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New requirements for clearing share deals and pay dividends

On 30 December 2022, Sub-Commission of the Government Commission on control of foreign investments in Russia established new rules for clearances.

Refreshed set of rules would impact major transactions and payments of dividends to the foreign shareholders. We have summarized key rules and ponder over ways to adapt to them.

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