Tax disputes

It is difficult to overestimate the importance of competent preparation and management of the tax case. We are aware of cases when uncertainty of position and poor preparation for the case led to a negative result — the need to pay tens and hundreds of millions, bankruptcy of companies, criminal prosecution of managers and founders. For quality protection of your interests, you need to know and make the most of the opportunities provided by law. Read more about the taxpayer's rights in our article Tax Wars: how to defend your rights?

What do we do within the framework of the «Tax Dispute Resolution»?

  • 01.

    We determine the strategy and tactics of conducting a dispute based on the results of a tax audit

    Case from our practice: At the pre-trial stage, the taxpayer company kept silent about gross violations when considering tax audit materials. Consequently, it was no longer possible to refer to procedural violations committed in court (paragraph 68 of the Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Arbitration Court of the Russian Federation No. 57 of 30.07.2013). In order not to lose this method of protection, we sent a complaint against the actions of the inspection to the Federal Tax Service, and then appealed to the court with a new application — on the recognition of the actions of the tax authority as illegal. The court combined the new case with the original one. As a result, the ability to refer to gross procedural violations was restored.
  • 02.

    We prepare an appeal to a higher tax authority

    A well-processed appeal allows you to withdraw up to 40% of claims at the pre-trial stage.
  • 03.

    We prepare statements to the court and form the evidence base on the case

    Case from our practice: The inspection carried out the seizure of documents. As a motive, already presented in the court, the tax authority referred to the director's refusal to receive the claim. However, when analyzing the inspection materials, we found that the director could not even theoretically refuse to receive it — he was abroad on the day specified in the request (it is difficult to argue with the mark in the passport). The seizure was declared illegal, as well as the decision on verification.
  • 04.

    We represent the interests of the company in litigation

  • 05.

    We appeal to the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation

    Case from our practice: The tax authority transferred the taxpayer to the UTII, adding VAT at the same time (having removed the deductions, without making an adjustment for the revenue). The courts of all three instances considered the case not in our favor, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation refused to review the case. But we managed to achieve a positive consideration of the case in the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation (Resolution of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation No. 17-P of 03.06.2014). The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation, although having recognized the contested provisions as constitutional, in fact pointed to their incorrect interpretation by the courts and the necessity to review the case.
  • 06.

    Prevention of unreasonable penalties (we receive interim measures of the court)

    An appeal to the court does not suspend the decision of the inspection on verification. Subsequent actions of the tax authority (collection of arrears at the expense of funds and other property, suspension of account transactions, transfer of materials to the RF IC) can paralyze the activities of even the most financially stable company, and in some cases — to nullify the trial itself. That is why timely receipt of interim measures of the court allows the company to survive a long trial almost painlessly.
Guzel Valeeva Senior Partner,

Business structuring

Building an optimal business structure solves the following tasks:
  • protection of the assets of the owner and the company;
  • legitimate optimization of the tax burden;
  • minimizing the risk of bringing to subsidiary liability.

How do we conduct «Business Structuring»?

  • 01.

    We analyze the current business organization model

    — we analyze key business indicators, — we calculate the current tax burden, — we conduct a legal assessment of the tax optimization methods used, we evaluate the possibilities of structuring.
  • 02.

    We identify tax and property risks

  • 03.

    We define and coordinate the optimal business model

    — we visually present the structure of the business — a graphic representation of all participants indicating internal and external connections, commodity and financial flows, we distribute assets and resources, — we demonstrate the financial indicators of the proposed structure with a mathematical model.
  • 04.

    We develop an implementation guide

    roadmap with a step—by—step description of each stage of transformation.
  • 05.

    We guide the installment itself

    — creation of new and reorganization of existing companies, — development of contracts and templates of other documents, — redistribution of assets, — distribution of personnel, — consultations on issues arising during the transition to a new model.
Guzel Valeeva Senior Partner,

Tax compliance

Tax compliance is an analogue of a tax audit.

Each on–site tax audit is a stress; there are interrogations, seizure, and demand for documents. This can end up with additional tax charges of 750 000 dollars on average.

In case of non–payment there will be a bankruptcy, collection of arrears at the expense of the personal property of the owner, director, chief accountant, and possibly criminal prosecution.

Today less than 14% of tax disputes are solved in favor of taxpayers, and the number of acquittals in criminal cases for tax crimes does not exceed 1%.

