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Starlink and satellite equipment: importation without a permit is prohibited for six months

The Russian government has banned the import of electronic devices for receiving and transmitting signals from foreign satellites without special permission. The restriction applies to dual—use equipment, including Starlink terminals and their analogues. The ban has been in effect for six months, and control is assigned to the Federal Customs Service and the FSB.

Customs and International Trade

Parallel import of Acer, Asus, HP and Samsung closes on May 27

1,722 06.05

Since May 27, major technology brands have been excluded from the list of permitted parallel imports: Acer, Asus, HP, Intel, Samsung, Toshiba and a number of others. The restrictions apply to specific categories such as laptops, PCs, server components, and storage devices. Equipment imported before May 27 will remain legal — the ban is not retroactive.

Customs and International Trade

From May 1 — labeling of smartphones, laptops and sweets: 2 days before the start

1,686 29.04

Mandatory labeling for smartphones, laptops, other electronic products and confectionery products will come into force in Russia on May 1. Three days before the start. Market participants are required to apply "Fair Sign" codes and transmit information to the system. Those who do not have time risk a ban on retail sales.

Customs and International Trade

The BRICS NBR is betting on the yuan: cheap money for the Global South

653 29.04

The New BRICS Development Bank has declared the Chinese bond market one of the most profitable sources of financing in the world. According to the bank's director of treasury, Zhongxia Jin, the yuan is becoming not just an alternative to the dollar, but a "key pillar of the global financial architecture." For the countries of the Global South — and for Russian businesses — this changes the logic of international settlements.

Economy

Freight from South Asia to Europe increased by 105%: Hormuz changes everything

713 28.04

Spot rates of sea freight from South Asia to Europe increased by 105% due to the crisis in the Persian Gulf. Xeneta warns: Insurance restrictions on routes remain in place, and capacity restoration will take 1-2 months. For importers from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, this is a direct blow to the economy of each shipment.

Uncategorized

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

840 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

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

373 17.04

RWB has launched a digital car loan service on Wildberries. The user selects a car in the "Cars" section, submits an application, receives offers from banks and signs the contract with an electronic signature. The service is currently running in test mode in the web version of the site, and it is planned to be added to the application later.

Marketplaces

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

964 17.04

On April 16, 2026, a presentation of the Business Development Corporation and the KRB Business Club, a new professional environment for entrepreneurs focused on business development, support and scaling, took place at Alfa-Bank JSC in Moscow.

Marketplaces

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

1,216 14.04

This is the position of the speaker, not the decision of the Central Bank: the fact of the news is precisely a public appeal and argumentation.

Currency

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

1,483 14.04

Alfa-Bank has announced that transactions via Alfa Pay for online acquiring customers are no longer subject to VAT. The measure reduces the total cost of accepting online payments at a time when acquiring and related services have been subject to VAT since 2026. For online commerce, this affects marginality and the cost of tariff errors.

Economy

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

931 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.

Cryptocurrency

Maputo Port strengthens its position amid bottlenecks in Durban

2,000 31.03

South African logistics is gaining a new focus in the region: the port of Maputo is strengthening its position amid problems and congestion in Durban. For the corridor operators, this is no longer a temporary maneuver, but a full-fledged redistribution of cargo flows.

Cargo transportation

Ozon has raised the threshold for native banners: advertising tests need to be recalculated

1,260 20.03

Starting from March 10, 2026, the minimum bid for native banners on Ozon is 200 ₽ per 1,000 impressions. This changes the budget of advertising tests and the point at which campaigns are disabled. At the same time, a tool for insuring goods against mass damage has appeared, and content promotion tools are expanding. It is important for stores to link these changes to the unit economy.

Marketplaces

Customs clarifies the rules for stopping cars and the fate of abandoned goods

1,776 16.03

The State Duma has passed a law that details how customs authorities stop cars as part of the control and how the fate of unclaimed vehicles and goods in warehouses is further processed. The document introduces a clearer exchange of information with relevant departments, shortens the time for publication of information and fixes the judicial procedure for the transfer of property to the ownership of the state.

Customs and International Trade

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

1,422 15.03

In 2026, businesses may receive a more understandable route for crypto payments through banks: a notification regime for transactions with banks and brokers is being discussed while strengthening compliance. For importers and exporters, it's about the speed of payments, document requirements, the risk of blockages, and the cost of financial logistics.

Cryptocurrency

Mastercard has gathered 85 crypto partners to Speed up payments

1,026 12.03

Mastercard is expanding its work with digital assets and launching a global Crypto Partner Program. The project includes more than 85 companies from the crypto industry, fintech and banking sectors. The goal of the program is to accelerate the implementation of on-chain tools in real payment scenarios: cross-border transfers, B2B settlements and mass payments.

Cryptocurrency

Ozon tightens promotion rules and increases CPM

2,393 12.03

Ozon has been updating the promotion rules since March 2, 2026, expanding the requirements for card data and revising the minimum bid for native banners. For sellers, this means a change in the advertising economy, an increase in content requirements and increased control over mandatory fields, including HS codes.

Marketplaces

Cross-border payments in foreign economic activity: business gathers practice in 2026

1,930 05.03

On April 23, a specialized conference on cross-border payments and foreign trade practices in the current environment was announced in Moscow. The focus is on applied payment scenarios for foreign counterparties, the legal structure of transactions, and the requirements of currency, tax, and banking controls.

Transportation for legal entities

Banks calculate white imports from China via Telegram bot

1,017 27.02

Banks are launching foreign trade services in Telegram: entrepreneurs are offered a preliminary calculation of white imports from China using a link to a product from the marketplace. The tool shows the cost structure taking into account customs duties and helps to estimate the cost before the start of the transaction.

Customs and International Trade

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

1,598 27.02

Foreign economic activity companies are increasingly looking for ways to fix the exchange rate and maintain margins in the period between planning and payment of the contract. The A7 promissory note for legal entities is being promoted on the market: it is linked to the Central Bank's exchange rate for CNY, USD, EUR, AED and the declared interest income. We analyze the mechanics, conditions and risks.

Currency

Articles

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

1,466 03.02

A bank (independent) guarantee has long been a key tool for businesses. It allows them to conclude contracts, work with deferred payments, participate in tenders, and scale their operations without withdrawing funds from circulation. However, in practice, many companies face failures without fully understanding the reasons.

Security and insurance

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

2,363 30.01

The financial sector is currently undergoing one of the largest transformations in recent decades. Customers expect instant transactions, transparent terms and seamless digital service. Regulators strengthen control. Competition is growing not only between banks, but also from fintech companies, marketplaces, and ecosystems.

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

1,045 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

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

2,076 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

Currency control for the importer: step-by-step instructions on how not to receive a fine from the bank

1,217 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

2,353 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

The Federal Customs Service, the Federal Tax Service and Currency Control: how Big Brother works in Russian Foreign economic Activity

1,727 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

2,198 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