Belarus is a great place for companies to expand, especially due to its prime location and ties to eastern Europe. But expansion isn’t as easy as finding an office space and getting to work. Companies have to set up payroll and manage compliance each step of the way.
That’s not the case with G-P. We’re a global Employer of Record (EOR) and our experts in Belarus employment compliance laws are here to guide you every step of the way.
Taxation rules in Belarus
Belarus’ social security system covers sickness, maternity benefits, family allowances, funeral grants, and unemployment benefits. Employers must contribute 6% to this system, which covers all employees. Belarus also requires employers to contribute anywhere from 0.3-0.9% of their payroll for Workers Injury Benefits, plus 28% of payroll for disability, old age, and survivor pension.
Belarus payroll options for companies
Once you choose Belarus as the site of your expansion, you need to decide on 1 of 3 Belarus payroll options:
- Internal: Large companies that plan to operate in Belarus long-term can choose to set up an internal payroll. However, you have to hire more team members to run that payroll successfully and manage compliance.
- Belarus payroll processing company: You can also choose to outsource with a Belarus payroll processing company. However, with this option, you’ll still be held liable if that company makes a mistake.
- G-P: The easiest way to run payroll in Belarus and stay compliant is partnering with an Employer of Record (EOR) like G-P. With us, you can rest assured that all employees will be paid on time, freeing you to focus on other important aspects of your business.
How to set up a payroll in Belarus
If you plan to set up a subsidiary in Belarus, you must incorporate before choosing a Belarus payroll option. Unfortunately, the subsidiary setup process can take weeks or months, depending on a variety of factors.
However, there is an alternative. With G-P, companies can start working in a few days instead of a few months.
Entitlement/termination terms
Employers can benefit from writing clear entitlement and termination terms in the employment contract before setting up a Belarus payroll. The country allows probationary periods of up to 3 months. If terminated under specific circumstances, employees are entitled to 3 months of severance pay.
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