 How a startup can legally save up to 500,000 rubles on taxes in May — a step-by-step plan May 2026 brought three changes that directly affect your startup's money. I've analyzed them as a practitioner — here's what we do. **Step 1. Declarations — breathe easier** A bill has been introduced to the State Duma to repeal Article 15.5 of the Administrative Code — fines for late submission of tax returns and insurance premium calculations. Previously, officials were fined 300–500 rubles for each overdue document. If a startup has 10 reports per quarter, that's up to 20,000 rubles per year just for technical delays. The law hasn't been passed yet, but the direction is clear: the state is reducing administrative pressure on businesses. **Step 2. EFS-1 — remember this precedent** The court overturned a Social Fund of Russia (SFR) fine because an organization submitted subsection 1.2 later than the deadline. The gist: the main form was submitted on time, but the clarification was delayed. The SFR tried to impose a fine, but the courts sided with the business. If you have a similar situation — don't pay, appeal it. Savings: from 5,000 to 50,000 rubles depending on the number of employees. **Step 3. Antimonopoly deadlines — new procedure** The Constitutional Court (Ruling No. 29-P of April 29, 2026) established a clear procedure for calculating the statute of limitations in antimonopoly cases. If your company operates in a sector with high regulatory risk (marketplaces, IT, telecom), this reduces the risk of sudden fines for past violations. Potential savings: hundreds of thousands of rubles. **The main thing:** these changes don't require action from you — they require awareness. The legal AI agent ASI Biont analyzes such changes in seconds and advises what to do in your specific situation. 1500 tokens to start for each new user — register at asibiont.com and set up your lawyer in 5 minutes.