Belarus: FDI promotion in the car production sector
Description
The Government Decree # 175 from 4 April 2009 introduces FDI facilitation measures for the organization of the car production in the territory of Belarus. The foreign companies which conclude the special agreement with the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Belarus on the conditions of production will get a 3 years tax break. During this agreement (up to 10 years) the companies will also be allowed not to pay import duties and VAT on the equipment (and car parts) necessary for the car production at the territory 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: 4 Apr 2009
GTA Evaluation: Green
Source:
The Government Decree # 175 from 4 April 2009 - http://www.pravo.by/webnpa/text.asp?RN=p30900175
Government Response:
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