Verified as of 11/06/2026

0%income tax
2049guaranteed until
1 200+resident companies
9%social contributions
Tax Benefits
TaxStandard rateHTP rate
Corporate income tax20%0%
VAT on exported services20%0%
Employer social contributions34%9%
Personal income tax13%9%
Dividend tax13%0%
Who Can Apply
  • Software development and testing companies
  • IT product and SaaS companies
  • Data analysis and AI / machine learning
  • Cybersecurity companies
  • Blockchain and fintech startups
  • R&D and scientific research in IT
  • E-learning platforms and edtech

At least 50% of revenue must come from qualifying activities.

How to Apply
  1. Register a company in Belarus (OOO or IP)
  2. Prepare a business plan describing the IT activities
  3. Submit application to the HTP Administration
  4. Pass review by the HTP Supervisory Board (4–6 weeks)
  5. Sign HTP resident agreement and receive certificate
  6. Benefits apply from the first day of resident status
Notable Residents
  • EPAM Systems — global software engineering company
  • Wargaming — World of Tanks developer
  • Viber — messaging app (founded in Belarus)
  • MSQRD — augmented reality (acquired by Facebook)
  • PandaDoc — document management SaaS
  • Flo Health — women's health app, 70 M+ users
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