Possibilities and approaches to the development of coordinated regulation of digital platforms in the EEU under external constraints - the problem of «landing» requirements for platforms in EEU Countries

The subject of this research study is the legal relations related to the regulation of «landing» foreign digital platforms in the EAEU countries, including an assessment of whether that requirements create barriers for companies located in different EAEU countries. The relevance of the study is based on the fact that Russia and Kazakhstan have introduced «landing» requirements for digital platforms. At the same time, these practices of foreign companies may in some cases create a non-tariff barrier. The aim of the study is to analyze the legislation at the supranational level and at the level of the EAEU member states on the regulation of requirements for «landing» foreign digital platforms, to compare the approaches in the EAEU countries with those of foreign countries, and to develop proposals on how to «mitigate» such a barrier. The research methodology is based on the application of methods of logical, systemic and comparative analysis using Russian and foreign legal acts, analytical materials of competent authors and international organizations. To achieve the purpose, the following objectives are expected to be achieved: - comparing the approaches of the EAEU countries in regulating the requirements for landing foreign companies; - assessing the compatibility of this requirement with the EAEU Treaty, including the barriers to the free opening of enterprises; - comparing the approaches of foreign countries (EU, Turkey, etc.) with the EAEU countries in terms of «landing» requirements. As a result, the study provides the proposals for the Eurasian Economic Commission to solve the problem of application the requirements for «landing» foreign digital platforms by the EAEU countries. This study's research perspective centers on improving legislation of the Union in terms of developing recommendations for the EAEU countries to introduce requirements for «landing» of foreign companies. Such recommendations are necessary to ensure that the process of «landing» does not entail significant administrative and financial costs for platforms in the EAEU and does not create barriers within the Union. The study is based on the materials of the research work carried out in accordance with the state order of the Russian Academy of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia for 2024.