Business community and experts optimistic about President promise to support entrepreneurs

20 августа 2021

The Belarusian leader stated on August 19 that there would be no raids and far-fetched claims against those businessmen who work within the law, who conduct their activities openly, do not hide their income and pay taxes honestly. But some are still at risk - 21 criminal cases have been opened within two months since Belarus introduced criminal liability for salaries in envelopes, unpaid taxes and evasion of insurance premiums. In this matter, Alexander Lukashenko urges tax authorities and the State Control Committee to maximum adherence to principles and rigidity. This approach is a world practice, taxes mean pensions, payments to the disabled and large families. Otherwise, they steal from these categories of citizens (video).