Expertise/Russia–China Practice
Service
For an executive or specialist from China to work in Russia, a visa and permits are obtained, the type of which depends on the position, the duration of the work and the travel schedule.
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Timing and fees are indicative and are confirmed when the engagement is agreed.
The process differs for an executive and for a specialist sent to a project.
Documents for the head of a Russian company with Chinese participation, or of an accredited branch or representative office, are arranged together with the appointment decision. The following are determined: the documents needed to work in the position, the sequence of the appointment and the permit procedures, the company's obligations as employer and the procedure for a head who is not permanently in Russia.
Technical managers, engineers and other key specialists are sent to launch production and to carry out commissioning, quality control and technology transfer. The following are determined: the immigration status according to the duration of the work and the travel schedule, how the relationship with the Russian company is documented and the allocation of responsibilities between the head office and the Russian company.
The outcome of the service is the work performed within the scope agreed with the client.
Acting for the Chinese company
Challenge
A Chinese and a Russian partner were setting up a joint venture, and they had different legal traditions, expectations regarding management and views on the allocation of control.
What was done
The Chinese company was advised on the ownership structure, the management and exit mechanics, and the alignment of the parties' interests under Chinese and Russian law. The venture was launched on the agreed terms.
Parent company due diligence
Challenge
A Russian buyer was acquiring a Russian company whose parent was a Chinese company. Closing the transaction required due diligence of the Chinese parent company and its connection with the asset being sold.
What was done
Legal due diligence of the Chinese parent company was carried out, covering the group's corporate structure, the chain of ownership of the Russian subsidiary and the legal risks at the intersection of Chinese and Russian law. The acquisition of the Russian company went ahead with a legal picture that was clear to the parties.
Legal due diligence
Challenge
Independent legal due diligence of a Chinese company was required, covering its corporate structure and legal status at the intersection of Chinese and international law.
What was done
An opinion was prepared on the corporate structure, the chain of ownership and the related legal risks. The client obtained a clear legal picture for its further decisions.
Contract review
Challenge
Contracts for the international sale of goods between China and Russia carry risks of divergence in the governing law, delivery terms and dispute resolution mechanisms. Such contracts were reviewed on behalf of the Chinese company.
What was done
The governing law, delivery terms (Incoterms), currency and tax aspects and the dispute resolution procedure were analysed. The risks were identified and eliminated before signing.
This depends on the position, the nature of the functions, the length of stay in Russia and the employer. The statuses differ in their requirements for the company and the employee, the validity periods of documents and the consequences for family members; the suitable one is determined once the employee's role and schedule have been clarified.
The timeframe is made up of preparing documents in China, the invitation and visa, permits and the steps after entry, and some steps do not begin until the previous ones are completed. Preparation starts with a list of the documents to be provided by the employee and the head office, and the schedule is tied to the date on which work in Russia begins.
The immigration status and the permitted activity are linked. A document that does not match the actual nature of the work has consequences for the company and the employee, and the category is chosen according to what the employee will be doing in Russia.
The company acts as the employer or host party: it prepares documents for the invitation and permit procedures, formalizes the employment relationship and files notifications within the prescribed time limits. Most violations relate to missed notification deadlines, and a list of obligations with deadlines is provided to the company.
As a rule, yes: the category and validity of their documents derive from the employee's documents. Arrangements for the family are planned at the same time as those for the employee; otherwise the validity periods of the documents diverge.
A change of position, terms, region or employer and the termination of employment require formalities and notifications within the prescribed time limits. The employee's steps regarding the documents relating to the stay in Russia are also determined, so that ending the work does not restrict subsequent travel.
An hourly rate, a fixed fee or a combined model is used; in some cases part of the fee depends on the outcome achieved. The fee is determined by the time actually spent, the complexity of the matter and the overall timeframe of the project, and is agreed before work begins.
Describe your matter and the circumstances in which it arose. The consultation establishes the possible structure of the work and the scope of legal support required.
