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WHAT IS A PRIVATE UNITARY ENTERPRISE

A private unitary enterprise (PUE) is one of the most common forms of business in the Republic of Belarus. This organizational-legal form allows entrepreneurs to manage the enterprise solely, retaining complete control over its activities and decisions. However, despite the apparent advantages, the PUE has certain peculiarities to consider when choosing a form of ownership […]

Andrei Smirnov
By Andrei Smirnov
20.06.2025
BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE HTP IN BELARUS

The Hi-Tech Park (HTP) in Belarus is a unique legal framework designed to foster IT businesses and startups, offering residents preferential tax conditions and other forms of government support. To join this special regime, an IT company must complete several key steps – one of which is preparing and submitting a business plan.   This plan […]

Andrei Smirnov
By Andrei Smirnov
20.06.2025
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INCOME, REVENUE, AND PROFIT

In modern business, confusion often arises around key financial terms, especially income, revenue, and profit. These concepts form the foundation of financial literacy and reporting, playing a crucial role in analyzing a company’s performance, informing management decisions, and planning for future growth. While they may seem similar at first glance, each term represents a fundamentally […]

Andrei Smirnov
By Andrei Smirnov
18.06.2025
TAXATION OF LEGAL ENTITIES IN BELARUS

Starting a business in Belarus is a significant step that requires careful preparation and a clear understanding of various nuances, especially tax obligations. The chosen tax regime not only determines the size of the tax burden but also affects accounting and reporting procedures, as well as the way a company interacts with the tax authorities. […]

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By Andrei Smirnov
04.06.2025
INDIVIDUAL ENTREPRENEUR OR LLC IN BELARUS TRANSITION FROM IE TO LLC

Individual entrepreneurs (IE) must adapt to changes in the requirements for doing business in Belarus. On October 1, 2024, provisions came into force that limit the list of activities permitted for IE. This means that IE whose activities go beyond the approved list must either cease operations or transform into a LLC by December 31, […]

Andrei Smirnov
By Andrei Smirnov
21.05.2025
REORGANISATION OF ENTERPRISES

Enterprise reorganisation is a complex but often necessary process that allows a company to adapt to market changes, improve management efficiency and optimise business processes. Organisations are forced to look for new ways to strengthen their positions in modern globalisation and high competition conditions. Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other forms of reorganisation can become a […]

Andrei Smirnov
By Andrei Smirnov
12.03.2025
MAIN FORMS OF BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

Legal Entities vs Individual Entrepreneurs vs Self-Employed In modern business, there are many forms of doing business, each with its own characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. Among them are legal entities, individual entrepreneurs (sole proprietors), and the self-employed. These categories differ not only in legal status but also in tax obligations, business opportunities, and the legal […]

Andrei Smirnov
By Andrei Smirnov
25.02.2025
LEGAL ADRESS

Legal Address – What is It A legal address is an important concept in business and law. It designates the actual location of a company for conducting official business. This address serves as a means of providing legal identification and plays an important role in legal relations related to state registration, reporting, and interaction with […]

Andrei Smirnov
By Andrei Smirnov
29.01.2025
HOW TO GET THE COMPANY NAME APPROVAL IN BELARUS

New company name approval The procedure for approving the names of commercial and non-commercial organizations, as well as the requirements for the names of these organizations, have the established procedure and are regulated by the following regulatory legal acts: Decree of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus dated February 5, 2009 No. […]

Andrei Smirnov
By Andrei Smirnov
01.12.2023
HOW TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZED CAPITAL

Increase in authorized capital What is a statutory fund? They are material wealth and money that are invested by the founders in their company. The authorized capital forms the value of fixed and current assets of the company. It may be necessary to increase the authorized capital, for example, due to the replenishment of current […]

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By Andrei Smirnov
01.12.2023
ALL ABOUT THE AUTHORIZED CAPITAL OF BELARUSIAN COMPANIES

Statutory fund in Belarus: size, formation rules, decrease and increase The authorized capital of a legal entity determines the minimum size of its property, guaranteeing the interests of its creditors, and is formed when a legal entity is created. A commercial organization independently determines the size of the authorized capital, with the exception of joint-stock […]

Andrei Smirnov
By Andrei Smirnov
01.12.2023