Who is at risk?

All companies conducting business activities. Including those that are sure that everything is fine with them.

  • The owner is not always aware of the real state of a business. The estimated profit may be just a consequence of non-payment of taxes. Not all optimization is equally useful.
  • The director is so passionate about «putting down fires» that, when making decisions, he is guided by the principle of «here and now», not noticing some growing risks.
  • The chief accountant often cannot «reach out» to the management, who is passionate about the process, and convey the scale of the disaster

How to minimize your risks?

Conduct annual tax compliance.

The principles of «Keep a pulse» and «Forewarned means armed» apply here.

Timely identification of tax risks allows you to play ahead of the curve – to make informed management decisions, to prevent significant financial, and possibly criminal law problems.

What is tax compliance?

This is an analogue of an on-site tax audit, which we conduct using the procedures and methods of tax authorities.

An opportunity to find out what will happen and how much additional taxes and fines will you be charged if a tax audit will start tomorrow. Experts of ANP ZENIT LEGAL, including tax lawyers, consultants, including those with experience in tax authorities, conduct a deep, comprehensive and realistic analysis of the tax accounting system and tax liabilities of the company.

If we make an analogy with medicine sphere, then this is a comprehensive survey of the company's tax health. The result of the research will be a diagnosis placed. Timely diagnosis in most cases allows you to prescribe effective treatment.

Why do you need tax compliance?

  • To have an objective picture of the company's tax risks, their probability and cost assessment. This is essential for the right management decisions. In boxing, the most terrible blow is the one you don't see.
  • To identify cases when you pay more taxes than you should. We will check whether your approach to tax accounting is too conservative, and whether you have hidden tax reserves.

What will you get as a result?

A detailed picture (report) of your current tax risks, indicating:
  • 01.
    legal qualification of identified tax risks and their valuation;
  • 02.
    the probability of each risk, taking into account current judicial practice;
  • 03.
    tax overpayments, if any.
Please note that tax compliance is the identification and assessment of risks. We deliberately do not include in its cost the amount of work to eliminate the identified risks, since, without knowing the scale of the problem, it is impossible to determine the scope and possibility of treatment. After tax compliance, we are ready to develop and implement a set of measures aimed at reducing the identified risks - the so-called defense file in key areas for your company.

Who is interested in tax compliance and when?

Owner:
  • When the management of the company is changed;
  • When merging with another company or buying a business. You will not buy a car without looking under the hood;
  • If you want to build your business for years ahead and have an adequate picture of the world;
  • If you realize that the tax function is an important element of the viability of your business;
  • If you do not want to risk your property because of someone else's mistakes.
 
Director:
  • When changing the chief accountant /CFO;
  • When waiting for an on-site tax audit to understand the scale of the problem and develop a further strategy;
  • When realizing that he is responsible for everything that happens in the company;
  • If he wants to make timely management decisions based on adequate information;
  • If he doesn’t want to be brought to criminal responsibility and risk his property for mistakes that he doesn’t know about.
 
Chief accountant:
    • When he understands the risks, but cannot convey them to the general manager in any way;
  • In an effort to identify personal risks and protect himself from the negative consequences of a tax audit;
  • If you want to get an expert opinion in case of conflicting practices.
Guzel Valeeva Senior Partner,

Support during tax audits

Recently, the capabilities of the tax authorities have significantly expanded. The approach to inspections has become more thorough and thoughtful. In such conditions, ignorance of one’s rights and the specifics of tax legislation inevitably leads to serious additional charges. Even conscientious taxpayers and real transactions fall into the zone of tax risks. High-quality legal support of tax audits allows our clients to feel confident and concentrate on their business tasks. We undertake all interaction with the tax authorities. A well-chosen line of conduct and an enhanced evidence base reduces the risk of illegal additional charges and creates a reliable basis for further protection.

Why do you need Tax audit support?

  • for full control and predictability of audit results;
  • to avoid providing unverified information and documents;
  • this prevents illegal demands and actions of inspectors;
  • it saves time and allows you not to be distracted from current affairs.

What do we do within the framework of the «Support during Tax audit» service?

  • 01.

    Instructing employees

    We provide instruction and familiarize employees with the rules of conduct during inspections of control bodies.
  • 02.

