Inclusion of Crypto Exchanges in the Bank of Russia Register
We assist companies in obtaining the right to carry out digital currency exchange activities in accordance with Federal Law No. 282-FZ.
Our Services:
- Analysis of the business model and assessment of the company's compliance with regulatory requirements
- Review of the corporate structure, composition of participants and management bodies
- Verification of compliance with own funds requirements
- Verification of the qualifications and business reputation of managers and key officers
- Preparation of corporate resolutions and required internal documents
- Development of internal control, risk management and AML/CFT rules
- Preparation of documents confirming rights to the software and hardware infrastructure
- Drafting and filing of the application for inclusion in the Bank of Russia register
- Support of interaction with the regulator, including preparation for on-site inspections
Outcome: an organization prepared for regulatory admission and full legal support of the procedure for inclusion in the Bank of Russia register.
Establishment and Registration of Digital Depositories and Information System Operators with the Bank of Russia
We help companies build the infrastructure for digital currency accounting and digital rights operations.
Our services:
- Selection of the legal model and determination of the required regulatory status
- Analysis of capital, corporate governance and information system requirements
- Legal support for the establishment of a digital depository/information system operator
- Preparation of information system operators for inclusion in the relevant register
- Development of internal documents and the contractual model of interaction with clients
- Preparation of documents for the Bank of Russia and support during inspections
HR and Regulatory Compliance
Requirements for the professional qualifications and business reputation of managers and key officers are an important part of the admission procedure to the crypto market. Lidings helps companies build a corporate governance system that meets the regulator's requirements.
Our services:
- Vetting of candidates for senior positions
- Analysis of compliance with qualification and business reputation requirements
- Preparation of questionnaires and documents for the Bank of Russia
- Development of corporate documents establishing the powers and responsibilities of key officers
- Legal support for the appointment and replacement of key officers and notification of the regulator
- Development of HR and internal compliance procedures
Comprehensive Compliance for Crypto Companies
Building an internal control system and maintaining it after inclusion in the Bank of Russia register.
Our services:
- Development and updating of internal control and digital analysis rules
- Support of compliance with Russian and international AML/CFT legislation
- Legal support of client identification (KYC) and transaction monitoring (AML/KYT) procedures
- Analysis of risks associated with the use of crypto infrastructure
- Legal support of compliance with personal data protection and information security requirements
- Interaction with the Bank of Russia and other authorized bodies
- Preparation for inspections and support in remedying identified violations
Tax and Corporate Support for Crypto Asset Transactions
We help Russian and international companies build lawful models for the use of digital currencies and digital rights in business activities.
Our services:
- Tax structuring of crypto asset transactions
- Implementation of accounting and tax accounting for digital currencies
- Legal support of cross-border settlements subject to established restrictions
- Legal structuring of investments using digital rights
- Support of mining projects
- Development of contractual documentation
- Protection of interests during tax audits and regulatory disputes