Guide to Investment The Republic of Tatarstan 1st 1st in the national regional in innovation among investment climate ranking Russian regions PwC Russia (www.pwc.ru) provides industry-focused assurance, Content tax, legal and business consulting services. Over 2,700 professionals working in PwC offices in Moscow, St Petersburg, Kazan, Ekaterinburg, Letter of welcome, Rustam Minnikhanov President of the Republic of Tatarstan 2 Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, Krasnodar, Voronezh, Vladikavkaz and Ufa share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh Letter of welcome, Taliya Minullina Head of the Tatarstan Investment Development Agency 4 perspectives and practical advice for our clients. The global network of PwC firms brings together more than 236,000 people in 158 countries. Letter of welcome, Denis Derevyankin Managing Partner of PwC office in Kazan 5 PwC refers to AO PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit, or, as the context requires, other member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Six reasons to invest in Tatarstan 6 Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Tatarstan as an entry point to the Russian market 8 Tatarstan as part of Russia 10 Development potential 12 Strategy-2030 14 Investment potential 16 Federal sites for investment projects 18 Advantageous geography 24 Tatarstan as a reliable business partner 26 State support for investors 32 Frequently asked questions by investors 34 Human capital 40 Tatarstan as global event centre 44 Made in Tatarstan 48 Visit Tatarstan 50 Things to do in Tatarstan 52 PwC in Russia 56 Contacts 58 This Guide to Investment has been prepared jointly with the Tatarstan Investment Development Agency. This publication contains information as of May 2018. The Republic of Tatarstan 1 Welcome letter Rustam Minnikhanov President of the Republic of Tatarstan Dear partners, and manufacturing, and Innopolis To promote Tatarstan internationally for technological innovation—are and attract investment, a special The Republic of Tatarstan is a rapidly already in rapid development. Other intergovernmental body was established. growing region of the Russian projects include KIP Master, Khimgrad The Tatarstan Investment Development Federation. Technopolis, IT Park High-Technology Agency (TIDA) serves as a one-stop-shop Park, and Idea Technopark, as well as to meet investors’ needs. Our forward-looking economic policies various R&D centres and accredited have helped Tatarstan to create municipal industrial sites. Our economic policies are targeted favourable conditions for investors and at ensuring a favourable investment businesses. Another of Tatarstan’s competitive and business climate. Our priorities advantages is its geographic location are also spelled out in our Strategy for A number of well-known international at the intersection of major transport the Social and Economic Development brands have already selected Tatarstan arteries connecting Europe and Asia. of the Republic of Tatarstan to 2030 as a hub for their operations, including The Moscow–Kazan high-speed railway (Strategy-2030). 3M, Air Liquide, Daimler, Ford Sollers, will be laid here and become part of the Fujitsu, Haier, Hayat Group, Kastamonu, New Silk Road. The Republic of Tatarstan is always Marriott, Rockwool, Sisecam and pleased to welcome new business Wienerberger. Our republic’s social, Our republic frequently hosts high- partners and will continue to foster economic and political stability, legal profile global and Russian events, the conditions that support investors guarantees, and systems for supporting including economic forums, summits, and business. investment have helped us to establish intergovernmental commissions and a business-friendly environment. sporting events. In 2013, Tatarstan welcomed participants and guests of The Republic of Tatarstan has well- the Summer Universiade. In 2015, the developed infrastructure to provide republic hosted the World Aquatics investors with a variety of support. Championship, and FIFA World Cup Rustam Minnikhanov For instance, our two special economic matches in 2018. President of the Republic of Tatarstan zones—SEZ Alabuga for industry 2 PwC Guide to Investment The Republic of Tatarstan 3 Welcome letter Welcome letter Taliya Minullina Denis Derevyankin Head of the Tatarstan Investment Development Agency Managing Partner, PwC office in Kazan TIDA was founded to provide investors PwC has operated in the Republic with support and assistance and to help of Tatarstan for more than 20 years, them feel both secure and confident as and our Kazan office celebrated its our long-term partners. The agency’s tenth anniversary in 2017. Over these work has been remarkably successful. years of fruitful work and engagement with business