What Is HTP?

The Belarus Hi-Tech Park (HTP) is a special economic zone designed to support the IT and software development industries. Offering tax incentives, simplified business processes, and access to a global talent pool, HTP is a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. It attracts both startups and established companies looking to scale.

With a focus on technology-driven growth, HTP provides an environment where businesses can thrive. Its unique legal framework offers the freedom to operate efficiently, making it a perfect launchpad for international success.

Grow Your Business in Belarus

Joining the Belarus Hi-Tech Park empowers your business with unmatched growth opportunities. As an HTP resident, you gain access to a favorable tax regime, simplified regulatory conditions, and an ecosystem brimming with skilled IT professionals. This setup accelerates your path to success, whether you are a startup or an established tech company.

Belarus offers strategic advantages like a central location in Europe, affordable operating costs, and a robust digital infrastructure. With HTP’s support, you can expand faster, innovate more, and compete globally.

Benefits of Joining HTP

The Belarus Hi-Tech Park offers an array of benefits that make it an attractive destination for tech companies. HTP residents enjoy significant tax breaks, including exemptions on VAT, income, and corporate taxes. Additionally, there is reduced social security tax for employees, which enhances hiring prospects. The park provides a simplified regulatory environment, making it easier to set up and operate your business. Beyond the financial incentives, HTP offers companies access to a talented workforce, including some of the brightest IT minds in Eastern Europe. With a supportive business ecosystem and a government eager to promote tech innovation, HTP creates ideal conditions for business growth.

Developing a business plan for HTP

Creating a solid business plan is crucial when applying to the Belarus Hi-Tech Park. The business plan should outline your company’s core activities, target market, and projected financial performance. Highlighting how your tech-focused business will contribute to the innovation goals of HTP is key. The plan should demonstrate not only profitability but also the potential for growth and the ability to attract skilled talent. Companies must align their strategic objectives with the goals of the park, such as promoting innovation, creating jobs, and expanding into global markets. A clear, compelling business plan increases your chances of successful HTP admission.

Preparing documents for HTP admission

The process of joining the Belarus Hi-Tech Park involves preparing several important documents. First, your business plan needs to be professionally structured and presented, detailing your growth strategy and how you fit within the HTP framework. Additionally, you must submit legal documents proving your company’s registration, including certificates and statutory documents. Financial reports and proof of ownership or shareholding are also required. All documents must comply with the regulatory standards set by the HTP and the Belarusian government. Ensuring accuracy and completeness in your application will streamline the process, increasing your likelihood of approval.

Requirements for Companies Seeking Residency in the High-Tech Park

Analysis, Design, and Software Development

Engaging in the analysis, design, development, and implementation (including licensing, transferring exclusive rights, and documenting) of information systems and software, including computer games for any platform.

Custom Software Development and System Integration

Developing software according to user specifications, as well as designing, developing, and implementing automated control systems.

Implementation and Support Services

Providing services related to the implementation, support, maintenance, and operation of information systems and software developed by or involving the High-Tech Park resident, including training and qualification enhancement for these systems and software.

Software Development Lifecycle

Performing individual tasks or phases related to software development, such as testing, refinement, and modification of software.

Data Processing

Engaging in data processing activities using third-party or proprietary software.

Consulting Services

Offering consultancy to organizations on commercial and management activities aimed at improving efficiency, including comprehensive management of the development and implementation of integrated information systems and technologies.

Esports Activities

Involvement in the esports sector, including the preparation of esports teams, organizing and conducting competitions, managing broadcasts, and providing advertising services related to these activities.

Our services

HTP Entry “Turnkey” Services

We handle the entire process of joining the Belarus Hi-Tech Park, from preparing documents to ensuring compliance, so you can focus on growing your business.

HTP Business Project Development

Our experts craft tailored business projects for successful HTP admission, aligning your goals with the park’s requirements to maximize your potential for growth and innovation.

HTP Accounting Services

We offer specialized accounting services for HTP residents, ensuring compliance with the park’s tax and financial regulations while optimizing your business operations.

Legal Services for HTP

Our legal team provides comprehensive support, from contract drafting to regulatory compliance, ensuring your business operates smoothly within the HTP framework.

HTP Recruitment Services

We help you find top tech talent for your HTP business, streamlining the recruitment process so you can build a skilled and competitive team.

HTP Company Liquidation

Our professionals guide you through the legal and administrative steps of company liquidation in HTP, ensuring a seamless and compliant closure of your business.

Things to Consider When Transitioning to a High-Tech Park Resident

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Aligning Activities

Ensure Compliance: Before submitting your application, ensure that your company’s activities align with those permitted for High-Tech Park residents. Engaging in activities outside the approved list can lead to loss of residency status and tax benefits. Our experts can guide you on eligible activities and necessary adjustments.

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Reviewing Existing Contracts

Match Your Business Plan: Ensure that all existing contracts are in line with the business project you present for residency registration. Discrepancies may affect your application process.

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Tax System Transition

Switching Tax Systems: High-Tech Park residents do not use the simplified tax system. Consider transitioning to the general tax system in advance. If your residency status changes mid-quarter, apply the general tax system from the beginning of the month in which you gain residency and file quarterly profit tax reports starting from that quarter.

