Legislative news for August 22 – 26, 2022
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DECREES OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
No. 291 of August 22, 2022 “On Improving the Efficiency of Foreign Economic Activity” (Reg. No. 1/20473 of August 23, 2022)
A certain procedure for the provision by the National Bank presents registered foreign exchange agreements presented to banking secrecy by legal entities and individual entrepreneurs, to the Agency for Foreign Economic Affairs and authorized state bodies and organizations to ensure the fulfillment of the tasks and functions assigned to them.
Effective from 01.09.2022.
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No. 293 of August 22, 2022 “On the use of decrees of the President of the Republic of Belarus” (registration No. 1/20474 of August 23, 2022)
The procedure for acceptance by legal entities and individual entrepreneurs from natural turnover, not found in manufacturers in the field of entrepreneurial activity, for goods (work, services) in cash in an amount not exceeding 500 BV within one transaction has been clarified.
It was established that in the period from 09/01/2022 to 12/31/2024, identification marks of the 2000 sample can be exchanged at the National Bank for a key tokens of the 2009 sample without restrictions and without charging a fee.
The main provisions are in force from 27.08.2022.
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No. 294 of August 22, 2022 “On the use of decrees of the President of the Republic of Belarus” (registration No. 1/20478 of August 23, 2022)
The new edition contains the Rules for the implementation of publications. In particular, supplemented lists of cases in which standing and harvested wood can be purchased outside the exchange auctions. The possibility has been introduced for individuals to purchase commercial timber from forestry enterprises.
The main provisions come into force on 09/25/2022.
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No. 292 of August 22, 2022 “On the use of decrees of the President of the Republic of Belarus” (registration No. 1/20479 of August 24, 2022)
Changes have been made to the procedure for implementing the investment project “Construction of a multimodal industrial and logistics complex in the village. Bolbasovo Orshansky district, incl. the composition of facilities under construction within the framework of this investment project has been adjusted.
Entered into force on 08/26/2022.
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dated August 24, 2022 No. 298 “On taxation” (reg. No. 1/20483 dated August 25, 2022)
Amendments have been made to tax legislation, incl. new cases of application of VAT and a zero rate of this tax were introduced, the procedure for calculating the VAT tax and the conditions for granting a deferral and installment plan for its application were established.
Significant changes have been made to Decree No. 160 dated May 12, 2020 “On rent for state-owned land plots”. In particular, from 01.01.2023 in respect of land plots leased by a legal entity for the construction and (or) maintenance of capital structures (buildings, inspections), for the use of capital structures, without legal entities to the amount of the annual rent, the application of a multiplying factor of 3, regardless of the existence of a transaction on the use of a land lease agreement.
The main provisions are in force from 27.08.2022.
For more details, see the article “New indicators of norms levying VAT, land tax, expansion of the Social Security Fund”.
DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS
No. 539 of August 23, 2022 “On loading the Resolutions of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus No. 1683 of November 2, 2000 and No. 492 of August 18, 2020” (registration No. 5/50590 of August 24, 2022)
Appendix 1 to the Charter of the Belarusian State Sugar Industry Concern “Belgospischeprom” excludes SZAO “Evrotreks” from the number of legal entities that are part of the concern.
Changes have also been made in the circle of persons appointed in the management bodies of special economic companies.
The main provisions are in force from 23.08.2022.
No. 540 dated 23.08.2022 “On average transportation of students” (registration No. 5/50591 dated 08.24.2022)
The Regulation on the procedure for organizing passenger transportation was approved. In accordance with the Regulations provided for by the Education Code, free transportation of students of state institutions by executive committees, which are institutions of state educational institutions.
Corresponding changes have been made to the Rules for the carriage of passengers by road and to the Rules for the carriage of passengers, baggage and cargo handling by public rail transport.
Effective from 01.09.2022.
No. 541 of August 23, 2022 “On the use of the Decree of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus of March 1, 2016 No. 169” (reg. No. 5/50592 of August 24, 2022)
The intersectoral set of measures on electricity consumption up to 2025 has been revised.
Effective from 08/26/2022.
No. 543 dated August 23, 2022 “On loading the resolutions of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus” (reg. No. 5/50594 dated August 24, 2022)
Changes have been made to the resolutions of the authorities, regulation:
– the procedure for the formation and operation of commissions on juvenile affairs;
– conducting an examination of individuals for the presence of alcohol intoxication or a condition, the use of narcotic drugs, psychotropic poisoning;
– the procedure for the transfer of minors under the age of 16, detected cases of ATS in the period from 23 to 6 hours outside the home without accompanied by parents, guardians or trustees.