    Building a correct relationship with the inspectors

    It is very important from the very first day of the inspection to choose the optimal tactics of communication with the inspectors. Fulfillment of any (sometimes crossing the line of the law) requirements and whims of the inspector without questioning, the so—called «most favored regime» is not the right tactic to your advantage. It is not necessary to go to the other extreme — to defiantly oppose the audit and unleash a small war with the tax inspectorate, thereby provoking a tax vendetta.
  • 03.

    Prompt preparation of responses to the requests of the tax authority

    Assessment of the requirements of the tax authorities and preparation of motivated responses to them.
  • 04.

    Participation in all tax control activities

    All tax control activities (document collection, seizure, inspection, inventory, surveys of managers and employees) are held in the presence of our lawyers and auditors. Knowledge of the procedure for conducting a tax audit is necessary for fixing violations of the tax authority and their subsequent appeal.
  • 05.

    Consultations on issues arising during the tax audit

  • 06.

    Preparation of objections to the tax audit report, participation in the review of tax audit materials

    Case from our practice:: During the support of the on-site tax audit, it became clear that the tax authority would have claims on exchange rate differences. Analysis of the documents showed that, indeed, the taxpayer did not include in the income a positive exchange rate difference from the revaluation of the advance on equipment. However, as a result, the initial cost of the equipment is incorrectly determined (underestimated), respectively, depreciation is taken into account in a smaller amount. In the objections to the act, we pointed out the duality of the error, asked to take into account the actual tax liabilities (an overpayment of income tax was obtained). The court supported our position.

Аудит и сопутствующие аудиту услуги

Как правило, аудит финансовой отчетности ассоциируется с формализованной обязательной процедурой, которую просто нужно пройти по закону.

На деле же аудит — это эффективный инструмент получения достоверной информации для собственников бизнеса, основа для принятия правильных управленческих решений.

Так, на основе результатов аудита возможно решение следующих бизнес-задач:

  • получение объективной информации о реальном финансово-экономическом состоянии компании;
  • повышение инвестиционной привлекательности компании;
  • получение доступа компании к заемному финансированию;
  • повышение прозрачности и управляемости компании;
  • своевременная идентификация рисков компании и принятие ответных мер для их снижения;
  • соблюдение условий участия в тендерах;
  • определение объективной цены сделки при продаже бизнеса.

Мы предоставляем услуги как по проведению аудита финансовой отчетности, подготовленной в соответствии с Российскими правилами составления бухгалтерской отчетности (РСБУ), так и отчетности, подготовленной в соответствии с Международными стандартами финансовой отчетности (МСФО).

Какие аудиторские услуги мы оказываем?

  • 01.

    Обязательный аудит

    В соответствии с Российским законодательством проведение ежегодного аудита является обязательным для целого ряда организаций, в числе которых:
    — акционерные общества, независимо от показателей деятельности;
    — организации, если их выручка за предшествовавший отчетному год превышает 400 млн. руб.;
    — организации, если сумма их активов в бухгалтерском балансе по состоянию на конец предшествовавшего отчетному года превышает 60 млн. руб.;
    — организации, ценные бумаги которых допущены к организованным торгам;
    — организации, представляющие и/или раскрывающие годовую сводную (консолидированную) финансовую отчетность;
    — организации, осуществляющие деятельность застройщика с привлечением денежных средств для долевого строительства.
  • 02.

    Инициативный аудит

    В отличие от обязательного аудита инициативный аудит может быть проведен в отношении финансовой отчетности, подготовленной в соответствии с РСБУ или МСФО, в любое время и за любой выбранный период времени работы компании.
    Инициативный аудит может проводиться в следующих случаях:
    — если соответствующее требование содержится в учредительных документах;
    — по решению собственника, руководства компании либо по запросу потенциального инвестора, желающего получить подтверждение достоверности финансовой отчетности;
    — по требованию банка при получении кредита;
    — в соответствии с условиями при участии в тендере на заключение госконтракта;
    — при покупке готового бизнеса;
    — при смене руководителя аудируемой организации, главного бухгалтера, изменении основного состава бухгалтерии;
    — при наличии сомнений в правильности ведения бухгалтерского и налогового учета, составления отчетности;
    — при необходимости представления аудированной отчетности в головную организацию.
  • 03.

