Rent-free problem in epidemic situation

During the epidemic, the state did not have a rent-free policy, but the state encouraged local governments to reduce taxes and administrative fees according to laws and regulations in light of the actual situation of local small and medium-sized enterprises affected by the epidemic, and promoted the introduction of financial support policies such as property rent reduction and exemption.

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Notice of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Doing a Good Job in Responding to the novel coronavirus Epidemic, Helping Small and Medium-sized Enterprises to Resume Work and Overcome Difficulties 6 Encourage local governments to introduce relevant financial support policies. Give full play to the role of special funds for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises at the same level, set up special relief funds where conditions permit, and increase support for small and medium-sized enterprises seriously affected by the epidemic. Encourage all localities to combine the actual situation of local SMEs affected by the epidemic, reduce taxes and administrative fees according to laws and regulations, and promote the introduction of financial support policies such as reducing property rent, delaying or appropriately returning social insurance premiums, delaying taxes, reducing the cost of production factors, and increasing subsidies for enterprise employees' skills training and job security incentives, so as to effectively reduce the cost burden of SMEs. In areas where relevant policies have been issued, it is necessary to strengthen departmental coordination and promote effective implementation as soon as possible.