Hands-on support for international transactions that don't fit a standard template

A Russian importer was refused a direct foreign-currency payment to its supplier. The contract was on the verge of collapse, the supplier required a USD prepayment, and the importer had no own foreign-currency revenue.

We structured an agency model: a rouble payment from the client to us, followed by a foreign-currency outflow to the supplier through an agreed route. Drafted the agency contract, invoices and supporting documents to satisfy both banks.

Reduced the risk of contract failure and ran the settlement on the agreed model. The client moved subsequent deals onto the same scheme.

A sole proprietor was importing goods from an EAEU country for the first time. There was no compliant contract, no understanding of import VAT, no experience with statistical reporting — and the first shipment was already in transit.

We built the foreign-trade setup from zero: a contract aligned to the bank's requirements, statistical reporting, VAT calculation and payment, and clean accounting of the inbound goods. In parallel we coached the client to run the process independently going forward.

Prevented documentation errors and queries on the first shipment. The client now operates on the model on a recurring basis.

A shipment was held at customs: the inspector reclassified the goods under a different HS code carrying a higher duty. Storage costs were rising, and a forced declaration correction would mean overpayment and reputational risk.

We prepared a substantiated classification position with references to explanatory notes and practice, gathered the technical specification and a manufacturer's statement. Engaged with the customs authority and submitted the correction.

Confirmed the original code and reduced the risk of overpayment. Cargo dwell time cut to a few business days.