Another measure has been introduced to ensure the stable functioning of the national economy under sanctions.

On September 6, 2025, Resolution No. 480 of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus "On Legal Penalties" will take effect. This resolution establishes the right to recover penalties in the event of the early termination of loan and credit agreements, up to 10 percent of the amount claimed for repayment.

Read more in our publication.

Effective from July 24, 2025, changes come into force regarding the application of a special restrictive measure concerning the payment of profit and/or dividends to foreign persons from "unfriendly" countries.

Dividend payments are now subject to a special permit.

On May 21, 2025, the Edict of the President of the Republic of Belarus № 202 «On Enhancing the Role of Employers in the Field of External Labor Migration» (hereinafter – the Edict) was signed. The main provisions will come into effect on August 23, 2025.

Additional obligations have been established for employers hiring migrant workers for employment in the Republic of Belarus.

Foreign entities with a registered permanent establishment (for tax purposes) due to their business activities in the Republic of Belarus have less than a month left to decide on the future format of their operations in the country.

Is the installation of new equipment a technical modernization? How did the adoption of the Code on Architectural, Urban Planning and Construction Activities affect this issue?

Read the answer from the Senior Associate of Borovtsov & Salei Alexandra Kanishcheva on the page of the portal "Construction Activities and Law" at the link.