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,” […]

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 […]

The legal regime of the Hi-Tech Park (HTP) is one of the defining features of the Belarusian IT industry, shaping unique conditions for software development companies and export-oriented teams. Over the years, the Hi-Tech Park has evolved not just into a platform for technology businesses, but into a distinct legal mechanism with its own rules, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]