Why is RNP verification a mandatory step for businesses?
Checking a counterparty against the Register of Unfair Suppliers (RUS) is the minimum standard of due diligence when working with:
- government contracts and purchases;
- subcontracting and cooperation;
- bank guarantees and project financing;
- M&A and investor entry.
In practice, it is missing the RNP check that most often leads to:
- denial of access to procurement;
- termination of the agreement;
- blocking a bank guarantee;
- reputational losses.
1. Where is the RNP officially published?
The only official source of information about the RNP is the Unified Information System for Procurement (EIS).
It is the UIS data:
- recognized by courts;
- used by customers and banks;
- applied by the antimonopoly authorities.
⚠️ Any commercial services and aggregators are secondary and do not replace verification in the EIS.
2. How to check a company or individual entrepreneur in the RNP: step by step
Step 1. Go to the EIS
Official portal: zakupki.gov.ru
Step 2: Select the "Registry of Unreliable Suppliers" section
two registries are available in the EIS:
- RNP under 44-FZ
- RNP under 223-FZ
👉 You need to check both, even if you only work under one law.
Step 3. Enter the counterparty's details
Acceptable search parameters:
- INN (preferred);
- OGRN / OGRNIP;
- name of the legal entity or full name of the sole proprietor.
, Recommendation:
Use INN to avoid errors caused by duplicate names.
Step 4. Analyze the RNP card
If the company is included in the registry, you will see:
- reason for inclusion;
- decision number and date;
- customer's name;
- the period of stay in the RNP (usually up to 2 years).
3. What does having a record in the RNP mean in practice?
Having an entry in the RNP means:
To participate in purchases
- ❌ automatic restriction according to 44-FZ;
- ⚠️ actual ban under 223-FZ (via documentation).
For businesses in general
- banks ' refusal of guarantees;
- enhanced compliance;
- This is a negative signal to investors and partners.
4. Typical errors when checking the RNP
,Output:
The RNP check should be a regular procedure, not a one-time action.
The RNP check should be a regular procedure, not a one-time action.
5. How often should the RNP be checked?
Recommended frequency:
- before submitting an application for procurement;
- before signing the contract;
- before issuing a bank guarantee;
- when the management or transaction structure changes.
For contractors and subcontractors in construction and the fuel and energy sector — at every stage of the project.
6. If a counterparty is found in the RNP: what to do
It is important not to jump to conclusions.
Possible scenarios:
1. The contractor is really limited, and cooperation is risky.
2. The recording is being contested in court.
3. An affiliate is included in the register.
4. The period of stay in the RNP has expired.
👉 In such cases, a legal analysis is required, rather than a formal check.
7. The role of the FAS in checking and using the RNP
Decisions on inclusion in the RNP are made by the territorial bodies of the Federal Antimonopoly Service.
It is important to understand:
- The FAS evaluates the supplier's behavior, not just the fact of the violation;
- having valid reasons can change the outcome;
- A competent position at the FAS stage often prevents the RNP.
8. Practical conclusions for owners and managers
Checking the RNP is:
- element of corporate compliance;
- risk management tool;
- protection against strategic mistakes.
Ignoring the RNP = a direct risk to business.
How can YANG CONSULT help you?
YANG CONSULT accompanies business:
- when checking counterparties and transactions;
- at the risk of being included in the RNP;
- in cooperation with the Federal Antimonopoly Service;
- when disputing entries in the RNP and in anti-crisis situations.
We work strictly within the legal framework, combining:
- legal expertise;
- regulatory analytics;
- GR approach to protecting business interests.
Contacts: E-mail: info@yangconsult.com, Telegram: @info_YC
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