Migration services
Migration services: legal assistance in acquiring Russian citizenship, obtaining a permanent residence permit, temporary residence permit, work permit.
About
In today's world, business success depends on efficiency and non-standard brand-new solutions. It is the solutions that are offered by TIM Services, a processional agency. Successful business in Russia and relocation of foreign national are, first of all, the right choice of a Partner who will help organize all processes in an effective and efficient way. We hold ourselves out as a top service provider because the Company's experts are practicing lawyers featuring many years of experience in migration laws and corporate services. The supreme quality of our services is confirmed by the trust of major Russian and multinational companies leading the market.
Solving migration issues for foreign nationals is the core activity of TIM Services that includes the entire range of services available in Moscow.
TIM Services participates in various business communities focused on supporting and developing foreign and Russian businesses. Our team of skilled attorneys collaborates with the media, creates informative articles, and hosts seminars addressing relevant legal topics.
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Migration services
TIM Services' professionals have supported Russian and foreign companies with obtaining work permits for foreign employees working in Russia for 18 years, providing comprehensive legal support to individuals in obtaining temporary or permanent residence permits, acquiring Russian citizenship or dealing with other migration documents.
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Highly qualified specialists (HQS)
- Obtaining a work permit for employment as highly qualified specialists for a term of up to 3 years
- Notification of migration authorities on the execution/termination of an employment contract with foreign employees
- Issuing an invitation for obtaining a work visa for a highly qualified specialist and/or accompanying family members of a highly qualified specialist for a period of up to 3 years
- Accrediting a company with migration authorities
- Applying for/extending a work visa for a highly qualified specialist and/or accompanying family members of a highly qualified specialist for a period of up to 3 years
- Obtaining a Taxpayer Identification Number (INN) for a foreign national
- Obtaining a personal insurance policy number (SNILS) for a foreign national
- Notification of migration authorities about compliance with obligations to pay salary to highly qualified specialists
- Notification of arrival (registration with migration authorities) of a foreign national and/or accompanying family member at the place of stay at the host party's address
- Making arrangements and accompanying a highly qualified specialist and/or accompanying family member of a highly qualified specialist for undergoing medical examination
- Making arrangements and accompanying a highly qualified specialist and/or accompanying family member of a highly qualified specialist for undergoing fingerprinting procedure
- Advising on obtaining a permanent residence permit for a highly qualified specialist (HQS permanent residence permit) and members of their family
- Translation of business documents from numerous languages
- Obtaining a VHI / OHI insurance certificate for a foreign national
- Dealing with other matters
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Turnkey business in Russia
Incorporating your own Company is an excellent opportunity to enter the Russian market. Not only Russian citizens, but also foreign nationals and foreign legal entities may incorporate a Company.
The procedure for registering a legal entity involving foreign participation differs from the standard one. It is critical to comply with all standards pertaining to both corporate practice and immigration laws.
Professional agency TIM Services offers a full range of services for incorporating a business involving foreign participation in Russia:
- Analysis of intended activities and assistance in selecting OKVED codes (Russian National Classifier of Types of Economic Activity)
- Assistance in selecting an appropriate form of incorporation (LLC, private entrepreneur, etc.)
- Assistance in selecting a tax treatment system, filing a notification with the Federal Tax Service
- Drafting constituent documents
- Incorporation of Russian legal entities
- Accreditation of a branch of a foreign company
- Accreditation of a representative office of a foreign company
- Assistance in obtaining a digital signature key (Electronic Digital Signature)
- Assistance in selecting a bank and support in opening an account
- Assistance in selecting a registered/physical address
- Legal review of office lease agreement
- Accounting services
- Migration support for Executives who are foreign nationals
- Obtaining permits and visa documents consistent with all migration regulations
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Visa-based foreign employees. General Procedures
- Drafting and submitting a workforce requirement application to fill vacant and new jobs created for foreign employees
- Submission and coordination of Information on the needs for employees with the relevant territorial Employment Center
- Obtaining a permit to hire and use foreign labor
- Obtaining an employment permit for a foreign national
- Accrediting a company with migration authorities
- Issuance of an invitation for a 3-month entry employment visa for an Employee and/or accompanying family member
- Converting a 3-month entry employment visa into a multiple entry employment visa for an Employee and/or accompanying family member
- Notification of arrival (registration with migration authorities) of an Employee and/or accompanying family member at the place of stay at the host party's address
- Notification of migration authorities on the execution/termination of an employment contract with foreign employees
- Obtaining a Taxpayer Identification Number (INN) for a foreign national
- Obtaining a personal insurance policy number (SNILS) for a foreign national
- Making arrangements and accompanying an Employee and/or accompanying family member for undergoing medical examination
- Making arrangements and accompanying an Employee and/or accompanying family member for undergoing fingerprinting procedure
- Translation of business documents from numerous languages
- Obtaining a VHI / OHI insurance certificate for a foreign national
- Dealing with other matters
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Visa-free foreign employees (EAEU, patent)
- Notification of migration authorities on the execution/termination of an employment contract with foreign employees
