Russia has established a framework where economically important organizations may be exempt from certain disclosure requirements. The authorization to withhold information without requests from state bodies is defined in a decree signed by the president. According to the document, companies and their shareholders can decline compliance with data-disclosure obligations under laws related to joint-stock companies, banking activities, and several other regulations. To exercise this exemption, they must inform the appropriate federal authorities that the disclosure is being withheld.
Simultaneously, all such organizations remain obligated to supply information to government agencies upon formal request. Public release of this information is prohibited, a measure described as a response to perceived hostility from Western counterparts. The decree frames this as a safeguard for strategic economic interests and national sovereignty.
Economically important organizations are defined as entities playing a major role in Russia’s economic sovereignty. Thresholds include annual revenue exceeding 75 billion rubles, assets above 150 billion rubles, and more than 4,000 employees. These criteria help identify companies whose activities are deemed critical to national stability and economic security.
In Moscow, attention has traditionally turned toward identifying leading sustainable enterprises and projects. The emphasis on sustainable development underscores a broader public policy aim: backing firms that contribute to long-term resilience and domestic prosperity.
Recent statements indicate that Russia is developing a new framework for its economic relations. The evolving system seeks to balance openness with strategic protection of sensitive information, reflecting a broader shift in how state actors interact with major business entities.