Belarus introduces new 25% tax rate for foreign organizations with permanent establishments (PEs)
On 20 March 2024, the Belarusian Ministry of Taxes and Duties released Letter No. 4-2-21/00850 on March 20, 2024, addressing the tax obligations of foreign entities with permanent establishments (PEs) conducting business in the Republic of Belarus.
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Belarus offers tax incentives for rural business activities
On 2 February 2024, Belarus issued Presidential Decree No. 42, dated 2 February 2024, in the Official Gazette. The decree introduces tax incentives for entrepreneurs and businesses in rural areas and small towns. This decree offers a 50% reduction
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Belarus modifies transfer pricing rules
On 27 December 2023, Belarus announced that it had made amendments to its transfer pricing rules. The new transfer pricing provisions are outlined in Law No. 327-Z of 27 December 2023, which went into effect on 1 January 2024. The new regulations
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Belarus releases guide on tax changes for 2024
On 27 December 2023, the Belarus Ministry of Taxes and Duties published a guidance concerning various tax changes for 2024. The tax changes were introduced through Law No. 327-Z of 27 December 2023 as published in the Official Gazette. The main
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Anguilla suspends exchange of tax information with Russia and Belarus
On 21 August 2023, the Government of Anguilla announced the suspension of exchanges and the sharing of tax information with Russia and Belarus in solidarity with the United Kingdom (UK) Government. Tax information is exchanged as part of a
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Belarus updates guidance on the taxation of foreign organizations operating through a PE
On 10 March 2023, the Ministry of Taxes and Duties of Belarus issued Guidance Letter No. No.4-2-21/00759 to clarify the taxation of foreign organizations operating in the territory of the Republic of Belarus through permanent establishments (PEs).
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Belarus issues law on various tax amendment
On 4 January 2023, Belarus published Law No. 230-Z in the Official Gazette amending various tax measures. The following are the key amendments to the tax code: From 1 January 2023, the deadline for submitting transfer pricing documentation to
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Belarus reduces tax rates for the High-Tech Park
Recently, Belarus reduced the tax rates on gross income for the companies’ residents of the High-Tech Park. The rate is reduced to 1% from 2%. On 7 April 2022, by the Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 178, the rate was increased to 2%
See MoreBelarus: Tax and Duties Ministry clarifies the taxation of PEs in Belarus
On 29 April 2021, the Tax and Duties Ministry of the Republic of Belarus has issued Guidance Letter No. 4-2-15/00981 to clarify the taxation of foreign organizations operating in the territory of the Republic of Belarus through permanent
See MoreBelarus is set to join the Inclusive Framework on BEPS
On 14 October 2020, Belarus has published Resolution No. 590 on the National Legal Internet Portal, through which Belarus is set to join the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes. The decision was formalized in
See MoreHong Kong-Belarus tax treaty enter into force
On 30 November 2017, the income and capital tax treaty between Hong Kong and Belarus entered into force. The agreement was signed on 16 January 2017. It will be in effect in Hong Kong for any year of assessment beginning on or after April 1, 2018.
See MoreDTA signs between Belarus and UK
On 26 September 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Belarus and the United Kingdom was signed, in Minsk. Once in force and effective, the new treaty will replace the existing DTA of 1985. The agreement contains Dividends rate 5%,
See MoreDTA between Belarus and Ecuador enters into force
On 16 August 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Belarus and Ecuador was entered into force and it will apply from 1 January 2018. On 25 September 2017, Ministry of Taxes and Levies of Belarus announced it in their website. The
See MoreEcuador ratifies DTA with Belarus
On 27 July 2017, according to Decree No. 95, the President of Ecuador ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with
See MoreHong Kong: IRD gazettes orders on treaties with Latvia, Belarus and Pakistan
Three orders made by the Chief Executive in Council under the Inland Revenue Ordinance to implement the Comprehensive Agreements for the Avoidance of Double Taxation (CDTAs) with Latvia, Belarus and Pakistan respectively were gazetted on June 30
See MoreBelarus ratifies tax treaty with Hong Kong
On 3 May 2017, the government of Belarus ratified the agreement with Hong Kong for the avoidance of double taxation. The agreement was signed on 16 January 2017 and was adopted by the Belarus House of Representatives on April 19, 2017. The agreement
See MoreProtocol to treaty between Armenia and Belarus enters into force
The amending protocol to a treaty between Armenia and Belarus has entered into force on 26 December 2016. It was signed on 19 May 2016 for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The
See MoreBelarus and the United States signed a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Agreement
Belarus and the United States signed a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Agreement on 20 March 2015 More specifically, Belarus and the United States signed a Model 1 Agreement. Under the agreement, Foreign Financial Institutions (FFIs) in
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