Russia to Implement New Business, Housing, and Gambling Rules Sept 1
Starting September 1, 2026, new regulations will affect mobile trade, management companies, and gambling participation in Russia, with changes aimed at supporting small business and improving service quality.
Consensus
- Changes will take effect on September 1, 2026.
- The legal status of mobile trade, including auto shops, will be clarified.
- Self-employed individuals will be able to join the general placement scheme on equal terms.
- Private landowners will have greater autonomy in organizing trade on their property.
- Management companies must prove they have qualified staff with relevant education and proper equipment to obtain a license.
- A self-exclusion mechanism for gambling will be introduced, allowing citizens to restrict their access to gambling.
- The changes are intended to reduce bureaucracy and support small business.
Points of divergence
- Digital ruble transactions will be free for Russians starting September 1, 2026. — riamo
Coverage (2 sources)
- Deputy Chaplin named changes for business from September 1 — РИАМО
- Deputy Chaplin named main changes for entrepreneurs starting September 1 — Вести