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Financial calculations in foreign economic activity: why the old rules no longer work and what replaced them
Financial calculations in foreign economic activity: why the old rules no longer work and what replaced them
778 17.10
The usual methods of international settlements in foreign economic activity no longer work. SWIFT and the dollar are no longer reliable instruments, and payments get stuck for weeks. What replaced them? We're looking into why simple solutions like replacing the dollar with the yuan or switching to crypto haven't become a panacea, and what the new, flexible cross-border payment system that businesses will have to live with looks like.
Customs and International Trade
Currency control for the importer: step-by-step instructions on how not to receive a fine from the bank
Currency control for the importer: step-by-step instructions on how not to receive a fine from the bank
591 05.10
Does currency control seem complicated and confusing? In fact, it's a system with clear rules. We've broken down the entire process into simple steps: when to register a contract, what documents to prepare for the bank, and how to avoid the most common mistakes that lead to blocked payments and fines. A practical checklist for any importer.
Customs and International Trade
Compliance control in foreign economic activity: how not to get under the microscope of the bank
Compliance control in foreign economic activity: how not to get under the microscope of the bank
1,717 04.10
When a bank freezes your payment abroad, the first reaction is annoyance. But it's not about quibbles, it's about a strict compliance system that protects the bank itself in the first place. We took a look at the other side and explain what your bank is really afraid of and what tokens it scans for each transaction. This is not a theory, but a practical checklist that will help you prepare documents so that the money goes away the first time.
Customs and International Trade
Factoring: how can a business receive money for an item that has not yet been paid for
Factoring: how can a business receive money for an item that has not yet been paid for
724 04.10
What to do when all the money is "frozen" in accounts receivable? We are analyzing a factoring tool that allows you to receive payment immediately after shipment. We tell you how it helps manufacturers, carriers and suppliers of marketplaces not to fall into the cash gap and have working capital here and now.
Customs and International Trade
The Federal Customs Service, the Federal Tax Service and Currency Control: how Big Brother works in Russian Foreign economic Activity
The Federal Customs Service, the Federal Tax Service and Currency Control: how Big Brother works in Russian Foreign economic Activity
1,127 31.08
Do you think there are still grey areas in the foreign economic activity? Those days are over. The Federal Customs Service, the Federal Tax Service and the currency control authorities (the Central Bank of the Russian Federation and authorized banks) now interact in real time to ensure control over foreign economic activity, tax administration and compliance with currency legislation.
Customs and International Trade
Payments to China: why direct payments don't work and how to actually pay
Payments to China: why direct payments don't work and how to actually pay
1,607 31.08
Do you think that payments in yuan have solved all the problems with payments to China? It's an illusion. Large Chinese banks are still afraid of secondary sanctions, and compliance for Russian companies has become prohibitive. This article provides an honest analysis of why direct transfers do not work, and why working through a payment agent is the most reliable payment method today.
Customs and International Trade
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The VAT declaration for the first quarter of 2026 is submitted in a new form by April 27.
The VAT declaration for the first quarter of 2026 is submitted in a new form by April 27.
647 15.02
The Federal Tax Service requires submitting a VAT declaration for the first quarter of 2026 in an updated form due to the transition to the 22% rate. The report must be submitted by April 27, and the amended order comes into force on March 29. Lines for new rates and details for advance and shipping invoices have been added to the declaration.
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1,351 14.02
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801 13.02
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1,056 13.02
Customs and International Trade
10% VAT on children's goods will be linked to certificates: what will change on import
1,924 13.02
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China approves 2026 holidays: how not to disrupt deliveries and deadlines
China approves 2026 holidays: how not to disrupt deliveries and deadlines
1,259 13.02
China has published an official schedule of public holidays for 2026, and for foreign trade participants this is a guideline by which future "bottlenecks" in supply chains can be seen in advance. Long vacations and postponement of working days affect factory output, warehouse availability, and clearance rate. We analyze the dates and most importantly: how to arrange shipments so as not to get into pre-holiday queues and post-holiday congestion.
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