Expatriates willing to work in the territory of Russia must have a work permit. Employer engaging foreign employees must notify an authority performing migration registration of foreign citizens of concluding/terminating employment relations with a foreign employee. Failing to fulfill this duty might cause administrative responsibility for an employer at the rate of as much as 800,000 rubles. In some regions (Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Leningrad Region), the penalty may amount to 1,000,000 rubles for every employed foreigner.

ICLC-Consultant provides the following services for employing foreign citizens in Russia:Formalizing invitations for obtaining an employment visa for foreign citizens.

• Formalizing work permits for high-qualified foreign employees.
• Registration of employers in migration authorities (accreditation).
• Assistance in legalizing employment relations with a foreign employee, including drawing up an employment agreement taking into account specifics of employment relations.
• Preparation and notification on behalf of the employer of conclusion or termination of an employment agreement with a foreign employee.
• Preparation and notification of performing obligations in wage payments to a high-qualified foreign employee by an employer, etc.

Sofia Ivanova, Head of Legal Department