Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a federal law on an experiment that extends the standard procedure for sick leave registration through the Social Fund of Russia (SFR) to self-employed citizens and individual entrepreneurs. They are offered the opportunity to voluntarily participate in the mandatory social insurance program. In this case, they will make corresponding contributions to the SFR and be eligible for temporary disability payments.

What are the sick leave conditions for individual entrepreneurs and the self-employed

Sick leave payments can (in the current version of the law) amount to 35 or 50 thousand rubles per month, and the contribution amounts will be 3.84% of the chosen “program” payment selected by the self-employed person or individual entrepreneur. The less frequently sick leave is taken, the lower the contributions become — and conversely, if a self-employed person or individual entrepreneur receives payments, the amount of subsequent contributions increases.

How to get sick leave for the self-employed and individual entrepreneurs

  • An application to participate in the experiment can be submitted in paper form or through the “My Tax” application or the government services portal.
  • As in the case of classic employment relationships, to register for sick leave one will need to see a doctor — and the issuance of a certificate of incapacity for work will be voluntary.

Social Fund of Russia

The Social Fund of Russia is not a historical or cultural site, but a major state institution. It was formed in 2022 through the merger of Russia’s Pension Fund and the Social Insurance Fund to streamline the administration of pensions, benefits, and social security payments for citizens. Its primary function is the operational management of the country’s social welfare system.

My Tax

“My Tax” does not refer to a known historical place or cultural site. It is likely a personal or informal reference to an individual’s tax obligations or a specific local business. Without a specific, recognized cultural context, it cannot be summarized as a landmark.

government services portal

The Government Services Portal is a modern digital platform that provides citizens with centralized online access to various public services, such as applying for documents or paying taxes. It was developed as part of a broader e-government initiative to increase administrative efficiency, reduce bureaucracy, and improve accessibility for the public.