Starting August 1, 2025, amendments to Russian legislation will come into effect, allowing single-shareholder businesses to establish subsidiary LLCs and joint-stock companies (JSCs) without involving additional founders. This is a significant change that will simplify corporate governance structures and holding company formation.
Key Changes
Why This Matters
How to Prepare
How ACSOUR Can Assist
Act now to leverage these new rules starting August 1, 2025!
Submit a request, and our experts will help you adapt your business to the updated legal framework.
Key Changes
- A company with a single shareholder will be permitted to act as the sole founder of another LLC or JSC (currently prohibited).
- Notarization of decisions by a sole shareholder will no longer be required unless stipulated in the company’s charter.
- Exceptions may be introduced by specific federal laws.
Why This Matters
- Streamlined subsidiary formation – No need to engage nominal founders.
- Reduced bureaucracy – Notarization of sole shareholder decisions becomes optional (unless specified in the charter).
- Greater holding company flexibility – Enables more transparent and controlled ownership structures.
How to Prepare
- Review existing charters – Updates may be needed to align with the new rules.
- Assess your corporate structure – Determine whether new subsidiaries would benefit your business.
- Optimize decision-making processes – Eliminate redundant approval steps.
How ACSOUR Can Assist
- Corporate structure analysis – Identifying optimization opportunities.
- Charter amendments & registration – Ensuring compliance with new requirements.
- Legal transaction support – Facilitating subsidiary establishment.
- Corporate governance advisory – Maximizing the benefits of these changes.
Act now to leverage these new rules starting August 1, 2025!
Submit a request, and our experts will help you adapt your business to the updated legal framework.
