18.03.2021
THE BUSINESS WILL BE SUPPORTED DURING THE LOCKDOWN
We have a dialogue with the institutions and the branches regarding the lockdown. We provide full business support for these 10 closing days.
Immediately after the order of the Minister of Health, we will notify the European Commission (EC) of the procedures under which we will compensate the affected businesses.
This was stated at a briefing by Economy Minister Lachezar Borisov regarding the partial lockdown in the country, which will start on Monday (March 22nd) and will last for 10 days.
"We have a ready platform and we communicate with all stakeholders. On a project basis we have decided to run the notification to the EC, and in parallel we will apply to the NRA so as not to waste time. Economic measures 60/40, 80/20, “Keep me” continue. The goal is to reach each of the companies affected by the measures," he assured.
The measures through the Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) for individuals on unpaid leave will continue and will be active from next week. Guarantee schemes with loans will also be extended at this stage.
According to him, the socio-economic development is important, and even during the crisis Bulgaria is relatively well compared to other EU member states.
The affected companies will receive compensation through the National Revenue Agency, as well as through the Innovation and Competitiveness Program. According to him, they will be able to receive up to 50 thousand euros.
