Accreditation of Affiliates and Representatives of Foreign Legal Entities in Russia

A representative office of a foreign legal entity can only be opened in Russia with permission from the accreditation bodies. Accreditation is offered for one, two, or three years and when necessary can be extended. The representative office receives permission to open. In addition to accreditation, a representative office of a foreign company must be entered into the open state register of foreign representative offices accredited in the Russian Federation.

Evidence of entry in the register serves as proof of the representative office’s official status at the federal level, and is required in order to open bank accounts, when filing tax returns, when applying for Russian visas and when undergoing customs inspections.

The BAZALT Legal Centre provides comprehensive services on opening and legal support for the activities of representatives and affiliates of foreign legal entities in Russia, including:

• Accreditation of representative offices of foreign companies in the Russian Federation;
• Extending the accreditation period;
• Personal accreditation for employees;
• Creating invitations for employees to apply for Russian visas through the Passport-Visa Department of the Moscow City Main Department of Internal Affairs;
• Passport and visa support for the representative office;
• Accreditation of affiliates of foreign legal entities.

We are ready to handle all legal formalities connected with accreditation and entry into the state register of representatives and affiliates of foreign companies in Russia. When necessary, our specialists will help you extend the accreditation period.

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