- Notification of arrival (registration with migration authorities) of an Employee and/or accompanying family member at the place of stay at the host party's address
- Obtaining a Taxpayer Identification Number (INN) for a foreign national
- Obtaining a personal insurance policy number (SNILS) for a foreign national
- Making arrangements and accompanying an Employee and/or accompanying family member for undergoing medical examination
- Making arrangements and accompanying an Employee and/or accompanying family member for undergoing fingerprinting procedure
- Translation of business documents from numerous languages
- Obtaining a VHI / OHI insurance certificate for a foreign national
- Dealing with other matters
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IT specialists, Teachers
- Issuance of an invitation for a 3-month employment visa for an Employee and/or accompanying family member
- Converting a 3-month entry employment visa into a multiple entry employment visa for an Employee and/or accompanying family member
- Notification of arrival (registration with migration authorities) of an Employee and/or accompanying family member at the place of stay at the host party's address
- Notification of migration authorities on the execution/termination of an employment contract with foreign employees
- Obtaining a Taxpayer Identification Number (INN) for a foreign national
- Obtaining a personal insurance policy number (SNILS) for a foreign national
- Making arrangements and accompanying an Employee and/or accompanying family member for undergoing medical examination
- Making arrangements and accompanying an Employee and/or accompanying family member for undergoing fingerprinting procedure
- Advising on obtaining a permanent residence permit for an IT professional and members of their family
- Translation of business documents from numerous languages
- Obtaining a VHI / OHI insurance certificate for a foreign national
- Dealing with other matters
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International treaties, preferential treatment. Republic of Korea, France
- Obtaining a permit to hire and use foreign labor
- Obtaining an employment permit for a foreign national
- Accrediting a company with migration authorities
- Issuance of an invitation for a 3-month entry employment visa for an Employee and/or accompanying family member
- Converting a 3-month entry employment visa into a multiple entry employment visa for an Employee and/or accompanying family member
- Notification of arrival (registration with migration authorities) of an Employee and/or accompanying family member at the place of stay at the host party's address
- Notification of migration authorities on the execution/termination of an employment contract with foreign employees
- Obtaining a Taxpayer Identification Number (INN) for a foreign national
- Obtaining a personal insurance policy number (SNILS) for a foreign national
- Making arrangements and accompanying an Employee and/or accompanying family member for undergoing medical examination
- Making arrangements and accompanying an Employee and/or accompanying family member for undergoing fingerprinting procedure
- Translation of business documents from numerous languages
- Obtaining a VHI / OHI insurance certificate for a foreign national
- Dealing with other matters
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Business and tourist trips. Electronic visas
- Accrediting a company with migration authorities
- Issuing invitations for business visas (single, double, multiple for 1, 3, 6 and 12 months) in the format of an electronic document
- Issuing electronic online guest, tourist or business visas for citizens of 55 countries
- Notification of the arrival (registration with migration authorities) of a foreign national at the host's address
- Issuing tourist invitations
- Applying for exit visas
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Temporary Residence Permit for staying in Russia (TRP)
- Detailed legal analysis of documents of a foreign national, determination of whether preferential grounds for applying are available, development of stages for applying for a temporary residence permit
- Drafting an application for and providing support in obtaining a Temporary Residence Permit quota
- Assistance in obtaining a temporary residence permit in Russia
- Assistance in obtaining a temporary residence permit in Russia for acquiring education
- Assistance in obtaining registration at the place of residence for a foreign national temporarily residing in Russia
- Accompanying a foreign national to migration authorities for entering TRP stamp and temporary resident visa data to a new passport
- Drafting documents and accompanying a foreign national for filing Annual Confirmation of Residence in Russia
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Permanent Residence Permit (PRP)
- Detailed legal analysis of documents of a foreign national, determination of whether preferential grounds for applying are available, development of stages for applying for a permanent residence permit
- Assistance in obtaining a permanent residence permit in Russia
- Assistance in obtaining a permanent residence permit in Russia for a highly qualified specialist and/or accompanying family member of a highly qualified specialist
- Assistance in obtaining registration at the place of residence for a foreign national permanently residing in Russia
- Drafting documents and accompanying a foreign national for filing Annual Confirmation of Residence in Russia
- Replacement of a permanent residence permits for a foreign national and accompanying family members
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Russian citizenship
- Detailed legal analysis of documents of a foreign national, determination of whether preferential grounds for applying are available, development of stages for acquiring Russian citizenship
- Assistance in acquiring Russian citizenship
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Additional services
- Организация импланта в офисе Клиента
- Миграционный аудит (проведение проверки соблюдения требований трудового и миграционного законодательства)
- Получение справок об отсутствии судимости, справок о налоговом резидентстве
- Апостилирование документов
- Консульская легализация документов
- Перевод деловой документации с разных языков
- Оформление полиса ДМС / ОМС иностранному гражданину
- И другие
Relocation services
Professionals of TIM Services offer a full range of services required to arrange international transport, deliver personal belongings ('turnkey movement'), select real estate and additional services for the comfortable adaptation of foreign nationals in Russia.
