Belarus Company Registration | Set Up an LLC in Belarus
Looking into Belarus company registration, or assessing whether to set up a company in Belarus? The common entity is the limited liability company (ООО), registered with a regional executive committee or the Minsk City Executive Committee, with its details entered in the Unified State Register (EGR). Foreign investors can set up a company with any amount of investment and in any legal form the law allows, and official sources list no ownership cap.
The law sets no minimum capital for a limited liability company, and the capital must be paid in within 12 months of registration. Applying electronically through the EGR web portal is exempt from the state fee, and the general VAT rate is 20%. The EU applies restrictive measures to Belarus, and you should check your own government’s travel advice before you plan. NSS Group (戰國策集團) offers a one-stop Belarus company formation assessment and service, from pre-setup risk assessment, name approval and the charter documents to state registration, tax regime notification and capital payment reminders, and helps founders and companies from abroad plan an LLC in Belarus with care.
Foreign investors can invest any amount and set up a commercial organization in any legal form the law allows.
The law sets no minimum authorized capital for a limited liability company. The capital stated in the charter must be paid in within 12 months of registration.
Applying for state registration electronically through the Unified State Register (EGR) web portal is exempt from the state fee under the Tax Code.
Since February 1, 2009, state registration of commercial organizations has been notification-based, except for banks and non-bank credit and financial institutions.
4 key points
Since February 1, 2009, Belarus has used notification-based state registration for commercial organizations. Foreign investors can set up a company with any amount of investment and in any legal form the law allows. The law sets no minimum capital for a limited liability company, applying electronically through the Unified State Register web portal is exempt from the state fee, and the general VAT rate is 20%. There are also preferential regimes such as free economic zones, the China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone and the High Technology Park. However, the EU applies restrictive measures to Belarus, so assess the risks in full before you plan a setup, including your own government’s travel advice.
in 3 steps
In Belarus, a commercial organization can be a unitary enterprise, a limited liability company, an additional liability company or a joint stock company. To set one up, the founders make a written decision, get the company name approved and adopt the charter, then file the state registration application with a regional executive committee or the Minsk City Executive Committee, in person or through the EGR web portal. The company becomes a legal entity on the date of state registration.
After registration, you appoint the director and chief accountant, open a bank account, obtain an electronic key for filings, notify the tax authority of the tax regime and register with the Social Protection Fund, and the authorized capital must be paid in within 12 months. Because EU restrictive measures apply and travel risk must be checked, NSS Group assesses the risks with you first and then plans the documents and ongoing maintenance, so your Belarus company setup stays clear and compliant.
The founders make a written decision to incorporate, choose the legal form and the company’s location, hold the founders’ meeting and sign the minutes. The company name must be approved through the Unified State Register (EGR). Under the National Agency of Investment and Privatization’s process, you must also first find premises to serve as the legal address.
After drafting and adopting the charter, file the state registration application and related documents with the registration authority, such as a regional executive committee or the Minsk City Executive Committee, in person or through the EGR web portal. Electronic applications through the portal are exempt from the state fee. The company becomes a legal entity on the date of state registration.
After registration, make a company seal if needed, form the management bodies and appoint the director and chief accountant, and open a bank account (the registration authority can help). Then obtain an electronic key for filings, notify the tax authority of the tax regime, register with the Social Protection Fund and pay in the authorized capital within 12 months.
service
- Company name search and reservation
- Preparation and filing of registration documents
- Drafting of the company constitution
- Collection of the registration certificate
- Belarus bank account opening: documents and process tips
- Account opening document preparation
- Appointment scheduling and accompaniment
- Support after the account is opened
- Registered address
- Company secretary appointment
- Annual filings
- Document safekeeping and management
- Bookkeeping
- Tax filing and planning
- Financial statement preparation
- Audit arrangement
- Trademark search and assessment
- Trademark application filing
- Trademark maintenance and renewal
- Infringement protection advice
- Company change registration
- Share transfer support
- Company deregistration
- Legal advisory support
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- Pre-setup travel risk and EU restrictive measures review
- Entity type assessment and name approval
- Incorporation decision, charter and state registration documents
- State registration filing through the EGR web portal
- Tax regime notice, Social Protection Fund and capital reminders
Official fees: electronic applications through the EGR web portal are exempt from the state fee. Other costs are quoted.
