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Company Formation Services in Russia

Start your business in Russia with expert company formation services. We assist with registration, compliance, tax setup, and legal support for smooth entry. 

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We simplify company formation, helping start-ups and established businesses thrive.

OOO (Limited Liability Company)

Forming an OOO in Russia is the most popular choice for foreign investors. It allows one or multiple founders and provides limited liability protection.

Benefits OOO offers

  • Most common and flexible legal form in Russia
  • Limited liability protects founders’ assets
  • Suitable for small to medium-sized businesses

An AO in Russia is ideal for larger businesses planning to raise capital by issuing shares. It can be either public (PAO) or non-public (NAO).

Benefits AO offers

  • Ability to attract investors through shares
  • Recognized structure for large-scale enterprises
  • Flexible ownership and capital raising options

This form allows an individual entrepreneur to operate under their own name without creating a separate legal entity.

Benefits Sole Proprietorship offers

  • Simple and quick to register
  • Low initial setup and maintenance costs
  • Best suited for freelancers or small traders

Russian law allows for General Partnerships and Limited Partnerships. These involve two or more parties combining resources to run a business.

Benefits Partnerships offer

  • Shared resources and expertise
  • Flexible internal arrangements
  • Suitable for small ventures and professional services

A branch office represents a foreign company in Russia but is not a separate legal entity. It can carry out commercial activities under the parent company.

Benefits Branch Office offers

  • Direct presence in the Russian market
  • Lower setup costs than forming a new company
  • Good for testing business opportunities

A subsidiary in Russia is a separate legal entity, usually formed as an OOO, with the parent company as the shareholder.

Benefits Subsidiary offers

  • Independent legal status limits parent liability
  • More credibility with local clients and banks
  • Eligible for local incentives and tax benefits
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360 degree support for your incorporation requirements

  • Company Formation
  • Open a subsidiary
  • Open a Branch
  • Offshore Companies
  • Accounting
  • Recruitment Service
  • Serviced Offices
  • Banking Service
  • Trademark Registration
  • Business Reports
  • Immigration & Visa Advice
  • Domain Registration

360 degree support for your incorporation requirements

  • Company Formation
  • Open a Subsidiary
  • Open a Branch
  • Accounting
  • Immigration & Visa Advice
  • Banking Service
  • Serviced Offices
  • Recruitment Service
  • Business Planning
  • Merchant Service
  • Business Reports
  • Virtual Offices
  • Trademark Registration
  • Reputation Management
  • Domain Registration

Happy Clients Make us Happy

OAEC made our expansion into Russia seamless. Their team handled registration, tax setup, and compliance, saving us months of paperwork and stress.
David
We weren’t sure whether to choose an OOO or subsidiary, but OAEC’s experts guided us clearly. Their advice gave us confidence and a smooth market entry.
Elena
Professional, reliable, and efficient. OAEC managed everything from banking to legal compliance for our Russian branch. Highly recommended for any business expanding abroad.
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FAQs

The most popular option is the OOO (Limited Liability Company). It provides flexibility, limited liability for shareholders, and is suitable for most industries.
Yes, foreign individuals and companies can fully own an OOO or a subsidiary in Russia, with no requirement for a local partner.

On average, registering an OOO takes about 2–3 weeks, depending on document preparation, translations, and government approvals.

The minimum share capital is 10,000 RUB (around €100). At least 50% must be paid before registration is complete.
Yes, every company in Russia must have a registered office address. This address is used for official correspondence and compliance purposes.

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