In 2021, the amount of advance personal income tax payments for a work patent will change - how much to pay for a patent for migrants in 2021

Share on social media networks:

A patent must be obtained by every foreign citizen who wishes to legally carry out labor activities in the territory of the Russian Federation. Registration of work activity and stay on the territory of Russia is a mandatory condition for citizens who wish to subsequently obtain a residence permit and obtain Russian citizenship.

We will tell you in this article how to apply for a work patent for a citizen of Ukraine, how this procedure goes, how much it costs, and what subtleties should be taken into account when applying for it. This procedure is necessary for further legalization, so it is important to process the patent correctly and on time.

Why and to whom is it needed?

Changes in the migration policy of the Russian Federation are associated with the foreign policy and internal situation of the economy, both global and Russian. In connection with this, changes in the procedure, list of documents and other aspects of legalization of work and residence for foreign citizens occur annually.

A patent is a document required for every foreigner arriving in Russia to work, in a visa-free regime from countries outside the customs union. A work patent will be required for citizens of Abkhazia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine. It doesn’t matter whether a Ukrainian plans to get a job officially under an agreement with a legal entity, or to work without an agreement, with an individual, to earn a legal income, it will be necessary to obtain a patent.

Features of the document

A patent is a document allowing a citizen to work in Russia. Before registering it, it’s worth understanding what rights it gives:

1. The patent has a territorial reference. That is, a foreigner with a patent has the opportunity to work only in a certain territorial unit, which is included in the document. It is also worth keeping in mind the following fact: a patent for work in Moscow does not give a Ukrainian the right to work in the Moscow region. If you plan to work in Moscow and the Moscow region, then you will need to issue 2 patents. The same situation is in St. Petersburg;
2. The patent specifies the type of activity. Since 2016, a specialty has been prescribed in the document, therefore, a Ukrainian who receives such a permit can carry out labor activities only by profession;
3. The validity period of the document is from 1 month to a year. When applying for a patent, a Ukrainian will have to make an advance payment for the period of employment in the Russian Federation. The amount of patent tax depends on the region of registration. Funds must be paid on time, otherwise the patent will be revoked;

Thus, a patent is, in essence, a form of personal income tax for foreign citizens. A Ukrainian who wants to work legally in the Russian Federation will be required to apply for a patent.

Obtaining a patent in Moscow for Ukrainians

Moscow and the Moscow region account for the largest flow of migrants: both internal (Russians from other regions) and foreign. This is probably why the issuance of documents there is most efficient. To obtain a patent to work in Moscow, Ukrainians need to contact the IMC in Moscow.

When you come to the MMC you must receive an electronic queue coupon

Moreover, you can only come there with a passport, migration card and MU form. All other documents can be completed on the spot, but not free of course. They promise that the procedure will take no more than 2 hours. You will need to visit there a second time in 10 days to get a completed permit.

The cost of a monthly patent tax in Moscow is 5,341 rubles, and in the Moscow region - 5,092 rubles.

Patents issued by Moscow and the Moscow region do not indicate a profession, which significantly expands employment opportunities. However, when filling out the application, you must indicate your current specialty on the official form.

Please note: A work permit in Moscow is not suitable for employment in a company registered in the Moscow region. Exactly the other way around. If it happened that you worked in Moscow, and then quit and want to get a job in the region, then you will need to: a) register with the Moscow Region ; b) issue a new patent for MO . It is not prohibited. You simply do not renew the old patent and it is canceled on its own.

Find out more about the conditions for issuing a labor document in Moscow.

Registration cost

How much it will cost to obtain a patent for a citizen of Ukraine does not depend on the type of activity that he plans to conduct, and directly depends on the region of registration. The price of a patent can be calculated using the following formula:

Base rate * personal income tax deflator coefficient * regional coefficient = Monthly payment for a patent.

For example, let’s take the indicators for 2021 and calculate the cost of a patent in Moscow:

• The personal income tax deflator coefficient for 2021 was 1.623;
• The coefficient for the Moscow region was 2.1566;
• Basic rate – 1200;
• We get the calculation: 1.623*2.1566*1200=4200;
• Thus, the cost of a monthly fee for a patent in Moscow for a citizen of Ukraine will be 4,200 rubles.

Preparatory procedures

In order to obtain a patent for work, a Ukrainian will need to submit a package of documents and an application for a permit to the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation, observing the deadlines for the procedure. The procedure, however, is very unique, and therefore deserves and requires not only detailed consideration, but also the completion of a number of preliminary procedures:

1. When entering Russia, a citizen of Ukraine must have a foreign passport;
2. Upon registration of entry, the Ukrainian will receive a migration card, which must indicate that the purpose of entry is work;
3. On the day of entry, insurance is issued;
4. Within 7 days, a citizen of Ukraine must register for migration at their place of residence or work. By the way, for citizens of Tajikistan, registration takes a longer period, namely 15 days;
5. After this, you will be able to apply for a patent for your work within 30 days.

