On June 27, 2025, Federal Law No. 516-FZ of December 28, 2024, came into force, tightening administrative liability for violations of the notification procedure for engaging in entrepreneurial activities.

Amendments have been introduced to Article 19.7.5-1 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation (CAO RF), titled "Violation by a Legal Entity or Individual Entrepreneur of the Established Procedure for Submitting Notifications of Commencement of Entrepreneurial Activity."

Under the updated wording of Part 1 of this Article, conducting business activities without filing the required notification now constitutes an offense.
Part 2 now also imposes liability for failing to notify the competent regulatory authority of changes related to the previously submitted notification—provided that such updates are mandatory and must be made by the company or individual entrepreneur directly.

Additionally, penalties under both parts of Article 19.7.5-1 have been increased and standardized:

• For officials: from RUB 7,000 to 12,000;

• For legal entities: from RUB 24,000 to 48,000.

In cases of repeated violations, higher fines now apply:

• For officials: from RUB 15,000 to 25,000;

• For legal entities: from RUB 50,000 to 60,000.

The statute of limitations for administrative offenses under Article 19.7.5-1 is now set at 1 year from the date of the violation.

Comment by Andrey Safonov, litigation lawyer at BBNP:

“The stricter penalties reflect the state’s continued efforts to combat ‘shadow’ business practices. Authorities aim to eliminate cases where companies operate without proper notifications or fail to update their records. Extending the statute of limitations gives more time for uncovering such violations.”

Recommendations for businesses:

• Check whether your business activity requires notification (Article 8 of Federal Law No. 294-FZ);

• Submit or update your notification with Rospotrebnadzor or the relevant regulatory authority.

Source: Official publication (in Russian)