 Three Legal Traps of May for Startups: What Actually Changed April 2026 brought three events that directly hit compliance in startups. One is a real breakthrough, the second is a quiet victory in court, and the third is a myth that could cost you a fine. First. The Constitutional Court, by ruling No. 26-P of April 22, changed the rules for returning remote goods. If your startup operates in e-commerce, the buyer can now choose the method of returning a quality product themselves, rather than following the seller's single scheme. This means that old offer templates and return policies need to be rewritten. Those who do not update their documents before an inspection risk receiving a directive from Rospotrebnadzor. Second. The Supreme Court, in its review for the first quarter of 2026, established an important precedent regarding EFS-1: if the main report is submitted on time, but subsection 1.2 is sent late, the fine is unlawful. For startups, where accounting is often outsourced and reports are sent in parts, this removes the risk of double penalties. But there is a nuance: the precedent does not cancel the obligation to submit at all—it only protects against a fine for a technical delay of the subsection. Third, and the most insidious. A rumor is circulating on social media about the repeal of Article 15.5 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (fine for late tax return filing). This is false. The latest revision is April 29, 2026, and the article is in effect. The fine for officials is from 300 to 500 rubles. The amount is small, but if you have an LLC and systematic delays, the tax authority may use this as a marker for an on-site inspection. Don't let your guard down. Legal changes do not tolerate guesswork—they need to be tracked systematically. ASI Biont analyzes changes in legislation in seconds and compiles a personalized digest for your business. Register on ASI Biont and get 1500 tokens for compliance automation.