Introduced in Belarus: New regulations for importing vehicles and restrictions on bank card usage
In the realm of consumer and business regulations in Belarus, several changes are set to take place in August 2025. Here's a summary of the key developments:
Cigarette Prices
The prices of "NZ Charm Рэд" and "NZ Charm Браун" products from Grodno Tobacco Factory "Neman" will decrease by 5 kopecks each, costing 4.95 rubles per pack. On the other hand, "Corona элит" and "Corona Super Slims" products from "Tabak-Invest" will see a price increase, with "Corona элит" rising by 15 kopecks and "Corona Super Slims" by 35 kopecks, both costing 4 rubles.
Payment Changes
Starting August 4, payments to gambling and state lottery services will no longer be allowed on "Zebra", "Student Card", and "Children" product cards. Belarusbank will also introduce limits on cash withdrawals using digital card details, with a maximum of 600 rubles per day for "Barhat" cards and 1000 rubles for other cards.
Vehicle Import Rules
Changes to the vehicle import rules may pose challenges for smaller importers, according to representatives of the automotive industry. From August 9, new rules for importing vehicles will come into effect for legal entities importing in batches of more than 150 units, requiring a vehicle type approval (VTA). As for private individuals, the rules remain unchanged.
IP Contributions and Pension Insurance
From August 18, self-employed individuals can voluntarily pay additional pension insurance contributions to build up their pension insurance history. As of August 18, IPs will pay their FSSN contributions based on their actual income, with those earning 12 minimum wages or more paying contributions based on 12 "minimums" or 35% of a higher amount.
Data Privacy and ERIP
Starting August 1, ERIP may delete the personal cabinets of some users who have not given consent to the processing of personal data for up to 3 years. Users of the ERIP website need to check a special box in their personal cabinet to give such consent.
New System for FSSN Contributions
A new system for calculating FSSN contributions will be introduced for IPs with "envelope" wages.
Pension Insurance Contributions for Legal Entities
No new information about ERIP or data processing was provided in this paragraph. The new vehicle import rules for legal entities will apply to electric vehicles from January 1, 2026.
It's important to note that the search results did not provide relevant or detailed information regarding the specific August 2025 changes affecting Belarusians related to vehicle import rules, ERIP (a payment system), individual entrepreneur (IP) contributions, card limits, cigarette prices, or possible hot water outages. For more detailed information, it is recommended to consult Belarus government communications or local regulatory news.
In the context of August 2025 changes, the financial sector will experience a shift with Belarusbank introducing limits on cash withdrawals via digital card details. Additionally, advancements in technology are expected to impact the business sector, as a new system for calculating FSSN contributions will be introduced for individuals with "envelope" wages.
