In the first half of 2023, a notable shift occurred as 87 companies moved to special administrative regions on the Russky and Oktyabrsky Islands. This figure represents a doubling from the same period a year earlier, when 34 companies took the same step. Across the entire year 2022, the total number of registrations in these SARs stood at 83. (citation)
There is still a degree of opacity surrounding the current total of companies registered in the SARs. One industry estimate places the number at several hundred entities actively operating in the region. This gap between official disclosures and observed activity hints at evolving regulatory and corporate strategies in the Far East zone. (citation)
Within the broader ecosystem, a substantial share of the activity on Russky Island appears to involve international entities. An estimated number of companies registered there is international in nature, underscoring the region’s appeal to cross-border business and investment. (citation)
Further details from regional development channels indicate that a portion of foreign registrations were consolidated or re-registered within the current year. A sizeable fraction of these re-registrations originated from offshore or internationally recognized jurisdictions, reflecting ongoing adjustments in corporate registration practices to align with national frameworks. (citation)
Earlier industry discussions suggested a growing trend of companies with Russian roots seeking a presence in high-sea or offshore-like environments, which coincided with broader conversations about jurisdictional shifts and regulatory oversight. (citation)
There have also been early indications that certain foreign-based business models favored offshore-style mechanisms for capital movement, signaling a broader diversification of corporate structures as part of strategic responses to changing economic landscapes. (citation)