Many foreign Companies continue to do business in Russia, despite the current political and economic conditions. In order to withdraw from Russia, these companies must sell their shares at a 50% discount and pay a 10% "voluntary exit tax" to the Russian budget. The first hurdle for companies trying to leave the country is the sale of their assets, which can be difficult to find a buyer for. The Russian state has also begun to manage companies that are considered important to the Russian economy, which has met with opposition from foreign investors.

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