What will change in the lives of Russians from August 1
Starting from August 1, 2026, a number of legislative changes will come into force in Russia, which will affect the tax sphere, the rules for labeling goods, financial services, labor protection and the procedure for providing public services. Some of the innovations will affect the majority of citizens, while others will affect businesses working with government contracts, personnel, and labeled products. The rules that come into effect in the last month of summer are described in the Izvestia article.
Tax notifications will be automatically sent to Gosuslugi
Starting from August 1, tax notifications will be automatically posted in users' personal accounts on the unified portal of state and municipal services. The relevant amendments are provided for by Federal Law No. 425-FZ of November 28, 2025. At the same time, citizens will no longer need to submit consent in advance to receive such notifications.
For users of the taxpayer's personal account on the FTS website, the procedure for receiving documents will not change: notifications, as before, will be sent electronically through the tax service.
If a citizen is not registered on the public services portal and does not use the taxpayer's personal account, notifications will continue to be sent by mail. At the same time, regardless of the method of obtaining the document, the taxpayer has the right to request a paper copy of it. To do this, you must contact any tax authority or a multifunctional center (MFC), where the notification will be issued against receipt within five working days.
The Central Bank will strengthen control over installment service operators
From August, the Bank of Russia will be able to apply measures of influence to installment service operators if violations are detected in their activities. This procedure is established by the Bank of Russia's Instruction No. 7284-U dated January 14, 2026.
After violations are identified, the regulator must decide on the application of measures within 90 working days. Depending on the nature of the violations, the operator may be ordered to eliminate them or impose restrictions on their activities.
The decision to issue an order is made by an authorized official of the Bank of Russia, while the issue of imposing restrictions falls within the competence of the Financial Supervision Committee.
The order will contain information about the operator, a description of the identified violations and violated legislation, the measure of influence applied, the deadlines for fulfilling requirements or restrictions, as well as a list of documents confirming the elimination of violations. The document can be sent to the operator by mail, fax, in electronic form through the personal account on the website of the Bank of Russia or delivered in person.
Also, starting in August, the procedure for excluding installment payment service operators from the register of the Bank of Russia will begin to operate. The new rules, approved by the Bank of Russia's instruction No. 7285-U dated January 14, 2026, define the grounds and terms for the termination of the activities of such companies, as well as the procedure for their voluntary withdrawal from the market.
In most cases, the decision to exclude an operator from the register will be taken by the Financial Supervision Committee of the Bank of Russia, including when violations of the law are detected. If the company decides to stop providing the installment payment service on its own, the decision will be made by the relevant department of the Bank of Russia, which oversees the operators.
The period of exclusion from the register will depend on the reason and can range from five working days to one year. For example, if the operator is a bank or microfinance organization that has lost its license or been excluded from the relevant registry, the procedure will take up to five business days.
The operator will also be able to voluntarily withdraw from operations by submitting an application to the Bank of Russia. At the same time, he must confirm the absence of unfulfilled obligations to customers under installment agreements and attach the decision of the authorized body to terminate the provision of the service. The Bank of Russia will review the application within 30 business days. If the submitted documents are insufficient, the regulator will request additional information. If the operator does not provide them within the prescribed period, the application will be terminated.
All interaction between the Bank of Russia and installment payment service operators, including the exchange of documents, will be carried out in electronic format.
Policyholders will be refunded a portion of the premium upon cancellation of the contract.
Starting from August 1, 2026, the procedure for refunding the insurance premium in case of early termination of the contract will change. The innovation was established by the Bank of Russia's instruction No. 7368-U dated June 10, 2026. If the policyholder cancels the contract before the start of its validity, the insurance company will be obliged to refund part of the amount paid.
Currently, with such a refusal, the premium is not refunded, regardless of when the policyholder decided to terminate the contract — before the policy starts or after. The new rules will allow taking into account the period during which insurance coverage was not actually provided.
The experiment on accounting for income when assigning child benefits will continue.
Starting in August, the second, transitional stage of the experiment begins on accounting for cash receipts to citizens' bank accounts when assigning monthly allowances in connection with the birth and upbringing of a child. It is conducted in accordance with the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated December 29, 2025 No. 2207 and is aimed at verifying a new mechanism for assessing the financial situation of families.
During the experiment, government agencies will receive information about applicants' bank accounts and cash flows, calculate the total amount of family income and compare this data with established criteria. At the same time, the results of such an analysis will not yet affect the decision on the appointment or refusal to provide benefits — the current payment procedure will remain unchanged.
The experiment is being conducted from January 1 to December 31, 2026. Its purpose is to assess whether it is advisable to take into account not only the official income of the family, but also the amount of money credited to the accounts and deposits of its members when determining the right to benefits.
At the second stage, three regions will continue to participate in the experiment: the Moscow Region, the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug — Yugra and the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. The new rules apply to citizens who apply for benefits during 2026, as well as to their family members.
The EAEU will introduce a single mechanism for protecting product labeling codes
Starting from August 1, a single cryptographic verification mechanism for identifying labeled products will begin operating in the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union. The relevant changes are provided for by the decision of the Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 41 dated April 23, 2021.
