Belarus: Facilitation of start-ups (investments)
Description
The President Decree # 10 from 6 August 2009 established new rules for startups in Belarus for both - Belorussian and foreign investments. Thus, investors which have an investment agreement get the following preferences: the land without auction, the tariff free and VAT free import of the equipment necessary for the startup, visa facilitation for foreign workers and others.
Those measures are aimed at increasing the investment attractiveness of the Republic of Belarus.
Any Evidence-Based Deliberation:
| Question | Result |
|---|---|
| Is there anything in the public record to suggest that evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed measure was considered during official deliberations? | |
| Is there any evidence that alternatives to the proposed measure were considered? | |
| Is there anything in the public record that suggests that empirical evidence informed the comparison across the alternatives available to government? | |
| Was such evidence identified? | |
| Is such evidence publicly available? | |
| Did the official decision-maker in question provide an explanation as to why a chosen measure was favoured over alternatives? | |
| Is there any evidence to suggest that potentially affected trading partners were consulted before the measures were taken? | |
| Is there any evidence that safeguards have been put in place to ensure that implementation of the initiative is transparent and non-discriminatory? | |
| Did the government state its intention to review the measure within one year of implementation? |
Date Discovered:
Implemented: Yes
Date of inception: 6 Nov 2009
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
The President Decree # 10 from 6 August 2009 - http://www.pravo.by/webnpa/text.asp?RN=pd0900010
Government Response:
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