Joint-Stock Companies and Share Issues in Russia

We advise Russian joint-stock companies and shareholders on incorporation, share issues, capital changes, registrar matters and corporate governance.

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Practical approach

We synchronise the corporate decision with the securities procedure: charter provisions, competent body, share parameters, registrar records and filing requirements must fit one another.

Documents useful for the first review

Current charter.
Registered share issue details.
Shareholder and registrar information.
Corporate resolutions.
Proposed capital-raising terms.

How we work

Audit the corporate and securities status.
Choose the procedure.
Prepare resolutions and issue parameters.
Prepare securities documentation.
Coordinate registrar and Bank of Russia interaction where applicable.
Complete placement and follow-up actions.

Key risks

Procedure mismatchThe route depends on company status, issue type and placement method.

Electronic filingFrom 1 March 2026, state-registration issue documents sent to the Bank of Russia must be submitted electronically through the personal account.

Historic defectsEarlier issue or register problems can affect the new procedure.

Shareholder rightsCapital changes can affect voting and economic rights.

Preparing for the first consultation

For Joint-Stock Companies and Share Issues 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

Who registers Russian share issues?

The Bank of Russia performs state registration; Russian law also provides registrar registration for certain issues of non-public JSCs.

How are documents filed with the Bank of Russia in 2026?

From 1 March 2026, through electronic submission using the participant personal account.

Do JSCs use a professional registrar?

Yes, shareholder register functions are handled by a professional registrar under Russian law.

Can you support additional share issues?

Yes.

The document set for Joint-Stock Companies and Share Issues in Russia depends on the facts already recorded, the parties involved and the stage of the procedure. We therefore check the source documents before fixing the filing route.