Pepeliaev Group advises that on 25 November 2013 the President signed Law No. 317-FZ “On amending certain pieces of legislation of the Russian Federation and repealing certain provisions of Russian legislative acts regarding the protection of public health in the Russian Federation”.
Pepeliaev Group advises that a law which substantially amends the procedure for how taxpayers can make out-of-court challenges to tax authorities’ decisions and acts or omissions of tax officers comes into effect on 3 August.
Pepeliaev Group advises that the State Duma has passed two laws that relate to currency transactions. Moreover, draft amendments are being prepared to the Bank of Russia’s Instructions No. 138-I dated 4 June 2012, which deal with currency control.