On August 12, 2026, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Republic of Belarus approved the Intersectoral Staffing Standards for Managers and Employees Supporting Their Activities.

Are private businesses required to restructure their management teams and reduce the number of management positions? We examine the situation and provide practical recommendations.

What Will Change as of July 1, 2027?

The legislature is introducing significant changes to the procedure for exercising a participant’s right to withdraw from a limited liability company (LLC) or additional liability company (ALC). As of July 1, 2027, a notice of withdrawal will no longer be revocable, while the effective date of withdrawal will be unified for the company, its participants, and third parties.

This article outlines the key changes and highlights the practical considerations that companies and their participants should take into account now.

The long-standing Decree "On State Registration and Liquidation (Termination of Activities) of Economic Entities" has been replaced by a new law – the Law of the Republic of Belarus dated June 1, 2026, "On State Registration and Liquidation (Termination of Activities) of Economic Entities."

What has changed? Read our publication to learn more.

On June 19, 2026, amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses (Law No. 138-Z dated April 15, 2026) will enter into force. These amendments establish new limits of liability for violations related to the conclusion and performance of civil law contracts with individuals and create a basis for strengthening control over civil law contracts concluded by legal entities with citizens.

More details are provided in our publication.

On April 15, 2026, Law No. 138-Z was adopted, significantly changing the rules in the field of labor compliance. Penalties for misclassification of employment relationships and stricter control over executive compensation are among the key changes.

These and other updates are discussed in our publication.