Starting October 1, 2026, Russian law limits self-employed individuals to 60 hours of work per month for a single client when using online platforms. This regulation, based on Federal Law No. 289-FZ and Government Decree No. 760, remains in effect until October 1, 2032.
The restriction triggers only if the 60-hour threshold is exceeded for six consecutive months. If a pair stays within the limit for even one month, the counter resets to zero. Platforms are legally required to block new contracts between a client and a self-employed person once this six-month limit is reached.
The rule applies to 17 OKVED codes across 14 industries, including construction, retail, food production, IT (codes 62 and 63), and education. The limit is calculated per specific client-contractor pair, meaning an individual can work for multiple clients simultaneously without triggering the restriction.
Non-compliance carries financial penalties under Article 5.27 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. Initial violations can result in fines of up to 100 000 ₽, with repeat offenses reaching 200 000 ₽. Platforms must technically prevent contract formation once the criteria are met.