The Russian President has signed the Federal Law No. 348-FZ on 4th November 2014 that enacts a new tax administration regime for large taxpayers in respect of the exchange of information between tax authorities and taxpayers. This tax monitoring system should minimize tax disputes and claims an decrease the expenses and labor costs incorporated in audits for both sides. The Law will enter into force on 1st January 2015.
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