For IT companies looking at Belarus, the High-Tech Park is the prize that makes the rest of the paperwork worth doing. A 1% unified tax on revenue, no VAT on exports, zero corporate profit tax on qualifying activity, and payroll contributions tied to the national average wage instead of actual salaries — the combined effect […]
Belarus was one of the first countries in the world to give cryptocurrency a clear legal home, so it’s a fair question for any tech company hiring there: can you simply pay your developers in Bitcoin, USDT, or your own token? The honest answer is “sometimes, in specific ways, and almost never the way people […]
If your company runs an entity, an R&D center, or a team in Belarus, you already know the hard part isn’t the work — it’s moving the money. Paying a local vendor, funding payroll, or receiving revenue used to be a non-event. Since 2022, it can mean delays, returned transfers, and a long list of […]
You’ve signed off on a payment from your Belarusian entity — a software license fee to the parent company, a dividend to shareholders abroad, interest on an intra-group loan — and then someone in finance asks the question that stops the transfer cold: do we need to withhold tax before this leaves the country? For […]
The HTP Startup Center is one of the key support instruments for early-stage technology projects within the High-Tech Park (HTP). It is designed to help teams move from an idea to a sustainable business model, minimizing legal, organizational, and financial barriers at the outset. For entrepreneurs and IT teams, the Startup Center serves as a […]
Angel investments are a key financing mechanism for early-stage startups and innovative projects. They provide not only capital but also experience, contacts, and strategic guidance. Unlike venture capital funds, angel investors usually act individually, risking their own money for promising ideas and teams that can impact the market. In Belarusian and international startup ecosystems, angel […]
Termination of employment does not always occur on legal grounds or with proper justification. In practice, employees often face situations when the employer makes a decision in violation of established procedures, without sufficient legal grounds or under pressure. Losing a job under such circumstances leads not only to financial difficulties but also to serious psychological […]
Choosing a taxation system is one of the key decisions when creating and developing a business in the information technology sector. It directly affects the tax burden, cost structure, accounting and HR requirements, as well as the overall economic efficiency of the company. For IT projects in Belarus, this choice most often comes down to […]
A registered address is not just a point on the map stated in a company’s founding documents. It establishes the legal affiliation of the business, affects tax, administrative, and corporate registration, determines territorial jurisdiction, and serves as the basis for communication with government authorities, counterparties, and clients. However, life and business circumstances often change. The […]
Registration as a resident of the High-Tech Park (HTP) is traditionally perceived as a tool for tax optimization and access to a special legal regime for IT businesses. In practice, however, the HTP’s approach to reviewing applications is not universal. Depending on the declared type of activity, different requirements apply to applicants, and for certain […]
In the Belarusian IT sector, salary has long ceased to be the only factor influencing the choice of an employer. Companies compete not only through income levels, but also through the quality of working conditions, opportunities for recovery, and care for employee well-being. This is why the system of additional benefits has become an important […]
In the modern operating environment of IT companies, compliance with internal control rules is no longer a mere formality but a tool for effective management and reduction of operational risks. For residents of the High-Tech Park (HTP), this process is especially important, as it allows companies to establish transparent financial and operational procedures, minimize errors, […]
