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Perspectives russes - S1E6

On the program of this episode, the analysis of specific tax considerations related to the sale of shares in companies under Russian law held by foreign investors (nominal or discounted value, earn out clauses, buy-back schemes and sale of deferred securities , etc.).

21 February 2023
Perspectives russes - S1E5

In the summary of this episode, the analysis of the provisions of the minutes of 20.12.22 of the government commission on the control of foreign investments in Russia which, for the first time, expressly determines the validation criteria for transactions involving the sale of securities companies under Russian law and distributions of dividends from Russian sources for the benefit of companies resident in so-called "unfriendly" states.

14 February 2023
Perspectives russes - S1E4

On the program of this episode, the analysis of the key pre-transactional legal and tax aspects of the sale of shares in Russian companies held by foreign investors.

6 February 2023
Perspectives russes - S1E3

The program of this issue includes an analysis of the scheme for the sale of shares of Russian companies held by foreign investors through MBO (Management Buy-Out). This type of reorganization is the most common in Russia for the transfer of ownership of Russian law firms in the current crisis. Therefore, we will consider the features of this scheme, its main advantages and disadvantages.

30 January 2023
Perspectives russes - S1E2

On the program for this episode, the analysis of the tax treatment of the sale of shares in Russian companies held by foreign investors and the review of the main reorganization scenarios used in the context of sanctions.

23 January 2023
Perspectives russes - S1E1

On the program of this episode, the analysis of the restrictions of Russian law applicable to the sale of participations and other assets held by foreign investors in Russia.

16 January 2023
Webinar (part two): "Business Restructuring in Russia: Legal and Tax Aspects"

Review of various restructuring options from tax and legal perspectives.

22 November 2022
Webinar (part one): "Business Restructuring in Russia: Legal and Tax Aspects"

Review of various Russian reorganisation options from tax and legal standpoints.

2 November 2022
Disposal of participant shares in LLCs should henceforth be approved by the Government Commission

The Decree restricts the ability to make transactions with shares of Russian LLCs for foreign persons

12 September 2022
Restrictions on Sale of Certain Russian Companies

New prohibitions and limitations on the direct or indirect sale of certain Russian companies (the “Decree”)

10 August 2022
Change to VAT taxation of E-services

The corresponding changes will enter into force as of 01 October 2022

19 July 2022
Change to VAT taxation of E-services

The Russian Parliament is currently considering a draft law, introducing various changes to the Russian tax legislation

5 July 2022

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Perspectives Russes

Welcome to "Perspectives Russie", the podcasts of Lex Evolution, dedicated to decision-makers in Russian business law: executives, financial directors, tax and legal directors. Hosted by Dominique Tissot, founding partner of Lex Evolution and French Foreign Trade Advisor for Russia, these podcasts shed light on important legal and tax issues and the main strategic issues of the moment. These podcasts are available on our LinkedIn Corporate page, as well as on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Anchor.

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Dominique Tissot advises on corporate tax, transfer pricing and international tax structuring. He is a French-qualified lawyer and a native French speaker, making him well placed to advise French clients operating in Russia.

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Fantastic specialist on cross-border transactions

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Highly recommended for work in the tax and energy industries

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Moscow-based Dominique Tissot is a key contact for Russian clients looking to invest in France, or French clients doing business in Russia. He is admitted to practice in France and is on the board of the French Chamber of Commerce in Russia.

Chambers Global

Proactive, available and client-oriented

Chambers Europe

Moscow-based French-qualified tax lawyer Dominique Tissot also handles project finance work. He has significant knowledge of the energy and natural resources sector, notably across Russia, Germany and Eastern Europe. He speaks English, French and Russian.

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