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Support for entrepreneurs from the Odra region Applications can already be submitted

30.09.2022

Entrepreneurs who suffered due to the environmental situation in the Odra River may already apply for a one-off benefit. Eligible entrepreneurs will receive a one-off amount of 3,010 PLN per insured employee. We want to ensure that the funds are paid as soon as possible. The money will go to companies operating along the Odra River and their revenues decreased by at least 50% - says the Minister of Family and Social Policy, Marlena Maląg.

Support for entrepreneurs from the Odra region Applications can already be submitted

Who will receive this aid?

A one-off idle time benefit is granted to entrepreneurs in the industries most affected by the environmental situation in the Odra River. These are mainly companies pursuing activity in the following sectors:

  • tourist (hotels and other accommodation facilities, etc.)
  • sports and recreation (rentals and leasing of sports and recreational equipment, renting and leasing of water transport equipment, etc.)
  • catering (bars, restaurants, etc.).

The full group of entities is laid down in the Regulation by the Council of Ministers under the Act. The document indicates 28 eligible PKD codes and 35 districts from the areas upon the Odra River.

An entrepreneur who submits an application for the benefit must prove a decrease in revenues in August 2022 by at least 50% in relation to revenues earned in July or June or in August 2021.

Where and by when to apply?

Applications for a one-off idle time benefit can be submitted as from 30 September, by electronic means only, through the ZUS Electronic Services Platform (PUE). The letter should be received by ZUS by 31 December 2022 at the latest. The money will be paid to the account of the contribution payer.

Payment of the benefit

The money will be paid immediately after the last circumstance affecting the right to and the amount of the benefit has been clarified. ZUS will inform the employer of the amount of the one-off benefit, by means of its information profile.

The benefit will be exempt from personal income tax and health insurance contributions. Moreover, it will not be subject to deductions and enforcement.

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