Money transactions that will come under control in 2021 have been named

It is noted that from January 10, 2021, amendments to the “anti-money laundering” law No. 115-FZ will come into effect.

“Thus, the country's authorities will reduce the opportunities for tax evaders to circumvent existing norms, reduce the share of the shadow economy and increase tax collection,” the expert explains.

Starting from the new year, in particular, control will be introduced over postal money transfer operations in the amount of 100 thousand rubles, operations for the return of unused advances for mobile services in the amount of 100 thousand rubles.

Also, control will be established over gambling rates in the amount of 600 thousand rubles and operations under leasing agreements and for any operations with cash over 600 thousand rubles.

On July 21, the State Duma adopted in the second reading a draft law stipulating increased control over foreign investments in Russian companies from strategic industries. The corresponding draft clarifies the grounds for preliminary approval of foreign investors' transactions when acquiring shares of Russian companies from strategic industries.