    Согласованные процедуры

    Согласованные процедуры — это любые услуги аудиторского характера, согласованные между Компанией, аудитором и третьей стороной. В качестве третьей стороны, как правило, выступает банк или акционеры Компании. Характер и объемы услуг четко обозначаются в договоре на проведение согласованных процедур. Результатом оказания таких услуг является отчет об отмеченных фактах, где аудитор не выражает своего мнения, а предоставляет возможность пользователям этого отчета сформировать собственные выводы в отношении полученных данных.
    Примеры согласованных процедур:
    — анализ рисков мошенничества, хищений и злоупотреблений со стороны персонала Компании;
    — проверка расчета целевых показателей (ковенант), содержащихся в договоре с банком;
    — проведение инвентаризации имущества (запасов, основных средств);
    — проверка первичной документации в отношении различных статей отчетности (закупки, продажи, капитальное строительство, и.т.п.).

Что Вы получите по результатам оказания аудиторских услуг?

  • 01.

    Аудиторское заключение, которое будет содержать независимое компетентное мнение о достоверности финансовой отчетности Вашей компании или отдельной ее части за отчетный период;

  • 02.

    Отчет руководству/собственникам компании о выявленных отклонениях и искажениях в бухгалтерском учете и отчетности, о недостатках в системе внутреннего контроля, о выявленных рисках в деятельности компании;

  • 03.

    Рекомендации по устранению недостатков.

Assets protection

Assets protection is a counteraction to aggressive actions of creditors. Protection from subsidiary liability, questioning transactions and other actions leading to the loss of property. Currently, the practice of bringing owners and managers of companies to subsidiary liability is rapidly gaining popularity. Due to changes in the bankruptcy legislation, this procedure has been significantly simplified. In addition to the direct head — the director, the legislator gave the opportunity to force other employees of the company to respond with their personal property, for example, the chief accountant, lawyer and other controlling persons. Now it is possible to bring to subsidiary responsibility both for committing actions to the detriment of society, and for failure to file a bankruptcy application, misleading of accounting documentation.Nevertheless, there are approaches that allow avoiding the responsibility if guilt is not proven. Read more about this in our articles.

Why is Asset Protection necessary?

  • To reduce the personal risks of managers and business owners (criminal, administrative, recovery of losses and subsidiary liability)
  • To preserve the company's assets from existing or possible encroachments.

What will you get as part of the service?

  • 01.

    A report with an analysis of the existing situation.

  • 02.

    A Plan of practical actions to reduce the identified risks.

  • 03.

    Implementation of the protection plan.

  • 04.

    Representation of interests in courts, in other administrative bodies, negotiations.

Ildar Bagautdinov Senior Partner, ild.bagautdinov@anpzenit.ru
Ramis Abianov Partner, r.abyanov@anpzenit.ru

Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is always a doubt. This is always an extreme measure. But if the claims of counterparties accumulate like a snowball, and it becomes obvious that the situation can no longer be corrected, only bankruptcy makes it possible to exit the business without the risk of negative consequences for personal property and freedom. Moreover, a real one, absolutely legitimate one, instead of an «alternative» illusion. On the other hand, if you are a creditor, then the debtor's bankruptcy can be used as the most effective way to recover the debt. However, the effectiveness of this method depends largely on the lender’s activity. Only the one who takes the most active position in the bankruptcy procedure has more tools for debt collection. Read about one of such effective tools — subsidiary liability — in our article Subsidiary liability: boundless responsibility and eternal debt. Regardless of which side you represent, we are always ready to provide qualified legal assistance in the bankruptcy procedure.

What is possible within the framework of the «Bankruptcy» service?

IF YOU are a DEBTOR

  • 01.

    Analysis of the situation and risks, determination of the protection strategy

    Analysis of the financial condition of the company, legal audit of accounts payable and receivables, property and personal risks of business owners that will arise both when introducing bankruptcy proceedings and in case of refusal of this tool. Analysis of the existence of the right or obligation to file a debtor's bankruptcy appellation.
  • 02.

    Legal support of an organization in bankruptcy

    Due to recent changes in legislation, the bankruptcy procedure for the debtor has become significantly more complicated. One of the innovations is that the debtor filing for bankruptcy is deprived of the right to choose an arbitration manager. In turn, creditors have been given broader powers. Now they can challenge the debtor's transactions without the participation of the arbitration manager. Thus, the bankruptcy procedure has become less controlled by the management bodies of the debtor compan.
  • 03.

