Russia

Russia: free PDF extracts from EGRUL and EGRIP

Russia’s Federal Tax Service provides free searches for companies and individual entrepreneurs. Its extract service produces PDFs with the authority’s qualified electronic signature. Paper extracts and copies of filed documents follow a separate paid request route.

Country guideSources reviewed:
In this country guide
Basic search
Free [2] [1]
Entry
No sign-in [2]

Search and document delivery at a glance

Search online
Free public search without an account. [2] [1]
Search language
The search screen and results are in Russian. Use the registered name or, preferably, INN/OGRN. [2]
Digital documents
Yes, official PDF extract or no-record certificate with a qualified electronic signature. No applicant signature certificate is needed. [1]
Document language
Not specified
Paper and collection
Paper extracts and document copies are available on in-person or postal request. Standard RUB 200, urgent RUB 400 per document. [3]
International delivery
Not specified
Fees at a glance
PDF free; paper RUB 200, urgent RUB 400
Access
Search without account; no personal e-signature

Choose the right register

EGRUL covers legal entities and EGRIP individual entrepreneurs. Both use the same search interface. Prefer the unique registration or taxpayer number. A group name can return subsidiaries, former entities and other businesses with similar names. [1] [2]

Names and abbreviations explained

FNSFederal Tax Service of Russia
Operator of the official register search and issuer of electronically signed extracts. [1]
EGRUL / ЕГРЮЛUnified State Register of Legal Entities
Register for companies and other legal entities. [3]
EGRIP / ЕГРИПUnified State Register of Individual Entrepreneurs
Separate register for individual entrepreneurs, available through the same extract service. [3]
INN / ИННTaxpayer identification number
Search identifier for companies and individual entrepreneurs. Distinguish it from the state registration number OGRN or OGRNIP. [2] [3]

Documents and fees

Document / informationContents and purposeFeeHow to get it
Electronic registry extract [1] [2]Extract for the selected legal entity or individual entrepreneur.Free.Public search service; no applicant signature certificate.
Format / delivery
PDF with a qualified electronic signature and a visible signature representation. [1] [2]
International delivery
Obtained online rather than by paper mail; check acceptance in the destination separately. [1] [2]
Paper extract or copy of a filing [3]Official extract or specifically requested registry document copy.RUB 200 per document; urgent issue RUB 400.Request in person or by post; file copies from the authorised office at the company’s location.
Format / delivery
Paper document. [3]
Document language
Confirm issue language and translation separately. [3]

Free electronic extracts and paid paper documents

Electronic extracts and electronic no-record certificates are free. The central FNS service page lists RUB 200 per paper extract, registry document copy or paper no-record certificate, within at most five days of receipt. Urgent issue costs RUB 400 per document and is due by the next working day following receipt. [1] [3]

Request a paper extract or file copies

A paper extract can be requested in person or by post from any tax office authorised to provide registry information. Include the full or abbreviated company name and OGRN or INN. Request copies of specific filings from the authorised office at the company’s location. Before ordering copies, you may request a free inventory of the documents held there to determine how many paid copies you need. [3]

Understand PDF signature messages

FNS warns that Adobe Reader can report an invalid signature when the necessary configuration is missing. Its help page links to instructions for GOST R 34.10-2012 signature verification. The authority describes the qualified-signed electronic extract as equivalent under Russian law to its signed and sealed paper version. [1]

Online access from overseas

Public search requires no account, Russian identity document or payment method. The service description does not require the applicant to hold a signature certificate. Search and results are in Russian. Paper orders follow the separate payment procedure described in this guide. [2] [1] [3]

Updates and limits

FNS states that service information is updated daily. Distinguish a registry extract from copies of underlying filings. Use a specific copy request for historical events and original filings. [1] [3]

Avoid common mistakes

  • A matching name is not enough to identify a company. Use INN or OGRN and check any termination date. [2]

Original sources

Sources reviewed: 15 September 2026. The guidance is based on the linked information published by registers and public authorities.

  1. Предоставление сведений из ЕГРЮЛ/ЕГРИП: О сервисе Federal Tax Service of Russia (FNS)
  2. ЕГРЮЛ и ЕГРИП: register services and fees Federal Tax Service of Russia (FNS)