On 23 July 2021, the Russian Central Bank announced the decision to increase the key rate from 5.5% to 6.5% with effect from 26 July 2021.
For tax purposes, the key rate is important in relation to the safe harbor rates for interest income and expense on controlled debt. The key rate has also an effect on the interest penalties, which increase together with the increased interest rates.
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