Business visa
Most often, foreign citizens apply for tourist visas to enter Russia.
The second most popular are business visas.
A business visa, also known as a commercial visa, is necessary for a foreigner who plans to come to Russia for business purposes for negotiations, acquaintance with the local market, etc.
A business visa can be single-entry or double-entry for up to 3 months or multiple-entry for up to 1 year.
The period of stay in the Russian Federation on a business visa should not exceed 90 days for half a year.
Often, a business visa is issued if you need to solve one of the following tasks:
- Search for business partners, conducting negotiations, signing contracts and their subsequent extension
- Participation in business events
- Research of the Russian market for launching a foreign brand or product on the territory of the Russian Federation
- Installation, repair and maintenance of foreign equipment imported into the Russian Federation
To apply for a business visa, you need a passport with an up-to-date validity period, an invitation from an organization or business partner, medical insurance,
a completed questionnaire, as well as some other documents.
With them, you must come to the Russian Embassy and give the papers for verification. Documents are considered within 20 days.
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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.
Folow us on Youtube channel – Opening company in Russia
Related: Open a llc company in Russia
Get help starting your business.
