In Russia, it is forbidden to conduct business in dachas

Since September 1, 2025, new rules have been introduced, according to which plots with the type of permitted use "gardening" can be used exclusively for personal purposes, and commercial activity on them is prohibited. The main points: - It is prohibited to conduct commercial activities: Plots with the permitted use of "gardening" can no longer be used for commercial purposes. This applies to the organization of any type of business, whether it is the cultivation of agricultural products for sale or the provision of services to the public (for example, the organization of hostels, workshops, warehouses, nurseries, paid saunas and other facilities designed to make a profit). - Restriction on the hiring of labor: The involvement of third parties to help with harvesting also falls under the restrictions of the law. - Control: responsibility for compliance with the new rules is assigned to the land supervision authorities, municipal authorities and the prosecutor's office. Violations may result in administrative measures, including fines and orders to eliminate violations. Lawyers clarify that it was impossible to conduct business in a farming co-op earlier, because the land code requires the use of land for its intended purpose. However, the changes concretize concepts and tighten controls. Individuals face a fine of 10 thousand rubles or 0.5–1% of the cadastral value of the land for improper use. For legal entities, the fines are higher — from 100 thousand rubles and up to 2% of the cadastral value. However, it is important to understand the following: - These measures relate specifically to areas intended exclusively for personal use. If the land was originally allocated for conducting business ("for agricultural production"), then such rules do not apply to it. - The sale of small volumes of its products, collected by the owner personally, is possible, but its scale is limited. Thus, the state has clearly outlined the difference between personal use of a land plot and doing business on it. Now the owners of summer cottages are obliged to take this important aspect into account and comply with the new legislation. These changes are aimed at ensuring a clear legal regime for the use of land in farming co-ops and preventing abuses related to violations of the intended purpose of land plots. It is important to note that this measure is designed to protect the rights of gardeners and ensure a fair distribution of resources within farming communities.