Ildar Khalikov: Opening «Ernst&Young» office in Kazan means attraction of Tatartsan for international business
3 February 2011, Thursday
Opening «Ernst&Young» office in Kazan signifies interest and confidence of international business in Republic Tatarstan. This was stated by RT Premier Ildar Khalikov upon end of a meeting with «Ernst&Young» company delegation. The meeting took place in Kazan city hall.
«For Tatarstan opening of «Ernst&Young» office means interest and confidence of international business in republic», -RT PM underlined in an interview to journalists.
Head of RT Government mentioned «Ernst&Young» company is a world leader in audit and Tatarstan is interested in developing investment legislation. By words of I. Khalikov, jointly with Ernst&Young» the analysis of investment appeal has been held and a range of recommendations on its raising prepared.
«Business evaluates Tatartsan as quite an attractive region but nevertheless with some weak elements and RT Government will undertake all measures», - RT PM told the journalists.
In his turn managing partner of «Ernst&Young» on Russia Alexandr Ivlev informed that the company had come to Russia in 1989 and since then is actively working in providing audit and consult services, tax payment and training.
He reminded that «Ernst&Young» has been working in the republic for many years. «but critical mass of business portfolio is enough to open office appeared two years back», - A. Ivlev singled out. By his words the company is operating with such mahor companies like JSC Tatneft , JSC Kamaz».
Alexandr Ivlev informed that «Ernst&Young» plans to increase business volume in Tatartsan 2,5-3 fold during close 2-3 years. Besides «Ernst&Young», by his words is ready to carry out social projects. The company, presently, holds negotiations with Kazan conservatory on partners relations and rendering assistance.
«Ernst&Young» is interested in training specialists on the basis of leading universities of Tatarstan. By words of A. Ivlev this is a habitualpractice for the company opening its offices in the regions.
On 21 April, speaking at a briefing in the Government House of the republic, the Head of the Russian Federal Tax Service for Tatarstan Marat Safiullin said that slightly more than one week is left to file an income tax return for 2025 with the tax service. According to the results of the tax campaign 5.5.bn rubles should come to the regional budget, he said and informed who should submit declarations and who is entitled to benefits.
On 13 April in his congratulatory address on the occasion of the Maecenas and Benefactor Day, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin congratulated residents of the republic with the event and wrote: "Tatarstan has always been known for its generous and kind-hearted people who are ready to help the needy and support important social, cultural and educational projects. We all remember with gratitude the outstanding philanthropists – the Akchurin brothers, the Alafuzovs, and the Ushkovs, whose good deeds and generous donations contributed to the development of culture, education, and healthcare in our republic. The glorious traditions are continued by modern philanthropists and patrons of Tatarstan.
On 12 April in his address to residents of the republic, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin congratulated them with the Space Exploration Day and said: “April 12, 1961 has forever been inscribed into the world history as the day of triumph of the Soviet science and engineering thought. The flight of Yuriy Gagarin opened the way to the stars for the humankind and demonstrated to the whole world the might of our country.
On 4 April , speaking at a closing ceremony of the XX Russian Venture Forum held at the Kazan Expo Exhibition Center, Tatarstan Prime Minister Aleksey Pesoshin said that the Russian Venture Forum has confirmed its status of the point of attraction of technological development leaders.
The Forum created a unified scientific, technological and investment space where scientific ideas are transformed into competitive products, and startups gain access to capital and markets. Its business programme is organically integrated into the regional and federal agenda for achieving technological sovereignty and leadership of Russia, he said.