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On 1 July 2022, an experiment was launched in Russia to introduce a new procedure for paying and crediting taxes to the budget through the unified tax payment (UTP) mechanism. [...]

In early April 2022, Parliament adopted a law to create VAT exemptions for the transfer of exclusive rights to: inventions; utility models; industrial designs; integrated circuit topographies; know-how under a [...]

On 23 June 2020 President Vladimir Putin announced the next set of measures to amend tax legislation to help the Russian economy overcome the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]

On 20 December 2018 the Federal Tax Service (FTS) approved a form of inquiry which it will use to request information from legal entities regarding their beneficial owners (Order ММВ-7-2/824). [...]

The development of a new drug is a sophisticated process...Scientists synthesize thousands of substances that could potentially become medicines. According to sources, only one of ten thousand obtained substances reveal [...]

The Federal Tax Service (FTS) recently began publishing information concerning the various obligations of Russian taxpayers (ie, legal entities) and their financial reporting on its website. This practice is new [...]

Mexico's ever-growing exposure to the international market has forced its historically rigid institutions to work alongside with the private sector in order to find new and more efficient ways to [...]

At the end of 2017, a number of amendments to the Tax Code (Federal Law 340-FZ of November 27 2017) came into force which significantly increased the scope of information [...]

The legislature is in the process of adopting a number of tax benefits intended to stimulate the development of innovative companies and marquee investments in Russia. Expanded list of excluded [...]

Introduction On June 7 2017 Russia, alongside 68 other states and jurisdictions, signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty-Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), which [...]

Companies may borrow necessary monetary funds - in particular, in the form of credits and loans, commodities and commercial credits. In this regard, under certain conditions, the company may have [...]

The procedure for transferring previous years' losses to future tax periods for the purpose of calculating corporate income tax has changed substantially for 2017. Under Article 283 of the Tax [...]

Igor Artemiev, head of FAS (Federal Antimonopoly Service) gave a briefing on 'Current practice and further plans of FAS ' which took place on March 6, 2017 in the office [...]

The article discusses the skepticism surrounding the idea that AI will be a job killer. The authors argue that while AI can be useful and make workers more productive, there are several reasons to doubt that it will lead to widespread job upheaval. They point out that modern work is complex and involves tasks that AI is not good at, and that AI still requires human oversight and vetting. The authors also highlight that AI can generate more tasks for human workers and that the implementation of AI comes with its own challenges and uncertainties. They conclude that while AI may make jobs more productive, it is unlikely to eliminate a significant number of jobs. [Extracted from the article]

It is not rare that leading companies encounter unfair actions of their competitors who attempt to boost their sales by using brands that do not belong to them in their [...]

JUST 66 couples have been referred to the State's free IVF scheme since it was introduced two months ago, the Irish Mail on Sunday can reveal. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Moscow A FEW months before this week's parliamentary elections, around 10 of us gathered in a small room at the Andrei Sakharov Museum and Public Center, a place meant to [...]

Moscow IT'S a warm evening in the summer of 2010. I am leaving a cafe in the very center of Moscow when I notice my car is missing its license [...]

Lymphatic filariasis (LF), also known as elephantiasis, results from mosquito-borne infection with filarial worm parasites, predominantly Wuchereria bancrofti, and can lead to severe disfigurement from lymphedema and hydrocele. The World [...]

The Russian government new customs regulations have asked its citizens to pay 38 percent and VAT if they bring goods more than 35kgs of weigh. The small traders feel that it is working on behalf of the big companies.

Writer Adam Michnik, discusses on the war against him by anti-communists, on his recent book, Rage and Shame, his view on democracy, etc.

Stefan Meller, the newly appointed foreign minister of Poland, opines on his recent appointment to the position, the relations between Poland and Russia, Russian-German gas pipeline, etc.

The details on the rise of the new youth movement and their impact on President Vladimir Putin's administration in Russia are examined.

Highlights of the Council on National Strategy's report 'The State and Business: A Union for National Modernization' are outlined. The viability of German Gref's replacement with Iosif Diskin as economy minister of Russia is examined.

Vasily Pichul, a famous Russian director of documentary series shares his experiences on making of 'World War IV', an anthology of modern-day terrorism. His views on Russian politics, opportunism and relations with Western countries are described.

Vladimir Ryzhkov, an independent deputy of the RF State Duma and one of the Congress organizers, talk about how the Civic Congress is to be used for consolidating efforts for joint action. Inspite of some differences amongst political parties, he feels their strong opposition to the course pursued by the ruling authorities unites them all.

The congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RUIE) opened on November 16, 2004. The main items discussed in an interview by the RUIE President, Arkady VOLSKY on the eve of the congress with MN's Valery is presented.

Russia has got some of the richest people in post-socialist world and those on the list are even richer than the Arab Sheikhs. Roman Abramovich who has a fortune of $11.5 billion and is the owner of Chelsea soccer club and controls Subnet and Russky Alyuminy tops the list.

The assured victory in the presidential elections changed into a protest vote and put Abkhazia on the brink of armed civil conflict. The Moscow's interference in the election self-proclaimed the republic of Abkhaz and failed to produce the expected result.

Roman Tsepov the director of the Baltik-Eskort security company and one of the most influential local businessmen, died from poisoning with a potent drug used to treat leukemia. Many questions rose after the uncertain death, the North Western Region Administration for Organized Crime (RUBOP) and the Internal Affairs Main Administration (GUVD) are investigating the matter.

The Counterterrorism Convention laying down rules of conduct for journalists in reporting on acts of terrorism began to be drawn up immediately after the Nord Ost hostage in Moscow. In October 2002, the media addressed issues like censorship or rather self-censorship, which was declared six months later in the Convention that were followed in Beslan.

Ways and means to end terrorism are discussed. One should look for political solutions and opportunities for dialogue, sharing of information and joint intelligence operations to combat terrorists' war, protect schools, hospitals and public place. Also, one needs to be aware and vigilant to stamp out corruption and lastly private business sectors should share the burden with the state regarding citizensE safety.

According to Russia's education minister, Andrei Fursenko, the military reform of education is intended to purge the country of people with brains and that every young man will have to do army service before pursuing books and learning. Experts feel that this would ruin of many promising careers, as these students would be wasted in the army.

Gen. Wojciech Jaruzelski's decision to impose martial law and to hand over the power to his political opponent is praised as it prevented Soviet intervention and civil bloodshed. Jaruzelski believes that at the time of taking the decisions, only a person who enjoyed credibility with the military and had influence on the greater part of society could bring about changes in a peaceful way.

The financial condition of Yukos has been deteriorating and it is on the verge of bankruptcy, therefore the only option left for the company is to sell off its assets and share itself with state-affiliated companies. The possibilities of how the situation can be controlled are described.

Professor Leon Kieres, Polish president of the Institute of National Remembrance (INR), who firmly believes that the 'Katyn crime' of 150,000 Polish army officers being executed in 1940 still remains unresolved, is initiating an inquiry through the INR. In his view this criminal act was one of genocide involving around 2000 guilty people, and he needed the cooperation of his Russian colleagues to uncover the truth.

Filmmaker Vitaly Mansky has made documentary films about many statesmen, like Mikhail Gorbechev, Boris Yeltsin and Vladimir Putin. He gives his views about Michael Moore's film Fahrenheit 9/11 and the way Valdimir Putin is depicted in it.

Stanislaw Lem, the author of Solaris is not interested in conquering space but is interested in earthly problems. His books are selling more in Russia than in the United States as the Americans are making a film based on one of his book.

The All-Russia Center for the Study of Public Opinion on Social and Economic Issue's(VTsIOM) director Yuri Levada comments on the poll's results that reflects the mood of the Russian electorate. According to VTsIOM the only viable rival to the incumbent President Putin is himself or rather the general perception of a lack of alternative to him.

The new appointment of state minister, Zurab Zhavnia, has changed the political situation in Georgia. There is a growing threat of counter-revolution as the ordinary people are disenchanted with the ruling authority.

From Mr Valery Giscard d'Estaing, Mr Giuliano Amato and Mr Jean-Luc Dehaene. Sir, The media have a distinctive way of presenting news. If, tomorrow, European Union leaders emerge from their [...]

The debates regarding the amendments in the constitution are again starting to come up. The one's who start this debate should be aware of what they are saying and what can be the consequences of it.

According to the Economic Price of Elections report submitted by the FBK consulting company, the individual candidate will have to spend $1.8 billion for the upcoming Duma election. This is 2.7 times more than the law-established limit.

Polish coal miners staged a demonstration against the government decision to close down unprofitable mines. This demonstration turned violent and as a result 62 police officers and 22 demonstrators were injured.

The issues of how former socialist countries might assert themselves as members of the family, regarding whether they should join the European Union at all is discussed. Reports suggest that Russia is doing better than its closest neighbors in a number of sectors, including the exotic one of space tourism.