Start with a review of debts, assets and risks
I will review your documents, help assess the available route and define specific legal tasks. We begin with a clear position on your circumstances, then agree the scope of work.
Personal bankruptcy in Moscow should begin with the lawful route, jurisdiction and a complete review of debts, assets and transactions—a petition does not itself create an automatic discharge. A court case is heard by an arbitrazh court with a financial manager. The out-of-court route is available through an MFC only under special statutory conditions. A lawyer can review data, prepare the filing package and handle defined procedural work, but cannot replace the court’s decision.
Jurisdiction
Residence and genuine links should be checked before filing.
Court or MFC
The routes differ in eligibility, evidence, participants and consequences.
Defined scope
The engagement identifies work and risk, not a predetermined result.
Quick self-check
- Consolidate all creditors, contracts and enforcement cases.
- Review registration, actual residence and evidence connecting the case to Moscow.
- Disclose accounts, income, real estate, vehicles, interests and transactions.
- Separate the court route from the special MFC eligibility rules.
- Check the Article 213.4 petition package.
- Agree the lawyer’s specific tasks, document handover and communication format.
When a Case Belongs in Moscow
Citizen bankruptcy is heard by the arbitrazh court having statutory jurisdiction. Registration matters, but in a dispute the court may examine actual residence and other stable links. A formal address change shortly before filing does not guarantee Moscow jurisdiction.
Court or MFC
Court bankruptcy under Chapter X of Federal Law No. 127-FZ involves a financial manager, notices, a creditor register and investigation of assets and transactions. The MFC procedure is available only where all Article 223.2 conditions are met. Low income or lack of assets alone does not create a free choice of MFC.
Pre-filing Review
Start with the obligations and causes of insolvency. Reconcile credit records, enforcement cases, bank statements, income, marital status, title, security and transactions. The petition must be consistent with its evidence and official registers.
- identify every creditor and legal basis;
- separate overdue, current and disputed amounts;
- review assets and security;
- explain material transactions and transfers;
- document the causes of financial difficulty.
Scope of Legal Support
Defined work may include an initial audit, route selection, petition and evidence, procedural filings, monitoring notices and deadlines, hearing work and analysis of the final order. The financial manager remains an independent statutory participant and is not the debtor’s lawyer.
Fees and timing should follow a review of documents, assets, disputes and participants. A universal advertised price may omit mandatory costs or additional procedural work.
Practical Start
Create one reconciled file containing identity and family records, creditor contracts and calculations, income and account evidence, assets and transactions, enforcement cases and court orders. The route and sequence can then be selected on verified facts.
| Situation | Main route | Review |
|---|---|---|
| Court grounds exist | Arbitrazh court | Jurisdiction, petition, evidence and funding |
| MFC is considered | Out-of-court procedure | All Article 223.2 conditions and an exact creditor list |
| Security or material assets exist | Court analysis | Title, value, marital regime and protection |
| A case is already open | Join the existing case | Case file, notices, deadlines and orders |
| Legal support is needed | Written scope | Tasks, evidence, mandatory costs and limits |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can temporary Moscow registration support filing?
Jurisdiction depends on the facts and evidence of residence; a formal entry alone may not resolve a dispute.
How long does bankruptcy take?
There is no universal period. Route, assets, claims and disputes all matter.
Can a lawyer guarantee discharge?
No. The court applies Article 213.28 and the facts of the case.
Who selects the financial manager?
Nomination and appointment follow the statutory SRO process; the manager is independent from debtor and creditor.
Can the case be handled remotely?
Some filings and procedural acts are electronic, but participation is governed by the court and case circumstances.
Official Sources
- Federal Law No. 127-FZ.
- Federal Tax Service: citizen bankruptcy.
- Supreme Court review dated 18 June 2025, amended in 2026.
- Arbitrazh Case File.
- Bankruptcy Register.
See the general procedure guide, the free document builder and the guide to asset realisation.
Need a Moscow Case Review?
We can review route, jurisdiction, debts, assets and evidence, then define a transparent scope of work.
BOOK AN INITIAL CONSULTATIONGeneral information as at 29 August 2026. The result depends on the obligations, assets, conduct and court orders; no discharge or fixed timeline is guaranteed.