Analytical Survey “Investment Opportunities and Risks in Belarus. Review of Types of Businesses with Foreign Capital”

MINSK, November 6 (Prime-Tass) -- The Belarusian office of PRIME-TASS Business News Agency in association with the Belarusian bureau of the German consulting firm Rodl & Partners have prepared the analytical survey “Investment Opportunities and Risks in Belarus. Review of Types of Businesses with Foreign Capital.”

The survey targets foreign companies considering opening a business in Belarus at any phase of decision-making (evaluation of the market capacity, preinvestment study, preparation of a business plan). The survey offers an in-depth analysis enabling potential investors to assess the situation at each stage.

The survey contains comprehensive information on the Belarusian market with tables, charts, comparisons and commentary.

The chapter addressing the impact of the crisis on Belarus offers a brief overview of the current situation through evaluation of general economic performance, GDP, manufacturing sector, foreign trade and balance of payments.

A comparative analysis of types of businesses in Belarus is presented on the basis of a set of criteria, including

• Registration costs, current expenditures
• Number of founders/participants
• Registration period
• Charter capital size
• Procedure and timeline for formation of the charter capital
• Property ownership
• Liability of participants
• Capital transfer
• Accounting, financial reporting
• Financing
• Labor regulations
• Image of various types of businesses

Below are the contents of the survey:

I. Macroeconomic situation in the Republic of Belarus. Investment potential of the region

1.1. Description

1.2. Belarus in “Doing Business-2010” Report

1.3. Impact of the global crisis on the Belarusian economy

II. Foreign investments in Belarus. Analysis of investment inflows/outflows in 2008-2009

III. Review of types of businesses with foreign investments

3.1. Comparison of forms of incorporation

3.1.1. Conclusions

Annex. Additional information on special regulations in the Republic of Belarus

Simplified taxation system. Peculiarities for organizations working in small towns (settlements with population not exceeding 50,000). Organizations registered in free economic zones.

The survey is available in Russian and English

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