Businesses affected by shelling can receive financial assistance through the employment service: what you need to know
17 June 14:06
Businesses that have suffered losses as a result of Russian shelling can take advantage of government support programs to resume operations and preserve jobs. This was reported by "Komersant Ukrainian", citing the Kyiv City State Administration.
“In particular, manufacturing companies can access a government grant for recovery under the ‘Made in Ukraine’ program, as well as financial instruments from the ‘Point of Support’ program, which provide compensation for employers’ expenses during downtime,” – the statement reads.
The “Made in Ukraine” Program
Under the “Made in Ukraine” program , manufacturing enterprises can receive up to 16 million UAH to restore damaged production facilities, launch new production lines, and create jobs. One of the conditions for receiving the grant is the creation of at least 5 jobs.
Grant funds are repaid to the state over a period of 3 years through taxes and fees paid by the enterprise.
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The “Point of Support” Program
Employers can also take advantage of the “Point of Support” program, which provides compensation for a portion of employees’ wages and the unified social contribution during periods of downtime or suspension of employment contracts.
“The maximum monthly payment is up to 17,300 UAH per employee. Assistance is provided for up to 3 months, with the possibility of extension to 6 months,” the statement reads.
How to Apply for Support
To apply for assistance, employers must contact the employment center. The application, along with the required documents, must be submitted no later than 90 days after the announcement of the downtime or suspension of employment contracts.
Required documents:
- company orders;
- payroll records;
- official confirmation of property damage;
- a business recovery plan.
According to the announcement, consultations on how to apply for payments are available at employment centers or at regional offices of “Made in Ukraine.”
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