Working capital support for SMEs continues

11.06.2021

WORKING CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR SMES CONTINUES

From June 14, 2021 the third phase of the working capital support program for the businesses affected by the anti-epidemic measures has started. New BGN 55 million are provided for the provision of working capital through grants under the Operational Program "Innovation and Competitiveness" 2014-2020. So far, nearly BGN 120 million have been paid under the first two phases of the program, added the NRA.

The third phase of the program is related to the extension of the working capital support of the companies with suspended activities or sites for the periods from 22 to 31 March 2021 or until different dates in April 2021, according to the orders of the Minister of Health. The application forms for the third phase are submitted again electronically through the Portal for e-services of the NRA and e-service "Submission of documents for support through working capital for SMEs affected by the temporary anti-epidemic measures". The application deadline is June 22, 2021.

The NRA advises the candidates who want the verification for eligibility of the indicated codes of economic activity, according to NACE.BG-2008, to be performed according to the data from the annual reports on the activity of enterprises for 2020, to submit their reports to the NSI before applying for support. through working capital for SMEs.

Additional explanations about the applicable application periods, deadlines and forms for participation in phase three will be available in the specialized section "Support through working capital" on the website of the NRA from Monday next week. Clients can also receive information and assistance by e-mail infocenter@nra.bg or on the information phone of the National Revenue Agency 0700 18 700.