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The register of large marketplaces in the Russian Federation: thresholds of 100 thousand users and 50 billion rubles
The register of large marketplaces in the Russian Federation: thresholds of 100 thousand users and 50 billion rubles
269 02.02
Russia has fixed quantitative thresholds by which marketplaces and other intermediary digital services will be included in the register of large platforms. This decision changes the rules of the game: the focus of regulation is shifting to market leaders, and for sellers — especially in cross—border trade - the importance of documents, labeling and transparent logistics is increasing. We analyze the criteria, deadlines, and how to prepare for new requirements without loss in sales and delivery.
Marketplaces
EU and India agree on "deal of the decade": what will change for duties and logistics by 2026
1,992 02.02
Customs and International Trade
WB Wallet is being tested on AliExpress CIS: Wildberries is preparing cross-platform payments for a large-scale partnership
2,060 01.02
Marketplaces
Wildberries will launch support for the light industry: shoe manufacturers will have lower fees and storage costs as early as February
1,254 31.01
Marketplaces
Marketplaces will be required to check goods and sellers through state registers: The launch is on October 1, 2026
1,794 30.01
Marketplaces
Full EDI from 2026: closing documents will be “collapsed” in the UPD — otherwise reconciliation and accounting will begin to break
Full EDI from 2026: closing documents will be “collapsed” in the UPD — otherwise reconciliation and accounting will begin to break
1,670 30.01
If the company does maintain a full EDI, 2026 makes the UPD the center of closing documents: separate electronic invoices/acts in the previous formats go away, and the "separate" scheme quickly creates reconciliation gaps and slows down the closing of periods. This is especially painful on marketplaces: there are a lot of operations and adjustments, and any mistake in the primary instantly turns into suspended amounts and chaos in accounting. The solution is the process owner, a single registry,
EDI and IT in Logistics
Russia and the UAE consolidate the economic turnaround: the Dubai Business Forum has become a new entry point for transactions
Russia and the UAE consolidate the economic turnaround: the Dubai Business Forum has become a new entry point for transactions
1,217 30.01
The Russian-Emirati Business Forum in Dubai has become a significant milestone for the bilateral agenda: the topic of Russia-UAE economic partnership was consolidated at the highest level during negotiations in the Kremlin. The Russian President stressed the growth of trade turnover, the work of the intergovernmental commission and the "good level" of investment cooperation. For foreign economic activity, this is a signal of the transition to more systematic transaction mechanisms, from logistic
Economy
REC and Federation Council competition "Women in Export": applications until February 13 — regions will compete for the best support practices
REC and Federation Council competition "Women in Export": applications until February 13 — regions will compete for the best support practices
200 30.01
Applications for the Support Leaders contest are open. Women in Export" from the REC and the Federation Council: it seeks and scales the best regional practices for supporting women entrepreneurs in foreign markets. Regional authorities and Export Support Centers are involved, and the key criterion is a measurable result: an increase in referrals, companies, and export contracts. The deadline for submission is February 13.
Uncategorized
NOE Transport subsidy-2026: up to 60% of expenses, a limit of 200 million rubles and 11% of the shipping cost
NOE Transport subsidy-2026: up to 60% of expenses, a limit of 200 million rubles and 11% of the shipping cost
869 30.01
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has outlined the parameters of a transport subsidy for NEE exporters for 2026: compensation of up to 60% of the actual cost of delivery, but not more than 11% of the cost of shipments for the period and not more than 200 million rubles per company. The budget for 2026 has been reduced to 2.46 billion rubles, so competition for support will increase. The range of participants is additionally expanding — in 2026, chemical industry enterprises will also be able to
Cargo transportation
Tatarstan opens halal outlet in the UAE: certification for Dubai will begin on January 29.
Tatarstan opens halal outlet in the UAE: certification for Dubai will begin on January 29.
999 29.01
Tatarstan will have the opportunity to issue halal certificates specifically for export to the UAE: the Halal Standard Committee of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan receives the appropriate accreditation. For manufacturers, this means a shorter route to the Dubai market and to the distribution channels of the Persian Gulf countries. With exports of halal products growing to $45 million in 2025, the issue of certificate recognition is becoming key - without it, logist
Customs and International Trade
Wildberries gave sellers AI videos in a minute: "live" photos and video clips are now in the product profile
Wildberries gave sellers AI videos in a minute: "live" photos and video clips are now in the product profile
431 29.01
Marketplaces
Iran has simplified the import of foodstuffs: registration with the Ministry of Agriculture was postponed “after customs”
Iran has simplified the import of foodstuffs: registration with the Ministry of Agriculture was postponed “after customs”
1,492 29.01
Customs and International Trade
CHINA accelerates exports: from January 27, 2026, multimodal containers are processed once at the point of dispatch
CHINA accelerates exports: from January 27, 2026, multimodal containers are processed once at the point of dispatch
1,156 29.01
Customs and International Trade
The Federal Tax Service is changing its approach to foreign forwarders: when the importer is facing 10% tax on the entire amount
The Federal Tax Service is changing its approach to foreign forwarders: when the importer is facing 10% tax on the entire amount
996 29.01
Customs and International Trade
Wildberries is testing promo codes from sellers: discount by code, up to 10 active promotions and reusable
Wildberries is testing promo codes from sellers: discount by code, up to 10 active promotions and reusable
2,375 28.01
A new tool has appeared — promo codes from sellers that give customers additional discounts directly from the store. The feature is already available to a test group of partners in Russia: the seller sets the expiration date and percentage of the discount, selects the products or assortment for the promotion, and the buyer applies the code in the shopping cart. Promo codes are reusable, and you can run up to 10 active promotions at the same time. We are analyzing how to use the tool for repeat s
Marketplaces
BRICS prepares a "bundle" of digital currencies: India promotes CBDC payments for trade and tourism by the 2026 summit
1,440 28.01
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
Currency
The exhibition season in China starts in March: key fairs for finding suppliers and equipment
700 28.01
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
Customs and International Trade
BRICS discusses "UNIT": a basket of 40% gold and 60% currencies to reduce dependence on the dollar
338 28.01
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
Currency
Russia accelerates Chennai–Vladivostok corridor: a bet on trade and logistics with the South of India
754 28.01
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
Cargo transportation
The Ministry of Finance is preparing VAT on imports through marketplaces: they want to close the "commerce under the guise of parcels" scheme
886 27.01
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
Customs and International Trade
China fixes the "strong yuan" below 7 per dollar: betting on a weak USD and a signal to the market before 2026
1,211 27.01
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
Currency
Wildberries is testing a "Loyalty Discount": personal 3-50% for the purchase and a new commission for the seller
1,607 27.01
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
Marketplaces
Indian exports under 50% US tariff: Companies keep prices down but lose shipments
287 27.01
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
Customs and International Trade
Mishustin: the BRICS' weight in the global economy is growing, the G7's share is decreasing
295 26.01
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
Economy
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