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Handling Accounting and Taxation

Adjust Your Accounting Practices: Accounting before and after becoming a High-Tech Park resident differs. For the period before residency, continue using the previous tax system and rates. After gaining residency, follow the new accounting and tax guidelines applicable to residents.

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Navigating Regulatory Changes

Stay Updated: Recent legislative changes have streamlined the transition process, with residency decisions now effective from the first day of the month following the decision. This reduces complications in tax and accounting practices.

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Seek Expert Advice

Consult with Us: Our experienced lawyers and accountants can assist you in ensuring that your transition to High-Tech Park residency is smooth and compliant. We offer tailored support for all aspects of the process, from regulatory compliance to tax and accounting adjustments.

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Why Hire Us

Activity and Documentation Consulting

We offer expert advice on the types of activities required and guide you through necessary amendments to your charter or individual entrepreneur certificate to qualify for High-Tech Park residency.

Document Preparation

We handle the preparation and submission of all necessary documents for updating your charter and individual entrepreneur certificate.

Business Project Development

We can develop comprehensive business plans and other essential documents needed for High-Tech Park residency registration.

Accounting and Legal Assistance

We provide support in preparing the accounting and legal documents required for your transition to High-Tech Park status.

Tax and Accounting Guidance

We offer consulting on accounting and tax management to help you adapt to the tax system applicable to High-Tech Park residents.

Representation in Government Matters

We represent your interests in dealings with government bodies and organizations during the residency application process.

FAQ

What types of activities are eligible for High-Tech Park residency?

To qualify as a High-Tech Park resident, your company or individual enterprise must be involved in specific types of activities, including:

Software Development: This includes the analysis, design, development, implementation, and documentation of information systems and software, such as computer games for any platform.
Custom Software and System Integration: Developing software based on user specifications and creating automated control systems.
Implementation and Support Services: Providing services related to the implementation, support, maintenance, and operation of information systems and software, including training for these systems.
Software Development Lifecycle: Engaging in various phases of software development, including testing, refinement, and modification.
Data Processing: Using third-party or proprietary software for data processing.
Consulting Services: Offering consultancy to improve commercial and management practices, including managing the development and implementation of integrated information systems.
Esports Activities: Involvement in esports, including team preparation, competition organization, broadcasting, and related advertising services.

What should we consider before applying for High-Tech Park residency?

Aligning Activities: Ensure your business activities fall within the approved list for High-Tech Park residents. Engaging in non-permitted activities could jeopardize your residency status and tax benefits.
Existing Contracts: Review all current contracts to ensure they align with the business plan submitted for residency. Any misalignment could impact your application.
Tax System: High-Tech Park residents are not permitted to use the simplified tax system. Plan to transition to the general tax system before applying. If your residency status changes mid-quarter, apply the general tax system from the start of the month of residency and adjust your quarterly profit tax reports accordingly.
Accounting Practices: Accounting practices before and after obtaining residency differ. For periods before residency, continue with the previous tax system and rates. Post-residency, follow the new accounting and tax guidelines.

How can our existing contracts affect the residency application?

Existing contracts must be consistent with the business project you present for residency registration. If your current contracts do not align with your proposed activities as a High-Tech Park resident, it may affect your application. Ensure that all contracts are reviewed and adjusted if necessary to match the business plan you submit.

What are the implications of transitioning to a general tax system?

High-Tech Park residents must use the general tax system, not the simplified one. Transitioning to the general tax system should be planned. If you are transitioning from a simplified system and receive residency status mid-quarter, you should apply the general tax system starting from the first day of the month in which you gain residency. Ensure that you file quarterly profit tax reports from the quarter following the transition.

What recent legislative changes affect the transition to residency?

As of April 2023, legislation has been updated to make the transition process more straightforward. Residency decisions are now effective from the first day of the month following the decision, rather than from the middle of a reporting period. This change simplifies tax and accounting practices for new residents, removing previous complications related to the timing of residency status changes.

How should we handle accounting and taxation before and after gaining residency?

Before gaining residency, accounting should follow the previous tax system and rates, without applying any resident benefits. After gaining residency, accounting practices and tax calculations must adhere to the guidelines for High-Tech Park residents. This includes applying the new tax system and rates from the date of residency.

What assistance can we expect during the transition process?

Our team provides comprehensive support throughout the transition process, including:

Consultation: Advice on eligible activities and necessary amendments to your charter or individual entrepreneur certificate.
Document Preparation: Assistance in preparing and submitting documents required for residency registration.
Business Project Development: Creation of business plans and other documents needed for residency.
Accounting and Legal Support: Help with preparing accounting and legal documents and transitioning to the general tax system.
Representation: Advocacy in dealings with government bodies and organizations during the application process.

What should we do if we have further questions or need personalized support?

For personalized guidance and support throughout your transition to High-Tech Park residency, please contact us. Our experts will provide tailored assistance to ensure a smooth and successful application process.

Contact us

Lawyer

Legal assistance is provided by advocate Anton Grinewich, Specialized Legal Bar No. 2 in Minsk.
E-mail

info@ambylegal.by
Address

Office: 1 Krasnaya str., Minsk, Republic of Belarus Postal address: 1 Krasnaya str., Minsk, Republic of Belarus
Working hours

Monday-Friday 9:00-19:00

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