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Export newcomers have their benefits extended until 2029

The State Duma extended the mechanism of temporary periodic customs declaration for new participants of foreign economic activity until January 1, 2029. Previously, the moratorium was planned to be completed in 2027. Companies that are just entering export received two extra years to work under a simplified scheme.

How to fill out the DT according to Decree No. 261: FCS instructions

1,603 25.04

Customs and International Trade

The Federal Customs Service explained how to fill out the DT according to Decree No. 261

436 25.04

Customs and International Trade

The Federal Customs Service softened the entry of businesses into the SPOT until June 1.

755 25.04

Customs and International Trade

Working meeting on foreign economic activity: prospects for the development of mechanisms to support foreign economic activity were discussed

1,121 24.04

Customs and International Trade

BRICS Grand Ball 2026: TASS presents the main cultural and business event of the jubilee year

1,900 24.04

Economy

Instructions are being prepared for exporters to enter 29 friendly markets

303 24.04

Economy

Marketplaces will be switched to new rules starting from October

1,615 23.04

Marketplaces

BRICS Grand Ball 2026: TASS presents the main cultural and business event of the jubilee year

1,900 24.04

Yesterday, a press conference was held at the ITAR-TASS press center, where the BRICS 2026 Grand Ball, an international project dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the association, was officially presented. The event will take place on June 24, 2026 at Gostiny Dvor in Moscow.

Instructions are being prepared for exporters to enter 29 friendly markets

303 24.04

Economy

EU and Brazil accelerate launch of trade pact

384 22.04

Economy

Counter checks are getting tougher: courts approve requests in 4 years

1,026 20.04

Economy

Hainan accelerated foreign trade by 32.9% in 100 days

918 14.04

Economy

Alfa-Bank has removed VAT from payments via Alfa Pay for online acquiring

1,445 14.04

Economy

The Federal Tax Service has recalled the deadline for notification of controlled transactions in 2025

1,881 12.04

Economy

The Federal Tax Service clarified mitigating circumstances to reduce fines

444 08.04

Economy

Export newcomers have their benefits extended until 2029

472 26.04

How to fill out the DT according to Decree No. 261: FCS instructions

1,603 25.04

Customs and International Trade

The Federal Customs Service explained how to fill out the DT according to Decree No. 261

436 25.04

Customs and International Trade

The Federal Customs Service softened the entry of businesses into the SPOT until June 1.

755 25.04

Customs and International Trade

Working meeting on foreign economic activity: prospects for the development of mechanisms to support foreign economic activity were discussed

1,121 24.04

Customs and International Trade

The conference "Peculiarities of doing business with China and the BRICS+ countries" has started in Moscow: live cases, algorithms and implicit knowledge for those who work with the East

813 23.04

Customs and International Trade

Importers were given a three-month VAT delay

888 22.04

Customs and International Trade

The Federal Customs Service introduces regulations for the departure of goods abroad

336 22.04

Customs and International Trade

Marketplaces will be switched to new rules starting from October

1,615 23.04

Starting in the fall of 2026, Russian marketplaces will start operating according to the new rules. The law on the platform economy is changing the relationship of platforms with sellers and PVZ, strengthening control over goods and expanding data exchange with the tax service. For the market, this means a new operating model in which online trading will become noticeably more transparent.

FAS warns Ozon and Wildberries: money and rules

1,145 23.04

Marketplaces

The Ministry of Energy requests VAT relief for social goods from abroad

1,896 22.04

Marketplaces

Starting from October 1, 2026, the law changes: discounts and logistics under the law

218 20.04

Marketplaces

Illiquid has become more expensive: now it hits the logistics of the entire range

554 20.04

Marketplaces

Wildberries has launched an online car loan: the application will be reviewed in minutes

351 17.04

Marketplaces

Retail asks to introduce VAT on foreign online orders faster

665 17.04

Marketplaces

ANO "Center for International Business Seasons" took part in the presentation of the Business Development Corporation and the KRB Business Club in Moscow

931 17.04

Marketplaces

The ruble took 54% of the payments for imports from Asia

1,750 16.04

Calculations in rubles for imports from Asian countries reached a maximum of 54% in February. At the same time, the share of the ruble in export payments in the Asian direction also increased. The trend is increasing demand for ruble liquidity and changing approaches to hedging, contracts and payment routes for foreign economic activity.

