Sber’s first customer opened an account during the Federal Tax Service’s experimental program for “Starting an Online Business,” which enables an enhanced qualified electronic signature (ECES) to be issued to a person, paving the way to register a business and open a current account. The bank’s press service confirmed the milestone and highlighted the practical impact for aspiring entrepreneurs. — Citation: Federal Tax Service
According to Anatoly Popov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors at Sberbank, entrepreneurs will soon be able to register as individual entrepreneurs or form an LLC, obtain UKEP, and open a bank account in a single, streamlined step. The simplification is designed to cut through bureaucratic friction and accelerate the process of getting a new business off the ground. — Citation: Federal Tax Service
Popov emphasized that the initiative is expected to boost the number of active small businesses in Russia and relieve first-time founders from repetitive administrative tasks, allowing them to focus more on developing their ideas and serving customers. The program’s overall aim is to expand access to formal entrepreneurship while fostering faster economic activity in the early stages of business life. — Citation: Federal Tax Service
It was noted that participation in the Federal Tax Service’s experiment is available to individuals who hold a confirmed account on the State Services portal and are registered within the Unified Biometric System, ensuring a secure and verifiable identity for all online steps. This alignment with national digital identity efforts underscores the growing integration of public services with private sector solutions. — Citation: Federal Tax Service
As of March 1, Sber continued its involvement in the Federal Tax Service’s “Starting a business on the Internet” initiative, a program that is scheduled to run through March 1, 2025. The extension reflects ongoing collaboration between the government and financial institutions to simplify and digitize business creation across the country. — Citation: Federal Tax Service