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Labor Laws in Russia

  • Annual Leave: 28 days
  • Public Holidays: 13
  • Workweek: 40 hours per week.

Income Tax in Russia

Russia has progressive income tax rates from 13% to 22%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Russia

The standard VAT rate in Russia is 20%.

Social Security in Russia

Employer Contributions

  • Employers are responsible for several types of contributions based on employee salaries:
    • Pension Insurance: 22% on salaries up to RUB 2,225,000 per year. 10% on any amount exceeding this cap.
    • Medical Insurance: 5.1% on all salaries.
    • Social Insurance: 2.9% on salaries up to RUB 1,032,000 per year (no contributions required for amounts exceeding this cap).
    • Accident Insurance: Rates vary from 0.2% to 8.5%, depending on the occupational risk associated with the employee's job.
  • Total Employer Contribution
    • The total employer contribution can range from approximately 30.02% to 38.50%, depending on the specific rates applied for accident insurance and the salary structure.

Employee Contributions

  • Employees do not have direct Social Security contributions deducted from their salaries; however, they are subject to personal income tax:
    • Personal Income Tax Rates: 13% for annual incomes up to RUB 5 million.
    • 15% for annual incomes between RUB 5 million and RUB 10 million.
    • Higher rates apply for incomes above these thresholds.

Work Visas in Russia

Here are the main work visas available in Russia:

Single-Entry Work Visa

  • Typically valid for up to 90 days.
  • Intended for short-term employment or initial entry into Russia.
  • Requires a work invitation from a Russian employer, which must be obtained before applying for the visa.

Multiple-Entry Work Visa

  • Can be issued for 1 year or up to 3 years, depending on the duration specified in the work invitation.
  • Allows for multiple entries into Russia, facilitating longer-term employment and travel.
  • Similar to the single-entry visa, but requires a work invitation that supports multiple entries.

Highly Qualified Specialist (HQS) Visa

  • Generally allows for a 3-year multiple-entry visa.
  • For foreign nationals with specialized skills and a salary exceeding 1 million RUB annually.
  • Streamlined application process and faster issuance compared to standard work visas.

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