New help for micro-enterprises: who and how can benefit from this tool



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The government’s first vice chancellor, Lukas Savickas, said Tuesday that the government had made it possible for microenterprises to raise working capital. A new instrument, the subsidy for microenterprises, will be operational from today. The Government has allocated up to 100 million for the implementation of this measure. Eur from the state budget.

From May 1. Companies with 1 to 9 employees will be eligible for these subsidies. The measure could benefit up to 40,000. companies.

The amount of the subsidy will depend on the amount of personal income tax paid last year. The STI will calculate the subsidy according to the personal income tax (PIT) paid by the applicant in 2019.

When the GPM paid by the applicant in 2019 reaches up to 1 thousand. A minimum grant of 500 euros will be awarded.

When the GPM paid by the applicant in 2019 is 1 thousand. up to 2 thousand. 1 thousand euros. grant amount.

When the GPM paid by the applicant in 2019 amounts to more than 2,000. The grant amount is half the amount of the applicant in 2019. GPM paid.

The total amount of aid granted to a company (including other measures) must not exceed 200 thousand. in the last three fiscal years.

In the case of a company engaged in the transport of goods by road for hire or reward, the amount shall not exceed EUR 100 000. 20 thousand euros for a company in the agricultural sector. EUR 30 000 for a company in the fisheries and aquaculture sector. euros

According to the head of the ITS, tonight more than 20 thousand. Companies will receive notifications of grant applications through My STI. All the information will be in the invitation, it will contain a link, after which you must complete the application form and send it through “My ITS”.

“The form of support is a non-reimbursable subsidy. The basis for calculating its amount is the personal income tax paid last year,” he says.

E. Janušienė says that the subsidy will be received by those companies that will pass the filters of the ITS and the Lithuanian Commercial Support Agency. The STI will first evaluate the number of employees, either on May 1. There are a minimum of one and a maximum of 9 employees.

Edit Janušienė

Edit Janušienė

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It will also assess whether the company is on the COVID-19 STI victim list, whether the GPM was paid last year, and whether the company’s status will be assessed, whether the company is not bankrupt, bankrupt, restructured, or liquidated. .

At that time, the Agency’s task is to assess the amount of state aid already awarded to companies, so that the grant does not exceed the minimum amount of state aid.

“The role of the ITS is to compile a list and send invitations to companies. After receiving the applications, calculate the amount of the subsidy and send all the information to the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, which will make the decisions, ”says the head of the STI.

The funds will be transferred to the accounts by the National Center for General Functions.

According to the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, companies with 1 to 9 employees will apply for subsidies under this measure, which they can use for working capital. 100 million have been allocated for the implementation of the measure. euros from the state budget.

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