Registration of a patent for work

In accordance with Art. 13.3 of the Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 115-FZ of July 25, 2002 “On the legal status of foreign citizens in the Russian Federation”, foreign citizens who arrived in the Russian Federation in a manner that does not require a visa, and who have reached the age of eighteen years, have the right to work for territory of the Russian Federation with a patent

.

Documents for obtaining a patent by a foreign citizen can be submitted to the Department of Internal Affairs of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region in person within 30 calendar days from the date of entry into the Russian Federation

without paying a fine for violating the deadline for applying for a patent.

Attention!

A patent is issued to a foreign citizen for a period of one to twelve months. The validity period of a patent can be repeatedly extended for a period of one month. In this case, the total validity period of the patent, taking into account extensions, cannot be more than 12 months from the date of issue of the patent.

The validity period of a patent is considered extended for the period for which personal income tax is paid in the form of a fixed advance payment. In this case, contacting the territorial bodies of the federal executive body in the field of migration is not required.

Otherwise, the patent expires on the day following the last day of the period for which the personal income tax was paid in the form of a fixed advance payment.

Necessary documents when applying for a comprehensive service:

• passport of a foreign citizen (valid for at least 1 year);
• migration card (original);
• notification of migration registration (original);
• TIN obtained in the Russian Federation (if available);
• a document confirming knowledge of the Russian language, the history of Russia and the fundamentals of the legislation of the Russian Federation (if available): a state standard on education (at a level not lower than basic general education), issued by an educational institution on the territory of a state that was part of the USSR, before September 1, 1991;
• on education and (or) qualifications issued to persons who have successfully passed the state final certification in Russia since September 1, 1991.

Consultations and services for document preparation are provided at the following addresses:

Unified Migration Center: st. Krasnogo Tekstilshchik, 15, entrance No. 3

Vyborg division of the Unified Document Center: Engels Ave., 124 bldg. 1, Voyage shopping center. Opening hours

Moscow division of the Unified Document Center: Zvezdnaya str., 1, shopping and entertainment complex "Continent". Schedule

Where to get the document

The migration service handles the registration of patent permits, but the applicant also has alternative options where to apply for it. Today, throughout the Russian Federation, MFCs , which offer intermediary services in the preparation of various documentation. Registration of a patent here will be somewhat more convenient, since the MFC offers, and the center’s services are absolutely free.

Many private commercial organizations offer assistance in obtaining a work patent. You should be careful when interacting with such offices, because there is quite a wide scope for scammers. It’s worth checking out the company’s reputation in advance to avoid becoming a victim of criminals.

What is needed for registration

To obtain a patent for work, a Ukrainian will need to prepare a number of documents and go through several procedures, without which it will not be possible to obtain a patent:

1. Pass a medical examination;
2. Pass an exam on knowledge of the Russian language, the history of Russia, and the legislation of the Russian Federation (taken in the form of testing);
3. Apply for a VHI policy;
4. Pay the personal income tax fee for the patent;
5. Prepare a notarized translation of the passport;
6. Go through the fingerprinting procedure (your fingerprints will be taken);
7. Fill out a patent application;
8. Take a photo.

Info

Thus, a package of documents is being prepared for registration of a patent for foreign citizens, including citizens of Ukraine.

Conditions for issuing a patent for Ukrainians

If a Ukrainian enters Russia for the purpose of employment, then this must be noted on the migration card issued at customs. Otherwise, you will not be able to obtain a patent. Therefore, when filling out the migration form, do not get confused and emphasize “work”.

The purpose of entry must be stated on the migration card as work

Next, you need to register for migration registration (MU). In general, citizens of Ukraine have the right not to do this if they plan to stay in the Russian Federation for no more than 3 months, but without a tear-off form MU a patent will not be issued.

After this, you will have 20 days to collect the remaining necessary documents. Namely:

• translate and certify the passport;
• undergo a medical examination for migrants;
• pass a comprehensive exam in language, history and fundamentals of law;
• apply for a voluntary health insurance policy;
• take a 3x4 photo;
• fill out a patent application;

• Migrants in Russia

Six reasons for revocation of a foreign citizen's patent

• Marina Danilova
• 26.02.2020

The cost of translation and certification of a passport in different regions of the Russian Federation is different, but varies on average from 900 to 1500 rubles. Obtaining medical certificates and a certificate of absence of HIV will cost approximately 2500-3500 rubles. A comprehensive exam costs 4,000 rubles (and 2,500 for citizens of the DPR and LPR). The price of a voluntary health insurance policy will depend on the program, the number of included services and the company’s policy, but, in general, the standard option can be purchased for 1000-2000 rubles.

