Doing Corporate Business in Russia ─ From Civil Theory to Practice

The right to do business in Russia is granted by the Constitution of the Russian Federation, which states that everyone shall have the right to freely use his or her abilities and property for entrepreneurial or any other economic activity not prohibited by the law. In the Russian Civil Code, business activity is understood as an independent activity, performed at one’s own risk, aimed at systematically deriving profit from the use of the property, the sale of commodities, the performance of work, or the rendering of services by the persons registered in this capacity in conformity with the law-established procedure.

Doing Corporate Business in Russia attempts to examine not only the theoretical aspects of Russian business procedures, but also the specific nature of their implementation. This book offers an examination of the process of establishing, functioning, and terminating various types of business corporations in the Russian Federation and gives readers a thorough understanding of business in Russia. It clarifies the legal features of management and interaction with contractors and public authorities. It also touches upon the issues of legal linguistics and its role in legal practice. Knowledge in this field enables the reader to get a sense of the correct interpretation of the content of legal documents, proper definitions of terms, and of the potential violations of the rights of business entities based on improper understanding of normative language.

The book will be useful to scientists and practicing lawyers, students, and anyone interested in the specifics of corporate business entities and the Russian business climate.

Anna S. Vlasova is Candidate of Juridical Sciences, Associate Professor, Civil Law and Civil Process Department National Research University Higher School of Economics, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Anna is the author of scientific publications on business and corporate law issues in leading Russian journals. Her sphere of scientific interests includes civil law, corporate law, business law, tax law, and legal linguistics.

Natalia M. Udalova is Senior Lecturer, Civil Law and Civil Process Department National Research University Higher School of Economics, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. Natalia is the author of scientific publications dedicated to various issues of civil law. Her sphere of scientific interests includes civil law, business law, contract law, and tax law.