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Belarus
Europe
Lucky Nomads World Index
55.22 / 100
Global rank
#192
Corporate tax
20%
Personal tax
30%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index6.8 / 10
- Affordability Index8.0 / 10
- Entry Ease Index3.6 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index6.0 / 10
- WiFi Index7.3 / 10
- Admin Ease Index4.2 / 10
- Healthcare Index8.3 / 10
- City Comfort Index7.8 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index4.8 / 10
- Banking Index5.7 / 10
- GeoStability Index2.4 / 10
- Justice & Order Index3.1 / 10
- Quality of Life Index7.4 / 10
- Open Society Index3.7 / 10
- Flight Index2.8 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index7.2 / 10
- English Index3.7 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index6.3 / 10
- AI Access Index1.4 / 10
- Economic Openness Index4.5 / 10
- Market Depth Index6.0 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.6 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Minsk
- Population (approx.)
- 9,400,000
- Area (km²)
- 207,600 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- BYN
- Currency name
- Belarusian ruble
- Main airport IATA code
- MSQ
- Airport name
- Minsk National Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $944/month
- Main languages
- Russian, Belarusian
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Europe
- Web TLD
- .by
- Phone calling code
- +375
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 20%HighWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 30%HighWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Worldwide taxation of resident companies. Foreign-source income is included in the standard 20% base. Foreign tax credit and treaty relief available through Belarus's 70+ double taxation treaty network. No general participation exemption. Sector-specific carve-outs (HTP, FEZ, Great Stone Industrial Park) effectively neutralise CIT on qualifying income but operate as separate regimes rather than as exemptions to the general basis.
Flat 20% standard corporate income tax rate on resident company worldwide income, raised from 18% effective 1 January 2023 (concurrent abolition of the 2% additional local tax). A 25% rate applies to taxable profit above per reporting period, and to banks, insurance organizations, and microfinance organizations on all income. Sector overrides: 30% on mobile telecom and microfinance operators (through 2025), 50% on oil pipeline transportation.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Worldwide taxation of resident individuals (more than 183 days physical presence per calendar year). Foreign-source income is included in the standard base. Non-residents taxed only on Belarus-source income. Foreign tax credit and treaty relief available, though the practical value is constrained by the disruption of Western treaty networks since 2022.
Flat 13% on most personal income for over 98% of taxpayers. Progressive 25% bracket applies on annual income above (effective 1 January 2026, raised from in 2025). A 30% top bracket applies to ultra-high incomes, with the threshold set by the Council of Ministers. Capital gains on Belarusian company shares taxed at 13% (no longer exempt since 1 January 2025). Dividends: 13% standard rate, preferential 6% and 0% rates being phased out by 2026 and 2028.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
High-Tech Park (HTP) Resident Tax Regime
AvailablePreferential corporate tax regime for IT and digital economy companies registered as residents of the Belarus High-Tech Park.
Free Economic Zones (FEZ) Resident Regime
AvailableSpecial legal and tax regime for resident companies of the six Belarusian Free Economic Zones (Brest, Vitebsk, Gomel-Raton, Grodnoinvest, Minsk,…
Great Stone China-Belarus Industrial Park Resident Regime
AvailablePremium tax and customs regime for resident companies of the Great Stone China-Belarus Industrial Park, the largest industrial park in Europe…
Simplified Taxation System (STS)
AvailableOptional simplified tax regime for small and medium-sized businesses below a turnover threshold of BYN 2,625,000 cumulative gross revenue over the…
For individuals
Simplified Taxation System (STS)
AvailableOptional simplified tax regime for small and medium-sized businesses below a turnover threshold of BYN 2,625,000 cumulative gross revenue over the…
Professional Income Tax (Tax on Self-Employment Income, NPD)
Available, rules being updatedSimplified personal tax regime for self-employed individuals working in approved activity categories, without registration as an individual…
You either qualify for Belarus' special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Belarus lists several residency and mobility routes across residence by investment, work (employer sponsored), talent (outstanding), family and dependant routes, and student and graduate routes. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
6 programmes listed · 6 are marked available in our editorial review
Residence by investment
1 programmeCapital, property, fund, or declared investment routes that can lead to longer-term residence.
- Available
Investor Permanent Residence Permit
Work (employer sponsored)
2 programmesEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
High-Tech Park (HTP) Resident Foreign Specialist
- Available
Special Work Permit and Temporary Residence Permit (employment-based)
Talent (outstanding)
1 programmeOutstanding achievement or high-calibre talent categories.
- Available
Permanent Residence Permit for Exceptional Talent and Outstanding Services
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Family Reunification Residence Permit
Student and graduate routes
1 programmeStudy-linked permits and post-study transition routes.
- Available
Student Temporary Residence Permit
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Belarus.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Healthcare Index8.3 / 10Strong healthcare access and quality
- Affordability Index8.0 / 10Competitive cost of living
- City Comfort Index7.8 / 10Comfortable city living environment
Weakest dimensions
- AI Access Index1.4 / 10
- GeoStability Index2.4 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
This jurisdiction is not in the published top 10 on any of these lists right now.
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