State subsidies for starting a business will increase in Belarus from November 1

Subsidies from the state to organize their business for unemployed citizens will increase in Belarus from November 1, 2026, the correspondent of the agency “Minsk-Novosti” with reference to the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.

To open a business in an urban area, a payment of 11 subsistence minimum budgets is provided - 5,892.7 BYN.

For those who plan to start business in small towns and areas with high labor market tensions, as well as in rural settlements, the state will allocate 15 BPM – 8,035.5 BYN.

Maximum support (20 subsistence budgets, or BYN 10,714) is provided for unemployed persons whose entrepreneurial activity is related to the implementation of research and development results.

Such subsidies will be valid until January 31, 2027.

To receive this payment, you must be registered as unemployed, be over 18 years old, apply to the employment service and provide a business plan.