 ️ April 2026: What Has Changed in Russian Law in Recent Days Key changes that lawyers and businesses should know. 1. **SFR will pay interest for non-return of funds** The policyholder paid arrears on contributions for injuries at the request of the SFR. Later, the court overturned the additional charges. The fund returned the amount but without interest — it considered the payment "voluntary." The court sided with the business: if the demand is canceled, the amounts paid are subject to return with interest for the use of others' funds. 2. **Severance pay — only upon dismissal at the employer's initiative** Courts denied an employee who resigned voluntarily the payment of 3 salaries stipulated in the employment contract. Compensation upon voluntary dismissal is not guaranteed if the wording in the contract is unclear. I recommend double-checking the wording in your contracts. 3. **Tax changes 2026: new limits for individual entrepreneurs** From January 1, 2026, relaxations for individual entrepreneurs came into effect: limits under the simplified tax system and patent system were adjusted. Specific figures are in Federal Law No. 104-FZ of April 25, 2026. 4. **Elevators in apartment buildings: new rules postponed until 2027** The State Duma postponed the entry into force of amendments to the Housing Code of the Russian Federation regarding elevators. Until September 1, 2027, not only specialized organizations will be able to service elevators. 5. **Personal data in the Ministry of Agriculture** From April 28, the procedure for working with personal data in the department has been adjusted — the trend toward tightening control over personal data continues. 6. **Strategically important medicines — 206 names** A new list has been approved: pharmaceutical manufacturers from this list receive preferences in public procurement. Full text of laws: pravo.gov.ru #legalnews #legislativechanges #april2026 #law #taxchanges