01 / INVESTMENT
Exposure to established companies
Explore securities of Russian businesses, subject to issuer eligibility, trading rules and applicable restrictions.
Russian residency by investment
Russian Residency Through Stock Investment
Explore a residence permit pathway through an investment of RUB 30 million or more in a qualifying Russian company. Brokerage services provided by licensed Russian broker Investica.
Check Your EligibilityIndividual eligibility assessment · No obligation to invest
✓ Bank of Russia licensed broker✓ Moscow Exchange member✓ Investment route from RUB 30m✓ Immigration support coordination
A practical investment route
Invest in a business, not necessarily run one
Russian legislation provides a residence pathway for certain foreign investors. Acquiring shares in an eligible company may offer a way to make a qualifying investment without establishing and operating your own business.
02 / OWNERSHIP
Documented shareholding
Brokerage and depositary records can document securities transactions and ownership as part of the application evidence.
03 / RESIDENCY
A pathway for qualifying investors
Eligible investors may apply for a Russian residence permit without first obtaining a temporary residence permit. Family eligibility is assessed separately.
Simple, coordinated process
How it works
We start with your eligibility and the proposed investment, before any account opening or transaction.
STEP 01
Eligibility reviewTell us your citizenship, residence and investment objectives.
STEP 02
Investment assessmentCheck the proposed company and transaction against relevant legal requirements.
STEP 03
Brokerage and investmentWhere eligible, open an account with Investica and execute the permitted transaction.
STEP 04
Residency applicationCoordinate supporting evidence and immigration filing with qualified advisers.
Your brokerage partner
Meet Investica
Investica LLC is a St Petersburg-based Russian securities market participant licensed by the Bank of Russia for brokerage, dealer, depositary and securities management activities.
As a Moscow Exchange member, Investica provides regulated brokerage services. RussianBrokers is its English-language client enquiry website, not a separately licensed brokerage company.
Investica LLC
Brokerage licence: 040-14266-100000
Dealer licence: 040-14267-010000
Depositary licence: 040-14269-000100
Securities management licence: 040-14268-001000
Verify current licence status with the Bank of Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Questions worth asking first
What is the legal basis for Russian residency by investment?
The framework is set out in subparagraph «в» of the Criteria approved by Russian Government Resolution No. 2573 of 31 December 2022 (text in Russian, GARANT), as amended. One route provides for investment of at least RUB 30 million in an eligible Russian legal entity.
Is RUB 30 million the total cost?
No. RUB 30 million is the statutory investment threshold for one route. Brokerage, legal, translation and other fees may apply. Terms are provided following an individual assessment.
Does buying Russian shares guarantee residency?
No. The specific issuer and transaction must qualify, the applicant must satisfy immigration rules, and the residence permit decision rests with the Russian authorities.
Can my family apply?
Certain family members may qualify under the investment residence framework. The applicable categories and supporting documents must be reviewed individually.
Can I sell the shares after receiving residency?
Do not assume an immediate or unrestricted exit. Immigration consequences, liquidity, account regimes and applicable transfer restrictions should be assessed before investing or selling.
Can any foreign citizen open a Russian brokerage account?
No universal eligibility can be promised. Citizenship, residence, applicable restrictions, funding arrangements and compliance checks affect onboarding.
Your next step
Find out whether you qualify
Tell us about your circumstances. We will help determine the next steps for an investment and residency assessment.
Important: This website is informational, not investment or immigration legal advice. Securities investments involve the risk of loss of capital. Account eligibility, investment qualification, residency approval and transfer of funds are subject to applicable rules and individual assessment.