Economic Overview
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Belarusian economy: an overview
http://bruegel.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Belarus_EuropeanParliament_20160303.pdf
Presentation to the European Parliament –Delegation for Relations with Belarus on the state of the economy
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Belarus: country overview
http://www.eubusiness.com/europe/belarus/
As part of the former Soviet Union, Belarus had a relatively well-developed industrial base; it retained this industrial base – which is now outdated, energy inefficient, and dependent on subsidized Russian energy and preferential access to Russian markets
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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The Business Environment in Belarus
http://www.belarus.by/en/business/business-environment
An overview of business environment in Belarus: main industries, free economic zones, communications and transport infrastructure, science and engineering
Establishing a Presence
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Types of companies and their registration
http://belarusfacts.by/en/belarus/economy_business/production/types_of_companies_and_their_registration/
This site describes the 10 different business structures in Belarus
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Setting up a company in Belarus
http://www.belarus.by/en/business/companies
This site provides information about how to start up a business in Belarus, what your options are and how long the process takes
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Types of companies and their registration
http://belarusfacts.by/en/belarus/economy_business/production/types_of_companies_and_their_registration/
This site describes the business registration process in Belarus
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Starting a Business in Belarus
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/belarus/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Belarus.
Taxes
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Belarus Sales Tax Rate | VAT Forecast 2016-2020
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/belarus/sales-tax-rate/forecast
Sales Tax Rate in Belarus is expected to be 19.82 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Belarus Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 20.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.
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Belarus Sales Tax Rate | VAT | 2006-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/belarus/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Belarus stands at 20 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Belarus averaged 19.27 percent from 2006 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 20 percent in 2010 and a record low of 18 percent in 2007. Sales Tax Rate in Belarus is reported by the Ministry for Taxes and Levies of the Republic of Belarus.
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Belarus Corporate Tax Rate 2006-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/belarus/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Belarus stands at 18 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Belarus averaged 21.60 percent from 2006 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 24 percent in 2007 and a record low of 18 percent in 2012. Corporate Tax Rate in Belarus is reported by the Ministry for Taxes and Levies of the Republic of Belarus.
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Belarus Corporate – Taxes
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/JDCN-89HRN8
The standard CIT, also known in Belarus as profits tax, rate is 18%. The profits tax rate for banks and insurance companies is 25%.
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Belarus Personal Income Tax Rate Forecast 2016-2020
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/belarus/personal-income-tax-rate/forecast
Personal Income Tax Rate in Belarus is expected to be 14.00 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Belarus Personal Income Tax Rate is projected to trend around 13.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.
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Belarus – Taxes on personal income
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Belarus-Individual-Taxes-on-personal-income
Generally, any individual income derived from Belarus and foreign sources is taxed at a flat rate of 13%.
Visas
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Belarus Visa
https://belarus.visahq.com/
Comprehensive Information on Belarus Visa Requirements
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Travel Visas, Belarus
http://www.belarus.by/en/travel/travel-visas
Most foreign visitors to Belarus require one of a range of available visas: Belarus transit visas, short or long-stay visas, single or multi-entry
Infrastructure
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Belarus Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Belarus/Transportation-Belarus-TG-C-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Belarus from real travelers and locals.
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Transport in Belarus – Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/belarus/transport
Complete guide to public transportation in Belarus
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Telecommunications in Belarus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Belarus
Telecommunications in Belarus involves the availability and use of electronic devices and services, such as thetelephone, television, radio or computer
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About us | Beltelecom
http://beltelecom.by/en/about
The Republican Unitary Enterprise Beltelecom is a modern telecommunication company with a long history, the personnel of which provides and develops communication technologies important for the state, society, private and corporate customers.
Employer Obligations
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Backlash as Belarus imposes ‘social parasite’ law
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/16/belarus-fine-unemployed-social-parasite-law
Backlash as Belarus imposes ‘social parasite’ law to fine unemployed
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Employment Law in Belarus
http://www.belarus.by/en/business/employment-law
In Belarus it’s a good idea to find a local lawyer in Belarus who can help you understand the employment regulations and keep you up to date on any changes.
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Labor Market Regulation in Belarus
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/belarus/labor-market-regulation
This site providesa detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Belarus.
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Employment Law in Belarus
http://www.belarus.by/en/business/employment-law
See “Termination of Contracts in Belarus” and “Dismissal in Belarus”
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Belarus
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Belarus
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Belarus. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Cost of Living in Belarus. 2016 prices in Belarus
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/belarus
Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world.
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Education, Belarus
http://www.belarus.by/en/about-belarus/education
Belarus has a well-regarded education system, including universities and further education institutions that attract numerous foreign students
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Education in Belarus – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Belarus
Each of the regions inside Belarus have oversight of the education systems, and students have the ability to attend either a public (state) or a private school.
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Belarus Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
http://publicholidays.eu/belarus/
Belarus’ complete list of public holidays for 2016 and 2017.
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Public Holidays in Belarus in 2016
http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/belarus/index.php
Comprehensive list of National Public Holidays that are celebrated in Belarus during 2016 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays.
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Business Etiquette – Doing Business in Belarus | etiquette
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/etiquette/doing-business-belarus.html
Dos and Don’ts of business etiquette in Belarus
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Business Etiquette – Belarus – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=20
Description of basic etiquette rules plus those specific to business and students
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Climate of the World: Belarus
http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/reports/climate/Belarus.htm
Belarus has a temperate-continental climate with moderate features which is characteristic for Central Europe, with hot summers, long, cold winters and very distinct seasons.
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Climate of Belarus
http://www.belarustourist.minsk.by/belarus/climate.shtml
Belarusian climate is moderately continental, a transitional form from maritime to continental climate with mild and humid winters, warm summers
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Belarus travel advice – GOVUK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belarus/safety-and-security
Latest travel advice from the UK governmentfor Belarus including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Belarus – travel.state.gov
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/belarus.html
See “Safety and Security” on this site
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Demographics of Belarus – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Belarus
The demographics of Belarus is about the demographic features of the population ofBelarus, including population growth, population density, ethnicity, education
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Demographics – CIA – The World Factbook — Belarus
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bo.html
Demographic facts and statistics on Belarus from the CIA
Trade
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Export regulations by Customs of Belarus
https://belarus.visahq.com/customs/#!export-regulations
Detailed list of duty-free, prohibited and restricted items available for export under rules andregulations by Customs of Belarus.
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Belarus – Trade – European Commission
http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/countries/belarus/
The EU is Belarus’ second main trade partner with almost a one third share in the country’s overall trade. Russia is Belarus’ most important trading partner and absorbs almost half of Belarus’ international trade.
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International agreements, Belarus
http://www.belarus.by/en/invest/investment-climate/international-agreements
Belarus has strong business ties with more than 150 countries and has been making concerted efforts to further improve trading agreements around the world.
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://belarus.visahq.com/customs/
Belarus Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
Housing and Rentals
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Belarus Corporate Housing and Extended Stay Hotels
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Housing Belarus, property in Belarus – expat
http://www.expat.com/en/housing/europe/belarus/
Buy and sell property in Belarus. Find an accommodation, rent a house in Belarus and much more
Travel
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Belarus Travel Guide – VirtualTourist
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Belarus/TravelGuide-Belarus.html
949 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Belarus
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Belarus Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/belarus
Expert Belarus travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Belarus.