On 28 January 2026, in implementation of the Law on the Platform Economy, the Russian Government adopted a Resolution establishing additional criteria for including intermediary digital platforms in the relevant state register.
Core Criteria (established by the Law):
Additional Criterion (established by the Government Resolution):
A “foreign” platform is required only to meet the above criteria to be included in the register. A “Russian” platform, in addition to these criteria, must also satisfy at least one of the following:
-the number of sellers who have completed at least one transaction on the platform must be no less than 10,000 per year; or
-the aggregate value of transactions conducted using the platform must amount to at least RUB 50 billion per year.
Core Criteria (established by the Law):
- The platform must enable interaction among the platform operator, partners, and users for the purpose of entering into contracts.
- The platform must have the technical capability for posting orders and product listings, executing transactions, and making payments.
Additional Criterion (established by the Government Resolution):
- The platform’s average number of Russian users must amount to no less than 100,000 users over the preceding calendar year.
A “foreign” platform is required only to meet the above criteria to be included in the register. A “Russian” platform, in addition to these criteria, must also satisfy at least one of the following:
-the number of sellers who have completed at least one transaction on the platform must be no less than 10,000 per year; or
-the aggregate value of transactions conducted using the platform must amount to at least RUB 50 billion per year.