the most convenient form of business activity.
You need to fill the application form. Foreign nationals need to provide a notarized passport translation.
The validity of your signature on the application form should be notarized, after that it should be submitted to the relevant tax body.
You will require a legal address, a charter, and a minimum starting capital of 10,000 rubles (120 EURO).
You should also specify a general director of the LLC (this might be a foreign national with work permit) and be ready to regularly prepare and submit monthly accounting reports. Then it is possible to set up a bank account for the company.
There are many advantages of this type of business:
- easier to borrow large amounts from banks;
- easier to work with contractors;
- private investors can enter the business;
- LLC can be subject to 6 (six) percent tax.
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The best way for a foreigner to start a business in Russia is to register a company.
The procedure for setting up a business in Russia has been actively simplified by the government.
Today the process usually takes just three days and is not significantly different for a foreigner compared to a Russian citizen.
Founding a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is considered the most convenient form of business activity.
You need to fill the application form. Foreign nationals need to provide a notarized passport translation.
The validity of your signature on the application form should be notarized, after that it should be submitted to the relevant tax body.
You will require a legal address, a charter, and a minimum starting capital of 10,000 rubles (120 EURO).
You should also specify a general director of the LLC (this might be a foreign national with work permit) and be ready to regularly prepare and submit monthly accounting reports. Then it is possible to set up a bank account for the company.
There are many advantages of this type of business:
- easier to borrow large amounts from banks;
- easier to work with contractors;
- private investors can enter the business;
- LLC can be subject to 6 (six) percent tax.
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Related: Open a llc company in Russia
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