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State Duma Expands Foreign Investment Controls to Strengthen Domestic Fishing Industry

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Monday, March 02, 2026, 04:00 (GMT + 9)

New regulations target fish production and Pacific salmon aquaculture, aiming to protect strategic assets and boost Russian producers

The State Duma has approved legislative amendments expanding state oversight of foreign investment in Russia’s fishing industry, reinforcing protections for domestic producers and strategic economic assets.

At its February 26 session, the State Duma adopted in two readings a bill strengthening controls over foreign participation in sectors considered vital to national defense and economic security. The legislation builds on existing rules governing foreign investment in strategic industries, which are supervised by a special government commission.

 

Photo: Rosrybolovstvo

Fishing is already classified as a strategic sector in Russia, but the newly adopted law broadens the scope of regulation. Special controls will now apply to fish production enterprises whose revenue from this activity accounts for 50 percent or more of total annual income and whose total book value of assets exceeds 800 million rubles (approximately $10.36 million USD), including group-level accounting.

Lawmakers said the measure is designed to ensure greater transparency in ownership structures and prevent foreign influence over companies that control significant biological resources.

Photo: Rosrybolovstvo

In addition, the amendments formally classify pasture1-based aquaculture of anadromous fish species — including Pacific salmon — as a strategic sector. This move brings salmon farming operations under enhanced state supervision, particularly in light of growing foreign interest in ecosystem-based aquaculture projects.

Under the new rules, foreign investors must notify the authorized state body if they acquire 5 percent or more of shares or interests in the authorized capital of a strategic company that has been granted extraction rights, even if they do not exercise formal control.

Photo: Rosrybolovstvo

The law also introduces provisions allowing fishing rights to be reassigned to an enterprise whose shares have been transferred to the state following the discovery of illegal foreign control.

The bill was initially approved in its first reading on January 14 before undergoing further revisions.

Economic Strengthening and Market Stability

Supporters of the amendments emphasize their economic significance. By extending special controls to fish production and pasture-based salmon farming, legislators aim to stabilize the domestic market, protect strategic biological resources, and strengthen the competitive position of Russian companies both domestically and internationally.

Photo: Rosrybolovstvo

Pasture-based aquaculture has become an increasingly important segment of the industry in recent years. Advocates note that the system enables efficient use of natural water bodies while supporting biodiversity and improving environmental sustainability. However, officials argue that stronger oversight is necessary to ensure that foreign capital does not undermine national economic interests or environmental standards.

Lawmakers maintain that tighter regulations will enhance transparency in foreign investment flows, reinforce state control over strategic resources, and create more predictable conditions for long-term industry development.

The adoption of the amendments marks a significant step in shaping the future of Russia’s fishing and aquaculture sectors, with authorities signaling continued attention to balancing investment attractiveness with economic sovereignty and resource security.

1- Cage-based salmon aquaculture (legally classified as ‘pasture aquaculture’ under Russian law)


🇯🇵 Japanese (日本語)

国家院、国内漁業産業を強化するため外国投資規制を拡大

新規制は魚類生産および太平洋サケの牧場型養殖を対象とし、戦略的資産の保護とロシア生産者の強化を目指す

国家院は、ロシアの漁業産業における外国投資に対する国家監督を拡大する法改正を承認し、国内生産者および戦略的経済資産の保護を強化した。

2月26日の本会議において、国家院は、国家防衛および経済安全保障にとって重要と見なされる分野における外国参加の管理を強化する法案を二読で採択した。本法は、戦略的産業への外国投資を規制する既存の制度を基盤としており、当該分野は特別政府委員会によって監督されている。

漁業はすでにロシアにおいて戦略的分野に分類されているが、今回採択された法律は規制の範囲を拡大する。魚類生産からの収益が年間総収益の50パーセント以上を占め、かつ総資産簿価が8億ルーブル(約1,036万米ドル)(グループ会計を含む)を超える企業には、特別な管理措置が適用される。