and the regional Tatarstan has well-developed investment government, we have seen the economy infrastructure and offers numerous expand and the region undergo a benefits, including land with free utility vast transformation. Simultaneously, connections to gas, heat, electricity and Tatarstan’s position in Russia and the other resources. Residents of our special world has changed. For many years economic zones enjoy zero taxes on land, now, the Republic of Tatarstan has property and transport for up to ten years held leading positions in prestigious after their first profits are generated. rankings, thanks to its investments Tatarstan is the only region in Russia in new production capacities, Dear colleagues, with six investment sites that enjoy Dear friends, the presence of numerous international federal tax breaks. Among the most unique and innovative We are pleased to present this Guide companies and the in-migration of Russian regions, Tatarstan is also the Tatarstan’s favourable geographic to Investment in the Republic of human capital from around the world. best place to invest in Russia. Indeed, for location provides easy access to Tatarstan together with the Tatarstan As a major economic centre, the region three years in a row (2015, 2016, 2017), an extensive consumer base throughout Investment Development Agency, a team has become an important hub for Tatarstan has had the highest-rated Russia, the Eurasian Economic Union of professionals dedicated to assisting international business, cultural investment climate among all Russian and the CIS. Ten of Russia’s 15 largest investors in establishing companies and and sporting events, thanks to its regions. cities are within 1,000 km of Kazan. ventures. well-developed infrastructure, local Today, Tatarstan is a globally Our main focus is on building partnerships To maintain a strong investment climate, hospitality and high-quality services. competitive region. The republic’s that are both reliable and sustainable. Tatarstan must be able to respond to We hope that this guide will become advantages include advanced We want to make it easy for companies to various challenges, including a rapidly a helpful tool for you. manufacturing facilities, extensive work in Tatarstan—and to be successful. changing economic environment. human capital resources, open and The region’s extensive resource base, high Welcome! Рәхим итегез! trust-based relationships, well- We welcome you to visit Tatarstan so levels of human capital and favourable developed infrastructure, a wide that you can see with your own eyes all geography are no guarantee of success. offering of tax breaks and a business- that we have to offer. Tatarstan’s experience demonstrates friendly climate. that collaboration between government The region has created a special and business is critical in achieving government body, the Tatarstan lasting results. Indeed, Tatarstan ranks Denis Derevyankin Investment Development Agency Taliya Minullina first among all Russian regions for its Managing Partner of PwC office (TIDA), to serve as a one-stop-shop Head of the Tatarstan Investment investment climate. in Kazan to meet investors’ needs. Development Agency 4 PwC Guide to Investment The Republic of Tatarstan 5 Six reasons to invest in Tatarstan 1 2 3 4 5 6 Entry point to the Development Well-developed Advantageous State support Human capital Russian market potential investment geography for investors infrastructure Rankings Tatarstan is a dynamically developing region that has several 1st in business hospitality among Russian regions competitive advantages and holds leading positions in many ratings. (Leaders Club for Promoting Business Initiatives, a non-profit partnership) in the national regional investment climate ranking 1st in the efficient adoption of youth policies among Russian regions for 2015-2017 1st (Federal Agency for Youth Affairs) (Agency for Strategic Initiatives) 1st in innovation among Russian regions Best Russian region for tourism (Association of Innovative Regions of Russia) (National Geographic) 6 PwC Guide to Investment The Republic of Tatarstan 7 Tatarstan as an entry point 1 to the Russian market Kazan International investors Global events Tatarstan has extensive experience Tatarstan hosts a variety of in working with international international events every year. investors. It is no accident that leading In 2013, it hosted the Summer international companies, including Universiade. Kazan is one of the 3M, Air Liquide, Bosch, Daimler, Ford, host cities for the 2018 FIFA Fujitsu, Hayat, Mercedes Benz and World Cup, and the region Rockwool, have established a foothold will welcome the WorldSkills in Tatarstan. Championship in 2019. International best practices in investor Logistical relations advantages Tatarstan has adopted