We treat a problem as an opportunity

Tax consulting of a group of companies in the field of online advertising
The software is included in the register of Russian software in an express manner
Comprehensive legal support of the payment service
Tax consulting on mutual settlements of Russian and Austrian IT companies
Minimization of customs duties when importing mining equipment
Tax consulting of a group of companies in the field of online advertising
The software is included in the register of Russian software in an express manner
Comprehensive legal support of the payment service
Tax consulting on mutual settlements of Russian and Austrian IT companies
Minimization of customs duties when importing mining equipment
Support of a sale transaction of cryptocurrency worth $ 40,000,000
Interaction structuring between the investors and a trader trading at a crypto exchange
Registration of a company in a foreign jurisdiction to create a crypto exchange
Comprehensive support of an Estonian crypto exchange
Unblocking a bank account after a cryptocurrency sale
Consulting on the launch of a mobile application-crypto wallet
Unblocking accounts at a crypto exchange
Minimization of customs duties when importing mining equipment
Advising on cryptocurrency regulation and preparation of legal documents for a blockchain-based project
Criminal prosecution protection when selling cryptocurrencies through an online exchanger
Support of a sale transaction of cryptocurrency worth $ 40,000,000
Interaction structuring between the investors and a trader trading at a crypto exchange
Registration of a company in a foreign jurisdiction to create a crypto exchange
Comprehensive support of an Estonian crypto exchange
Unblocking a bank account after a cryptocurrency sale
Consulting on the launch of a mobile application-crypto wallet
Unblocking accounts at a crypto exchange
Minimization of customs duties when importing mining equipment
Advising on cryptocurrency regulation and preparation of legal documents for a blockchain-based project
Criminal prosecution protection when selling cryptocurrencies through an online exchanger
Support for the development of digital compliance based on artificial intelligence for banks
Representing the Client in a legal dispute with the marketplace
Support for the development of digital compliance based on artificial intelligence for banks
Representing the Client in a legal dispute with the marketplace
Criminal prosecution protection when selling cryptocurrencies through an online exchanger
Registration of a company in a foreign jurisdiction to create a crypto exchange
Support for the development of digital compliance based on artificial intelligence for banks
The software is included in the register of Russian software in an express manner
Comprehensive legal support of the payment service
Tax consulting on mutual settlements of Russian and Austrian IT companies
Support for the development of digital compliance based on artificial intelligence for banks
The software is included in the register of Russian software in an express manner
Comprehensive legal support of the payment service
Tax consulting on mutual settlements of Russian and Austrian IT companies
Advising on cryptocurrency regulation and preparation of legal documents for a blockchain-based project
Consulting on the launch of a mobile application-crypto wallet
Advising on cryptocurrency regulation and preparation of legal documents for a blockchain-based project
Consulting on the launch of a mobile application-crypto wallet
Introduction of a new member to the Management Board through a convertible loan
Zenitlegal Actions
Tax consulting of a group of companies in the field of online advertising
A group of companies places ads on the sites of various webmasters. The group's total revenue exceeded the limits for the simplified tax system, and therefore the beneficiaries of the group decided to check for possible tax risks when continuing to operate in excess of the limits
  • Conducted an audit of the entire group
  • Identified the risks of additional taxes
  • Identified the risks of recognizing the group of companies as an artificial business fragmentation
  • Developed recommendations on tax risks minimizing
  • Helped to implement the recommendations on minimizing tax risks
Situation
Result
We helped the Client to avoid the risks of tax liability in the amount of 80,000,000 rubles
Zenitlegal Actions
Interaction structuring between the investors and a trader trading at a crypto exchange
A trader has programmed a trading robot that sells or buys cryptocurrency according to a certain algorithm. The investors decided to invest their funds so that the trader would increase their income, but only through a legal construction
  • We have selected the most optimal model of legal binding from the point of view of property and tax
  • Minimized the risks of prosecution for assistance in money laundering
  • Prepared a legal model of legalization through an investment fund (option 1) and through the registration of a Russian company with the subsequent license grant. (option 2)
Situation
Result
The client has received 2 models of legal investment attraction
Zenitlegal Actions:
Support of a sale transaction of cryptocurrency worth $ 40,000,000
A Client wants to sell cryptocurrency worth $ 40 million with the necessary guarantees of payment from the counterparty and guarantees of the legality of the transaction
  • Conducted an analysis and prepared a legal conclusion on an over-the-counter transaction
  • Developed a transaction structure with minimal legal risks • Conducted a counterparty check
  • Prepared legal documents for the transaction itself
Situation
Result
The transaction took place, the Client received payment in full
Zenitlegal Actions
Support for the development of digital compliance based on artificial intelligence for banks
A client was working on an AI-based program that allows its users (credit institutions) to identify illegal use of their trademarks on crypto exchange sites and prevent such illegal use
  • Prepared a legal justification of illegality of using the trademark on the website of crypto exchanges
  • Prepared templates of documents inside the software, which are sent to the site administrator, hosting provider, domain name registrar.
