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Starting March 8, 2026, changes to the procedure for IT company accreditation, approved by Order of the Ministry of Digital Development of Russia No. 1172 dated December 15, 2025, came into force. The updated regulation tightens the requirements for the application and clarifies the accreditation procedure, which grants the right to tax benefits and preferences for IT businesses.
What Has Changed
The new application form requires applicants to provide more detailed information about their activities. Required details include:
- codes of primary and secondary activities;
- information about computer programs (databases) included in the register of domestic software;
- data on revenue from the sale of rights to such programs for the previous or current year;
- information on revenue from the date of legal entity registration until the date of application (if a certificate of all income is not available);
- information on participation in the creation, development, support, or refinement of federal and regional information systems as a contractor;
- information on the presence (or absence) of direct or indirect participation of the Russian Federation, a constituent entity of the Russian Federation, or a municipality in the authorized capital of the company, as well as the share of such participation.
Deadlines and Submission Procedure
The maximum service period is 15 business days from the date of application and document registration. When submitted through the Unified Portal of Public Services, the application will be registered within 10 minutes. Paper applications may also be submitted directly to the Ministry of Digital Development — in this case, the registration period will be 1 business day.
Why This Matters for IT Companies
Accreditation remains a key tool for obtaining tax benefits provided for the IT sector. The new requirements are aimed at more thorough verification of a company's compliance with the declared status. Errors in filling out the application or missing required information may lead to rejection, delays, or loss of eligibility for benefits.
Risks for Businesses
- denial of accreditation due to incomplete or incorrect completion of the new form;
- increased processing time if additional documents are requested;
- loss of eligibility for benefits if the company fails to renew its accreditation before the previous one expires.
What Businesses Should Do
- verify that your activities comply with the new requirements;
- prepare a complete set of documents in accordance with the updated application form;
- ensure that revenue and software product information is up to date and properly documented;
- adjust accounting policies and internal procedures if necessary.
How Acsour Can Help
Acsour experts are ready to:
Contact us — we will help you navigate the accreditation process without risks and maintain access to tax benefits.
- conduct an audit of your company for compliance with the new accreditation requirements;
- assist in preparing the application and documents in accordance with the updated regulation;
- advise on tax benefits and the consequences of losing accreditation;
- support the application and accreditation process, including communication with the Ministry of Digital Development.
Contact us — we will help you navigate the accreditation process without risks and maintain access to tax benefits.