    Protection from unjustified creditor claims when entering the registry

    n bankruptcy proceedings, it is important for the debtor to make a legal analysis of all the creditors' claims. It is necessary to prepare objections when creditors' claims are illegal. There are often situations in which the debt, according to the debtor's accounting department, «does not converge» with the creditors' claims.
  • 04.

    Consultations on bankruptcy issues

  • 05.

    Protection from subsidiary liability

IF YOU are a CREDITOR

  • 01.

    01. Drafting an appellation for declaring the debtor bankrupt

  • 02.

    Adoption of interim measures

    — an application to the arbitration court for the adoption of interim measures; — an application to the authorized bodies prohibiting the debtor from performing registration actions; — n application to the tax inspectorate prohibiting the entries in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities related to the liquidation or reorganization of the debtor.
  • 03.

    Representation of interests in bankruptcy proceedings

    — we represent the interests at meetings of creditors; — appeal to reconsider the decision of the creditors' meeting; — appeal to the illegal actions of the arbitration manager; — settle the bankruptcy dispute peacefully.
  • 04.

    Entry into the register of creditors

    At this stage, we carry out all necessary actions to include the client's claims in the register of creditors. If we receive a refusal to include claims in the register of creditors, we will appeal to the authorized bodies, and we will also take actions to challenge the inclusion of claims in the register of other creditors.
  • 05.

    Challenging the debtor's transactions

    As a result of the invalidation of transactions, the property that was previously withdrawn is returned to the bankruptcy estate and sold, and the funds received are sent to repay the creditor's claims.
  • 06.

    Consultations on bankruptcy issues

  • 07.

    Debt collection from the owner debtor

    Changes in the legislation on subsidiary liability opens up new opportunities for real debt collection. Among the innovations is the possibility of collecting debts from real business owners (and not nominee directors, from whom there is nothing to take), including «abandoned», «reorganized» and liquidated companies. Read more in our article — Subsidiary responsibility: unlimited responsibility and eternal duty.
Ildar Bagautdinov Senior Partner, ild.bagautdinov@anpzenit.ru
Ramis Abianov Partner, r.abyanov@anpzenit.ru

Structuring of transactions

Support of transactions with a complex object and the composition of participants.

Why do you need to structure transactions?

  • If you buy

    so that as a result of the transaction you get what you need and do not get what you do not need (hidden debts, problems with government agencies, encumbrances and other «surprises»)
  • If you sell

    to have effective guarantees of payment or return of the object.
  • If you enter into a transaction with a partner

    to accurately record the rights and obligations of each participant and the consequences of the occurrence of certain circumstances (including forced or intentional violation of obligations by the participant).

What do you get as part of the service?

  • 01.

    Comprehensive examination of the transaction

    We consider the deal from all sides. We analyze civil, corporate, antimonopoly, financial, tax and administrative risks.
  • 02.

    Various solutions to the problem with a description of advantages and disadvantages

    We will flexibly adjust the transaction to your wishes.
  • 03.

    Full documents package required for the transaction

  • 04.

    Transaction support

    Company's partners have extensive experience in high-level negotiations. We can not only fulfill your transaction tasks, but also actively participate in the business configuration of the transaction.
Ildar Bagautdinov Senior Partner, ild.bagautdinov@anpzenit.ru

Supporting complex litigation

Disputes with complex legal matter and disputes with a high cost of defeat.

Why do you need help with complex litigation?

  • To have an objective picture of possible risks.
  • ЧTo eliminate mistakes that may occur when attracting specialists with "general" qualifications.
  • To get the maximum possible result, including by applying non-standard approaches to resolving the legal situation.
  • To exclude the possibility of a procedural error that could lead to a complete defeat.

What will you get as part of the service?

  • 01.

    A Legal report describing the risks and their valuation

  • 02.

    Practical action plan to reduce identified risks (checklist)

  • 03.

    Protection of your interests in court.

Ramis Abianov Partner, r.abyanov@anpzenit.ru
Ildar Bagautdinov Senior Partner, ild.bagautdinov@anpzenit.ru

Банковская и финансовая практика

Мы обладаем экспертизой и пониманием специфики работы финансово-банковских организаций. Мы представляем интересы банков перед контрагентами и государственными органами, консультируем по сложным правовым вопросам, в том числе:
  • 01.

    Вопросы регулирования платежей, расчетов и электронных денег

  • 02.

