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In this newsletter we will cover new measures to support business that affect the tax area. The measures were introduced in connection with the new coronavirus infection and apply mainly to small and middle enterprises.

On June 25, 2020, the Governor Alexander Beglov amended the decree of the Government of St. Petersburg No. 121 “On measures to counteract the spread of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in St. Petersburg” dated March 13, 2020.

The Governor of St. Petersburg, Alexander Beglov, signed a resolution amending the resolution of the Government of St. Petersburg No. 121 “On measures to counteract the spread of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in St. Petersburg” dated March 13, 2020.

June 2, 2020, the Federation Council approved the draft law No. 953580-7 “On amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation for the adoption of urgent measures aimed at ensuring sustainable economic development and mitigation of the spread of the new coronavirus infection” (hereinafter – the “draft law“) giving tenants of the most affected industries the right to unilaterally terminate the concluded lease agreements.

Starting as of June 9, 2020 the self-isolation regime, electronic passes, and scheduled walks for all residents of Moscow to be canceled. From the same date the following businesses resume functioning: beauty salons, photography shops, veterinary clinics etc.