Russia: Implemented Law on the activities of foreign persons in the internet (Federal Law No. 236-FZ) including business registration requirement
Description
Implemented Law on the activities of foreign persons in the internet (Federal Law No. 236-FZ) including business registration requirement
The Russian President signed the law on the activities of foreign persons on the Internet on the territory of the Russian Federation, which enters into force immediately. The law requires certain information providers to register with the Russian co…
Scope
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Business registration requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
online advertising provider, platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider, platform intermediary: e-commerce, other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-05-21
under deliberation
2021-06-17
under deliberation
2021-06-23
adopted