Staikouras: these are the nine financial support measures for professional sectors



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Nine financial support measures for companies affected by the new coronavirus restrictions, € 1.5 billion by November and € 2.3 billion by the end of the yearannounced the Saturday Christos Staikouras after the Prime Minister’s speech.

As pointed out, among other things, by the Minister of Finance, employees of companies-employers, throughout the territory, who are affected according to the expanded list of KAD in April, can be temporarily suspended from an employment contract. They are therefore entitled to special-purpose compensation, in proportion to the period of suspension, estimated at 534 euros per month. For the previous period, the totality of the insurance contributions, calculated on the nominal salary, are covered proportionally by the State Budgets.

For companies whose operation is suspended by order of a public authority, it is possible to suspend the payment of VAT payable in November, until April 30, 2021. This debt will be amortized in 12 installments with zero interest rate or 24 installments with interest rate 2.5%, as of May 2021.

At the same time, for companies whose operation is suspended by order of a public authority, it is possible to suspend the payment of regulated tax quotas and insurance debts, payable in November. Its amortization is deferred in the corresponding periods, at the end of the current regulations.

In the case of employees whose employment contract is suspended throughout the territory, the possibility of suspending payment of fees of regulated tax debts that expire in November, and their amortization is postponed in the corresponding installments, at the end of current regulations.

Furthermore, the suspension of bank loan installments continues, according to KAD April’s expanded list, in consultation with the Hellenic Banking Association, until the end of the year, and extends all unemployment benefits that expired and are due in September, October, November and December, for two months.

At the same time, compulsory teleworking is spreading across the country at least 50% of the workforce, in the public and private sectors, with the exception of activities in which there is an objective impossibility of teleworking.

In addition, a refundable advance 4 and a refundable advance 4 are granted. The refundable advance 4 will be granted, enhanced, in November, based on the fall in billing from September to October. Additionally, a fifth refundable advance will be granted in December, based on the drop in billing in November.

Padlock focused on “orange” and “red” areas, use of mask everywhere and the division of the territory now, into two zones instead of four, surveillance and increased risk, the prime minister announced earlier. The new rules go into effect at 6 am Tuesday and will last for a month. Kyriakos Mitsotakis clarified, however, that retail stores remain open, production continues smoothly, and schools are operating normally.

The YPOIK announcement and measurements in detail

“I want to express my deepest sorrow for the unfortunate children, yesterday, in Samos.
The thought of all of us is on their families.
As it is found in the tested ones – neighbors of the island – by the coup of Egelados.
The state, in essence and in practice, is close to them.

However, at the same time, the world community, Europe and our country continue to experience, at the health, social and economic level, an unprecedented test due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The consequences of this test are multifaceted and painful.
And sadly, they are constantly expanding and expanding.
Health systems, internationally, are under pressure.
Economies are shaking.
While uncertainty and concern about the scope and depth of the crisis remain high.

Evolution justifies the method, speed and insight with which we manage, in our country, it is true, the economic consequences of the crisis.
They confirm that we must be in constant “readiness for war”, showing quick reflexes, depending on the dynamics of developments.
They confirm that we must have the “weapons” and “ammunition” to launch them in a timely, decisive and effective manner in the “battle” against the economic consequences of the pandemic.
And they confirm that we must maintain the “arsenal”, using the country’s cash prudently and responsibly, which we systematically “build”.

In this direction, the Ministries of Finance and Labor and Social Affairs are undertaking new coherent initiatives.
Our goal is to expand and strengthen the “safety net” for workers and businesses, mitigate the economic consequences of the health crisis and maintain social cohesion.
Specifically, following government announcements for the new Health Safety and Protection Charter, we announce:

First Employees of company-employers, throughout the territory, who are affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, can be temporarily suspended from employment.
Therefore, they are entitled to special-purpose compensation, in proportion to the period of suspension, estimated at 534 euros per month.
For the previous period, the complete insurance contributions, calculated on the nominal salary, are covered proportionally by the State Budgets.
For companies that are closed by order of a public authority, the employment contract of employees is obliged to suspend.
As long as the suspension is valid, the dismissals are not valid.
Companies, for an equal period after the suspension is lifted, are obliged to keep the same number of employees.

2nd For companies whose operation is suspended by order of a public authority, it is possible to suspend the payment of VAT payable in November, until April 30, 2021.
This debt will be amortized in 12 installments with zero interest rate or in 24 installments with an interest rate of 2.5%, starting in May 2021.

Third For companies whose operation is suspended by order of a public authority, it is possible to suspend the payment of regulated tax quotas and insurance debts, payable in November.
Its amortization is deferred in the corresponding periods, at the end of the current regulations.

4ον. For employees whose employment contract is suspended throughout the country, it is possible to suspend the payment of the installments of the regulated tax debts that are payable in November, and their amortization is postponed to the corresponding installments, at the end of the current regulations.

5ον. The suspension of payment of bank loan installments, according to the expanded list of KAD April, in consultation with the Hellenic Banking Association, continues until the end of the year.

Sixth All unemployment benefits that expire and expire in September, October, November and December are extended by two months.

7ον. Mandatory telework extends to the entire territory at least 50% of the workforce, in the public and private sectors, with the exception of activities in which there is an objective impossibility of teleworking.
The measure of mandatory application of the flexibility of arrival and departure of private sector employees in their work is expanded, with the corresponding adjustment of their hours by areas of greater risk.

8ον. Companies based in a Regional Unit that are included in the “Increased Risk” level for at least 14 days during the month and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, are entitled to a mandatory rent reduction by one 40% on your commercial properties.
The same applies to the main residence of employees who are suspended from employment, but also to the student residence of their children, throughout the territory.
For businesses that are part of the “Vigilance” tier, optional rent reduction applies, based on KAD’s expanded list.
For the owners who rent real estate in these companies and the aforementioned employees, 1/3 of their loss is offset by their tax obligations.

9ον. Refundable Advance Payment 4 and Refundable Advance Payment 5.
The Refundable Advance 4 will be granted, improved, in the month of November, based on the fall in billing September – October.
Additionally, a fifth refundable deposit will be given in December, based on the drop in billing in November.
In the two new Refundable Advances, 50% of each aid is non-refundable.
Now all sole proprietorships can participate, regardless of whether they have employees or have a cash register, as long as they present a 20% reduction in billing and a minimum reference billing of € 300.
Especially companies that have closed or are closing by state order in October and until November 10, have the right to participate in the Refundable Advance 4, regardless of their billing, as long as they have a minimum reference billing of 300 euros.
New companies are also eligible to participate.
Individual companies without employees will receive a fixed amount of 1,000 euros in the Refundable Advance 4 and up to 1,000 euros in the Refundable Advance 5, taking into account the mathematical formula.
For the rest of the companies the mathematical formula is applied, with a minimum of 1,000 euros.
Especially for companies that have been suspended or will be suspended by state order in October and until November 10, in the Refundable Advance 4, individual companies without employees will receive a fixed amount of 2,000 euros regardless of the mathematical type, and for the rest companies apply the mathematical formula, with a minimum of 2,000 euros.

According to current data, the additional cost of the new measures amounts to 1,500 million euros for the month of November and 2,300 million euros at the end of the year.

With the previous interventions, the Government shows in practice, once again, that it is constantly on the alert and intervenes, in a timely and focused manner, to the extent and time that current extraordinary conditions require.
The objective is to overcome this ordeal, with society on its feet and with the least possible economic losses.
With discipline, composure, patience and perseverance, we will succeed again!
And we will overcome, all together, the crisis! “

Source: skai.gr

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