The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs asks for a 10% rate: business sees the risk of a cooling economy

1,198 14.04

Currency

Imports from China are becoming more expensive: the yuan is above 12.5 ₽ and logistics is +8%

2,018 26.03

Currency

CNY/RUB in 2026: strengthening of the yuan changes business calculations

2,354 10.03

Currency

A strong ruble is supported by currency sales and budget settings

2,029 09.03

Currency

Promissory note A7 for foreign economic activity: exchange rate fixing and income in foreign currency for legal entities

1,571 27.02

Currency

The Central Bank hinted at more drastic steps: the rate may fall faster

703 16.02

Currency

BRICS prepares a "bundle" of digital currencies: India promotes CBDC payments for trade and tourism by the 2026 summit

2,131 28.01

Currency

A crypt without "unnecessary attention" ends with a card block and KYC

899 13.04

In 2026, the main risk when buying cryptocurrencies is not the exchange itself, but the consequences in fiat: card blocking, compliance requests, and questions about the source of funds. Against the background of the Travel Rule and the strengthening of AML, control is shifting to the payment chain and documents. The winners are those who prepare a transparent purchase scenario in advance and store transaction confirmations.

Crypto Transfers through Banks: What will Change for Businesses in 2026

1,403 15.03

Cryptocurrency

Mastercard has gathered 85 crypto partners to Speed up payments

1,007 12.03

Cryptocurrency

BRICS and the "dollar-free payment system": what is actually confirmed

1,828 24.02

Cryptocurrency

Brazil's Central Bank Accelerates Rules for Crypto Infrastructure Until 2027

2,038 24.02

Cryptocurrency

The State Duma approved the procedure for the arrest and seizure of cryptocurrencies: assets will be recognized as property and will be able to transfer to a special address

1,331 12.02

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin fell to $60 thousand without panic liquidations: the market is being squeezed by "institutional stops" and a shortage of systemic demand

2,551 11.02

Cryptocurrency

Venezuela, Defense, and Crypto without Euphoria: what is stirring the markets in early 2026

2,463 12.01

Cryptocurrency

The EAEU has launched online control of carriers between the countries

1,854 22.04

The EAEU countries are moving to a new level of cargo transportation control. Digital data exchange between customs and transport services has already started working and is changing the very mechanics of border crossing.

The Eastern corridor added 9%: shipments are being deployed to the East

808 21.04

Cargo transportation

China launched the HH-200 flight: a cargo drone for frost and heat

1,268 20.04

Cargo transportation

Russia and China launch hydrogen corridor for trucks

310 20.04

Cargo transportation

Russia and Iran aim for $30 billion trade turnover

798 16.04

Cargo transportation

Brazil: jet fuel soared by 54.8%, urgent cargo will rise in price

353 15.04

Cargo transportation

Shortage of wagons already in April-May: faulty fleet increased by 84%

1,317 13.04

Cargo transportation

The EAEU is converting invoices and permits to digital by the end of 2026.

1,109 09.04

Cargo transportation

Sovereign Internet of the Russian Federation: infrastructure to be completed by 2028

839 12.03

Russia plans to complete the formation of an autonomous digital infrastructure by 2028. We are talking about creating a stable communication system, data centers and traffic management capable of operating independently of global network nodes. The volume of investments in digital sovereignty projects may exceed 1 trillion rubles.

The business was allowed not to change the signage urgently

2,583 06.03

Policy

Uniform prices on marketplaces: The government is preparing the rules

1,486 02.03

Policy

Putin created the BRICS National Committee to link businesses and departments

738 25.02

Policy

Putin created the BRICS National Business Committee: It will be headed by Oreshkin.

