Legal services for the accreditation of branches and representative offices of foreign companies in the United States and Russia

We provide turnkey accreditation support for branches and representative offices of foreign companies in the United States and Russia, from the initial selection of the form of presence to obtaining all necessary permits and registration with government agencies.

Our goal is to make your company's entry into the US or Russian market legally safe, fast, and predictable in terms of timelines and costs.

What does the accreditation service include?

• Initial consultation to choose the form of presence: branch, representative office, or subsidiary.
• Analysis of corporate documents of a foreign company and their adaptation to the requirements of the United States and/or Russia.
• Preparation of regulatory and supplementary documents for accreditation.
• Organization for notarization, apostille, and translation of documents.
• Submission of documents to registration and accreditation bodies, support in the review.
• Obtaining certificates, notifications, and other accreditation confirmations.
• Registration of a branch/representative office for tax and statistical purposes.
• Support for subsequent changes: change of address, director, name, or accreditation renewal.

Submitting documents independently without considering the nuances of local legislation often leads to accreditation denials, delays, and additional costs for redoing the document package.

Specifics of accreditation in the US and Russia

Each jurisdiction has its own documentation requirements, administrative structure, and tax status for a branch or representative office. In the US, it's also necessary to consider the specific regulations of the state where the office is planned, while in Russia, accreditation standards with authorized bodies and reporting requirements for foreign companies must be taken into account.

• Consideration of industry restrictions and special permits (licenses).
• Evaluation of the tax implications of the chosen form of presence.
• Adaptation of the name and scope of activity to legal requirements.
• Establishment of an internal document flow with the parent company.

We help avoid common accreditation errors and proactively structure your branch or representative office to minimize regulatory risks and potential claims from regulatory authorities.

Post-accreditation support

A lawyer's work doesn't end with obtaining a license. To maintain the status of a branch or representative office and avoid fines, it's important to comply with reporting obligations promptly and notify government agencies of any changes.

• Advice on current legal issues related to branch/representative office operations.
• Preparation of the necessary notifications and reports for government agencies.
• Support during regulatory inspections and investigations.
• Reorganization or closure of a branch/representative office when the company's strategy changes.

By hiring an accreditation attorney, you'll receive comprehensive support for entering the US and Russian markets, reducing the risk of rejection, delays, and additional costs associated with correcting errors. We help you focus on growing your business by handling the legal aspects of the process for you.