A company that produces products of strategic importance challenges the seizure of the company’s accounts.

The issue of import substitution and the development of national technologies is more relevant today than ever. Many companies have responded to the demands of the domestic market and are successfully working in this direction. Founded in January 2012, Electron LLC is one of those companies whose products are in special demand in current conditions. The company develops high-tech production and works on the production of electronic chips for dual-use aircraft. In addition, it is dedicated to the wholesale trade of goods for the electrical, energy saving and remote control industries.

New tasks: new strategies to complete them. To confirm its important role in the country’s economy, Electron LLC is ready to increase its production volume. In addition, the company itself had to go through a difficult period. Three years ago, due to a debt arising from a supply contract, bankruptcy proceedings were initiated against the company. At the time the case was initiated, Electron LLC was awaiting payment from the debtors and therefore could not pay the debt. As a result, all contracts were frozen. I had to suspend production and separate myself from my employees for a while.

However, the company’s activities were not blocked. The new owner of the company did everything possible to keep it in business. Additional investments made it possible to end the bankruptcy procedure. An opportunity has arisen to renew business contacts and enter into a new round of cooperation.

It would seem that the problems are behind us. But obstacles arose again. What prevents Electron LLC from operating at full capacity, says the director of the company, Alexey Dmitruk.

– What tasks and objectives did the company set for itself after going through such a difficult path? And why can’t we work at full capacity today?

– The main objective was to restore the company’s financial situation and continue production. Electron LLC has a good reputation and business authority, which was established thanks to the previous owners. This helped maintain established connections.

My partners and I developed and approved a business plan according to which by the fourth quarter of 2024 the company could achieve high production rates and significant financial income. “Electron” was supposed to participate in government procurement and tenders. The uniqueness of our developments opens up great potential for the supply of electrical equipment used in aircraft.

Once the bankruptcy case concluded, access to the company’s checking accounts was restored. However, the tax authorities immediately filed new claims and blocked these accounts, preventing them from breathing new life into the company.

– On what basis were the company’s accounts seized?

– Base: the additional amount of taxes assessed as a result of an audit initiated by the tax authorities. The essence of the charges is the transfer of money for supposedly fictitious deliveries, that is, underestimation of the tax base.

– Do you think these demands are unfounded?

– Absolutely. The decision of the tax authorities, in my opinion, is based on fabricated evidence. The witnesses whose testimony is presented never gave such testimony.

– And what are you doing to challenge the actions of the tax authorities?

– Now the decision on the inspection is being considered at the level of the central office of the Federal Tax Service of Russia. We also filed a lawsuit to declare the debt uncollectible, since the tax authority failed to meet all collection deadlines. In addition, we are preparing an appeal to the Commissioner for the Protection of the Rights of Entrepreneurs and the all-Russian public organization supporting entrepreneurship “Support Russia”.

– What difficulties did the company encounter after blocking current accounts?

– All economic activity was practically paralyzed. We cannot make payments, enter into contracts or receive credit. This is the lockdown we find ourselves in. The situation causes inconvenience to both us and our partners and contractors.

– What will you do if the court recognizes the actions of the tax authority as legal?

– Of course, we will appeal the decision to the higher courts, although we really hope that the court’s position will be appropriate and balanced. Otherwise, we will have to contact the debt management inspectorate of the Federal Tax Service of Russia with a request to provide a debt installment payment plan.

In any case, we are confident that we will be able to settle the budget even if the claims are recognized as legitimate. But we need an opportunity to continue existing: the elimination of embargoes on current accounts, the suspension of collections until our complaints are examined in court and before a higher tax authority.

– Are you prepared to continue production, despite the difficulties?

– Without a doubt. We hope our efforts prevent another bankruptcy. But if we cannot reach a fair solution, even with the help of my significant investments, the company will not be able to meet the budget or accumulate funds to cover the claims. Tax officials, in my opinion, got carried away with the “shutdown” of production, forgetting about their only task: raising real money to pay real debts. And this in no way supports domestic companies, although Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly spoken about the importance of such measures.