On Apr. 7, RUS GVT issued laws on e-document use and procedures.
RUS GVT adopted law 60-FZ amending the code of administrative offenses and law 59-FZ amending the code of administrative offenses regarding e-document management.
Key Points
Law 60-FZ establishes the powers of RUS GVT, RUS Courts, RUS CB, the executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation to determine the procedure for sending procedural documents prepared in electronic form.
This includes, requirements for the format of electronic documents, requirements for technical and software tools used in the organization for videoconferencing and more.
Law 59-FZ introduces legal grounds for electronic document management and remote participation in administrative proceedings via video as well as web conferencing.
This includes the use of electronic documents for executing administrative penalties.
Participants in administrative cases are allowed to submit applications, petitions, complaints, and other documents electronically, and to receive rulings in e-form.
In addition, the law defines the cases in which enhanced qualified and simple electronic signatures are required to be used to ensure the legal validity of electronic documents.
Also, procedures for submitting and transmitting e-documents are outlined, including through government portals, official websites, and electronic document exchange systems that use the unified system of interdepartmental electronic interaction.
Effectiveness
Both laws enters into force on Jul. 1, 2025.
Regulators
RUS GVT
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
PR, 4/7/2025; Bill 758179-8, Law 60-FZ; Law 59-FZ, Bill 758177-8