The new procedure is designed to unify the system of protection of labeling codes throughout the territory of the EAEU member States and provide a unified approach to verifying their authenticity. It is expected that this will increase the reliability of the labeling system and strengthen control over the turnover of goods within the framework of the common economic space.
For manufacturers, importers and other market participants of labeled products, innovation means the transition to uniform supranational requirements in the field of traceability of goods and cryptographic protection of identification tools.
Tax secrecy will be extended to documents in digital services
Starting from August 1, 2026, the rules for applying the tax secrecy regime will be clarified. The amendments are provided for by Federal Law No. 425-FZ of November 28, 2025.
The protection will apply to information and documents posted by the tax authorities in the taxpayer's personal account, including when accessed through the public services portal.
The changes are related to the development of electronic interaction between citizens and tax authorities. Since tax notices and other information are being digitized, the legislator provides additional protection for them under the tax secrecy regime.
The rules for labeling food products in the Honest Sign system will change
New requirements for the work of food producers in the state Fair Sign labeling system will come into force on August 1. These rules were approved by Resolutions of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 818 dated May 31, 2025 and No. 1682 dated November 30, 2024 (as amended on February 28, 2026).
One of the key innovations concerns confectionery manufacturers. The system operator will be able to refuse registration of product information if the volume or weight indicated in the documents exceeds the data of the veterinary accompanying documents contained in the state information system "VetIS" by more than 5%.
In addition, starting in August, mandatory labeling will apply to certain types of meat products. Manufacturers and other participants in the turnover will be required to apply labeling codes, transmit information about the entry of goods into circulation to the Honest Sign system and comply with the updated deadlines for the payment of labeling codes.
Russia and the UAE to expand cooperation in the field of services and investments
An agreement between Russia and the United Arab Emirates aimed at developing trade in services and expanding investment cooperation between the two countries will enter into force on August 23. The agreement was signed between the two governments on August 7, 2025. Its application is stipulated by Federal Law No. 140-FZ of May 25, 2026.
The document provides for the reduction of administrative barriers to business, as well as the application of the most-favored-nation regime for companies of the two countries. It is expected that the new rules will create more comfortable conditions for participants in foreign economic activity and will contribute to the development of business ties between Russia and the UAE.
The rules of work of bank agents will change
By August 29, 2026, credit institutions must bring contracts with bank payment agents in line with the new legal requirements. According to Federal Law No. 44-FZ of February 20, 2026, the amendments will affect agreements concluded before March 3, 2026.
The amendments are related to updating the "anti-laundering" rules. In particular, banks will no longer be allowed to entrust such agents with separate procedures, including the identification of individual customers when transferring funds without opening a bank account and when issuing electronic means of payment.
The new requirements are aimed at strengthening control over cash transactions and increasing the transparency of the work of payment system participants.
Connection to the SMEV is completed
On August 31, the deadline expires during which credit institutions and owners of aggregators of information on goods and services must connect to the system of interdepartmental electronic interaction (IMEA). The relevant requirements are stipulated by Resolutions of the Government of the Russian Federation dated August 30, 2025 No. 1328 and No. 1344.
By this date, organizations are also required to complete preparations for information interaction with law enforcement agencies through the SMEV. The new requirements are aimed at ensuring a more rapid and secure exchange of information between banks, digital platforms and government agencies.
Labor protection regulations will be updated
Starting from August 31, the rules for training employees in labor protection requirements will be extended until September 1, 2032. The changes are fixed by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 805 dated June 30, 2026 and provide for updating the procedure for conducting briefings, knowledge testing, distance learning and employee training.
The new rules clarify the requirements for training programs, maintaining a register of trained persons, training workers employed in hazardous industries, as well as training in first aid and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
In particular, re-training, knowledge testing and introductory instruction will not be required when transferring an employee to another position, changing the name of a workplace or division, if the same working conditions, sources of danger, the level of occupational risks and the nature of the work performed are maintained.
The procedure for conducting briefings for employees sent through private employment agencies has also been defined. Such briefings should be conducted by the receiving employer, the customer of the work.
Special attention is paid to repeated and unscheduled training. For employees who have started working with increased risk for the first time, re-briefing during the first year of work should be carried out at least once every three months. In addition, employers will be able to schedule unscheduled training after accidents and accidents for employees of departments where there is a risk of similar accidents.
The training requirements for the use of PPE will change. Employees will be trained not only in the rules of using protective equipment, but also in their proper operation, including practical training.
First aid training programs will also be updated. They will include topical topics and practical exercises, including stopping bleeding, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, using defibrillators, as well as providing assistance for injuries, burns, poisoning and other emergencies.
In addition, the frequency of certain types of training will change. Workers will be trained in occupational safety requirements according to the relevant rules at least once every three years instead of the annual training.
The list of persons required to undergo training will include occupational safety specialists, employees conducting briefings, as well as employees responsible for training in occupational safety requirements. The results of the knowledge test should now contain the registration number of the entry in the register of trained persons or an electronic extract from it.
The requirements for the content of training programs will also be clarified. They will need to include information about the occupational health and safety management system, harmful and dangerous industrial factors, occupational risks, and first aid procedures.
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