Given ongoing discussions surrounding the deoffshorisation law in Russia and expanding the Russian tax residence concept by introducing the governing body to define a company’s tax burden, selecting the correct organisational structure is a hot topic for many companies.

“Obviously, it is extremely difficult to establish an ideal organisational structure that minimises risks, optimises taxation and at the same time improves operational management. However, if we look at international practice, we will find some time-proven approaches. The indisputable criteria for an efficient organisational structure is ease of management together with cost optimisation and business process standardisation,” states Anton.