Retail & Distribution

Retail and distribution in the FSU region are still changing. While in large cities and in the upper-end segment retailers sell goods mostly in general or specialized supermarkets and stores, in smaller cities and in the lower-end segment consumers mostly shop in open markets. Along with that many large shopping centers are being under construction, and e-commerce sales have demonstrated rapid growth.

INTEGRITES team provides retail market players with advice on the following:

• Setting up local distribution companies and representative offices, including their tax structuring
• Drafting distribution contracts
• Commercial contracts, licensing and distribution
• Consumer protection issues
• Import / export of goods, certification and obtaining other permits
• Due diligence of advertising measures such as promotional gifts, lotteries, advertising campaigns
• Tax audits, administrative and court disputes with tax authorities
• Franchising
• Unfair competition and antitrust law
• Antitrust audit of distribution agreements
• Dispute resolution
• E-commerce