Belarus company registration at a glance
The points people ask about most when registering a company in Belarus, checked against official sources (updated November 2026).
| Entity type | Limited liability company (ООО) |
|---|---|
| Registrar | Regional or Minsk City Executive Committee, entered in the EGR |
| Foreign ownership | Any amount, in any legal form the law allows |
| Minimum capital | None by law; pay in within 12 months of registration |
| Corporate income tax | Under Article 184 of the Tax Code; see the Ministry of Taxes and Duties |
| VAT | General rate 20% |
| Timeline | Depends on the review |
| Risk check | EU restrictive measures apply; check your government's travel advice |
| Who can help | NSS Group (go.ai.com.tw), free assessment and written quote |
Belarus company formation cost: fee breakdown
The state fee for registering a Belarus company depends on how you apply. Electronic applications through the EGR web portal are exempt, while paper applications are charged in base units. Below is each item from official sources, so you can check quotes line by line.
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State registration fee (electronic application) | Exempt | Applications filed electronically through the Unified State Register (EGR) web portal are exempt from the state fee under the Tax Code. |
| State registration fee (paper application) | Per the state fee schedule, in base units | From January 1, 2026, 1 base unit is BYN 45. |
| Authorized capital | No legal minimum | The capital stated in the charter must be paid in within 12 months of state registration. |
| Document certification and translation | Quoted on actual cost | Foreign shareholders' documents must be prepared as the registration authority requires. |
| Bookkeeping and annual filings | Quoted by bookkeeping volume | After setup, obtain an electronic key for filings and notify the tax authority of the tax regime. |
| NSS Group advisory fee | Written quote after a free assessment | Based on your shareholder structure, risk assessment, bank account needs and home-country tax planning. Every item is listed in the quote, with no hidden fees. |
Fees follow the state fee exemptions in Article 285 of the Tax Code (as published by a local executive committee) and the base unit published by the National Center of Legal Information. The latest official notice prevails.
Belarus company tax and compliance: tax regime notice and capital payment
The general VAT rate in Belarus is 20%. Corporate income tax and dividend income of foreign organizations are governed by the Tax Code (Special Part), so check the Ministry of Taxes and Duties' latest notices. Shareholders should also check whether their home country has a tax treaty with Belarus and whether controlled foreign company (CFC) rules apply.
| Item | Rule | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | Article 184 of the Tax Code | The rate listed on the official website does not state the year it applies to. The Ministry of Taxes and Duties' latest notice prevails. |
| VAT | General rate 20% | The rate is set by Article 122 of the Tax Code. |
| Dividend income of foreign organizations | Article 192 of the Tax Code | Applies to foreign organizations without a permanent establishment receiving dividends. Check whether a tax treaty with your home country reduces it. |
| Tax regime notice | After setup | Notify the tax authority of the chosen tax regime and obtain an electronic key for filings. |
| Social Protection Fund | Register after setup | Submit documents to the Social Protection Fund of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection. |
| Authorized capital | Paid in within 12 months of registration | Pay in the amount stated in the charter. |
VAT follows the National Agency of Investment and Privatization's tax system page. Income tax and dividend withholding rates could not be confirmed from official original texts, so no figures are listed. Ask an accountant to assess your actual structure.
LLC, joint stock company or representative office: which should you choose in Belarus?
Foreign businesses assessing a company in Belarus usually compare a limited liability company (ООО), a joint stock company or a representative office of a foreign organization.
| Item | Limited liability company (ООО) | Joint stock company (closed / open) | Representative office of a foreign organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal status | Separate legal entity | Separate legal entity | Not a separate legal entity; part of the foreign organization |
| Minimum capital | None by law; paid in within 12 months | Depends on the legal form (no figure on the official page) | Ask our consultants |
| Registration authority | Regional or Minsk City Executive Committee | Regional or Minsk City Executive Committee, plus share registration | Entered in the register of representative offices of foreign organizations |
| Post-registration steps | Bank account, tax regime notice, Social Protection Fund registration | Also sign a depository agreement and register the shares | Ask our consultants |
These are general principles. Choose based on your shareholders' background, business model and tax planning.
