A selection of articles, books and online resources to help you explore the key issues for doing business in Russia.
See our Country resources for Russia to access general country profiles, economic forecasts, industry reports, statistics and other information.
Online books, guides and publications
eBooks
The library provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers.
Passport Russia: Your Pocket Guide to Russian Business, Customs & Etiquette
Mitchell, Charles (World Trade Press, 2008)
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BNA Country Portfolios
The Business operations in… series from Bloomberg BNA provide expert guidance on the tax aspects of expanding and operating businesses abroad.
Business Operations in Russia
Analysis of the business environment in Russia, focusing on: the economy and government, operating a business, forms of doing business, principal taxes and taxation of domestic corporations.
Members and registered students can access this series by logging in to the website.
Access to online content from Bloomberg BNA is provided to members and registered students subject to the conditions in the BNA terms of use statement.
Useful links
Russia
Key country facts, business news, contacts and export information from UK Trade & Investment.
Country Profile – Russian Federation
General background information prepared by Foreign and Commonwealth Office desk officers.
Ease of Doing Business in the Russian Federation
Summary of comprehensive annual data collated by the World Bank showing key indicators for business and economic conditions.
Guides
Atradius Country Reports
The latest overviews cover the country's most important business sectors, imports and exports, key indicators, political and economic summaries and outlook.
Business Guides by Country
Introductory guides published by Baker Tilly giving an overview of rules and regulations covering business entities and accounting, finance and investment, employment regulations and tax.
Doing Business in Russia (PDF 626kb/36 pages)
Guide prepared by a local firm within the UHY network which provides an overview of the relevant issues to consider when establishing a business in this country. Published in July 2010.
Doing Business in Russia
A guide from PKF International which provides an overview of the country, types of business entities, accounting, taxation and other useful information.
Doing Business in Russia
A business guide from Baker & McKenzie which helps companies understand the economic, legal and regulatory structures of Russia. Published in July 2010.
Doing business and investing in the Russian Federation
Updated 2010 edition of the guide from PwC, which features chapters on the Russian economy and business climate, taxation, the legal and accounting system and labour relations.
Doing Business in Russia (PDF 1.8mb/38 pages)
Online guide from KPMG Russia published in April 2008 which features chapers on Russian accounting, business entities, business taxation and taxation of individuals.
Focus on: Russia (PDF 595.54kb/7 pages)
Grant Thornton report looking at economic and business trends, including the status of employment, profitability and revenue expectations, constraints and lender support in the region. Published in February 2012 as part of the International Business Report Economy Focus series.
Taxation and Investment
Guides and snapshots from Deloitte featuring information on the investment climate, labour relations and work force, business regulations, foreign investment, choice of business entity and corporate taxation.
Forums and support networks
Russo-British Chamber of Commerce
A forum for business people to network and encourage best practice, trade and investment between Britain and Russia.
Publications
Buy books from Amazon on doing business in Russia
Tax
Taxation in Russia
Access tax rates and guides, news, information on tax treaties and other resources.
Articles and books in the Library collection
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