The number of Russians registered as self-employed has increased by 125,000, the Russian Economic Development Ministry has said.

According to the ministry, today the number of self-employed citizens across the country is approaching 2.4 million people. The most popular activities are providing automobile and transport services, repair, construction, also beauty services.

The self-employed regime was introduced in Russia as an experiment in 2019. From January 1, 2019, the self-employed regime started to work in Moscow, Tatarstan, Moscow and Kaluga regions. From July 1, 2020, all constituent entities of the Russian Federation were able to introduce this regime on their territory. It stipulates that citizens providing paid services without hired employees and having income up to 2.4 million rubles should pay 4% of their income to the budget when working with individuals and 6% - when working with companies. At the same time, taxes are paid only when income is available.

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Author: Karina Kamalova