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17Apr

Meetings of Representatives of Finnish Companies in Donetsk

On February 26-27, 2012, Elena Mashkova and Givi Enukidze, representatives of Awara Group, took part in a special program aimed at presenting Finnish companies to local businesses in Donetsk. The Embassy of Finland in Ukraine organized this cooperation program to open up opportunities to both Finnish and Ukrainian businesses. Numerous presentations of companies took place […]
  • Posted by Awara
  • On April 17, 2012
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16Apr

Nordic Business Days 2012

On March 27, 2012, the Nordic Business Days 2012 took place at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ukraine. This event was organized by the Nordic Business Network Ukraine (NBNU) with the assistance of Awara Group. Nordic Business Days, which have been held in Ukraine since September 2010, have become an important event for […]
  • Posted by Awara
  • On April 16, 2012
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16Apr

Meetings of Representatives of Finnish Companies in Lviv

The first warmer spring days were marked by a no less warmer welcome from Lviv, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, in which past and present intertwine effortlessly. Looking at the city’s narrow streets and medieval churches, it feels like time has stood still. Visiting the Opera House, Lviv Art Gallery leaves great […]
  • Posted by Awara
  • On April 16, 2012
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16Apr

Seminar at the Finnish Embassy in Ukraine

The Finnish Embassy has hosted a seminar devoted to the key issues of foreign business development. With the assistance of the Embassy of Finland represented by the ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Finland in Ukraine, Ms. Arja Inkeri Makkonen, Awara Group organized a meeting at her residence, which was held on March 16, 2012 to […]
  • Posted by Awara
  • On April 16, 2012
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30Mar

Confirmation of Legal Address of Ukrainian Companies

Lately tax authorities have been checking the legal address of companies. Ukrainian law distinguishes between the address of a legal entity (actual place of business) and its tax/legal address (address used for registration and recorded in the State Register). If before companies could register with a specific legal address and run their business without renting […]
  • Posted by Elena Mashkova
  • On March 30, 2012
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21Mar

Quota for 2013 & Extra Quota for 2012

Dear Executives, Please be advised that firms employing expats have to apply for work permits urgently for year 2013 quota. According to the information at hand, the Russian migration authorities require that companies annually apply in advance for the rights to employ foreign nationals. In other words, every year companies must apply in advance for […]
  • Posted by Eugene Isaev
  • On March 21, 2012
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20Mar

Awara’s Managing Partner to Speak at Eduhouse Seminars This Spring

Jon Hellevig (Partner, Awara) will be guest speaker at Eduhouse seminars this spring. The upcoming seminars will be devoted to the “Controlling subsidiary in Russia” and “Repatriation of Profit and Intercompany financial transactions in Russia”. These seminars will take place in Helsinki and the seminar presentations will be in Finnish. If you want to know […]
  • Posted by Awara
  • On March 20, 2012
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18Jan

Characteristics of Russian Accounting

A general characteristic of Russian law and its application is that formalities overrule the practical side of business practices. Accountancy is no exception to this. International accounting includes elements of financial reporting, whereas in Russia, accountancy is merely related to the concept of bookkeeping. The accountancy system is regulated by the state, and it is […]
  • Posted by Sergey Minyailo
  • On January 18, 2012
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