Welcoming Address of R.N. Minnikhanov, the President of the Republic of Tatarstan, in the «Investor’S Guide 2016–2017»
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Welcoming address of R.N. Minnikhanov, the President of the Republic of Tatarstan, in the «Investor’s Guide 2016–2017» Dear ladies and gentlemen! Tatarstan is one of the most dynamically developing regions of Russia. The Republic is firmly in the top-ten list of the leaders by all social and economic development indicators. High level of industrial pro- duction, the developed transpor- tation infrastructure, rich natural resources and high research and technical potential ensure compet- itive advantages in such branches of industry as oil processing, petro chemistry, engineering, aircraft and helicopter construction as well as in IT sector. Agro-industrial complex is developing actively as well. The agro-industrial park «Kazan» is operating successfully; it has developed a unique system of trade «from the farmer to the consumer without intermediaries». It enables the agricultural manufacturer to acquire all conditions for establishment of successful business, and the consumer – to gain in price and quality of products. Tatarstan has created a large-scale infrastructure in the form of industrial innovative platforms – SEZ «Alabuga» rendering tax and customs preferences to its investors, techno polis «Khimgrad», KIP «Master», IT-parks in Kazan and Naberezhnye Chelny, engineering centers. The Investment Council established in the Republic is considering large projects; its activity is being supported by the introduced municipal standard of investment attractiveness. Our main priority is the provision of favorable conditions for the national and foreign partners and promotion of their projects realization. We are open for the mutually beneficial cooperation and development of your business. President of the Republic of Tatarstan R. N. Minnikhanov Dear colleagues and friends! Let me congratulate you with the new edition of information guidebook «How to Invest in Tatarstan 2016». The Republic of Tatarstan is one of the dynamically developing regions in the country. It possesses the developed industry, high innovative potential and diversified infrastructure of business support. Thus, the present informational publication issued by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Investment Development Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan clearly illustrates favorable investment climate in the region and ample opportunities of the republic, as well as promotes the establishment off direct partnership relations with the companies, development of cooperation and, finally, strengthening of business climate in the region. I am glad that the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan makes a considerable contribution into this process. I wish the employees of the Chamber and all business community united by it great achievements and success in realization of their plans. President of the CCI RF S. N. Katyrin Ladies and Gentlemen! I am happy to present you a new edition of Investor’s Guide, which has become a periodical publication. I hope it will prove useful for every- one who is interested in the Republic of Tatarstan as a business partner with great potential. The present state of economy in Tatarstan and its far reaching pros- pects for the future are conditioned by its sustainable development in various sectors: production, construction, trade, tourism, information technologies. The Government of the Republic has established a pre- cise investment policy, carried out necessary structural and institutional transformations, formed an effective legislative base. All this ensure the leading position of Tatarstan as a region favorable for investment. Our Republic will be happy to see you as honorable guests and part- ners. I truly believe that investment in Tatarstan is both profitable and perspective. CCI RT Chairman Shamil R. Ageev of the Board Dear current and future partners of Tatarstan! I am glad to meet you again at the pages of the annual reference book «How to Invest in Tatarstan», which has become so popular. Something remains the same, but something has changed during this year. Tatarstan still holds leadership position among Russian regions in terms of a favorable investment climate. It is here the investors are provided with a whole package of benefits. Federal legislation is being improved. For example, starting with this year the land for a large investment project can be obtained without the auction procedure. It will be enough to apply to the Investment Promotion Agency of the Republic of Tatarstan. Tax preferences for investors remain the same, but the number of industrial zones and territories in which they operate, is growing in the country. Thus, a new area of advanced social and economic development «Naberezhnye Chelny» has appeared at the beginning of the year. Its residents are offered a reduced rate of income tax, exemption from property tax, land tax, as well as a significant reduction of insurance contribution rates. The Investment Portal in 11 languages has also been developed for the investors’ support. 2/3 of the world business society can learn in their own language about Tatarstan and its opportunities, how to start and run business in our republic. The operating investors tell their stories of success on the Portal. Here you can see the latest economic indexes of the republic, learn the latest changes in legislation, ask our Agency experts their questions and get prompt answers. I’m sure, that «How to Invest in Tatarstan» guidebook will become a real friend and assistant, your companion on the way to the heights of success and prosperity, and Tatarstan will be your reliable and long-term partner making investment happy! Head of the Tatarstan Investment Taliya Minullina Development Agency CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY TATARSTAN INVESTMENT OF THE REPUBLICOF TATARSTAN DEVELOPMENT AGENCY INFORMATION TIPS FOR THE INVESTOR HOW TO INVEST IN TATARSTAN (information tips for the investor): 2016–2017 AUTHORS: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan Sh.R. Ageev, PhD (Economy), Professor Agzamova E.V., Ageevа E.S., Shaymieva K.R. Translated by Foreign Companies’ Accreditation and Interpretation Department THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND TATARSTAN INVESTMENT INDUSTRY OF THE REPUBLIC OF DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TATARSTAN The address: 18, Pushkin str., 420111, The address: 50, Peterburgskaya str., Kazan, the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia 420107, Kazan, the Republic of Tatarstan Phone: + 7 (843) 264-62-07. Phone: +7 (843) 570-40-01 Fax: + 7 (843) 236-09-66 Fax: +7 (843) 570-40-05 www.tpprt.ru www.tida.tatarstan.ru e-mail: [email protected] biz.tatarstan.ru e-mail: [email protected] twitter: @tida_rt GULD OF THE INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TATARSTAN Non-profit Partnership «Guild of the Interpreters and Translators of the Republic of Tatarstan» (RT GIT) is the professional language service provider established under the umbrella of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Tatarstan has been active on the market of translation and interpretation service for over 9 years already. Our company has a great experience in rendering professional linguistic services at the international, official as well as commercial levels – in all kinds of translation (written, oral consecutive and simultaneous). Main types of our activity: – written translation with official certification of: the companies’- constit uent documents, personal documents, commercial, legal, advertizing, tech- nical and scientific material, manuals of audio-video devices, medical and household gadgets, automobiles; consecutive and simultaneous interpreta- tion at the conferences and negotiations, equipment assembly, telephone talks; seminars of translation and interpretation skills improvement. The Guild provides services in the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Swedish, Polish, Check, Hungarian, Slovak, Bulgarian, Arab, Turkish, Tatar, Bashkir, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi. The most important factor of our activity is the quality of the rendered services. The significant difference of the services’ level provided by the RT Guild, as compared with other companies providing language services, is the op- portunity to certify the translation of the commercial documents (contracts, agreements, invoices, bill of lading, different product managing and other documents connected with the foreign economic activity) with the seal of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of RT and RT Guild of Interpreters and Translators, which makes considerably easier the activity of the local business abroad. The Guild unites the team of high level professionals. We have signed contracts with the best written translators and oral consecutive and simul- taneous interpreters of our region, as well as with some translators living abroad. All translators and interpreters are certified and have the higher linguistic and/or special technical/liberal arts education, opening the op- portunity to translate a wide range of topics from the different branches of industry, science and business. Our contacts: e-mail: [email protected] Phone/fax: (843) 236-62-06, mob. 8-962-559-75 35 www.gildiaperevod.ru CONTENTS 1. State regulation on foreign investors’ activity . 10 1. State regulation on foreign investments in the Russian Federation 10 1.1 Main provisions . 10 1.2 Priority investment projects . 11 1.3. State registration of enterprises with foreign investments . 12 2. Peculiarities of the regional legislation in the Republic of Tatarstan . 15 2.1 Legal and regulatory framework .