Sergey Tarasevich has assessed the first results and prospects of the experiment on the tax for the self-employed for Vot Tak
The Federal Tax Service has decided to increase the number of inspections of entrepreneurs in order to identify schemes for evading personal income tax and insurance contributions through the use of the status of self-employed persons. It should be noted, that there is an experiment in Russia until 2029 to establish a special tax regime for…
13.10.2021
Dmitry Uryakin explained to "Shortread" magazine how to reduce the amounts of money demanded by the grid company when using electricity without a contract
Dmitry Uryakin, Lawyer at Maxima Legal, told the online legal magazine "Shortread" how to reduce the amounts of money demanded by the grid company in case of non-contractual electricity consumption. The expert noted that "if a company uses electricity without a contract, the grid company can draw up an act of non-contractual consumption and charge…
22.09.2021
Natalia Diatlova analyzed the importance of partnership agreements at the meeting of the "Ideas Club" business club
On 16th of September Natalia Diatlova, Partner, Head of Corporate Law practice at Maxima Legal, told the residents of the business club "Ideas Club" about partnership agreements and their importance for business. In particular, the expert pointed out the risks that may be faced by business owners and explained the cases when a well-thought-out and…
17.09.2021
Maxima Legal is once again included in the top 100 law firms in Russia
For the second time in a row, the editorial board of White Square Journal included Maxima Legal in its rating of the top 100 law firms in Russia. The ranking is based on an analysis of revenues, company performance, the number of competent professionals, as well as client loyalty levels. To learn about the rating and its methodology please visit…
03.09.2021
International ranking of Best Lawyers has ranked 8 Maxima Legal lawyers in 20 areas of law
Best Lawyers, the oldest international ranking, has presented its annual list of Russian lawyers recommended in various areas of law. 8 Maxima Legal experts, providing legal support in 20 different areas, received professional recognition. Maxim Avrashkov, Managing Partner and Head of General Business Law Practice, was once again ranked as one of…
10.06.2021
Alina Kalinskova has talked with Novy Prospert about the market for counterfeit COVID-19 vaccination certificates
A market for fake certificates confirming that its holder has received two doses of Sputnik V is forming in St Petersburg. In addition, offers are appearing to enter non-existent COVID-19 vaccination data into Public Services Portal (a part of the infrastructure which provides data exchange and technological interaction of information…
09.06.2021
Maxima Legal has supported Global Legal Run 2021 charity run
Maxima Legal has traditionally participated in Legal Run charity run, which was once again held in a flashmob format due to the extension of restrictions on public events because of the pandemic. From 22 May to 1 June, the event was supported by more than 100 Russian and foreign law firms, raising about 3 million rubles to help the wards of …
01.06.2021
Maxim Ali had shared with Vot-tak.tv Maxima Legal experience of fighting the St Petersburg Philharmonic Hall's copycat websites
St Petersburg Shostakovich Academic Philharmonic Hall like many other cultural organisations in Russia, has faced a problem with its official website being impersonated by fraudsters who sell fake tickets for 10-20 times higher than allowed by law. At the request of the international online project Vot-tak.tv, Maxim Ali, Partner at Maxima Legal…
21.05.2021
Maxim Ali has talked to InFocus Press about the specifics of electronic signatures in Russia
In 2020, the number of electronic signatures issued in Russia increased by 15%. At the same time, there are two types of the signatures: qualified signatures produced by accredited organizations and simple ones, which are valid in cases specified by law or by agreement of the parties. Maxim Ali, Partner and Head of IP/IT practice at Maxima Legal,…
04.05.2021
Sergei Bakeshin has commented to Kommersant on the prospects of amending regional legislation that contradicts federal norms
Deputies of the Legislative Assembly of the Leningrad region rejected a protest from the region's prosecutor against the changes in the regional legislation. The prosecutor's dissatisfaction was caused by a multiple increase in fines for dumping waste in the wrong place, as a result of which the penalties significantly exceeded the bar established…
29.04.2021