There is no possibility of an extension in the POS supply process, which should be completed by February 29, clarified the Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance, Haris Theocharis from Thessaloniki.
“The process should be completed by February 29, 2024, after the one-month extension granted by the Ministry of National Economy and Finance to the debtors,” he said.
And he continued:As for the possibility of an extension to the interface of cash registers and POS, there is currently no provision. Furthermore, we do not have all the necessary data to assess the possibility of a deadline shift. Let’s all do the right thing, and the Government will, as always, be ready to help.”
He pointed out that “very soon the 4th round of business financing for the supply of POS terminals will be opened, with a lot of understanding on the part of the Ministry, since the goal is full interconnection, in all sectors of the market where this is foreseen. So I recommend the obligees to take advantage without waiting any longer for the POS order. The conditions for joining the financing will be very favorable.”
Easter bonus
When asked about the possibility of granting emergency financial aid to the most vulnerable categories of citizens for Easter, Haris Theoharis, according to ERT, clarified that “for now it is too early for any discussion about the Easter bonus, and this is because we do not have sufficient data on the progress of the implementation of the budget.
We have a first picture for January – and indeed without the final data, so it is not possible to decide whether or not there is scope for extraordinary aid. At the same time, however, all Greeks are now well aware that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis cares and always stands by the side of the vulnerable. This is proven daily and over time by the support measures taken by the New Democracy Government – and, in fact, it is paying a significant political cost for this choice.”
He then said: “However, despite the criticisms, we believe that the aid we give is right and fair, hence we will continue to give it – provided there are margins. But I repeat that these margins are specific and narrow, because we are going through a year of fiscal adjustment. In particular, the primary surplus of 1.1% of GDP, which the budget achieved in 2023, must be increased to 2.1% of GDP. This is a very difficult job, which is made even more difficult in an international environment full of many and high risks. Even Germany, let’s say, a market of great importance for the absorption of Greek products. but also tourism, expected the growth of its national economy at a rate of 1.5%, but in reality it will not be more than 0.2%”.
The visit of the Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance to Thessaloniki is a stop in his ongoing tour of Greece, the purpose of which is to inform Mr. Theoharis directly from officials of the public financial services, institutions and organizations of the private sector, etc. on the course of implementation of the reforms introduced by the Government with the new tax bill.
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