立法者らは、この措置が所有構造の透明性向上を確保し、重要な生物資源を管理する企業に対する外国の影響を防ぐことを目的としていると述べた。

さらに、改正案は、遡河性魚種 — 太平洋サケを含む — の牧場型養殖を正式に戦略的分野に分類する。この措置により、サケ養殖事業は、特に生態系に配慮した養殖プロジェクトへの外国の関心が高まる中で、強化された国家監督の対象となる。

新規則の下では、外国投資家は、採捕権を付与された戦略的企業の認可資本において5パーセント以上の株式または持分を取得した場合、たとえ正式な支配権を行使しない場合であっても、所管当局に通知しなければならない。

本法はまた、違法な外国支配が判明した後に株式が国家に移転された企業に対し、漁業権を再付与できる規定も導入している。

同法案は、さらなる修正を経た後、1月14日に第一読会で最初に承認された。

経済強化と市場安定

改正案の支持者は、その経済的意義を強調している。魚類生産および牧場型サケ養殖に特別管理を拡大することで、立法者は国内市場を安定させ、戦略的生物資源を保護し、ロシア企業の国内外における競争力を強化することを目指している。

牧場型養殖は近年、業界の中でますます重要な分野となっている。支持者は、この方式が自然水域を効率的に活用しつつ、生物多様性を支援し、環境の持続可能性を向上させると指摘している。しかし当局は、外国資本が国家の経済的利益や環境基準を損なわないよう、より強力な監督が必要であると主張している。

立法者は、より厳格な規制が外国投資の透明性を高め、戦略的資源に対する国家管理を強化し、業界の長期的発展に向けてより予測可能な条件を整えると強調している。

これらの改正案の採択は、ロシアの漁業および養殖分野の将来を形作る上で重要な一歩となり、当局は投資魅力と経済主権および資源安全保障との均衡に引き続き注力する姿勢を示している。


🇨🇳 Simplified Chinese (简体中文)

国家杜马扩大外国投资管控以加强国内渔业产业

新规针对鱼类生产和太平洋鲑鱼牧场式养殖,旨在保护战略资产并增强俄罗斯生产者实力

国家杜马已批准扩大对俄罗斯渔业领域外国投资国家监管的立法修正案,加强对国内生产者和战略经济资产的保护。

2月26日的会议上,国家杜马在两次审议中通过了一项法案,加强对被视为对国家防御和经济安全至关重要领域的外国参与监管。该立法建立在现有的战略行业外国投资监管框架之上,并由特别政府委员会负责监督。

渔业已被列为俄罗斯的战略性行业,但新通过的法律进一步扩大了监管范围。凡鱼类生产收入占年度总收入50%以上,且总账面资产价值超过8亿卢布(约1,036万美元)(包括集团层面核算)的企业,将受到特别监管。

立法者表示,此举旨在提高所有权结构透明度,防止外国对控制重要生物资源企业的影响。

此外,修正案正式将涉及洄游鱼类——包括太平洋鲑鱼——的牧场式水产养殖列为战略性行业。这一举措使鲑鱼养殖企业在外国对生态型养殖项目兴趣日益增长的背景下,受到更严格的国家监管。

根据新规定,外国投资者若持有获得捕捞权的战略企业授权资本中5%以上的股份或权益,即使不行使控制权,也必须向主管机构申报。

该法律还规定,如发现存在非法外国控制并将股份转移至国家,相关企业可重新获得捕捞权。

该法案在进一步修订后,已于1月14日在一读中获得通过。

经济强化与市场稳定

支持者强调了修正案的经济意义。通过将特别监管扩展至鱼类生产和牧场式鲑鱼养殖,立法者旨在稳定国内市场,保护战略性生物资源,并增强俄罗斯企业在国内和国际市场的竞争力。

近年来,牧场式养殖已成为行业中日益重要的领域。支持者指出,该模式能够高效利用自然水域,促进生物多样性并提高环境可持续性。然而,官员认为,有必要加强监管,以确保外国资本不会损害国家经济利益或环境标准。

立法者表示,更严格的监管将提高外国投资透明度,加强国家对战略资源的控制,并为行业长期发展创造更加可预测的条件。

这些修正案的通过标志着塑造俄罗斯渔业和水产养殖业未来的重要一步,当局表示将继续在投资吸引力与经济主权及资源安全之间寻求平衡。

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