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Legal aspects of conducting business in Russia

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Course Summary

This course provides an overview of the legal aspects of doing business in Russia, including corporate law, taxation, and intellectual property. Students will also learn about the cultural and historical context of the Russian business environment.

Key Learning Points

Understand the legal framework for doing business in Russia
Learn about Russian corporate law and taxation
Explore the challenges and opportunities of doing business in Russia
Develop cross-cultural communication skills
Gain insights into the historical and cultural context of the Russian business environment

Learning Outcomes

Understand the legal framework for doing business in Russia
Develop cross-cultural communication skills
Gain insights into the historical and cultural context of the Russian business environment

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of business and legal concepts
Fluent in English

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced
Video lectures
Quizzes

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Description

This course is designed for people who intend to perform business in Russia.

The entrepreneur constantly functions in the legal field: creates his enterprise, acquires property, concludes transactions, interacts with control and supervisory state bodies and bodies of the judicial system. Success of business and fate of the entrepreneur himself depend on the choice of the form of entrepreneurial activity, knowledge of his or her rights and obligations, on the correct response to legal and illegal actions of employees of government and management. That is why knowledge of law and ability to use legal tools in order to achieve goals are important for an entrepreneur no less than knowledge in the field of economics, finance and management. The course gives a general overview on the most important issues such as: Russian political, legal and judicial systems, foreign investment policy, foreign trade, most common forms of legal presence in Russia for foreign investors, regulation on business activity in Russia etc

Outline

General information for conducting bussiness in Russia
Political System
Legal System
Official Sources of Law
Constitutional Guarantees of Entrepreneurial Activity in the Russian Federation
Legal Status of Foreign Nationals
Legal Status of Foreign Nationals in the Russian Federation
Employment of Foreign Nationals

Legal status of foreign nationals
Legal Framework for Foreign Investment
Opportunities for Foreign Investors
Special Economic Zones
Advanced Development Territories
Special Investment Contracts
Regional Investment Projects
Limitations and Restrictions on Foreign Investment
Restrictions Concerning Foreign iInvestment in Strategic Companies

Setting up a new bussines
Representative Office or Branch of a Foreign Legal Entity in the Russian Federation
Russian Individual Entrepreneur
Russian Legal Entities
Establishing a Russian Commercial Legal Entity
Reorganization or Terminating of a Russian Commercial Legal Entity
Russian Companies
Governing Bodies of a Russian Company

Foreign trade and investment
Notification of Starting New Business
Licensing
Membership in Industry Professional Entities
Goods Certification
Currency Regulation
Consumer Protection
Foreign Trade Regulation

Judiciary system
General Issues
Constitutional Courts
Supreme Court of the Russian Federation
Arbitrazh (State Commercial) Courts
Courts of General Jurisdiction
Proceedings on Cases Involving Foreign Nationals (Entities)
Alternative Dispute Settlement

Summary of User Reviews

Legal Business in Russia course on Coursera has received positive reviews from many users. This course has been highly appreciated for its comprehensive coverage of legal aspects in Russia's business environment. Users have found the course very informative and relevant to their work. Overall, the course has received a good rating from users.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive coverage of legal aspects in Russia's business environment.

Pros from User Reviews

Very informative course
Relevant to work
Good coverage of legal aspects
Great insights into Russian business environment
Helpful for business owners and entrepreneurs

Cons from User Reviews

Not suitable for beginners
Some sections may be too technical for non-lawyers
The course material may become repetitive
Not enough case studies
Limited information on recent legal developments

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