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Company Name
Confirm and reserve the company name to comply with Polish legal requirements and ensure the name has not been registered or reserved by other entities.
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Registered Address
It can be a business office address or a dedicated registered address, which must be located within Russia. Our company can provide such an address.
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Articles of Association
Draft and register the Articles of Association, specifying key contents including the company's organizational structure, shareholders' rights and business scope.
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Shareholder / Director / Supervisor / General Manager
Submit identity documents, passports or other valid identification certificates of all company shareholders, whether natural persons or legal entities;
Provide identity documents, passports or other valid identification certificates of directors and supervisors as designated in the Articles of Association;
It is mandatory to appoint one Russian national as the General Manager of the company.
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Registered Capital
Determine and pay up the company's registered capital. Depending on the company type and legal requirements, capital contributions can be made in cash, property or other forms. The minimum standard of 10,000 rubles is recommended.
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Tax Registration
Apply for tax registration and obtain the tax registration certificate to conduct tax payment legally.
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Relevant licenses and certificates
Depending on the industry and business characteristics of the company, specific permits or certificates may need to be applied for.
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Other documents
Additional documents such as business plans, labor contracts and lease agreements may be required subject to specific requirements.
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Notes
The specific procedures and required documents for company registration vary by region and company type. It is recommended to consult a professional lawyer or registration agency prior to registration to ensure smooth completion of the registration process and full compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
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Limited Liability Company（LLC）
This is the most common type of company with limited liability for shareholders and few mandatory requirements for shareholders. The minimum registered capital is 10,000 rubles, which must be fully paid up. Shareholders may be natural persons or legal entities, save that a single legal entity cannot be the sole shareholder of an LLC.
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Joint-Stock Company（JSC）
It is suitable for large enterprises, which can raise funds by selling shares. Joint-stock companies are divided into non-public joint-stock companies (NAO) and public joint-stock companies (PAO). The minimum registered capital for a public joint-stock company is 100,000 rubles, ideal for enterprises with financing demands or listing plans.
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General Partnership
It includes general partnerships (GP) and limited partnerships (LP). Owners of a general partnership bear unlimited liability for the company’s debts and obligations, while liability of limited partners is capped at their capital contributions.
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Representative Office
Foreign companies may conduct business activities in Russia through representative offices. A representative office does not possess separate legal personality; its head is appointed by the parent foreign company and conducts operations within the scope of authorization.
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Branch Office
Foreign companies may set up branches in Russia to carry out business activities. A branch does not have independent legal personality either. Its manager is appointed by the parent company and is authorized to conduct independent commercial operations.
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Documents of shareholders and directors
For individual shareholders: Passports, Russian translated versions, and address proof (such as migration registration slips);
For corporate shareholders: Registration certificates, tax documents and Articles of Association (to be notarized and apostilled).
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Articles of Association
This document elaborates in detail the company’s basic information including business scope, capital structure, shareholders' rights and interests, and management structure. This document shall be signed and confirmed by all company founders.
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Certificate of Registered Capital
Bank deposit certificates or capital verification reports may be required depending on the selected type of company.
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Registered Address Certificate
Provide proof of the company’s actual business address in Russia, which can be a lease contract or property ownership certificate, together with an extract copy from the Unified State Register.
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Power of Attorney (if applicable)
If registration procedures are handled by an authorized agent, a Power of Attorney shall be submitted.
