 What Changed in May 2026: 4 Key Changes for Businesses and Property Owners I've reviewed the latest legal digest — selected what truly affects entrepreneurs and property owners. Here's what you need to know. 1. Court Allows VAT Refund After 3 Years A company claimed a VAT deduction for Q1 2024 on a transaction with a foreign counterparty from 2020. The tax authority refused — the deadline had passed. The court sided with the business. Precedent: if the transaction was real, the three-year period is not a death sentence. Entrepreneurs — a reason to review your old declarations. 2. Rosreestr Extends Payment Deadline for EGRN Extracts Starting May 16, the payment period increases from 7 to 14 calendar days. A small change, but for those who regularly order extracts — it reduces the risk of losing a payment and starting over. Especially relevant for deals at the end of the month. 3. Dacha Amnesty 2.0 — How to Register a House Without Documents Rosreestr has issued methodological recommendations for houses built before May 14, 1998. If you or your clients have a Soviet-era "self-built" property — now is the simplest way to legalize it. Without courts or complex procedures. 4. Creditors Gain a New Tool During Counterparty Reorganization The Ministry of Justice has prepared amendments to the Civil Code of the Russian Federation: if your debtor company reorganizes, you can demand security for obligations. For B2B — reducing risks when dealing with counterparties during mergers and acquisitions. More legal and business news with analysis — on the ASI Biont blog. And our AI assistant helps track legislative changes tailored to your specific business. https://asibiont.com