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Russia's Far East unveils bold tax-free zones to lure global investors

Zero corporate taxes for a decade and legal shields against sanctions—Russia's gamble to transform its Far East. Will Chinese capital take the bait?

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The image shows a poster with a map of the China-USSR Border Eastern Sector. The map is detailed and shows the various geographical features of the region, such as mountains, rivers, and cities. The text on the poster provides additional information about the region and its borders.

Russia's Far East unveils bold tax-free zones to lure global investors

Russia is launching a new economic initiative in its Far East region. The International Advanced Special Economic Zone (IASEZ) will offer major tax breaks and reduced bureaucracy to attract investors. Officials say the first projects under this scheme will begin within two months. The IASEZ will initially operate in Primorsky Krai and Amur Oblast, with plans to expand later. Alexei Chekunkov, head of Russia’s Ministry for the Development of the Far East and Arctic, confirmed that the first investment projects will start before the end of the year. These include an agro-industrial park in Sukhodol Bay (Primorsky Krai) and an industrial park at the Rovnoye site (Amur Oblast).

Businesses setting up in the zone will pay no corporate income tax for ten years. They will also benefit from lower social insurance contributions, legal protections against unlawful sanctions, and a simplified inspection process. Investors will face minimal bureaucratic interference, with stable tax and regulatory conditions guaranteed for 15 years. Chinese companies are expected to be the main investors in the IASEZ. Russian officials have proposed that Chinese partners help market and export goods under the *‘Made in the Far East ASEZ’* brand, particularly in northeastern China. One potential export could be large-scale shipments of Primorsky honey. The full scheme is set to come into force on January 1, 2026.

The IASEZ aims to boost economic activity in Russia’s Far East by offering long-term incentives to businesses. With Chinese investment likely to play a key role, the first projects will test the zone’s ability to attract major industrial and agricultural developments. The success of these early ventures could determine the future expansion of the scheme.

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