Over the years we have developed a unique understanding of Russian business practices and local contacts throughout Russia. We have developed close personal and business relationships with key industry, legal, and government and agency personnel essential to getting things done in Russia. We have our own Russian attorney on staff, licensed as a Foreign Law Consultant by the State of Washington and an extensive network of associated Russian counsel throughout the Russian Far East and in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Harris & Moure is uniquely qualified to help its clients negotiate the often difficult paths of Russian law, business and culture.

Harris & Moure attorneys have been assisting foreign companies with their Russian business strategies for more than fifteen years and we are well equipped to help in determining the best methods for beginning operations in Russia. We have worked on countless formations of various entities in Russia and we understand the pros and the cons of each of them. In this article, Russian Entity Formation: Wholly Foreign Owned Entity (WFOE) Versus Representative Office, we analyze the pros and the cons of these two ways of beginning operations in Russia.

Harris & Moure can assist its clients in forming and registering businesses anywhere in Russia, documenting and flagging vessels in any Russian Far East port, negotiating contracts, and resolving disputes. Perhaps most importantly, we can help you conduct the due diligence necessary before entering into any business with an unfamiliar company in an unfamiliar place.

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Russian Investment

Russia's economy is booming and its foreign investment laws are surprisingly progressive. We have assisted American, European, and Asian companies with their investments in Russia. Working from Seattle and with our network of local counsel in Russia, we can assist you in determining the proper entity for your Russian business, and then assist you in all aspects of setting up your company there. Most importantly, we will conduct all necessary due diligence regarding the companies and individuals with whom you will be doing business.