March 31: The Key Corporate Deadline of the Year

Spring Corporate Check-Up: Annual General Meeting of Participants

March 31 is the key corporate deadline of the year. It is the perfect time to assess the “health” of your business and address mandatory governance matters.

Why is the annual general meeting of participants held? Which issues must obligatory be included on the agenda? The TOP-5 risks in preparing and conducting the meeting. Legal consequences of failing to hold the meeting.

Read about this and more in our publication.

Newsletter 2025 (Q 3) from Borovtsov & Salei

In the latest edition of the quarterly Newsletter, Borovtsov & Salei provides an overview of the most important legislative changes and business-related news that took place in the 3rd quarter of 2025.

The third quarter of 2025 was marked by the continuation of the state’s policy of strengthening control in economically sensitive areas — corporate operations involving foreign capital, foreign economic activity, and digital infrastructure.

You can read Newsletter 2025 (Q3) by following the link: Newsletter 2025 (Q3) from Borovtsov & Salei.

A statutory penalty for early termination of the contract has been introduced

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.

Dividend Payments Under New Rules

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.