Austria issues decree responding to Belarus suspension of tax treaty provisions
Austria's Federal Ministry of Finance issued Decree No. 2024-0.459.298 in response to Belarus' decision to suspend certain articles of the Austria-Belarus Income and Capital Tax Treaty on 27 June, 2024. The decree addresses Belarus' unilateral
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Belarus introduces VAT exemptions for imported technical equipment and parts
Belarus has issued Resolution No. 408 dated June 5, 2024 in the Official Gazette, which introduces VAT exemptions for the import of specific technical equipment, spare parts, and related components. This follows after Belarus published
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Hungary reports on Belarus tax treaty suspension
The National Tax and Customs Administration of Hungary issued a release on 3 June, 2024, concerning the Republic of Belarus's decision to suspend certain provisions of the 2002 tax treaty between the two nations. The suspension went into effect
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UK: HMRC issues update on Belarus tax treaty suspension
The UK HMRC has released an update regarding the tax treaty with Belarus. The UK urges Belarus to reverse its suspension of the treaty, and affirms that it remains in effect and that the UK continues to adhere to its terms. Earlier, Belarus
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Belarus and Equatorial Guinea ratifies tax treaty
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a law on Tuesday, 21 May, 2024, ratifying the pending income and capital tax treaty with Equatorial Guinea. Signed on 9 December, 2023, this tax treaty is the first of its kind between the two
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Finland: Belarus’ suspension will have no impact on tax treaty
Finland's Ministry of Finance released Notification 48/2024 concerning the ongoing enforcement of the 2007 tax treaty with Belarus on Monday, 13 May, 2024. Belarus has ceased the application of Articles 10, 11, and 13 from 1 June, 2024, to 31
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Kenya seeks public comments on proposed income tax treaty with Belarus
On 8 April 2024, the National Treasury of Kenya published a public notice seeking comments on a proposed agreement for income tax between Kenya and Belarus from the public. The national treasury of Kenya organised the process on behalf of the
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Belarus provides explanations of tax exemption for tech parks’ contributions to innovative development funds
The Belarus Ministry of Taxes and Duties released Letter No. 05-12/1484/2-2-13/01227 dated 26 April 2024 on 30 April, 2024, detailing the income tax deduction allowances for investments into innovative development funds by technology parks and their
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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
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