Effective from 08/27/2022.
No. 544 of August 23, 2022 “On the extension of the investment project implementation period” (registration No. 5/50595 of August 24, 2022)
The deadline for the implementation of the investment project for the construction of a waiting area with the appointment of a system of electronic queues for vehicles to enter the Novaya Guta road checkpoint in the area of the prestigious agro-town of the Teryukhsky village council of the Gomel region has been extended until 2025 for a limited period.
Effective from 08/23/2022.
No. 545 of August 23, 2022 “On State Archival Institutions” (registration No. 5/50596 of August 24, 2022)
The Regulations on the procedure for using the archive system of electronic documents of the archival fund of the Republic of Belarus were approved.
Effective from 27.10.2022.
No. 536 of August 22, 2022 “On the use of the Decree of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Belarus of November 12, 2021 No. 642” (registration No. 5/50602 of August 24, 2022)
Supplemented list of projects for the selection of new industries, of outstanding importance for the innovative development of the Republic of Belarus. The volumes of financing of projects for such types of activities as new productions and development of innovative confidentiality of Belarus were specified.
Effective from 08/22/2022.
No. 546 dated August 24, 2022 “On the assignment of privatization checks “Property” (registration No. 5/50603 dated August 24, 2022)
The term of circulation of ICH “Property” is set to 12/31/2025.
Effective from 01.01.2023.
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GOVERNMENT / NATIONAL BANK
No. 538/19 of August 23, 2022 “On the use of the Decree of the Ministers of the Republic of Belarus and the Government of the Bank of the Republic of Belarus” of January 18, 2022 No. 30/1” (reg. No. 5/50589 of August 23, 2022)
The limit of large emission of bonds of the Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus JSC for 2022 has been increased from 2,600 million rubles. up to 5004 million rubles
Effective from 08/23/2022.
MNS / NATIONAL BANK
Fast. dated 08.10.2022 No. 27/299 “On the use of the Decree of the Ministry of Taxes and Dues of the Republic of Belarus and the Board of the Government of the Republic of Belarus dated September 3, 2015 No. 23/535” (registration No. 8/38605 dated 25.08.2022)
The new version contains the Instruction on the procedure for the transfer, acceptance and processing of electronic tax documents of authorities.
Changes have also been made to the Instructions for Presenting Cash Flows on Accounts Allocated to Wallets.
Effective from 08/27/2022.
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Fast. dated August 17, 2022 No. 82 “On the use of the Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Belarus dated January 31, 2022 No. 5” (registration No. 8/38606 dated August 25, 2022)
The volumes of consumption (purchases) of agricultural products and raw materials for republican state needs for 2022 have been specified.
Effective from 08/27/2022.
Fast. dated 26.08.2022 No. 87 “On the establishment of maximum minimum prices” (reg. No. 8/38625 dated 26.08.2022)
The marginal minimum prices for goods sold under a foreign trade agreement (cattle meat, milk, cream, butter, cheeses) have been revised.
Effective from 08/27/2022.
MINSTROYARCHITECTURE
Fast. dated August 18, 2022 No. 78 “Onb using the decree of the ministries of architecture and construction of the Republic of Belarus from 25 f.eurole 2022 No. 25 “(pe.g. no. 8/38604 ot 23.08.2022)
The lists of residential buildings (multi-apartment and residential buildings in cities and residential buildings in agricultural organizations) have been revised, construction and financing of coverage in 2022 is provided using preferential credit resources in the Minsk region.
Effective from 08/26/2022.
MINISTRY OF NATURE
Fast. dated 03/08/2022 No. 42 “On the use of the Decree of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus dated January 21, 2017 No. 7” (reg. No. 8/38608 dated 08/25/2022)
The new edition contains the Instruction on the procedure for building up areas of mineral deposits.
Effective from 08/28/2022.
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Fast. dated August 19, 2022 No. 271 “On the use of the Decree of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus dated June 29, 2015 No. 71” (registration No. 8/38599 dated August 22, 2022)
The new edition outlines certain groups of specialties and presents them with profile coverage for persons entering the educational institutions of the Republic of Belarus, implementing educational programs of secondary education, to receive certain educations.
Effective from 01.09.2022.
Fast. dated August 12, 2022 No. 265 “On the procedure for registering children when they receive preschool education, public education at the level of preschool education” (registration No. 8/38607 dated August 25, 2022)
The Instruction on the procedure for registering children when they receive preschool education, special education at the level of preschool education was approved.
Effective from 01.09.2022.