BMW Russia Maintains Operations and Warehouse Strategy
BMW, the German automotive group, is not exiting the Russian market. Its Russian representative office will continue functioning, focusing on coordinating component warehouse stocks to support ongoing service and maintenance for local customers. This update came via Unlimited, a Telegram channel that references tax data to explain the arrangement.
The channel notes that BMW Rusland Trading LLC, the local distributor, filed changes to its constituent documents with the Federal Tax Service in early July. The registration included an update to the OKVED code, signaling the addition of storage and warehousing activities to the company’s core business activities. This move aligns the distributor with operational needs for moving parts and components within a centralized stock system.
Earlier reporting suggested that BMW’s Russia office had managed to partially restore the supply of a selection of branded auto parts to keep service and warranty operations running for Russian dealers. With the warehouse designation now in the unified state register of legal entities, the company aims to simplify the bulk transfer of auto parts from its warehouses and reduce potential tax frictions during shipments. This strategic shift appears designed to stabilize the local supply chain and support after-sales services for customers.
Additional checks indicated that authorities and consumer safety bodies have been monitoring possible recall activities in the market. In one instance, a recall announcement circulated in connection with public transport vehicles in St. Petersburg, prompting observations about regulatory coordination and compliance. These developments underscore the ongoing attention to product safety and distribution practices as BMW maintains its presence in the region (citation: socialbites.ca).