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Russia Trade Contract with Venezuela

Import and export of goods with Venezuela — a bilingual EN/RU contract for the bank in 15 minutes. Settlements in USD, special sanctions regime

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Parties, documents and specifics for every deal scheme

Import of goods from Venezuela

PartiesBuyer — Russia, seller — Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
CurrencyUSD
DocumentsInvoice, packing list, declaration, waybill
SpecificsImport customs declaration in Russia · Sanctions compliance is mandatory

Export of goods to Venezuela

PartiesSeller — Russia, buyer — Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
CurrencyUSD
DocumentsInvoice, packing list, declaration, waybill
SpecificsExport customs declaration in Russia · Certificate of origin

Import of services from Venezuela

PartiesCustomer — Russia, contractor — Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
CurrencyUSD
DocumentsAcceptance certificate for services
SpecificsNo customs clearance for services · Currency control under 173-FZ · Special settlement terms

Export of services to Venezuela

PartiesContractor — Russia, customer — Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
CurrencyUSD
DocumentsAcceptance certificate for services
SpecificsNo customs clearance for services · Deadlines for receiving proceeds · VAT by place of supply of services
Contract type

Which contract fits working with Venezuela

Four contract types — for any deal structure with a Venezuelan partner

Import of goods from Venezuela

Import oil, petroleum products, metals, and agricultural produce from Venezuela.

Import customs declaration in Russia
Settlements in USD (VES is unstable)
Sanctions compliance is mandatory
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Export of goods to Venezuela

Export food products, medicines, machinery, and equipment to Venezuela.

Export customs declaration in Russia
Certificate of origin
Settlements in USD via third countries
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Import of services from Venezuela

A contract for services from Venezuelan companies: oil and gas, engineering.

No customs clearance for services
Currency control under 173-FZ
Special settlement terms
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Export of services to Venezuela

A contract for providing services to Venezuelan clients: oil and gas industry, IT.

No customs clearance for services
Deadlines for receiving proceeds
VAT by place of supply of services
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Good to know

Trade specifics with Venezuela

Key terms to reflect in the contract with Venezuela

Sanctions compliance

Restrictive measures of several countries apply to Venezuela and their scope changes. Check the status of the counterparty and its bank against current lists before signing. Russian companies operate within the framework of Russian law, but correspondent banks may refuse to process payments. Agree on the settlement route in advance.

Sanctions · compliance

Settlements in USD

VES (the Venezuelan bolívar) is subject to hyperinflation. Settlements may be routed through third countries (e.g., China).

USD · hyperinflation

173-FZ: deadlines and registration

The deadlines for receiving proceeds are set in the contract — the bank takes them into account when registering it; the mandatory amount of foreign currency proceeds to be credited is set by Presidential Decrees No. 79 and No. 430. For amounts from 3 million RUB (import) or 10 million RUB (export), a unique contract registration number is issued.

173-FZ · contract registration

Counterparty's RIF

To identify a Venezuelan company, request its RIF (Registro de Información Fiscal) — the equivalent of a Russian INN. Verify it through the Seniat portal (seniat.gob.ve).

RIF · company details
FAQ

Questions about trade contracts with Venezuela

Answers on drawing up a contract with a company from Venezuela

Not directly: Venezuela signed the CISG but has not ratified it. The contract from the builder, however, is governed by Russian law, and Russia is a party to the Convention, so the Convention applies to the sale of goods as part of Russian law (Art. 1(1)(b)).
Request the RIF (Registro de Información Fiscal). Verify it through Seniat (seniat.gob.ve).
USD. The VES (bolívar) is subject to hyperinflation and is not used in international settlements.
Payments between Russian and Venezuelan companies are made within the framework of Russian legislation. The route is via Russian banks or settlements through third countries without Western correspondent banks.
Yes. The export declaration is filed in Russia; the import declaration is handled independently by the Venezuelan party.
No. No account or company profile is required — fill in the form and provide an email address for the finished document. Payment is a one-time charge, no subscription.
No. The document is generated in bilingual format from the start — Russian and English text run in parallel columns in one file. There is no need to order a translation separately; both texts are legally equivalent.
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Russia Trade Contract with Venezuela: Key Features

Restrictive measures of several countries apply to Venezuela and their lists change, so check the status of the counterparty and its bank before the deal.

Venezuelan company details

In the contract, specify the RIF (Registro de Información Fiscal) — the Venezuelan tax number — along with the company's full name and address. Verify it through Seniat (seniat.gob.ve).

Currency and settlements

The parties choose the contract currency, for example USD. The VES (bolívar) has undergone several redenominations and hyperinflation. Check the settlement route with your bank.

Sanctions regime

Work with Venezuelan counterparties is conducted within the framework of Russian legislation. Check the settlement route with your bank in advance.

Governing law

Venezuela has not ratified the CISG. The contract from the builder is governed by Russian law with disputes referred to the ICAC at the Russian Chamber of Commerce; Russia is a party to the Convention, so it applies to the sale of goods as part of Russian law.