Moscow authorities told about the measures to support the capital's entrepreneurs

Image: portal of the mayor and government of Moscow/Evgeny Samarin

Moscow is on high alert due to the spread of coronavirus infections, reports to the mayor and the city government. Restrictions reflected in the work of the business, the city authorities have taken measures support.

on March 24 approved the first package of such measures. Until the end of the year extended the period of paying the merchant fees for the first quarter of 2024, the same deadline for payment of advance payments for the first quarter of 2024 for the property tax and land tax for organizations in the sphere of public catering, tourism, culture, sport, leisure and hospitality industries.

Organizations that lease land from the city, and suspended operations for the duration of the restrictions, are exempt from the rent for this period. A fee for the right to trade in the subway will reduce by half.

Adopted by the government of Moscow the second package includes the deferral of property tax and land tax for companies, which are engaged in trading and providing services. From the rents of urban land is additionally freed of an enterprise trade, tourism, public catering, consumer services and hotel business, which has suspended its activities.

If owners reduce their tenants ‘ rents by at least twice, they will provide compensation. The rent should be reduced on the first day of the month, when the tenant ceased operations before July 1.

the city also will establish a working group to develop measures to support business. It will be fully operational from 6 April.

business Representatives have already proposed to approve grants to preserve jobs during the period of restriction. The idea was announced on the introduction of a moratorium on any inspections at the enterprises, with the exception of sanitary-epidemiological control.

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said that the Russian Ministry of Finance has earmarked 1.4 trillion rubles to combat the threat of spreadniya COVID-19 and anti-crisis measures. This is 1.2% of Russia’s GDP. In addition, he announced that the bankruptcy procedure will be free.

Vladimir Putin signed a law on the right to vacation credit for individuals and organizations affected by the pandemic COVID-19. Arrange them for a period of up to six months.

Approved a list of industries most affected by the spread of the coronavirus. They will provide targeted assistance. The list is currently being finalized.

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