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Setting Up a Legal Entity in Belarus and Why: Your Strategic Business Move
Establishing a legal entity in Belarus offers a gateway to Eastern European markets through a streamlined registration process and favorable business conditions. The country’s strategic location between the EU and EAEU, combined with its skilled workforce, modern infrastructure, and tax incentives, makes it an attractive destination for international business. The registration process involves selecting a legal structure, preparing documents, and completing state registration within days, while benefits include market access to 180+ million consumers, legal protection, and opportunities for sustainable growth in various sectors.
Self-employed vs LLC vs Sole Proprietorship
Operating as a legal entity (LLC) in Belarus offers significant advantages over self-employed and sole proprietorship options. While self-employed status provides simplified accounting and lower costs, and sole proprietorship offers easy management, a legal entity structure delivers limited liability protection, separating personal assets from business obligations. LLCs also enable easier access to capital, enhanced credibility with partners and clients, broader business opportunities, and flexible tax optimization strategies. Additionally, legal entities can hire employees more effectively and participate in larger government tenders, making them ideal for business growth and expansion.
Which Foreigners Can Register a Company in Belarus
Belarus welcomes company registration from a diverse range of foreign investors. Individual entrepreneurs aged 18 and above from any country can establish a company, provided they have full legal capacity according to their home country’s laws. Foreign legal entities in good standing (not in liquidation or bankruptcy) can also register businesses in Belarus. Documentation requirements vary: individuals need a notarized passport translation, while companies must provide legalized trade registry excerpts and founding documents from their home country.
Who Can Be a Founder of a Legal Entity in Belarus
Belarusian law welcomes diverse founders for company registration, allowing both domestic and international entrepreneurs to establish business entities. Any legally capable individual aged 18 or above can become a founder, regardless of citizenship. Foreign businesses in good standing can establish companies, while multiple founders, including mixed local and international partnerships, are permitted. Notably, government bodies and existing companies can also create new entities or subsidiaries within the regulatory framework. Each founder type requires specific documentation – individuals need notarized passports, while companies must provide legalized corporate documents and registry excerpts.
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Types of Legal Entities
Closed Joint-Stock Company (CJSC) Registration
A private company structure with shares distributed among a limited number of shareholders, offering control over ownership transfers while maintaining limited liability protection and management flexibility.
Joint-Stock Company (JSC) Registration
A public company format ideal for large-scale operations and capital raising through public share offerings, featuring comprehensive corporate governance structures and transparency requirements.
Limited Liability Company (LLC) Registration
The most popular business structure in Belarus, combining straightforward management with limited liability protection, suitable for small to medium enterprises with one or multiple owners.
Additional Liability Company (ALC)
Similar to LLC but with extended liability where members are personally responsible for company debts in proportion to their contributions, offering enhanced creditor protection and business credibility.
Representative Office
A non-commercial presence of a foreign company in Belarus, allowing market research, business development, and relationship building without direct commercial activities.
Subsidiary Company
A separate legal entity controlled by a parent company, combining local operational independence with access to parent company resources and support networks.
Who Cannot Register a Legal Entity in Belarus
- Bankruptcy Status: Individuals who underwent bankruptcy proceedings cannot register a company within three years.
- Active Officials: Government employees and public servants cannot establish businesses while holding official positions.
- Criminal Record: Persons with unspent convictions for economic crimes are restricted from business registration.
- Court Restrictions: Those under court-ordered limitations cannot engage in commercial activities or business formation.
- Tax Offenders: Previous involvement in serious tax violations or deliberate bankruptcy prevents company registration.
- Military Service: Active military and law enforcement personnel are prohibited from establishing commercial entities.
- Foreign Entities: Companies undergoing liquidation or bankruptcy in other countries cannot register Belarus entities.
- Legal Age: Persons under 18 or those declared legally incapable cannot establish business entities.
Company Registration Process in Belarus
Why Choose Us
Comprehensive Approach
We provide complete business registration services, including legal structure analysis, document preparation, and compliance verification, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
Turnkey Solution
Our services cover the entire registration process, from initial documentation to operational setup, including legal address provision and bank account establishment.
Professional Competence
Our legal team specializes in Belarus business law and international company formation, with extensive experience in corporate structuring and regulatory compliance.
Client-Oriented Service
We provide individualized consultation and dedicated support throughout the registration process, ensuring all client requirements are addressed efficiently and effectively.
Multilingual Services
Our professional team provides legal and administrative support in multiple languages, ensuring accurate communication and documentation for international clients.
Competitive Pricing
We offer transparent, cost-effective registration services while maintaining high professional standards and strict compliance with Belarus legislation.
FAQ
A company director in Belarus can be either a citizen or a foreign national with a valid work permit. The director must be at least 18 years old, have no restrictions on business activities, and possess no criminal record for economic crimes. Multiple directorships are permitted, but specific industries may have additional qualification requirements.
Legal entities in Belarus are subject to several key taxes: Corporate Income Tax (18%), VAT (standard rate 20%), Real Estate Tax (1%), Social Security Contributions (34%), and local taxes where applicable. Companies may qualify for simplified taxation systems depending on revenue levels and business structure. Special economic zones offer preferential tax rates.
Foreign investors receive equal treatment under Belarus law, including property rights protection and profit repatriation guarantees. Additional benefits include tax incentives in special economic zones, simplified customs procedures, investment protection agreements, and access to the Eurasian Economic Union market of 180+ million consumers.
Yes, foreign citizens can serve as company directors in Belarus after obtaining necessary work permits and temporary residence permissions. They must register with tax authorities and social security offices. The appointment must be properly documented through corporate resolutions and employment contracts complying with Belarus labor law.
Legal entities in Belarus can engage in most business activities after proper registration and obtaining required licenses if applicable. Certain activities require special permits (banking, insurance, gambling). Restricted areas include defense-related industries and specific strategic sectors requiring government approval. All activities must align with declared OKED codes.
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Limited Liability Company “Open Company”Certificate of state registration issued by the Minsk City Executive Committee on July 4, 2018. Registration number: 193101292
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AddressOffice: 8 Kirova str., office 21, Minsk, 220030, Belarus. Postal address: 38 Novovilenskaya str., office 21, Minsk, 220053, Belarus
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Working hoursMonday-Friday 9:00-19:00
