RAUIE at ROSTKI 2026: platform economy as a digital bridge between Russia and China

This week marked the close of the international exhibition "ROSTKI 2026," which brought together representatives of business, government, and expert communities from Russia and Asian countries. RAUIE, jointly with Bank Tochka, co-organized one of the key business sessions focused on how the platform economy is connecting Russia and China.

Key topics of the session included:

• E-commerce, digital services, and platform solutions in logistics and industrial cooperation
• How digital platforms are becoming a "digital bridge" for small and medium-sized businesses in both countries

The session was moderated by Ekaterina Smirnova — Director of Sales and Foreign Economic Activity Development at Bank Tochka.

Among the speakers were:

• Jin Haifeng — General Representative of Shandong Province (a key economic hub of China with a GRP of over 9 trillion yuan, ranking among the top three in China for industrial output and foreign trade)
• Daria Vishnyakova — Head of Project Team at Asia Pacific Agency
• Yaroslav Saleev — Founder and CEO of RSI GARANT Group
• Natalia Vozianova — Partner in Corporate Taxation Practice and Head of Asian Markets Practice at Technology of Trust, RAUIE Tax Expert
• Amy Zhang — Procurement Director at Optio.ru
• Alexander Lebedev — Director of Overseas Procurement at Bank Tochka

Natalia Vozianova delivered a detailed analysis of current tax aspects of the platform economy that businesses must critically consider:

• New rules under 289-FZ — effective October 1, 2026, a more formalized model for intermediary platforms will be introduced. Operators are required to verify partner information, document settlement procedures, and ensure transparent data exchange with the Federal Tax Service.
• Cross‑border trade — changes are being prepared regarding VAT (with a projected phased increase in rates by 2029) and adjustments to customs regulation.
• Risks and prevention — the importance of proper documentary confirmation of expenses and revenue recognition, as well as tax risks associated with the creation of a "permanent establishment" for foreign companies operating through Russian warehouses and marketplaces.

The RAUIE session confirmed the growing importance of the platform economy as a driver of Russian‑Chinese economic cooperation.

RAUIE continues its systematic efforts to integrate Russian and Asian businesses, bringing together leading consultants, the banking sector, and industrial enterprises.