An analysis of determinants of economic activity in cross-border cooperation between Poland and Belarus

Scientific work financed by the PL-BY-UA European Union funds as an international project: Creation of a cross-border platform BIZNESTRANS promoting and supporting cooperation between business and research institutions towards their better solutionsThe principle of fair neighbourhood is a fundamental rule that specifies functioning of international law and relations. If it is properly respected, you can observe not only the ease in establishing human relations, but essentialy in the implementation of economic development, including cooperation of enterprises, which is one of the most important factors influencing the process of development of the regions (including cross-border). World experience shows that cooperation in the field of entrepreneurship is a crucial element of a market economy, without which the country cannot develop harmoniously. Such cooperation is also decisive for the pace of the economic growth as well as the structure and quality of GDP. In recent years, a steady increase in cooperation between Poland and Belarus has been observed. Poland remains one of more important Belarus trading partners. Trade volume between these two countries in 2013 amounted to almost USD 2.5 billion. In Belarus, over 550 companies are registered with participation of Polish capital, of which 280 companies are entirely Polish. Preferably, Polish companies are investing in the production of wooden furniture, foodstuffs, packaging and rubber, while exported to Belarus are food products, chemicals, machinery and technological lines

Cross-border cooperation and development of entrepreneurship in selected Polish-Belarusian border areas

Scientific work financed by the PL-BY-UA European Union funds as an international project: Creation of a cross-border platform BIZNESTRANS promoting and supporting cooperation between business and research institutions towards their better solutions.The following publication aims at presenting the compilation of the research results of business development on the Polish and Belarusian sides in some selected territorial units. The data presented in this publication, concerning the development of entrepreneurship and arrangements necessary for its development, provide a wealth of information that can be used for understanding the needs of current and future entrepreneurs, both Polish, who are going to do business on the eastern side of the border, as well as Belarusian, who might be interested in investing in the western markets. With this knowledge, it is possible to create instruments necessary for the proper functioning of enterprise policy in cross-border areas

An analysis of determinants of economic activity in cross-border cooperation between Poland and Belarus

Scientific work financed by the PL-BY-UA European Union funds as an international project: Creation of a cross-border platform BIZNESTRANS promoting and supporting cooperation between business and research institutions towards their better solutions.The first section of the publication presents the essence of economic activity and cross-border cooperation, as well as the identification of the most important legal acts and public institutions in this respect. The second chapter contains practical advice as for having an idea for a business, the strategy of business plan development, and the role of the company’s brand. Moreover, a concept of corporate social responsibility is introduced, which in the twenty-first century is becoming increasingly important in the light of sustainable development. The third chapter deals mainly with issues of legal and organizational establishment, and suspension and liquidation of economic activity in Poland and Belarus. It also tackles the subject of doing business by external companies, which can be helpful in the implementation of cross-border cooperation. The chapter also contains the analysis of tax issues. The last chapter characterizes Poland and Belarus in terms of basic information about the country, the administrative system, the economy, and the bilateral economic cooperation. This information should facilitate setting up a business in a given area or cooperation with foreign partners. In addition, this chapter discusses the aspect of special economic zones and identifies the most important institutions of business environment. The authors of the following publication are hoping that theoretical knowledge, practical information as well as the analisis of the submitted data, will make it easier for potential entrepreneurs to decide to set up their business, and for the entrepreneurs already functioning in the market – to take further steps in doing business, and perhaps developing their activities on foreign markets

Cross-border cooperation and development of entrepreneurship in selected Polish-Belarusian border areas

Scientific work financed by the PL-BY-UA European Union funds as an international project: Creation of a cross-border platform BIZNESTRANS promoting and supporting cooperation between business and research institutions towards their better solutionsThe following publication aims at presenting the compilation of the research results of business development on the Polish and Belarusian sides in some selected territorial units. The data presented in this publication, concerning the development of entrepreneurship and arrangements necessary for its development, provide a wealth of information that can be used for understanding the needs of current and future entrepreneurs, both Polish, who are going to do business on the eastern side of the border, as well as Belarusian, who might be interested in investing in the western markets. With this knowledge, it is possible to create instruments necessary for the proper functioning of enterprise policy in cross-border areas