RSPP Proposes Tax Breaks for WB Warehouse Attack Victims
The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RUSP) proposed measures to support entrepreneurs affected by attacks on Wildberries warehouses during an operational meeting within the committee on digital platforms.
Consensus
- The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs proposed tax deferrals and preferential loans for affected entrepreneurs.
- The proposal was discussed at a meeting of the RSPP's committee on digital platforms on August 19.
- Representatives from digital platforms, business associations, and industry companies participated in the meeting.
- The RSPP emphasized the need for clear and quickly implementable measures for affected businesses.
- The RSPP expressed readiness to collaborate with relevant government agencies and business groups on drafting regulatory acts.
- The President of the Association of Companies of Internet Trade (AKIT) stated that proposals for state support were sent to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
- President Vladimir Putin instructed the government to develop a program for restoring Wildberries' logistics centers on August 20.
- The government program will prioritize providing preferential loans for repair and construction of warehouse facilities.
Points of divergence
- The RSPP proposed tax deferrals and preferential loans specifically for entrepreneurs affected by attacks on Wildberries warehouses. — vm
- The Association of Companies of Internet Trade (AKIT), in addition to tax and financial measures, proposed administrative measures such as a moratorium on business inspections and state risk insurance. — vedomosti
- The Director of the Association of Digital Platforms (ADC) suggested reducing oversight activities for affected entrepreneurs. — vedomosti
- The RSPP's proposal included the possibility of recognizing lost goods as part of business losses and solutions for restoring logistics. — kommersant
- The Association of Companies of Internet Trade proposed direct budget payments from the federal government. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- RSPPP proposed tax deferrals and preferential loans for business owners WB — Вечерняя Москва
- RSPP proposed tax deferrals and preferential loans for entrepreneurs WB — Ведомости
- RSPPP proposed introducing tax deferrals for affected Wildberries sellers — Коммерсантъ