Losing a relative is difficult enough without a legal clock ticking in the background. Yet in Belarus, that is exactly what happens. From the moment a person dies, their heirs have a limited window to formally claim what is theirs. Miss it, and the property you expected to inherit can pass to other relatives, be […]
Surrogacy is one of the few areas of family life where biology, medicine and intention can point in different directions at the same time. A woman carries and delivers a child, yet she may share none of that child’s genes. A couple contributes the genetic material and the wish to raise the child, yet neither […]
A power of attorney is one of the most common documents Belarusians and foreign nationals encounter when they need to act through a representative in Belarus. A parent asks an adult child to sell a flat in Minsk; a shareholder authorises a local director to sign a contract; an heir living abroad instructs a lawyer […]
Foreign interest in Belarusian residential property remains steady in 2026. Relatively affordable houses in the suburbs of Minsk and regional centres, continued demand from citizens of Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Middle Eastern countries, and the gradual liberalisation of land legislation that began in 2023 all play a role. The process for a foreign buyer, however, […]
For 2026, personal income tax in Belarus has undergone one of the most significant overhauls in recent years. A three-tier progressive scale has been introduced, the exemption thresholds for gifts and cross-border money transfers have been revised, several reliefs have been recalibrated, and the rules for withholding tax from non-residents have changed. At the end […]
More couples in Belarus now treat a marriage contract as a practical planning tool rather than a sign of mistrust. In many countries such agreements are routine; in Belarus the institution is younger and still raises questions, especially for international couples and families with property or a business. A marriage contract (known in Belarusian law […]
Inheritance issues have always attracted attention — and sometimes controversy. Sooner or later, most people face them in the context of family relationships, financial planning, or legal disputes. The order of inheritance is a structured system that regulates how property passes from a deceased owner to their heirs, and understanding it helps prevent conflicts and […]
Divorce is not only difficult for spouses — it is a turning point for their children. One of the most contentious questions in any divorce is where the child will live. In Belarus, this is decided under the Code of the Republic of Belarus on Marriage and Family, and the guiding principle is a single […]
A foreign party choosing where to resolve disputes with a Belarusian counterparty is not, in the end, asking what the International Arbitration Court at the BelCCI is. That question has a settled answer, and we have written it up separately. The questions that actually decide the outcome are sharper. Will the arbitration clause hold when […]
Calculating alimony is one of the most important tasks in Belarusian family law. Whenever parents live separately — whether after divorce, during marriage, or without ever being married — the child’s right to financial support must be protected. The underlying rules are set out in the Code of the Republic of Belarus on Marriage and […]
The Hi-Tech Park (HTP) in Belarus continues to be one of the most attractive jurisdictions in Eastern Europe for IT companies, startups and international tech investors. Established by Presidential Decree No. 12 of 22 September 2005, the Park operates under a special legal and tax regime that has been extended until 1 January 2049. The regime […]
A couple meets in their twenties, moves in together, and stays that way for a decade. They buy furniture, renovate the flat, take out a car loan, and raise a child. Friends and relatives call them “husband and wife.” Officially, they are strangers. This scenario is extremely common in Belarus. Long-term cohabitation is a social […]
