19 Bolshaya Ordynka, Bldg. 1, Moscow · Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00+7 925 210-09-01 · info@pravo-p.ru
+7 925 210-09-01Позвонить+7 925 495-95-35WhatsApp+7 925 495-95-35TelegramMAXНаписать
Home → Services → Company Registration in Russia
Market Entry · Company Formation

Company Registration in Russia

We assist foreign companies, investors and individuals with setting up a Russian limited liability company (OOO). The work covers the ownership structure, corporate documents, filing package and practical post-registration steps required to start operations.

Practical approach

We begin with the commercial model: who will own the company, who will act as director, how the Russian entity will receive funding and what contracts it will sign. If a foreign legal entity is a founder, the registration package must include evidence of its legal status from its home jurisdiction.

Documents useful for the first review

How we work

  1. Confirm the ownership and governance structure.
  2. Prepare the incorporation decision, charter and filing package.
  3. Arrange translations, notarisation and legalisation where applicable.
  4. File the registration documents with the competent authority.
  5. Receive registration documents and verify corporate data.
  6. Support banking, tax and operational setup as agreed.

Key risks

Foreign documentsDocuments issued abroad may need apostille, consular legalisation and certified Russian translation.
Registered addressThe address must be suitable for reliable contact with the company.
Director and authorityThe governance model must work in practice for a foreign-owned business.
Tax modelThe tax position should be reviewed before contracts and cash flows are launched.

Preparing for the first consultation

For Company Registration in Russia, the first useful step is to identify the practical result, then test the documents and procedure against that result rather than relying on a generic template.

FAQ

Common questions

Can a foreign company own a Russian LLC?

Yes. Russian registration rules contemplate a foreign legal entity acting as founder, subject to submission of documents confirming its legal status.

How long does state registration take?

The Russian tax authority states that legal entity registration is generally completed within three business days after the documents are submitted, subject to the statutory procedure.

Do foreign documents need translation?

Documents used before Russian authorities generally need to be presented in Russian, and foreign public documents may require apostille or legalisation depending on the country and treaty framework.

Can you support the company after incorporation?

Yes. We can continue with corporate, contract, banking-document, tax-coordination and regulatory work within an agreed scope.

In a Company Registration in Russia matter, small factual differences can change the required documents or sequence. The page sets out the usual route, while the final checklist is confirmed against the client's documents.