The wait for medical certificates and certificates will take from 4 to 7 days, so it is better to deal with them first.

After all the documents have been collected, you will need to go to the labor migration department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation closest to the place of registration and submit to the required window:

• original and translation of the international passport;
• migration document and application form for medical examination;
• a correctly completed application with a photo;
• medical certificates indicating that you do not have diseases that pose a threat to others and have a negative HIV status;
• certificate of completion of comprehensive testing;
• VHI policy;

When submitting documents, you will need to undergo a fingerprinting procedure. The period for reviewing patent documents for Ukrainians, as well as for citizens of other countries, should not exceed 10 days. After this period, you come to pick up the finished patent (or refusal, which is rare), and pay tax for the first month of validity of the permit. The tax amount is different in different regions. For example:

• St. Petersburg - 3993 rubles;
• Krasnodar region - 4344 rubles;
• Perm region - 3700 rubles;
• Yakutia - 9772 rubles;

You need to renew a patent—read: pay tax on it—on a monthly basis, otherwise it will be revoked.

A work patent for citizens of Ukraine allows you to carry out labor activities only in the territory of the region where it was received. The minimum validity period of a patent is 1 month, the maximum is 1 year. Then it can be renewed for another year. The number of re-registrations is not limited.

• To the employee

Stages of obtaining a patent for foreign citizens in Moscow

• Elena Voropaeva
• 12.03.2020

Despite the fact that when receiving a work patent, citizens of Ukraine do not provide any documents about their existing education, the profession itself is indicated in it. And a Ukrainian citizen can only work in the specified specialty. The rule does not apply to all regions of the Russian Federation. For example, in the Moscow region, the decision to cancel the indication of specialty is valid from December 12, 2021. But we will talk about this below.

Package of documents for a patent

Let's look at what documents a Ukrainian needs to apply for a patent:

1. Application for a patent for work. Prepared according to the form of the migration service;
2. International passport;
3. Notarized translation of a passport;
4. Migration card, where the purpose of entry is work;
5. VHI policy;
6. Certificate of passing a medical examination;
7. Patent test results;
8. Documents confirming registration;
9. Receipt for payment of tax contribution;
10. Photo 3x4;
11. TIN;
12. If you submit documents after missing the deadlines provided by law, you will need to pay a fine. A receipt for payment must also be presented.

Where to take the patent exam

The procedure is carried out on the basis of state universities. Also in many large cities there are special centers where you can get tested. Which institutions you can contact, please check with the migration department to which you will submit documents. You can also find information on the Internet.

Based on the results, you will receive a Certificate. This document will confirm that you sufficiently know the Russian language.

This is what a patent certificate looks like

Usually you sign up for a test by phone . The list of documents required for testing may vary from one organization to another. Usually you are asked to bring the following documents:

1. Passport and its notarized translation.
2. Migration card.
3. Migration registration.
4. Students may be required to have a student ID or a certificate from their place of study.

It should be taken into account that the procedure will last about an hour and a half, so you should not bring children for testing. You should arrive 15-20 minutes before the start.

The procedure is not free. There is no fixed price, so each institution sets its own prices.

On average, the cost of passing a patent exam will cost 4 - 5 thousand rubles . Payment is usually made immediately before testing.

• To the employee

What documents should I collect to obtain a work patent?

• Elena Voropaeva
• 31.01.2020

If you are from the LPR/DPR, then you will most likely be given a discount - many institutions conducting testing adhere to this policy for visitors from these areas.

In Moscow, the test is taken at the MMC (Sakharovo). Here this service costs quite a budget (when compared with other organizations) - 900 rubles. You can take the exam in Sakharovo on the day you submit documents for a labor document.

Processing time and results

After submitting documents to the migration service, you will receive a patent in 10 days . However, your application may result in a refusal. Depending on the reasons described therein, you should take appropriate action. The most common reason for refusal is incorrect execution of the migration card, namely, indicating the purpose of entry.

Attention

If you receive a refusal, you should file an appeal directly with the migration service. If the refusal is confirmed, you will be able to submit a second application for a patent only after a year. It is worth seeking the help of a migration lawyer who has already worked with similar problems. He will help you file a complaint and prepare documents correctly.