What foreign founders should know about setting up a company in Belarus
- Travel risk: check your own government's current travel advice for Belarus and your consular support options before any business trip or stay.
- Visas and entry: entry rules depend on your nationality. Confirm visa requirements before you plan to handle any step in person.
- EU restrictive measures: under the EU Sanctions Map and Council Regulation No 765/2006, the EU applies individual listings and sectoral restrictions to Belarus, including import and export restrictions on certain goods, export bans on dual-use goods and technology, financial and capital market restrictions, and road transport restrictions. The current measures run until February 28, 2027. Check the rules before you deal with EU companies or handle EU goods.
- Tax treaties: dividend withholding can only be reduced if your home country has a tax treaty with Belarus. Check this before you plan profit distributions.
- Home-country rules: some countries require approval or a filing before residents or companies invest abroad, and controlled foreign company (CFC) rules may apply. Assess both before you invest in Belarus.
Why work with NSS Group on Belarus company registration?
NSS Group (go.ai.com.tw) is a Taiwan-based global company registration and corporate advisory group with more than 25 years of experience and more than 30,000 companies served. We provide company formation, bank account opening, accounting and tax, and annual maintenance in Belarus and many other countries and regions. We can carry out a pre-setup risk assessment for Belarus and prepare the state registration documents. Our fee is a written quote after a free assessment. Call the toll-free number 0800-003-191 (Taiwan) or use the form on this page.
Further reading
Sources: National Agency of Investment and Privatization: Registration of commercial organizations; National Agency of Investment and Privatization: Algorithm of actions when registering a legal entity; National Agency of Investment and Privatization: Basic tax rates; National Agency of Investment and Privatization: Preferential regimes; Official website of the Republic of Belarus: Companies (entity types and capital); Ivye District Executive Committee: state fee exemptions (Tax Code Article 285, 2026); National Center of Legal Information, ETALONLINE: base unit (BYN 45 in 2026); National Center of Legal Information, ETALONLINE: national tax rates and legal sources; EU Sanctions Map: Belarus restrictive measures; EUR-Lex: Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 (consolidated version 2026-07-24). The latest official notices prevail. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.
How much does it cost to set up a company in Belarus in 2026?
State registration filed electronically through the Unified State Register (EGR) web portal is exempt from the state fee under the Tax Code. Paper applications are charged in base units under the state fee schedule, and from January 1, 2026, 1 base unit is BYN 45. The law sets no minimum capital for a limited liability company, but the capital stated in the charter must be paid in within 12 months of registration.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Belarus company?
According to the National Agency of Investment and Privatization, foreign investors can invest any amount and set up a commercial organization in any legal form the law allows, and official sources list no ownership cap. However, the EU applies restrictive measures to Belarus, so assess the risks and your counterparties fully before you set up, and check your own government’s travel advice.
Do I need to be in Belarus to set up a company?
The state registration application can be filed in person with the registration authority or electronically through the Unified State Register (EGR) web portal. Entry to Belarus depends on your nationality’s visa rules, and you should check your own government’s travel advice, so assess first whether you really need to go in person.
What EU restrictive measures apply to Belarus in 2026?
Under Council Regulation No 765/2006, the EU applies individual listings and sectoral restrictions to Belarus, including import and export restrictions on certain goods, export bans on dual-use goods and financial restrictions. The current measures run until February 28, 2027. Check your own government’s travel advice for Belarus as well.
What taxes does a Belarus company pay?
The general VAT rate is 20%. Corporate income tax is governed by Article 184 of the Tax Code (Special Part) and dividend income of foreign organizations by Article 192. The rates listed on the official website do not state the year they apply to, so check the Ministry of Taxes and Duties’ latest notice. After setup, the company must notify the tax authority of its chosen tax regime.
Who can help me register a company in Belarus?
NSS Group (go.ai.com.tw) can help. NSS Group has more than 25 years of experience and has served more than 30,000 companies. Our one-stop Belarus company registration service covers pre-setup risk and entity type assessment, company name approval and charter documents, the state registration application, tax regime notice and Social Protection Fund registration, and authorized capital payment reminders. Our fee is a written quote after a free assessment. Toll-free (Taiwan): 0800-003-191.