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In the third reading, the State Duma approved a law that mitigates administrative liability in the customs sphere. The new rules provide for exemption from fines upon voluntary correction of errors in declarations before the release of goods, the introduction of minimum fines and the possibility of applying warnings instead of sanctions. This facilitates the work of a bona fide business and reduces administrative barriers.

The President of Russia signed a law granting Rosfinmonitoring access to the Mir payment system, SBP, and universal QR code operations starting in 2026. The innovation is aimed at strengthening financial control and countering money laundering.

The Russian President has signed a law extending the parallel import mechanism for 2026. The solution preserves key anti-crisis instruments for regulating foreign trade and provides businesses with predictable conditions for importing goods under sanctions.

In 2026, the VAT rate in Russia will increase from 20% to 22%. The law was signed by the president, and the changes will affect most companies operating under the general taxation system. Businesses will have to adapt prices, contracts, and budgeting to the new tax burden.

A seminar for logistics specialists will be held in Moscow, where they will discuss the digital transformation of the industry, risks, new laws and technologies that can adapt businesses to changes.

With the new provisions of Law No. 140‑FZ, freight forwarders in Russia will face drastic changes: from increased control to mandatory registration and a complete transition to digital documents.

Starting from September 1, 2026, all logistics in Russia will switch to digital rails: the law on the mandatory use of an electronic bill of lading comes into force.

A meeting of the heads of customs services of the BRICS countries was held in Brazil. The participants discussed digitalization, AEO, and joint steps to strengthen law enforcement.

On October 1, 2026, the law on the platform economy comes into force: marketplaces are required to disclose algorithms, verify partners, transfer data to the Federal Tax Service and ensure transparency of conditions.

On September 1, a new law came into force in Russia, which changed the responsibilities of freight forwarding companies. Freight forwarders are now required not only to refuse to transport prohibited or restricted goods, but also to notify law enforcement agencies of such cases. Moreover, at the request of the agencies, such shipments must be transferred for verification.

Until recently, cryptocurrency mining in Russia was in a gray area. Many companies perceived this area as risky and legal uncertainty as an obstacle to investing. However, in 2024, everything changed: amendments to the law on Digital Financial Assets legalized mining, and new tax rules were introduced in 2025. This was a turning point for the industry, paving the way for business scaling and legalization.

Transportation is not just a risky job, but a huge responsibility. A mistake can cost not only money, but also freedom. Follow the requirements to avoid getting into trouble and transport chemicals and other dangerous substances according to the rules. This is not just a matter of technology and logistics, but also about security and the law.