Belarus
Tax holiday on crypto ran through 2025 via High-Tech Park decree. Post-exemption, individuals face 13% tax on crypto income. Future extensions uncertain due to geopolitical situation.
FATCA Partner
No
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Activity Taxes
Staking
13% post-exemption
Mining
13% post-exemption
DeFi
13% post-exemption
NFTs
Unclear
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Not taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
No holding period benefit; exemption was time-based (through 2025)
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
High-Tech Park (HTP) administration
Residency Requirement
Various visa options; HTP residency for tech professionals
Reporting Requirements
Registration via HTP; standard tax reporting
Citizenship & Residency Path
Residency via HTP (Hi-Tech Park); citizenship after 7 years
Notable Conditions
- →Tax holiday originally until 2023, extended to 2025
- →Post-2025: 13% tax on crypto exchange, mining, sale profits
- →ICOs legalized; smart contracts recognized
- →HTP provides crypto business framework
- →Geopolitical risks (sanctions, isolation) make future uncertain
- →International sanctions may affect banking access
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Very Low
Banking Access
Limited (international sanctions)
Quality of Life
Low-Moderate
Lifestyle Scores