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Pepeliaev Group advises that on 29 January 2016 the State Duma adopted a federal law  which significantly changes the rules for taxing interest on debt obligations to related parties and/or on debt obligations raised with such parties involved (the so-called "thin" capitalisation, or "under-capitalisation" rules). The law also clarifies many issues which may arise in connection with law enforcement practice where these rules are applied.

Pepeliaev Group advises that on 28 January 2016 the Russian Government adopted a resolution to establish first priority development areas (PDAs) in monotowns in Russia and a new priority development area in the Far East.

Law firm Pepeliaev Group advises that changes have been made to the procedure for transferring a membership interest in a limited liability company and to the list of transactions which need to be notarised. A notary will now be involved in a wider range of corporate procedures and transactions with membership interests in limited liability companies.

Pepeliaev Group advises that the regulator Rospatent has prepared a large package of departmental regulations in terms of protecting intellectual property.

Pepeliaev Group advises that the Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare (known in Russia by the abbreviation 'Roszdravnadzor') has issued explanations concerning the registration of software as medical devices ('Explanations').

Pepeliaev Group advises that on 1 January 2016, special rules took effect for conducting joint scheduled audits in relation to residents of priority development areas in Russia.