The State Duma has taken up for the first reading a bill that would amend the Tax Code of the Russian Federation. The proposed package outlines a broad roster of adjustments covering how taxes, excise duties, state fees and insurance contributions are calculated for 2025 through 2027. At the core of the bill is a revision of the personal income tax on earnings from securities, with the rate slated to rise from 15 percent to 20 percent. The plan also updates how the investment tax deduction and the mineral extraction tax are applied, aiming to simplify administration while aligning incentives with the government’s fiscal goals.
There are notable shifts expected in private consumption policy as well. The draft envisions new rules for the special excise on petroleum products and adjustments to taxes on alcohol and tobacco. Analysts estimate these steps could add about 390 billion rubles to the budget over the three-year period, a figure that underscores the potential impact on consumer prices and spending patterns as the measures take effect.
Officials describe the proposed changes as part of an effort to optimize the tax system and raise state revenues. The explanatory notes emphasize that the reforms are designed to improve efficiency, close gaps in collection, and create a more predictable fiscal framework for both businesses and households.
Special attention is directed at state duties. The draft provides for a doubling of the fee charged for the registration of a real estate lease agreement, a move expected to affect landlords and tenants alike and to contribute to revenue growth for regional budgets.
Rules governing the operation of a simplified tax regime when regions change and the use of reduced insurance premium rates for small and medium enterprises are clarified in the document. The changes are intended to reduce uncertainty for SMEs operating across different jurisdictions while preserving policy objectives for social protection and budgetary balance.
Earlier reports indicated that the government was crafting measures to support self-employed citizens, including potential expansions of their rights and access to new social guarantees. If adopted, these steps could broaden social insurance coverage for this segment of the population and provide a more solid safety net for those with non-traditional work arrangements.
In another development, Russian beer producers have discussed setting minimum price levels as part of broader market stabilization efforts, signaling governmental interest in pricing practices within the beverages sector as part of the wider tax and regulatory framework.