In April 2024, a number of new laws will come into force in Russia: “nalivkas” will be banned, fines will be introduced for violations in tobacco trafficking, and fines for carriers for flight delays will be increased; We will talk about what is most important for business.
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- Threshold for duty-free import of parcels to Russia from April 1st it will be €200. Previously the threshold was 1,000 euros.
- The call liquor ban. Regions receive the right to establish requirements for the sale of beer, cider and other alcoholic beverages in restaurants, bars, cafes, buffets, as well as to limit the time of sale of alcohol in public catering establishments (with the exception of restaurants ) located in apartment buildings and adjacent areas.
- Inserted Administrative liability for violation of requirements for the production or circulation of tobacco products., products containing nicotine and raw materials for their production. For example, the circulation of unlabeled products or the sale of raw materials for tobacco products to a minor will be considered an infringement. Punishment: fine up to 1 million rubles with confiscation of finished products, products, equipment and raw materials.
- Legal entities and individual entrepreneurs must send notifications about the start of certain types of activities only through “State Services” or similar regional portals. It will also be necessary to notify the supervisory authorities of the cessation of such activities to maintain the relevance of the records.
- Approximately quadruples its size Fines to airlines for flight, luggage or cargo delays. – will amount to 100 rubles for each hour of delay, but not more than 50% of the ticket price. The exception will be circumstances beyond the control of the carrier.
- Russian industrial consumers will receive advantage when concluding long-term gas supply contracts. The concept of “gas supply and gasification plan for a constituent entity of the Russian Federation” is also introduced, which is necessary to increase the rate of social gasification.
- Double VAT is abolished on the resale of used cars and motorcycles between dealers. Now, under certain conditions, the VAT tax base will be determined as the difference between the sales price including VAT and the purchase price.
- Another innovation refers to the transport sector: The rules for taking driver’s license tests are changing and issuance of driver’s licenses.
- A ban on taking the exam and obtaining a license is introduced for citizens who have received an administrative penalty for driving while intoxicated. Those who have been deprived of their right to drive a vehicle will also not have access to the exam.
- You can take the fourth and subsequent repetitions within six to nine months from the time of the previous exam.
- Social pensions due to old age, disability and loss of breadwinner indexed by 7.5%.
- The Law “On Delivery in the North” comes into force, regulating Provide the Far North territories and equivalent areas with vital basic goods.. Three categories of delivery cargo are being introduced in the north. Cargoes of the first and second categories (including food, medicine and fuel) will be transported in order of priority.
- Insurers were required to transfer information to the Automated Insurance Information System. (ISSA). People will be able to receive the information contained in this system (for example, about the MTPL policy) through the State Services portal.
- Any change in the boundaries and area of the facility is now considered redevelopment., including the training of new ones. The procedure for approving redevelopment has also been changed.
- Renting residential premises in apartment buildings for a short period of time will only be possible if the rights and legitimate interests of neighbors are respected. Also now It is prohibited to rent apartments without meters..
Author:
Anastasia Marina
Source: RB
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