Russia Moves Business Inspections to a Unified Digital System
Federal inspections are set to abandon paper-based workflows, handling inspections and administrative cases within a single electronic platform.
Starting in early 2026, federal oversight agencies in Russia will be required to conduct all administrative proceedings through a unified digital system known as the state information system TOR KND. All inspection reports, orders, and related documents will now be issued electronically, without paper forms, and immediately recorded in a shared database. The system captures every stage of an inspection or case, from initiation and progress to findings and final decisions. Businesses under inspection can also monitor the process and its status. Documents are no longer prepared separately by each agency or transferred manually on paper.
The Ministry of Economic Development says the system creates a “single digital space” for control and supervision.
Eliminating Manual Paperwork
“The automated system forms a unified digital framework that allows oversight agencies to manage cases electronically, record outcomes, and eliminate manual document handling,” an official document says.
In practice, this means every step taken by inspectors, from the start of an inspection to the final ruling, is logged in a single system, while inter-agency coordination is significantly simplified.
One of the most notable changes is the formal recognition of the Inspector mobile app. Using the app, inspectors can capture photos and videos on site and upload materials directly into the system, without having to manually transfer files from a phone or flash drive.
Designed for Inspectors and Businesses Alike
The digital process also enables the government to store and analyze data on violations, inspector actions, and final decisions in one place. This makes it easier to identify systemic issues and refine regulation based on real-world data.
Moving inspections into a digital format effectively brings an end to traditional procedures that for years relied on paper and fueled stereotypes about bureaucratic red tape. From 2026 onward, the unified system is expected to raise information exchange to a new level, streamline inspectors’ work, and help businesses save time on paperwork.
