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Accessing Information about Legal Entities in Russia for Asset Recovery

Introduction

Obtaining information about legal entities in Russia can be crucial for foreign authorities seeking to recover assets. This report outlines various channels through which such information can be obtained, as well as the types of data available through each channel.

Channels for Obtaining Information

1. Online Access (Free or Nominal Fee) through the Company Registry

  • Available: Yes
  • Types of Data:
    • Name of Legal Entity
    • Entity Number (if any)
    • Type of Legal Entity
    • Date of Incorporation
    • Current Status (active, etc.)
    • Principal Address of Business
    • Principal Purpose of Business
    • Registered Capital
    • Registered Agent Information
    • Officer/Director Information (including power of representation)
    • Shareholder/Member Information

2. Other Public Access (Available in Person Only or via Pre-Registration Requirement)

  • Available: Yes
  • Types of Data:
    • Name of Legal Entity
    • Entity Number (if any)
    • Type of Legal Entity
    • Date of Incorporation
    • Current Status (active, etc.)
    • Principal Address of Business
    • Principal Purpose of Business
    • Registered Capital
    • Registered Agent Information
    • Officer/Director Information (including power of representation)
    • Shareholder/Member Information

3. Law Enforcement Access Only

  • Available: Yes
  • Types of Data:
    • Name of Legal Entity
    • Entity Number (if any)
    • Type of Legal Entity
    • Date of Incorporation
    • Current Status (active, etc.)
    • Principal Address of Business
    • Principal Purpose of Business
    • Registered Capital
    • Registered Agent Information
    • Officer/Director Information (including power of representation)
    • Shareholder/Member Information

Channels for Obtaining Information from Other Sources

1. Interviews with Relevant Individuals

  • Available: Yes
  • Information/Intelligence Sharing Inquiry: Possible
  • Mutual Legal Assistance Request: Not Possible

2. Records/Documents

  • Available: Yes
  • Information/Intelligence Sharing Inquiry: Possible
  • Mutual Legal Assistance Request: Not Possible

3. Financial Institutions

  • Available: Yes
  • Information/Intelligence Sharing Inquiry: Possible
  • Mutual Legal Assistance Request: Possible

4. Trust and Company Service Providers

  • Available: Yes
  • Information/Intelligence Sharing Inquiry: Possible
  • Mutual Legal Assistance Request: Not Possible

5. Other Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions

  • Available: Yes
  • Information/Intelligence Sharing Inquiry: Possible
  • Mutual Legal Assistance Request: Not Possible

Useful Sources of Information

  • World Bank guide on international cooperation for asset recovery [link]