1,712 20.02

Policy

Putin and Ramaphosa got on the phone: what was discussed in conjunction with BRICS and G20

804 12.02

Policy

Putin and the UAE leader in the Kremlin: Iran, Ukraine and trade — what it means for foreign economic activity and logistics

969 05.02

Policy

Madagascar has enlisted the support of South Africa for the status of a BRICS partner — the application may be considered at the summit in India.

2,712 24.01

Policy

They want to cross the border in 10 minutes by 2030: what is being changed at the checkpoint

702 09.04

Rosgranstroy presented a program for the digital transformation of checkpoints: automation, intelligent control and expanded preliminary information about cargo should reduce border crossing by trucks to 10 minutes by 2030. They plan to introduce an "intelligent pass" in priority areas, while maintaining the standard mode for those who are not ready for advanced data.

China has built customs into a warehouse: e-commerce exports are released in seconds

1,295 26.03

Warehouses and cargo terminals

JNPA reduces congestion: discounts on storage and crisis cargo headquarters

1,230 16.03

Warehouses and cargo terminals

WB expanded its warehouse near St. Petersburg to 154 thousand square meters. m

2,416 13.03

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Tatarstan launches logocomplex for Russian Federation—China containers: betting on the Volga and multimodality

1,125 03.02

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Port of Santos is looking for investors and technology: Brazil is preparing a new generation BRICS hub

1,684 10.12

Warehouses and cargo terminals

A permanent multilateral border crossing point will be opened in the port of Mariupol.

2,474 25.11

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Integrated logistics in Russia is gaining momentum: demand has increased by 30% since the beginning of the year

1,808 02.11

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Russia and Azerbaijan launch conditions for e-CMR in road transportation

1,277 17.04

Russia and Azerbaijan have agreed on steps to implement the e-CMR electronic international consignment note. The action plan should simplify the regime of international road transport and support digitalization at the border. At the same time, the parties discussed the development of checkpoints and the North—South corridor

Electronic invoices from September 1, 2026: who will fall under the EPA

1,766 09.04

EDI and IT in Logistics

EPA will become mandatory from September 1, 2026: what businesses should do

648 08.04

EDI and IT in Logistics

Russia and China are preparing to launch cargo drones

971 07.04

EDI and IT in Logistics

Rosmorport transfers accounting of ship calls to a single digital system

1,512 03.04

EDI and IT in Logistics

RWB and S7 Cargo will switch to e-AWB in Russia from April 1

1,011 19.03

EDI and IT in Logistics

China accelerates smart ports and AI in transportation for the period 2026-2030

1,496 17.03

EDI and IT in Logistics

GIS EPD will become a channel for data to customs through a personal account

949 16.03

EDI and IT in Logistics

Russia calls the EAEU in the era of unmanned cargo transportation

2,018 31.03

Russia has proposed to the EAEU countries and friendly states to launch joint projects on unmanned cargo transportation on key international corridors. The initiative immediately turns the technological conversation into a practical one — from pilots to regulation and joint infrastructure.

China blocks "almost new" cars to Russia: 500 cars are stuck at the border due to the 180-day rule

2,488 03.02

Commercial vehicles

China has updated car market records: 34 million cars per year and exports above 7 million

2,472 23.01

Commercial vehicles

Import of new trucks to Russia has collapsed almost 10 times

1,569 19.01

Commercial vehicles

The M-12 highway opens to unmanned trucks

1,519 19.12

Commercial vehicles

Snowstorm paralyzed cargo transportation: Ural highways stopped due to trucks

2,954 15.12

Commercial vehicles

Ads for the sale of devices to reduce tolls for heavy trucks have been banned in Russia.

1,541 26.11

Commercial vehicles

Delo Group of Companies is considering launching a container line between Mormugao and Novorossiysk

1,553 25.11

Commercial vehicles

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The conference "Peculiarities of doing business with China and the BRICS+ countries" has started in Moscow: live cases, algorithms and implicit knowledge for those who work with the East

813 23.04

April 23, 2026, Moscow — A two-day conference-seminar "Peculiarities of doing business with China and other BRICS+ countries" opened today in Moscow, on Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment. The event is held under the auspices of the Russian-Chinese Chamber and brought together entrepreneurs, exporters and specialists in the field of foreign economic activity who are already working with China or are just planning to enter this market.

