Find your employer of record in Russia

The labor law does not establish more common benefits for the citizens of Russia.

To work and live in Russia, an employee needs both a visa and a Russian work permit.

There are two different types of visas:

• Single-entry: This permit is valid for 90 days. Relying on a work permit invitation, which workers receive once they obtain a work permit, the Russian Embassy will provide it.
• Multiple-entry: Depending on how long the working visa is valid; the local branch of the Russian Migration authorities will reissue the multiple-entry visa.

Additionally, workers must possess a Russian work authorization. Individuals coming from a non-Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) country may apply for a standard work permit for the duration of the job contract. A provisional residency permit must first be obtained. The work visa for highly skilled professionals, which is handled more quickly, is available to qualified professionals making over 1 million RUB annually. This three-year authorization enables family members to apply for Russian visas.

All workers in the Russian Federation must schedule an appointment with a doctor due to the nation's additional limitations on those traveling with HIV/AIDS. 

In Russia, the common VAT rate is 20.00%.

Termination Process

Depending on the type of agreement and the grounds for termination, the termination procedure differs depending on the contract of employment and union contract in effect.

Notice Period

In Russia, notice periods are typically set at 14 days and 3 days if the worker is still on probation or the fixed-term contract is about to expire.

Severance Pay

Only when an employer cancels an employment relationship with no prior notice is severance compensation relevant. In this situation, the employee would get the same amount in severance compensation if they had been informed.

A severance payout equal to their monthly average wage is due to employees who are let go as a result of liquidation or redundancy. Additionally, although for no more than two months following the termination date, the employer must continue to pay the terminated worker their average monthly wage while they look for work.

Probation Period

Generally, the collective agreements specify the probation or trial periods; however, in Russia, the customary duration is three months, with an additional six months for executives, senior managers, etc.

Paid Time Offs

Employees are eligible to 28 days of paid leaves in Russia every year.

Some employees have lengthier, minimum holiday pay rights; for example, children under the age of 18 are eligible to 31 days of leave, while teachers are entitled to 42 or 56 days. Additionally, employees who work in the Far North and comparable regions, in dangerous and hazardous situations, or with irregular working time are eligible to supplementary paid holiday during the year.

Public Holidays

There are 15 national holidays throughout the year.

Vacation Holidays

There are 28 vacation holidays throughout the year.

Sick Days

Employees have the right to take sick time if they are ill or injured.

In the event of illness, the employee has the right to a sick leave allowance provided by the company for the first 3 days of sickness and then by the Russian Federation's Social Insurance Fund (from insurance payments from the employer) from the fourth day onwards.

Sick leave compensation varies according to length of service, although it cannot surpass 2,301 RUB per day. It can also be awarded to an employee caring for a sick kid or sick relative. To make sure that this particular leave stays in order, you can hire an Employer of Record in Russia.