Moving to Belarus: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Belarus: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 4 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Belarus the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 13% and companies pay 20% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Belarus you need at least 183 days a year (More than 183 days in calendar year). The typical route is None realistic: Authoritarian regime, sanctions; no dual citizenship There are 4 open residence programmes in Belarus — see the list below.
Living there
Minsk has a warm-summer continental climate with winter highs around -2.3 °C and summer highs around 23.5 °C. The economy grew +2% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 1.2% for 2026. Its passport opens about 83 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Russian ally; no fighting on territory; borders with EU closed/tense.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 25% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 13% |
| Corporate tax | 20% |
| Residenza fiscale | dopo 183 giorni — More than 183 days in calendar year |
| Via di residenza tipica | None realistic — Authoritarian regime, sanctions; no dual citizenship |
| Passaporto | senza visto o visto all'arrivo in 83 paesi |
| Economic growth | +2% (2025), forecast 1.2% (2026) |
| Tipo di clima | warm-summer continental · -2.3° / 23.5° (Minsk) |
| Guerra & conflitti | tension — Russian ally; no fighting on territory; borders with EU closed/tense |
| Tutti i rischi naturali | 2.4/10 |
| Solidità bancaria | 2/10 · NR |
| Tutela della proprietà | 2/10 |
| Case calde d'inverno | 10/10 |
Residence programmes in Belarus
- Permanent Residence for Foreign Investors — Investimento CHF 168'800 · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence Permit (property ownership, business or other grounds) — other · open · 2026-10
- High-Tech Park Employment and Simplified Residence — employment · open · 2026-10
- Family Reunion / Ethnic Belarusian Permanent Residence — family · open · 2026-10
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Belarus to become tax resident?
dopo 183 giorni. More than 183 days in calendar year Worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Belarus?
In Belarus the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 13% and companies pay 20% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Belarus offer?
Permanent Residence for Foreign Investors (CHF 168'800); Temporary Residence Permit (property ownership, business or other grounds); High-Tech Park Employment and Simplified Residence; Family Reunion / Ethnic Belarusian Permanent Residence
What is the usual way to move to Belarus?
None realistic. Authoritarian regime, sanctions; no dual citizenship
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