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Russia extends mandatory sale of forex revenue by exporting companies

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Posted on May 22, 2025

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· Last updated: January 23, 2026

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MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Russian government said on Thursday that it had extended until April 30, 2026 a requirement for major exporters to sell a certain proportion of their foreign currency earnings.

Russia extends mandatory sale of forex revenue by exporting companies

MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Russian government said on Thursday that it had extended until April 30, 2026 a requirement for major exporters to sell a certain proportion of their foreign currency earnings.

Major exporters must repatriate at least 40% of their foreign currency earnings and sell at least 90% of the repatriated earnings on the domestic market from May 25, the government said.

(Reporting by Daria Korsunskaya; writing by Anton Kolodyazhnyy)

Key Takeaways

  • Russia extends forex revenue sale mandate until 2026.
  • Exporters must sell 90% of repatriated forex earnings.
  • Policy affects major Russian exporters.
  • Aims to stabilize domestic forex market.
  • Mandate effective from May 25, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new deadline for the forex revenue sale requirement?
The Russian government has extended the requirement until April 30, 2026.
What percentage of foreign currency earnings must exporters sell?
Major exporters are required to repatriate at least 40% of their foreign currency earnings and sell at least 90% of the repatriated earnings on the domestic market.
When does the new requirement take effect?
The new requirement will take effect from May 25.

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