We know the government’s 10 anti-crisis measures for companies

Due to the new restrictions that will affect some industries, the government has prepared 10 anti-crisis measures for Polish entrepreneurs. Interia decided what these details are:

1. Co-financing of fixed costs for SMEs in the industries most affected by the restrictions

Subsidies under the PFR Financial Shield of up to 70% of fixed costs not covered with revenues, provided that revenues decreased by 30% compared to the same period of 2019.

For whom: industries subject to sanitary restrictions

2. Redemption of subsidies from the Financial Shield from PFR

Cancellation of financial subsidies from PFR for SMEs for sectors subject to sanitary restrictions, subject to a cumulative decline in revenues from March 2020 to March 2021 by at least 30%.

For whom: industries subject to sanitary restrictions

3. Extension of the Financial Shield program for Large Companies until March 31, 2021 (applications) and June 31, 2020 (payments)

Change in the rules for calculating damage due to COVID-19 in preferential loans from the current March – August 2020 to March 2020 – March 2021, in line with the original shape of the program

Implementation of a fast track for large SMEs

Target group: large companies, large SMEs, all sectors

4. Long-term loans with a guarantee

Continuation of deminimis guarantees for SMEs and liquidity guarantees for large companies. Consultation with the European Commission on the possibility of subsidies to cover installments for loans for a period of 6 years for industries affected by the restrictions

For whom: all industries and industries subject to sanitary restrictions

5. Employment subsidy

Continuation of subsidies to jobs from FGŚP in the form of standstill and reduced working time

Who is it for: all industries

6. Parking extension

Extension of the standstill payment for industries subject to restrictions

For whom: industries subject to sanitary restrictions

7. Exemption from social security contributions

Extension of the exemption for industries affected by the restrictions

For whom: industries subject to sanitary restrictions

8. Co-financing of a change in the scope of activities under Grants for business

Increasing the amount of the subsidy from 6 to 8 times the average salary and extending it by co-financing not only new activities, but also changes in the scope of current activities. Financing provided by PUP

For whom: industries subject to sanitary restrictions

9. Second Chance Policy

Co-financing of the IDA of costs related to the restructuring of enterprises

Who is it for: enterprises undergoing restructuring

10. Co-financing of the leasing

ARP covers leasing costs

For whom: the transport industry

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