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Taxes for IT Individual Entrepreneurs: Belarus vs Georgia

Running an IT business as an IE requires careful planning of the tax burden and a clear understanding of the legal framework in the chosen jurisdiction. For developers, startups, and freelancers, the country where an IE is registered directly affects financial efficiency, reporting complexity, and business scalability. Georgia attracts entrepreneurs with its transparent tax system, […]

Daria Fedorova
By Daria Fedorova
25.12.2025
Secretariat of the Supervisory Board of the HTP

The High-Tech Park (HTP) in Belarus is not a territorial zone but a special legal regime that regulates the activities of IT companies and startups. Despite frequent references to the HTP, its governance structure remains a “closed topic” for many entrepreneurs. One of the most common inaccuracies is the use of the term “HTP Administration,” […]

Daria Fedorova
By Daria Fedorova
23.12.2025
Self-Employed IT Specialists in Russia vs Belarus

In recent years, self-employment has become one of the most widely discussed tools for legalizing income and optimizing the tax burden in the IT sector. In Russia, this regime has turned into a mass-market and straightforward way to work with companies and clients without registering a full legal business entity. In Belarus, similar mechanisms also […]

Daria Fedorova
By Daria Fedorova
18.12.2025
Residents of the HTP in Belarus

The Belarus Hi-Tech Park is a special legal regime that provides favorable conditions for the development of IT companies and export-oriented technological projects. However, there are still many stereotypes surrounding the HTP: it is often referred to as an “ecosystem,” administrative mechanisms are misunderstood, and benefits are sometimes attributed to it that do not actually […]

Daria Fedorova
By Daria Fedorova
09.12.2025
Why EOR Is Better Than Establishing a Legal Entity

Entering the Belarusian market has traditionally been associated with the need to establish your own legal entity, immerse yourself in local legislation, and build operational activities from scratch. However, in a context of rapidly changing regulations, increasing administrative burden, and companies’ need for flexibility, this approach is no longer always justified. Businesses require solutions that […]

Daria Fedorova
By Daria Fedorova
04.12.2025
Taxes for IT Sole Proprietors: Belarus vs. Poland

Choosing the optimal tax jurisdiction as an IT professional is not only about today’s tax burden but also about long-term financial strategy. Many Belarusian IT entrepreneurs consider registering as a sole proprietor (SP) in Poland as a potentially more stable and predictable option. However, in practice, comparing taxes in Belarus and Poland is far more […]

Daria Fedorova
By Daria Fedorova
02.12.2025
IP Box Regime in Cyprus

For many years, Cyprus has remained one of the most attractive European jurisdictions for technology companies, startups, and intellectual property owners. Transparent regulation, a flexible tax system, and a strong focus on international business have made the island an important hub for structuring IT operations and managing rights to software, algorithms, patents, and other intellectual […]

Daria Fedorova
By Daria Fedorova
27.11.2025
HTP in Belarus and Astana Hub in Kazakhstan

In recent years, the IT market in Belarus and neighboring countries has undergone significant transformation. Many companies are exploring opportunities for relocation, creating distributed teams, or establishing new legal entities abroad. Against this backdrop, two names are increasingly mentioned, the High-Tech Park (HTP) in Belarus and Astana Hub in Kazakhstan. Both regimes are positioned as […]

Daria Fedorova
By Daria Fedorova
25.11.2025
Hi-Tech Park (HTP) Education in Belarus

In recent years, Belarus has strengthened its position as one of the centers of technological development in Eastern Europe, and the Hi-Tech Park (HTP) has played a key role in this process. However, HTP is not only a special legal regime with preferential conditions for IT companies. Increasingly, it is also discussed in the context […]

Daria Fedorova
By Daria Fedorova
20.11.2025
How to Open an IT Company in Poland vs. Belarus 

For many Belarusian specialists and entrepreneurs, the IT sector remains one of the most dynamic and promising industries. However, in recent years, more and more developers, startups, and companies have been considering registering their business abroad, particularly in Poland. Poland offers access to the European market, international investments, and simplified conditions for relocating specialists. At […]

Daria Fedorova
By Daria Fedorova
18.11.2025
Taxes in Belarus IT Sector

Belarus remains one of the most attractive hubs for IT business development in Eastern Europe. Its stable tax system, availability of qualified specialists, and special regimes for technology companies allow businesses to build competitive teams and optimize costs. However, when hiring employees in the IT sector, it is important to understand which taxes and contributions […]

Daria Fedorova
By Daria Fedorova
13.11.2025