Russia: State Duma passed Bill amending Code on Administrative Offences to increase fines for hidden fees (Bill No. 924770-8)

On 15 July 2025, the State Duma passed the Bill amending the Code on Administrative Offences to increase fines for hidden fees (Bill No. 924770-8). The Bill expands on the administrative liability for businesses or individuals imposing additional goods, services, or contractual obligations on consumers for a separate fee. The Bill aims to protect consumers from being compelled to purchase unwanted goods or services. Furthermore, the Bill raises penalties for noncompliance, with fines ranging from RUB 100’000 to RUB 300’000 for officials and individual entrepreneurs, and from RUB 250’000 to RUB 1 million for legal entities.