Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed a resolution approving the rules for the formation and maintenance of a register of intermediary digital platforms. The document creates a transparent mechanism for accounting for key players in the platform economy and establishes a legal framework for further industry-specific regulation. We analyze who will be affected by the changes and how to prepare.
What Is the Register of Intermediary Digital Platforms
The register will be maintained electronically on the official website of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. It will include information on the platform’s name, website address, operator details, and data on the platform’s compliance with established criteria. Starting in 2027, the Ministry will update the register annually by July 1.
Who Is Affected by the Changes
The new rules apply to operators of intermediary digital platforms — i.e., marketplaces, goods and services aggregators, platforms for self‑employed individuals, taxi and delivery services, and any online platforms that facilitate interaction between sellers and buyers. Foreign platforms included in the register will be subject to special control: information about them will be sent to Roskomnadzor within five days.
How Platforms Will Be Included in the Register
The procedure provides for two methods:
Identification of a platform based on information from government authorities. The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) will provide data on competition analyses; the Federal Tax Service (FTS) will provide data on the number of sellers that have completed transactions through the platform and the total value of such transactions.
Voluntary application by the platform owner or the person operating the platform under an agreement. This path allows the owner to control the process and avoid forced inclusion.
Operator Obligations After Inclusion
Operators of intermediary digital platforms must notify the Ministry of Economic Development of any changes to key information — name, domain name, operator details, and compliance with criteria. Information from the register is provided free of charge.
Why This Matters for Businesses
Inclusion in the register entails additional obligations and risks:
Transparency of operations. The government gains access to information about platforms and their owners.
Supervision by the FAS and the FTS. This may lead to additional inspections and requirements.
Risk of forced inclusion. If a platform does not file a voluntary application, it may be included based on government data, leaving the owner with no control over the process.
Special regime for foreign platforms. Additional control measures apply, including notification to Roskomnadzor.
What Digital Platform Operators Should Do
The Ministry of Economic Development must establish and publish the register on its official website by November 2, 2026. It is recommended that operators:
Determine whether their platform falls under the definition of an “intermediary digital platform”.
Decide whether to file a voluntary application for inclusion in the register.
Prepare a package of documents in accordance with the Ministry’s requirements.
Consult with professionals to ensure the procedure is followed correctly and all requirements are met.
How Acsour Can Help
Acsour experts are ready to:
advise on whether your platform qualifies as an intermediary digital platform;
developinternal documents and procedures to comply with the new requirements;
provide legal support during inspections and when notifying authorities of changes.
Contact us — we will help you navigate the new rules and complete the registration process without risks or delays.