RESIDENCE
An individual is resident in Russia if physically present in Russia for more than 183 days in a calendar year. Any part of a day is treated as a day for these purposes. A resident individual is taxed on worldwide income.
A non resident is taxed on income from sources in Russia. Income from employment which is paid from an overseas bank account is currently not treated as Russian source.
METHOD OF CALCULATING TAX
A Russian resident's earned and unearned income and gains from all sources (subject to the allowances and exemptions described below) are taxed at progressive rates, as follows:
Benefits in kind are treated as taxable income, including the provision of a car for private purposes, although the legislation does not provide how the value of these should be quantified. A loan by an employer to an employee is currently not taxable on the employee, but a profit is imputed to the employer.
Allowances and exemptions, deducted or excluded in arriving at taxable income include the following :
PERSONAL ALLOWANCES
A monthly deduction of an amount equal to the monthly minimum wage (currently 75,900 roubles), is allowed for the taxpayer and registered dependents.
Exemptions
Deductions
EXPATRIATE TAX REGIME
There is no special regime applying to expatriates, but the Russian tax consequences of items typical to the expatriate compensation package are set out in the table below.
Expatriates are normally paid in hard currency overseas. In calculating the Russian tax liability, the hard currency amount must be converted into roubles using the exchange rate applicable on the date the salary is paid.
Tax base in Russia
OTHER TAXES ON INDIVIDUALS
Individuals are also potentially liable to property tax, land tax and inheritance and gift taxes.
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An individual is resident in Russia if physically present in Russia for more than 183 days in a calendar year. Any part of a day is treated as a day for these purposes. A resident individual is taxed on worldwide income.
A non resident is taxed on income from sources in Russia. Income from employment which is paid from an overseas bank account is currently not treated as Russian source.
METHOD OF CALCULATING TAX
A Russian resident's earned and unearned income and gains from all sources (subject to the allowances and exemptions described below) are taxed at progressive rates, as follows:
Taxable income (Roubles) Tax Rate Tax (Cum) 0 - 12 million 12 % 1.44 m 12 - 24 million 20 % 3.84 m 24 - 36 million 25 % 6.84 m 36 - 48 million 30 % 10.44 m 48 million + 35 % 10.44 +
Benefits in kind are treated as taxable income, including the provision of a car for private purposes, although the legislation does not provide how the value of these should be quantified. A loan by an employer to an employee is currently not taxable on the employee, but a profit is imputed to the employer.
Allowances and exemptions, deducted or excluded in arriving at taxable income include the following :
PERSONAL ALLOWANCES
A monthly deduction of an amount equal to the monthly minimum wage (currently 75,900 roubles), is allowed for the taxpayer and registered dependents.
Exemptions
- most social security benefits
- pensions
- compensation for labour injury within certain norms
- statutory redundancy payments
- expenses in carrying out employment duties, subject to modest limits
- insurance benefits, other than through employer funded policies
- interest on bank deposits with a Russian bank
Deductions
- amount expended (subject to a generous maximum) on the purchase or construction of a residence (or on repaying a bank loan for that purpose), over a period of up to three years;
- amount paid to charitable or certain cultural, education or health organisations, within certain limits;
- an allowance based on the monthly minimum wage in respect of each dependant;
- the 1% pension fund contribution.
EXPATRIATE TAX REGIME
There is no special regime applying to expatriates, but the Russian tax consequences of items typical to the expatriate compensation package are set out in the table below.
Expatriates are normally paid in hard currency overseas. In calculating the Russian tax liability, the hard currency amount must be converted into roubles using the exchange rate applicable on the date the salary is paid.
Tax base in Russia
Local salary 100 % Offshore salary 100 % Foreign service allowance 100 % Hardship allowance 100 % School fees 100 % Travel costs home (taxpayer) not taxable Travel costs home (taxpayer's family) 100 % Tax equalisation/protection payments 100 % Medical insurance paid by employer not taxable Relocation expenses reimbursed by employer 100 % (in excess of fixed limits - rarely taxed in practice) Accommodation expense reimbursed by employer not taxable Expenses of business trips not taxable Car for business purposes not taxable
OTHER TAXES ON INDIVIDUALS
Individuals are also potentially liable to property tax, land tax and inheritance and gift taxes.
For further information contact Bauke van der Meer on tel: +7 503 232 5511 fax: +7 503 232 5522 or e-mail directly: Click Contact Link or enter a text search 'Coopers & Lybrand' and 'Business Monitor'
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
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