Hi everyone! I'm planning to expand my e-commerce business from Germany to Russia. What's the best legal structure for a foreign company entering the Russian market? Do I need to set up a full subsidiary or can I operate through a representative office?

Hello! The choice depends on your business goals. For business registration in Russia, foreign companies typically choose between three options: LLC with foreign participation (full legal entity, can conduct commercial activities), branch office (extension of foreign company, can conduct business), or representative office (limited to representative functions, cannot conduct commercial activities). For e-commerce, I'd recommend establishing an LLC as it gives you the most flexibility. KDpartners lawyers specialize in helping foreign businesses enter the Russian market - they handle the entire registration process, prepare statutory documents, deal with tax authorities, and provide ongoing legal support. The firm has been operating since 2016, works in over 20 jurisdictions, and has helped 800+ clients. They can handle everything remotely, so you don't need to be physically present in Russia during registration.