    Предоставление консультационных услуг, связанных с банковским надзором и лицензированием

  • 03.

    Вопросы банковского регулирования, банковских нормативов и резервов

  • 04.

    Консультирование по вопросам выдачи и исполнения банковской и независимой гарантии

  • 05.

    Вопросы законодательства по борьбе с отмыванием денег

  • 06.

    Создание управляющих компаний, венчурных фондов, паевых инвестиционных фондов

  • 07.

    Доверительное управление активами

  • 08.

    Работа с проблемной задолженностью, в том числе обращение взыскания по сделкам, обеспеченным залогом

  • 09.

    Правовая защита информации (банковская тайна, защита персональных данных, коммерческая тайна, соглашения о конфиденциальности

  • 10.

    Вопросы налогообложения финансовых операций

Ildar Bagautdinov Senior Partner, ild.bagautdinov@anpzenit.ru

Construction disputes

Many of our clients are construction companies. They are very different — from the construction of the metro and oil and gas infrastructure to football stadiums. We understand this business well, we know its specifics and bottlenecks. We have extensive experience in resolving construction disputes in state and arbitration courts, including:
  • For debt and interest collection

    More than 500 million rubles of debt and interest were collected as part of one of such disputes.
  • For the recovery of an undeveloped advance

    More than 50 million rubles of an undeveloped advance were recovered as part of one of such disputes.
  • For the recovery of a penalty for the delay of work and other fines

    More than 50 million rubles of penalties for delay were collected in the framework of one of such disputes. We have protected more than 750 million rubles of the client's funds from unreasonable requirements of the Construction Customer.
  • On the obligation of the counterparty to perform certain actions

  • On acceptance of the results of the work performed unilaterally

  • On appeal of decisions of supervisory authorities on the imposition of punishment

  • On appeal of acts, actions and omissions of state (municipal) bodies and their officials

What do we do within the framework of the «Construction Disputes» service?

  • 01.

    The strategy and tactics of the dispute defining

  • 02.

    Negotiations with the opponent, search for the most beneficial solution for both sides

  • 03.

    Formation of the evidence base in the case

  • 04.

    Conducting claim correspondence

  • 05.

    Drafting a statement of claim and other statements

  • 06.

    Protection of your interests in court

  • 07.

    Obtaining writ of execution and conducting enforcement proceedings.

Ildar Bagautdinov Senior Partner, ild.bagautdinov@anpzenit.ru

Support of construction projects

Comprehensive legal support of participants in the construction sector from the design stage to the commissioning of the facility.

Why is legal support necessary?

  • To ensure proper contractual work: to «soften» the terms of the contract with the customer, to ensure that the terms of the customer's contract are «mirrored» in the contract with subcontractors.

  • To ensure the fulfillment of the obligations of counterparties.

  • To protect yourself from unreasonable penalties (claims of the counterparty for the recovery of penalties, undeveloped advances).

  • To protect yourself from unreasonable claims of state supervisory authorities.

What do you get as part of the service?

  • 01.

    Development and analysis of construction contract documentation

    processing of contracts, audit of contracts with contractors in order to identify provisions that carry potential risks, illegal conditions.
  • 02.

    Accompanying the procedure for concluding contracts

    legal support in the negotiation and conclusion of contracts, including 44-FZ, 223-FZ, international contract agreements (FIDIC).
  • 03.

    Advice on issues arising during the construction project

  • 04.

    Participation in negotiations with counterparties

    pre-trial conflict resolution procedures, mediation.
  • 05.

    Conducting claim correspondence

  • 06.

    Representation of interests in state bodies

Ildar Bagautdinov Senior Partner, ild.bagautdinov@anpzenit.ru

Investment projects support

Legal support of investment projects in Russia. Comprehensive support for foreign business in Russia and Russian entrepreneurs in the CIS countries and abroad.

What will you get as part of the service?

  • 01.

    Choosing the investment region

  • 02.

    Legal and tax expertise of the invested business (due diligence)

  • 03.

    Corporate and tax structuring of investment transactions

  • 04.

    Support of investment transactions

    preparation of documentation, participation in negotiations, support for closing transactions
  • 05.

    Support of making contributions to the authorized capital, as well as contributions to a property

  • 06.

    Preparation of security documentation

    deposit, bail, independent guarantee
  • 07.

