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.

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.

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.

We are pleased to present you the quarterly Newsletter, prepared by Borovtsov & Salei team, in which we pointed out the most significant legislative changes for business in Belarus for the period of April - June 2025.

Newsletter 2025 (Q 2) can be found here:  Newsletter 2025 (Q 2) from Borovtsov & Salei.

On May 21, 2025, the Edict of the President of the Republic of Belarus № 202 «On Enhancing the Role of Employers in the Field of External Labor Migration» (hereinafter – the Edict) was signed. The main provisions will come into effect on August 23, 2025.

Additional obligations have been established for employers hiring migrant workers for employment in the Republic of Belarus.