Bank & Tax Package for Non-Residents
Get your power of attorney and your bank or tax documents translated and notarized in Russia, so a Russian bank or the Federal Tax Service (FNS) will accept them. Fully remote — no travel to Russia.
- In-country team in Krasnodar since 2001
- Fixed quote before you pay
- No Translation Error Guarantee
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Russian banks and the Federal Tax Service will not act on a foreign power of attorney or a foreign-language bank statement on their own. They need a Russian translation, and that translation only counts if a Russian notary has certified the translator’s signature — a rule that applies whether you are closing an old bank account, giving someone in Russia authority to manage your funds, or answering an FNS request about tax residency. This package covers that translation and notarization step so the paperwork clears without a trip to Russia.
Who This Package Is For
This is the package we recommend most often to non-residents who still hold a Russian bank account or who owe paperwork to the FNS: people who emigrated but kept an account open, heirs who inherited funds in a Russian bank alongside other property, and pensioners abroad whose Russian pension is paid into a local account. If your power of attorney was drawn up outside Russia, remember that the apostille on it has to come from the country where you signed it — we translate and notarize the document once that step is done, we do not add the apostille ourselves.
What to Send Us First
- A clear scan or photo of your foreign power of attorney, if you already have one
- A scan of your passport (the page with your photo and name)
- The name of your Russian bank, or the tax office you are dealing with
- Any bank or tax forms you already received, in Russian or in your own language
- Your Russian INN (tax number), if you have one
- A short note on what the document is for — opening an account, filing a return, closing an account, or something else
Bank & Tax Translation Packages
Power of Attorney (PoA) Translation & Notarization
€59per document
Russian translation of your foreign power of attorney, plus notarization of the translator's signature by a Russian notary
2-3 business days
Bank / Tax Document Translation
€45per page
Notarized Russian translation of a bank statement, tax certificate, income letter, or FNS form
1-2 business days
Full Bank & Tax Package
€180starting price
PoA translation plus up to 3 bank or tax documents, with courier delivery of paper originals if you need them
3-5 business days
No Translation Error Guarantee
If a Russian authority rejects your translation because of a mistake we made — a misspelled name, a mistranslated term, a missing stamp — we redo it at no charge, on a rush basis.
Applies to our own translation and notarization work; does not cover requirements set by the receiving authority, such as an apostille it turns out you needed, or a document type it does not accept in translated form at all.
Which Russian Office Accepts What
Rules can differ between bank branches and local tax offices. We check the exact requirement with your bank or FNS office before we ship anything to you.
| Document | Russian Bank | Federal Tax Service (FNS) |
|---|---|---|
| Power of attorney (notarized translation) | A scanned copy is often enough to open a case; the original is usually needed to complete a high-value transaction | An original is usually required for filing; some regional offices accept a certified scan |
| Bank statement translation | The original translation with the notary's stamp is usually required | A scanned copy is often accepted for reference; the original may be requested during an audit |
| Tax certificate or income letter translation | A scanned copy is accepted for most account checks | The original is required when the document is filed as supporting evidence |
| Passport translation | A scanned copy is accepted | A scanned copy is accepted |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a foreign power of attorney at a Russian bank without a Russian translation?
No. Russian banks need a Russian translation of your power of attorney. A Russian notary must certify the translator's signature. A foreign sworn or certified translation is not enough on its own — Russian banks and tax offices do not accept it.
Where do I get an apostille for my power of attorney?
The apostille is issued in the country where you signed the document, not in Russia. We cannot add an apostille here. If your document needs one, get it from the right authority in your own country before you send it to us.
Will a Russian bank accept a sworn translation done in my own country?
Usually not. Russian banks and the tax office want a translation made or checked in Russia, with a Russian notary confirming the translator's identity and signature. This is a different process from a sworn or certified translation done abroad, and the two are not interchangeable.
What documents does a non-resident need for a Russian bank account?
Most non-residents need a passport translation and, if someone else will manage the account, a notarized translation of a power of attorney. Some banks also ask for a tax residency certificate. The exact list depends on the bank, so we always confirm it with them first.
I live abroad and get a Russian pension, or I file Russian tax paperwork. What do I need?
You will likely need a notarized translation of a power of attorney, so someone in Russia can act on your behalf, plus translations of any pension or tax documents the Russian office asks for. We can prepare both as one package.
How long does the whole process take?
Translation and notarization usually take 1 to 5 business days, depending on the package. If you also need paper originals mailed to Russia, add courier delivery time on top of that.
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This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. We are not a law firm, a bank, or a government agency. An apostille is issued by the authorities in the country where your document was signed — we cannot add an apostille in Russia. Russian banks and the Federal Tax Service require a Russian notary to certify the translator's signature; a foreign sworn or certified translation is not accepted on its own. Always confirm the exact document list with your bank or FNS office before sending us anything.
