The Central Bank of Russia has raised the threshold below which Russian residents do not need individual approval to pay for shares, contributions and units in non-residents’ assets. From 1 July 2026, no permission is required where the amount of such transactions for the benefit of one legal entity does not exceed RUB 30 million, up from RUB 15 million. The threshold calculation includes transactions made by a resident to a non-resident legal entity from 1 April 2024. Payments may be made in RUB or in foreign currency using the ruble equivalent at the Central Bank of Russia exchange rate on the payment date. Transactions above the limit will still require the Central Bank of Russia’s permission, and the same rules also apply to contributions to non-residents under simple partnership agreements.
Central Bank of Russia2026-06-01
Central Bank of Russia raises permission-free threshold for residents’ investments in non-resident assets to RUB 30 million
The Central Bank of Russia has doubled to RUB 30 million the threshold below which Russian residents do not need individual approval to pay for shares, contributions and units in non-residents’ assets for the benefit of one legal entity. The threshold, calculated from transactions since 1 April 2024, applies to payments in RUB or foreign currency and also covers contributions to non-residents under simple partnership agreements, with transactions above the limit still requiring approval.