In accordance with the Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 201-FZ dated 31.12.2005 ?On the introduction of modifications in Article 25.3, Part II of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation? and Federal Law ?On declaring some statutes (statutory provisions) of the Russian Federation inoperative in connection with the property tax abatement for inherited or granted property? (effective since 01.02.2006), since 01.02.2006 the new state duty is introduced ?for the registration of a foreign citizen in the Russian Federation domiciliary or residentially ? 1 ruble per each day of residing on the territory of the Russian Federation, but not exceeding 200 rubles? (subparagraph 10.1 of Article 333.29, Part II of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation). In connection with that since 01.02.2006 for the purposes of registration of a foreign citizen in RF the legal entities inviting a foreign citizen to enter RF will have to provide to local Departments of the Federal Migration Service of Russia (previously named as ?Passport and Visa Departments?) not only the set of required documents, but also a document confirming the payment of the mentioned state duty in the proper amount.