Customs and International Trade

FAS warns Ozon and Wildberries: money and rules

1,145 23.04

The FAS has sent an official warning to Ozon and Wildberries. Marketplaces have increased payment deadlines for sellers, linked logistics tariffs to the price of goods instead of the actual cost of services, and added paid labels without real guarantees. If they don't fix it, it's an antitrust case.

Marketplaces

Importers were given a three-month VAT delay

888 22.04

An experiment has been launched in Russia that changes the procedure for paying VAT when importing goods from third countries. For some large importers, the tax can now be transferred later — after the release of the goods, without interest and with a delay of up to three months.

Customs and International Trade

The Ministry of Energy requests VAT relief for social goods from abroad

1,896 22.04

The Ministry of Economic Development has proposed to ease the tax regime for socially important goods that Russians order on foreign online platforms. The initiative concerns VAT and may significantly affect prices, cross-border trade and the rules of operation of marketplaces with imported products.

Marketplaces

The EAEU has launched online control of carriers between the countries

1,854 22.04

Cargo transportation

The Federal Customs Service introduces regulations for the departure of goods abroad

336 22.04

The Federal Customs Service is strengthening control over the export of goods outside Russia. The new document has a direct impact on carriers and exporters: border crossings may be restricted without meeting certain requirements.

Customs and International Trade

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How to enter public procurement: requirements, advantages and where to get money for participation and execution

1,563 17.04

Public auctions (public procurement) is an organized process of purchasing goods, works or services for the needs of state and municipal institutions at the expense of budgetary funds. The purpose of bidding is to ensure transparency, competition and budget savings in the selection of suppliers.

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Internal audit in SMEs: how to keep processes and financial flows under control

1,644 17.03

Taxes

SPOT from April 1, 2026: step-by-step instructions for importers from the EAEU and carriers

2,577 10.03

Customs and International Trade

Financial discipline of business: how debts, balance sheet and liquidity affect banks' decisions

1,440 03.02

Security and insurance

Why does a financial services business lose money, customers, and control without IT solutions?

2,335 30.01

EDI and IT in Logistics

Why cargo may be delayed between the BRICS countries and how to avoid it

1,018 13.01

Shipping cargo from China to Russia is just the beginning. The real quest is to get it on time and without losses. Why can't Chinese banks skip your payment? What should I do if the customs decided to open each box in the rain? And why doesn't even insurance always save you from losses? This article examines the real, rather than theoretical, reasons why supply disruptions have become the norm, and what can be done about it in practice.

Cargo transportation

How to open a representative office of a logistics company in China

2,682 24.12

Do you want to open a branch in China? Before investing money, figure out the main thing: do you need intelligence or a full-fledged business? This article provides an honest analysis of the real bureaucracy, deadlines and costs of opening a representative office in China. Only practical experience that will help you avoid very expensive mistakes.

Logistics, cargo

Educational exchanges as the foundation of business interaction

1,823 23.12

The new year 2026 has been declared the year of education for the Russian Federation and China. Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have agreed to hold cross-years of education in 2026-2027. Russia and China have long been developing relations in energy, trade, innovation, and culture; now the focus is shifting to education.

EDI and IT in Logistics

Banks against stablecoins: why the "digital dollar" has become a threat to the financial system

2,056 18.12

Banks are sounding the alarm about stablecoins, but it's not about risks, it's about competition. We are looking into why the digital dollar offers returns ten times higher than a regular deposit, and how cryptoplatforms earn money from it. From simple rate comparisons to the world of DeFi, which is trying to build a financial system where there is simply no place for banks.

Customs and International Trade

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Wildberries reduces commissions for small businesses during high season and updates tariffs

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Wildberries is changing the rules: sellers' expenses are growing imperceptibly

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Russia proposes to increase import duties on clothing: what will change for the market

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Wildberries has launched an AI review squeeze: "Important from reviews" speeds up product selection

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Belarus has blocked Bitget, Bybit and OKX due to advertising

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