DOING BUSINESS IN RUSSIA
       Application for Corporate documents
( Instruction)
 

Purpose of this form.
Form CD-R is intended for US business entities applying for legalization of documents which are intended for use in the Russian Federation.

If you are setting up a joint venture or a wholly owned foreign company.
Please provide the following supporting documents:

  1. original letter from the bank (notarized);
  2. certified copy with Apostille of Certificate of Incorporation, Business Certificate, Partnership Certificate (whichever is applicable), or other proof of registration;
  3. certified copies with Apostilles of any subsequent Amendments or Addenda;
  4. original Certificate of Goodstanding with Apostille.

If you are opening a representative office or a branch.
Please provide the following supporting documents:

  1. original letter from the bank (notarized);
  2. certified copy with Apostille of Certificate of Incorporation, Business Certificate, Partnership Certificate (whichever is applicable), or other proof of registration;
  3. certified copies with Apostilles of any subsequent Amendments or Addenda;
  4. original Certificate of Goodstanding with Apostille;
  5. a photostatic copy of the company's By-laws (Charter, Articles of Association), certified as to their authenticity by the company's principal officer whose signature has to be notarized;
  6. notarized resolution of the Board of Directors (or consent of the sole Director) on opening a representative office/branch (we provide a sample);
  7. notarized application for opening a representative office (representative office only) (we provide a sample);
  8. notarized Regulations of the representative office (representative office only) (we provide a sample);
  9. Power of Attorney to head of the representative office (notary's signature has to be certified by Secretary of State - Apostille) (we provide a sample);
  10. Optional - Power of Attorney to a representative of the foreign company in Russia (notary's signature has to be certified by Secretary of State - Apostille) (we provide a sample);

For renewal of registration of foreign investment company.
Please provide the following supporting documents:

  1. Original letter from the bank (notarized);
  2. certified copies with Apostilles of any Amendments or Addenda filed since registration or last re-registration;
  3. original Certificate of Goodstanding with Apostille.

If you are opening an investment account in a Russian bank.
Please provide the following supporting documents:

  1. original letter from the bank (notarized);
  2. certified copy with Apostille of Certificate of Incorporation, Business Certificate, Partnership Certificate (whichever is applicable), or other proof of registration;
  3. original Certificate of Goodstanding with Apostille;
  4. a photostatic copy of the company's By-laws (Charter, Articles of Association), certified as to their authenticity by the company's principal officer whose signature has to be notarized;
  5. Power of Attorney for opening a bank account (notary's signature has to be certified by an Apostille) (we provide a sample).

If you are opening a correspondent account in a Russian bank.
Please provide the following supporting documents:

  1. application, signed by CEO and CFO of the Company (we provide a sample);
  2. permission confirming the right to conduct banking activities;
  3. certified copy with Apostille of Certificate of Incorporation;*
  4. original Certificate of Goodstanding with Apostille;*
  5. current balance sheet;
  6. list of branches, affiliates and correspondent banks.

Legalizing of additional or separate documents.
Logos handles translation and legalization of separate documents, e.g. Powers of Attorney, applications, contracts and agreements, as well as additional documents for the packages compiled and legalized earlier. Requirements as to procedure of legalization vary depending on the character of documents. Please contact us for more detailed information.

Processing.
Once the completed form and all the supporting documents are received by Logos, they will be reviewed for correctness and completeness.

In doing so, Logos will:

  • Ascertain that all submitted documents are legalized in compliance with the requirements of the applicable Russian Laws
  • Obtain from respective registries certified copies of corporate documents with Apostilles, if not submitted by the applicant company
  • Cause the documents to be legalized in appropriate Federal or State agencies
  • Translate all the documents into Russian, or, if the Company supplies the translation, verify the correctness of such translation
  • Advise the Company if any additional documents are required for proper registration with the Russian State Registration Chamber.

Fees and Processing Time.
The Company will be advised of the approximate timeframe and fees within three business days of receipt and review of the documents by Logos.

Where to submit.
Mail the Application along with supporting documents to:

A&M Logos International, Inc.
40 Rector Street, Suite 1504
New York, NY 10006

Database
Our Internet Homepage includes a comprehensive Database of foreign companies doing business in Russia. If you have not checked box #23, information about your company will be included free of charge in this Database. Logos may also provide a link to your Company's Homepage. If you do not have a Homepage we can develop and fully support a Homepage for you, or include additional information about your company in our Internet Database.

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