Ekonomia

Here we are in a difficult year! Minister Denaj lists the economic decisions taken due to the pandemic

Here we are in a difficult year! Minister Denaj lists the economic decisions

MP Artur Roshi has requested today an interpellation with Minister Denaj, regarding the economic situation but also accusing that businesses were not supported, as well as citizens who according to him did not receive economic assistance. But Finance Minister Anila Denaj presented another picture, saying businesses were helped as well as war salaries paid to pandemic-affected workers whose businesses closed after anti-Covid measures.

From the rostrum of the Assembly, Minister Denaj added that the number of employees was higher in 2020.

Anila Denaj:

"Small businesses in Albania in 2020 were in the first wave of bankruptcy difficulties. The economy closed, not only here. The economic recession in the world is projected at 3.5%. Although the closure of the economy and business difficulties faced the pandemic and the earthquake, I say we managed in a difficult year.

Small business took steps to get out of this situation with the help of the government. Wages have been given to 300 thousand individuals. The government stands on the side of businesses by eliminating some taxes. Last year, in the net value of registration, deregistration, we have a situation with a positive net of 203 net. This does not mean that the business has not been difficult but the measures taken have made it possible not to close businesses. In relation to liquidity, I emphasize that we have taken measures to reschedule profit tax for small businesses. We provided liquidity through sovereign guarantees.

Fiscalization has started, there are 7 systems. The invitation is valid for you to receive the coupon. For employment, if we go back to 2020, it was a difficult year as many people lost their jobs. In December 2020 the number was over 689 thousand while in December 2019 it was 688 thousand.

As far as the education tax is concerned. This is a tax imposed by the local government, the Municipality of Tirana and is the right to finance, where the council of the local unit has the right to impose the tax and provide an educational infrastructure. Forgiveness of fines and penalties. "We have signed here the act of forgiveness of fines."

* Tiranapost.al.