    Development of the corporate governance structure

  • 08.

    Tax advice

  • 09.

    Advising on currency regulation issues

Ildar Bagautdinov Senior Partner, ild.bagautdinov@anpzenit.ru

Debt recovery

Debt recovery using mechanisms of bringing to subsidiary liability, identifying the withdrawal of assets of the debtor and their return by challenging transactions, collecting losses from controlling persons of the debtor, the return of property after a chain of resales.

Why do you need help in asset recovery?

  • The law is constantly changing and the advantage is with someone who knows how to use new tools (subsidiary liability, challenging suspicious transactions).
  • Speed is very important in the pursuit of assets. Contacting professionals will allow you not to miss the time.
  • ВIt is more difficult to return assets than to hide them. To succeed, you need non-standard solutions and a professional team.

What do you get as part of the service?

  • 01.

    An honest assessment of the probability of success

    we do not sell illusions to earn
  • 02.

    Roadmap of work with control points and deadlines

  • 03.

    The end result of the work is the repayment of the debt, the receipt of the asset

Ildar Bagautdinov Senior Partner, ild.bagautdinov@anpzenit.ru

Corporate Law

A joint business is fraught with potential conflicts between its participants. Today, partners are friends and like—minded people, but tomorrow they may lose their common goal. Due to the lack of a clear division of functions and areas of responsibility, each participant may consider that he has invested more money and effort than the other. And this always leads to a deadlock and paralyzes the development of the company. Therefore, as long as the relationship is based on «gentleman's agreements written on a napkin» and generally accepted template charters from the Internet, the risk of corporate conflicts remains significant. Our experience shows that in order to get out of the conflict with minimal losses, not only legal skills of representation in court are required (full-time lawyers can also cope with this), but also competence in the field of taxation, experience in corporate structuring, in supporting criminal prosecution.

What will you receive as part of the service?

  • 01.

    Corporate Law consulting

  • 02.

    Development of corporate documents of the company

    – development of internal documents regulating the activities of the company's management bodies (establishment agreement, charter, corporate agreements, etc.) – development of internal documents for the implementation of an internal control mechanism (procedures for approving suppliers/buyers, procedures for approving contracts, standard contracts and other documents)
  • 03.

    Support for entering and exiting a business

  • 04.

    Representation of interests in relations with other subjects of the corporation (participants, shareholders, the company)

  • 05.

    Challenging large transactions and related party transactions

  • 06.

    Resolution of corporate conflicts

    – pre–trial settlement of the conflict – representation of the interests of shareholders, participants, managers, business owners in courts, including challenging the decisions of the company and its transactions, seizure of the company's property with a ban on sale, criminal legal protection measures.
Ildar Bagautdinov Senior Partner, ild.bagautdinov@anpzenit.ru
Completed projects

Completed projects

Pre-trial appeal of the results of the tax inspection of a dairy processing plant

Result: 75% of additional taxes, penalties and fines were challenged at the pre-trial stage

Pre-trial appeal against the results of an on-site tax audit of a large construction company

Result: 87.1% of additional charges were withdrawn at the stage of consideration of tax audit materials and making a decision

Сопровождение выездной налоговой проверки крупной строительной компании

Результат: размер потенциального доначисления снижен более чем на 20 млн. рублей

Налоговый аудит строительной компании

Результат: компания подготовилась к налоговой проверке – выявленные налоговые риски устранены; сформирована весомая «налоговая подушка безопасности»  

Налоговый аудит строительной компании

Результат: компания подготовилась к налоговой проверке, снизив выявленные налоговые риски и получив возможность обжаловать доначисления в судебном порядке

Налоговый аудит торговой компании

Результат: выявленные налоговые риски устранены; последовавшая выездная налоговая проверка закончилась без существенных доначислений  

Protection against the collection of a penalty during the construction of the metro in Moscow

Result: protection from the recovery of a penalty in the amount of more than 2 billion rubles by the state...

Защита здания головного офиса Банка от изъятия в пользу компании бывшего акционера

Результат: удалось добиться отмены в кассации негативного апелляционного  постановления, дело было передано на рассмотрение ЭК ВС РФ, которая поддержала позицию Банка.

Защита от взыскания госзаказчиком неустойки

Результат: защита от взыскания госзаказчиком неустойки в размере 138 млн. рублей за просрочку выполнения работ