Overview of proposed remote work restrictions for non-residents
A senior official from the ruling party in Russia indicated that a forthcoming expert panel will review a bill aimed at barring non-residents of the Russian Federation from entering into remote work contracts. The official noted that the goal is to curb employment arrangements for remote roles that involve foreign workers. The information was reported by a major state news agency.
According to the statement, the initial draft has been forwarded to the expert council for evaluation. The official added that the council will convene soon to discuss proposed amendments to the Labor Code related to remote work, signaling ongoing deliberations about how the law could regulate cross-border employment relationships.
Further comments highlighted ongoing debate about another measure that would terminate certain tax preferences and benefits tied to non-residents who contract work under civil law agreements. This discussion remains part of broader negotiations on how to structure remote work and related fiscal incentives.
Earlier reports suggested that a bill restricting remote work from abroad in specific sectors could reach the State Duma in early 2023. While the exact provisions were not disclosed, the emphasis remains on clarifying limits for foreign-based workers who engage in remote roles for Russian employers.
As details continue to emerge, observers are watching how these proposals might shape labor relations, cross-border hiring, and tax treatment for non-residents. The evolving framework could influence multinational teams and companies that rely on remote talent, with potential implications for compliance, payroll, and worker rights within Canada and the United States as neighboring markets consider their own remote-work policies.