How Russians Are Reacting to CRS and Information Exchange Rules

Offshore Tax with HTJ.tax · Nov 14, 2025 · 3m

In this episode, we explore how wealthy Russians are responding to the tightening global network of financial transparency — particularly the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI). These frameworks have dramatically reduced financial secrecy, forcing individuals to adapt quickly or risk exposure to Russian tax authorities and enforcement actions.Key Discussion Points:Formalizing Emigration:Breaking Russian tax residency is the first line of defense.Steps include spending fewer than 183 days in Russia, proving that one’s “centre of vital interests”…