Company Registration in Moscow: Creating a Legal Entity

Company registration in Moscow starts with choosing the legal form, founders, management structure and registered address. A registration entry is not merely a formality: the application confirms that the documents and information supplied are legally compliant and accurate.

Core documents

For a newly created legal entity, the registration authority generally requires an application in the approved form, a decision to create the entity, and its constituent document unless the entity will operate under a standard charter. Additional documents depend on the legal form and the circumstances of the founders.

What to decide before filing

• the company’s name and legal form;
• the registered address and the person authorised to act for the company;
• the founders, ownership structure and charter capital;
• the charter or decision to use a standard charter;
• the business activity codes and tax regime, where relevant.

Accuracy checks

The registration application confirms the accuracy of the submitted information and compliance with the establishment procedure. Inaccurate address, founder or management information can lead to a refusal or require later corrections. The registration authority acts at the place of the permanent executive body, or another authorised body or person where there is no permanent executive body.

After registration

Once the entry has been made in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, the company can organise its internal documentation, banking arrangements and operational contracts. These steps are separate from incorporation and should be planned in accordance with the company’s activity and regulatory obligations.

Legal framework

The core registration rules are set by Federal Law No. 129-FZ on state registration of legal entities and individual entrepreneurs, including Articles 8, 9 and 12. The documents and filing route should be checked against the current official requirements before submission.

This material is general information and is not a substitute for advice on a particular incorporation.