Is a Power of Attorney mandatory? Is a scanned copy sufficient?

In Russia: Filing a Power of Attorney is mandatory. It can be submitted after the filing date, but must be executed by the applicant before the filing date. A scanned copy is sufficient. A Power of Attorney may be also signed using enhanced electronic signatures issued by Russian accredited centres.

In Eurasia: Filing a Power of Attorney is mandatory. It can be submitted after the filing date, but must be executed by the applicant before the filing date. Electronic signatures are formally not accepted, but a scanned copy of a signed Power of Attorney is sufficient.