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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

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

Marketplaces will be required to check goods and sellers through state registers: The launch is on October 1, 2026

Marketplaces will be required to check goods and sellers through state registers: The launch is on October 1, 2026

The Ministry of Economic Development has submitted for discussion draft rules according to which marketplaces will be required to automatically verify information about goods, sellers and owners of PVZ through state registers and systems, including labeling. The publication of the cards may become possible only after verification, and verification will affect dietary supplements, pesticides, medicines, medical products, and any labeled goods. The planned launch is on October 1, 2026, along with

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

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

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.

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 & Russ has expanded the Video Overlay service for sellers: now you can make an AI video from a single photo and "animate" images with a person - with micro—movements like turning your head and smiling. The generation takes up to a minute and is immediately integrated into the product profile. For sellers, this is a chance to raise the quality of content and conversion faster without the cost of a full-fledged shoot, but it is important to test the effect and not provoke an increa

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”

Iran is changing the rules for importing basic foodstuffs and feed: the mandatory pre-registration of an order with the agricultural department was canceled, allowing the cargo to be imported and declared first, and the documents to be processed after. At the same time, businesses are given a 100-day deferral of payments in rials and expand the use of barter for the import of essential goods. The measure is linked to the reform of subsidies and the redistribution of currency priorities in order

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

The Federal Tax Service and the Ministry of Finance have tightened their view on payments to foreign freight forwarders: if the payment for international shipping cannot be separated from the remuneration of the intermediary and other services, the importer runs the risk of withholding tax as income from international transportation. For businesses, this means one thing: it is not enough to call the contract a "freight forwarding" — you need to prove the structure of the amount with documents an

Customs and International Trade

Kazakhstan will build 4 pharmaceutical plants for 173 billion tenge and localize 356 drugs

Kazakhstan will build 4 pharmaceutical plants for 173 billion tenge and localize 356 drugs

Kazakhstan has approved investment agreements for four pharmaceutical projects: total investments are estimated at 173 billion tenge, and the localization plan includes 356 names of medicines, including socially significant ones. Production facilities will be located in Almaty, Almaty and Turkestan regions, and about 675 new jobs are expected. The projects should reduce the dependence of the market on imports and strengthen the sustainability of drug supplies.

Economy

Currency control in 2026: what is changing for foreign trade participants

Currency control in 2026: what is changing for foreign trade participants

In 2026, foreign exchange control for participants in foreign economic activity will undergo a number of important changes. The regulator clarifies the rules for accounting for intermediary contracts, introduces new transaction codes for digital rights, reviews the requirements for loan agreements and expands the acceptable ways to fulfill obligations under foreign trade contracts. At the same time, control over compliance with special economic measures remains in full.

Currency

The My Business ecosystem has reached 6.6 million entrepreneurs

The My Business ecosystem has reached 6.6 million entrepreneurs

The My Business ecosystem has become a key source of information for small and medium-sized businesses in Russia, combining the federal portal, regional support centers, social networks and digital media projects. Today, through this infrastructure, entrepreneurs receive operational data on government support, legislative changes and business development practices, which allows them to make informed management decisions in a changing economy.

Economy

VAT for USN in 2026: the Federal Tax Service explained to whom and how much to pay

VAT for USN in 2026: the Federal Tax Service explained to whom and how much to pay

The Federal Tax Service of Russia has issued official instructions on the application of VAT for taxpayers of the Unified Tax System in 2026. The document clarifies the new income thresholds, tax rates, and reporting procedures. For small and medium-sized businesses, the changes mean that accounting and contractual terms must be reviewed at the beginning of the year.

Economy

AI scoring changes the rules of the game: how sellers get credits in minutes

AI scoring changes the rules of the game: how sellers get credits in minutes

By 2026, it became clear that classic credit scoring no longer works for e-commerce. The online business is developing too fast to be assessed based on quarterly reports. Outdated models have been replaced by AI scoring, which analyzes the real behavior of a business and its future revenue. This approach changes the rules of financing sellers and opens up access to capital in a matter of minutes.

Marketplaces

Marketplaces in 2025: the Law, Conflict with Banks, and Sellers' Boiling point

Marketplaces in 2025: the Law, Conflict with Banks, and Sellers' Boiling point

The year 2025 has become a year of conflict for marketplaces at all levels: the government is preparing rules for the platform economy, banks are demanding to limit discounts "by payment method", and sellers are recording an increase in commissions and costs to levels at which the business operates at zero. Against the background of the rapid growth of online trading, the market has entered a phase of redistribution of forces, where large players and ecosystems are winning, and small sellers are

Marketplaces

Increased customs control is changing the speed and cost of cargo logistics

Increased customs control is changing the speed and cost of cargo logistics

Strengthening customs control is becoming a key factor affecting the speed and cost of logistics. Experts note an increase in risks at the stage of registration, a change in the dispatch of declarations and the upcoming introduction of a SPOT system capable of redistributing commodity flows and changing the structure of imports.

Customs and International Trade

China's key exhibitions in 2026: where to go for business in foreign economic activity

China's key exhibitions in 2026: where to go for business in foreign economic activity

In 2026, China will host a series of key international exhibitions, which remain the most important entry points for businesses in the field of foreign economic activity. Personal involvement allows you to build direct relationships with manufacturers, reduce costs and find reliable partners without intermediaries.

Customs and International Trade

Silver became the second most expensive asset in the world, overtaking Nvidia

Silver became the second most expensive asset in the world, overtaking Nvidia

Silver has updated its historical high, exceeding $82 per ounce. Since the beginning of the year, the metal has grown by 185% and surpassed Nvidia in terms of capitalization, becoming the second most expensive asset on the planet.

Currency

A strong ruble is questionable: the market predicts a weakening in 2026

A strong ruble is questionable: the market predicts a weakening in 2026

The ruble ends 2025 at unusually high levels, but analysts warn that the current strengthening may be temporary. The high rate and weak imports support the exchange rate, but fundamental factors point to the likelihood of a weakening of the currency in 2026.

Currency

Experts predicted that the dollar could rise to ₽96 by the end of 2026

Experts predicted that the dollar could rise to ₽96 by the end of 2026

Analysts at the Euler investment company predict a significant weakening of the Russian ruble in 2026: the dollar exchange rate may rise to 96 rubles by the end of the year. Among the influencing factors are a decrease in foreign exchange sales under the budget rule, falling oil prices and structural risks to export earnings.

Currency

Tokenized shares have arrived in TON: Apple and Tesla can now be stored directly in the wallet

Tokenized shares have arrived in TON: Apple and Tesla can now be stored directly in the wallet

xStocks tokenized "shares" have expanded their presence: they are now supported in the TON ecosystem and can be stored directly in regular TON wallets. This shifts the ownership model from "service storage" to self-custody and opens up more scenarios, from simple trading to potential use in DeFi. However, along with convenience, restrictions on jurisdiction and compliance remain: access to such tools still depends on the user's country and the rules of intermediaries.

Cryptocurrency

The Central Bank of the Russian Federation lowered the key rate to 16% amid slowing inflation

The Central Bank of the Russian Federation lowered the key rate to 16% amid slowing inflation

The Bank of Russia continued to adjust its monetary policy. Since December 22, 2025, the key rate has been reduced to 16%, reflecting a slowdown in inflation and the regulator's desire to return price growth to the target level in the medium term.

Currency

Articles

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

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