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Set up a Casino in Russia

Set up a Casino in Russia

Considering that the gambling activities in Russia are strictly forbidden, foreign investors looking to set up a casino in Russia can direct the attention to the particular gambling zones in the country. The requirements for opening a casino in Russia and especially in regions like Altai, Kaliningrad, Sochi, and Primorsky can be provided by our team of company formation specialists in Russia. The same team of advisors can help foreigners establish their companies in any chosen city in Russia.

What are the conditions for opening a casino in Russia?

First of all, the investor should decide on the type of business structure, and in this direction, a limited liability company or OOO as it is known may represent the proper choice for the easy way of incorporation among many things. There are a few things to consider when deciding on a casino in Russia:

  • • the needed license for betting activities is issued by the Federal Tax Service in Russia;
  • • a casino can start the activities in the specific regions only if an authorization is issued in this matter;
  • • a casino owner needs to have a clear criminal record and needs to make proof he/she has not been accused of financial crimes in the home country;
  • • a casino needs to be registered with the tax authorities once the business registration is done.

Any step involved in the company registration in Russia can be entirely explained by our team of company formation specialists in Russia.

Online casinos in Russia

There are a series of requirements for opening an online casino in Russia among which the one regarding special offshore zones in which such activities are allowed. Selecting a provider for the virtual casino is in many cases the first step to consider when opening such a business in Russia. Also, a virtual casino can develop as many table games as possible, with no interdiction in this sense compared to the traditional gambling houses. A monthly fee to keep the gaming license should be in the attention of foreigners looking to set up an online casino.

With complete support and assistance provided by our team of company formation agents in Russia, you can easily set up a casino in Russia. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more details in this matter.