  • An automated "roadmap" of user actions has been developed depending on the reaction of the site administrator, hosting provider, domain name registrar.
  • Prepared procedural documents for sending to the administrator, registrar and hosting provider and in the future, for applying to the court
Situation
Result
A step-by-step plan has been prepared for the Client aimed at suppressing the illegal use of trademarks and models of legal documents have been prepared. The program competently performs its work, which allows to optimize the work of digital compliance in large companies
Zenitlegal Actions
Criminal prosecution protection when selling cryptocurrencies through an online exchanger
700,000 rubles have been sent to a Client's card after a cryptocurrencies sale through an online exchanger from a person who had become a victim of telephone scams. In this regard, a criminal case was opened against the Client with an intent to charge him as a fraudster
  • Conducted an analysis of the legality of the work of crypto exchanges
  • Prepared a legal defense against the arguments of the prosecution:
  1. explained the mechanism of online exchangers to law enforcement agencies;
  2. provided the argumentation to the legality of such operations
  • Achieved the arrest removal from the bank account
  • Retained the proceeds for the client
  • Proved the absence of the Client's guilt
Situation
Result
The criminal case was terminated, the funds received from the cryptocurrency transaction were retained by the client in full
Zenitlegal Actions
Unblocking a bank account after a cryptocurrency sale
A Client's card received 4,000,000 rubles after a cryptocurrency transaction. The bank blocked the account on suspicion of money laundering. When attempting a pre-trial settlement of the dispute, the bank completely refused to unblock the account, without any justification of its decision
  • Prepared legal positions confirming the illegality of the bank's actions
  • Helped the client to prepare the necessary documents to confirm the legality of the cryptocurrency origin
  • Prepared procedural documents for filing an appeal to the court
  • Filed an appeal to the court and proved the illegality of the bank's actions
Situation
Result
The account was unblocked by a court decision
Zenitlegal Actions
Registration of a company in a foreign jurisdiction to create a crypto exchange
A client planned to open a crypto exchange and set the task – to choose the most optimal country for registration and prepare all documents for the legitimate implementation of the crypto exchange
  • Assessed the tax burden for crypto companies in different jurisdictions
  • Selected the jurisdiction for the company registration to carry out the activities of a crypto exchange
  • Provided legal support for the launch of the crypto exchange
  • Prepared all the necessary documentation to carry out the activities of the crypto exchange with minimal risks
Situation
Result
The optimal jurisdiction was selected, the crypto company was registered in the Seychelles. We explained to the client that it is possible to carry out activities not only in the Low Risk zone, which made it possible to register a company with minimal requirements for staff, taxes, capital and license
Zenitlegal Actions:
The software is included in the register of Russian software in an express manner
On December 15, 2021, a Client applied to Zenitlegal with a request to include his software in the register of Russian software by December 31. The deadline for including a software in the registry is 45 days
  • Analyzed the regulations for the software inclusion in the registry
  • Revealed violations and unjustified delay in the inclusion process
  • Prepared a letter justifying the necessity to include the software in the registry
Situation
Result
The software was included on time, which allowed the Client to avoid spending 5,000,000 rubles monthly
Zenitlegal Actions:
Comprehensive legal support of the payment service
The payment acceptance service was working with online schools and their Clients. In 2020, due to the excess of revenue, the Client was forced to switch from a simplified taxation regime to a general one
  • Developed a strategy and prepared all the necessary documents to receive the benefits provided for Russian IT companies
  • Reformatted the relationship with counterparties - from the agency agreement to license agreements
  • Registered the Client's software in the registry of the Russian software, to which the online business payments system is connected.
  • Conducted an audit of the Client to verify that the business meets the requirements necessary to obtain tax benefits (minimum staff size, royalty revenue and its ratio to other revenue amount).
  • Prepared a user agreement that protects the Client from illegal users actions when using the site;
  • Prepared a personal data processing policy
  • Developed and implemented remote methods of electronic signing of contracts with new counterparties
  • Developed a mechanism for electronic document management through the personal accounts of counterparties
Situation
Result
Documents and a strategy for switching to a preferential tax regime have been prepared, which allowed the Client to save 20,000,000 rubles of tax benefit. The legal documents necessary for accepting payments through the website have also been prepared