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08.05.2026 Digital Labeling Expansion Starting May 1: What Businesses Need to Know As of May 1st, 2026, Russia introduces a new stage in expanding the list of products subject to mandatory digital labeling under the Chestny ZNAK (Honest Sign) traceability system.

06.05.2026 No Need to Panic: What the New Property Rights Confirmation Law Means for Suburban Real Estate There has been alarming talk recently about a new law requiring property owners to "re-confirm" their rights, especially concerning suburban homes and land.

01.05.2026 CONGRATULATIONS ON THE DAY OF INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY OF WORKING PEOPLE!

Mosgo & Partners team heartily congratulates all our friends, clients and colleagues in Russia and the world on the Day of International Solidarity of the Working People!

30.04.2026 The Central Bank of the Russian Federation lowered the key rate to 14,5%

At the scheduled meeting, the Bank of Russia decided to reduce the key rate to 14,5%.

29.04.2026 Tightening Notification Requirements for Russians with Residency Abroad In the end of 2026, Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs prepared a draft law that would significantly change the current notification rules for Russian citizens who obtain a residence permit (VNZH) abroad.

24.04.2026 Chestny znak: changes from May 1, 2026

Starting May 1, 2026, significant changes come into force in Russia’s mandatory “Honest Sign” (Chestny znak) product labeling system, affecting multiple product categories and introducing new rules for businesses.

20.04.2026 Effective September 1, 2026, new mandatory requirements will come into force for all website owners: domain registration in the national zones Effective September 1, 2026, new mandatory requirements will come into force for all website owners: domain registration in the national zones .ru, .рф, and .su will now only be possible through identity verification on the “Gosuslugi” portal.

13.04.2026 Trademark assignment

The assignment of a trademark is a transaction whereby the current owner transfers their exclusive rights to the mark entirely to another party. It is important not to confuse this with licensing: in licensing, you retain ownership of the brand and merely grant permission for its use......

08.04.2026 New regulations for the importation of goods from the EAEU: the SPOT system will be implemented starting April 1st.

Effective April 1st, 2026, the Russian Federation will implement a mandatory procedure for the importation of goods by road transport from the member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Importers will be required to notify the Federal Tax Service (FNS) of Russia in advance regarding planned shipments through the national system for confirming anticipated goods (SPOT), as well as to make a security payment prior to crossing the border.

01.04.2026 Effective April 1st, 2026, new regulations governing the importation of vehicles from Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states-Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Armenia-will come into force in Russia. These changes will affect both the calculation method for the recycling fee and the border crossing procedures.