MINSK, 19 August (BelTA) –Entrepreneurs generate value for the state, therefore those who abide by the law will be treated fairly, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Taxes and Duties Minister Sergei Nalivaiko and Chairman of the State Control Committee Vasily Gerasimov on 19 August, BelTA has learned.
“We have recently increased our focus on tax administration, tax compliance. I want you to go hard on tax evaders without hurting law-abiding businesses. Once I promised them that all our agreements will be honored in line with the law,” the Belarusian leader said.
“Not a single hair should fall from an entrepreneur who respects the law. We should support bona fide businesses. These are people who work for the state and serve its interests. There is only one thing: taxes must be paid, employees must be treated well,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed.
At the same time, the head of state warned against taking action against businesses on far-fetched grounds. “We should no way crack down on them, although some self-employed entrepreneurs, IT specialists and others acted disgustingly. We cannot just punish them for nothing. We should not look for reasons, pretexts and so on. Let them work in line with the law. However, if they break the law, they will be held to account to the fullest,” the Belarusian leader added.