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International transport
- Assessment of total deliverable property
- Obtaining expert permits for exporting pieces of art
- Packaging
- Handling
- Customs clearing services
- Logistics solutions (sea transport, trucks, air freight)
- Unpacking cargo in the country of delivery
- Disposal of packaging waste
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Selection of real estate (rental of apartments/houses)
- Overview of all available properties that meet the Client's criteria
- Providing recommendations on top real estate properties, depending on area infrastructure, the location of the Employer's office, and the Client's needs
- An overview of the pros and cons of each property
- Legal support in selecting a property: verifying the landlord's title to the property, third-party claims relating to the property, drafting a lease, etc.
- Selecting real estate properties with the participation of English-speaking staff members
- Accompanied property viewings with an English-speaking staff member
- Preparing, organizing and supporting lease/rental transactions
- Arranging a package of documents for a lease/rental transaction (in English and Russian if required)
- Obtaining an insurance certificate covering the finishing of an apartment, property and/or third-party liability from one of the leading insurance companies
- Assistance in registering the selected property as the address of temporary stay with migration authorities
- Advising on dealing with current and/or everyday issues directly relating to the operation of the rental property
- Participation in negotiating or early terminating lease/rental agreements to the extent of available powers and warranties
- Participation in the execution of property lease/rent termination certificate
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Additional services
- Migration support for arranging preliminary visits to Russia. Issuing tourist and business invitations for entry into Russia
- Arranging transfers from/to the airport
- Advising on opening bank accounts
- Overview of schools and kindergartens
- Overview of medical clinics
- Language support
Corporate services
TIM Services' Corporate Practice offers legal solutions at all stages of business operations from choosing the optimal form of incorporation suitable for the related market to supporting current projects. Working in close cooperation with the lawyers of the Corporate Practice Department, Clients are always able to reckon on professional help and assistance in optimizing their corporate resources.
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Turnkey business in Russia
Incorporating your own Company is an excellent opportunity to enter the Russian market. Not only Russian citizens, but also foreign nationals and foreign legal entities may incorporate a Company.
The procedure for registering a legal entity involving foreign participation differs from the standard one. It is critical to comply with all standards pertaining to both corporate practice and immigration laws.
Professional agency TIM Services offers a full range of services for incorporating a business involving foreign participation in Russia:
- Analysis of intended activities and assistance in selecting OKVED codes (Russian National Classifier of Types of Economic Activity)
- Assistance in selecting an appropriate form of incorporation (LLC, private entrepreneur, etc.)
- Assistance in selecting a tax treatment system, filing a notification with the Federal Tax Service
- Drafting constituent documents
- Incorporation of Russian legal entities
- Accreditation of a branch of a foreign company
- Accreditation of a representative office of a foreign company
- Assistance in obtaining a digital signature key (Electronic Digital Signature)
- Assistance in selecting a bank and support in opening an account
- Assistance in selecting a registered/physical address
- Legal review of office lease agreement
- Accounting services
- Migration support for Executives who are foreign nationals
- Obtaining permits and visa documents consistent with all migration regulations
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Incorporating Russian legal entities / amending their registration details
- Incorporation of Russian legal entities
- Applying for registering amendments to the constituent documents of Russian legal entities
- Applying for registering amendments other than those made to the constituent documents of Russian legal entities
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Accreditation of Representative Offices and Branches of foreign legal entities
- Accreditation of a branch of a foreign company
- Accreditation of a representative office of a foreign company
- Applying for registering amendments relating to a Branch of a foreign company
- Applying for registering amendments relating to a Representative Office of a foreign company
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Registration as private entrepreneur (IP)
- Registration of a private entrepreneur
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Additional services
- Preparing and filing tax returns
- Drafting and filing notices on opening and closing accounts with foreign banks and related transactions
- Requesting a document confirming the status of a tax resident in Russia
- Obtaining a Russian police clearance certificate
- Preparation of legal opinions/verbal legal advice on commercial and tax laws
- Drafting of contracts (civil law, employment agreements) and other documents
- Due diligence of contracts and other documents