Moratorium for Corona repayments: IHK helps 70,000 companies in Saxony!
Moratorium for Corona repayments: IHK helps 70,000 companies in Saxony!
In Saxony there is great relief among the entrepreneurs. Today, the Saxon Ministry of Economic Affairs has decided to temporarily suspend the federal government's claims. This measure affects around 70,000 companies in the region and comes just in time at a time when many business owners are under immense pressure. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) in Leipzig welcomes this step and hopes for a breath for the companies that are still fighting with the consequences of pandemic. Another positive signal: The Ministry plans a press conference to announce the details of the repayment procedure, which could further reduce the uncertainties for the companies.
The repayment procedures specifically concern the federal program "Softhilfe grant BUND" and the bridging aid of the federal government. Minister of Economics Dirk Panter was concerned about the fact that many entrepreneurs perceive the claims as a major challenge. In particular, the IHK demands that reclaims remain limited to detectable overpayments and that there are no penalties due to initial ambiguities in the communication of the funding criteria. This would help the companies concerned to better master their economic stress.
the moratorium in detail
What does this moratorium mean for the entrepreneurs? According to media service.sachsen.de, no new reclaims or warnings may be sent until all open questions have been clarified. The IHK will follow the developments carefully and stand up for a fair solution. So far, 49,257 recovery processes have already been completed, while 27,586 are being processed and another 29,000 reclaims are expected, as the latest figures show.
In the context of the Corona aids, it is also worth noting that Saxony does not pay a subsequent entrepreneurial wage due to the tense budget situation. Nevertheless, a total of 203,800 applications were granted in Saxony, which shows how important this help is for the region. A total of 2.935 billion euros flowed to almost 98,000 beneficiaries. The application is usually carried out by the Saxon structure (SAB) and was initially based on forecasts.
legal situation and future steps
Despite the moratorium, the legal situation of the federal programs remains unchanged, which means that legal changes are not possible immediately. However, the Saxon construction bar is already working on options for adapted repayment conditions. This is urgently needed, because many companies are dependent on planning security in order to cope with the challenges of the coming months.
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