Extraordinary support for the reduction of economic activity of self-employed 2021
Who it applies to
It is intended for self-employed worker`s, including sole proprietors, subject to the suspension of activities or closure of facilities and establishments by legislative or administrative determination from a government source, in the state of emergency.
It is intended for workers who are covered exclusively by the self-employed worker´s regime, or who are also covered by the employee’s regime, and their spouses who are subject to the duty of closure.
Workers who earn no more than the social support index (SSI), who are not pensioners, and who have been subject to compliance with the contributory obligation for at least 3 months, followed by 6 interpolated, for at least 12 months, may access the support.
What is support
Independent workers
You are entitled to a corresponding support:
- To the value of the average remuneration recorded as contribution base in the period of 12 months prior to the date of submission of the application, with the maximum limit of 1 SSI (438.81€), when the value of the remuneration recorded as contribution base is less than 1.5 SSI (658.22€).
- 2/3 of the average value of the remuneration recorded as the tax base in the 12 months period prior to the date of submission of the application, with a maximum limit equal to the RMMG (665€), when the value of the remuneration recorded as the tax base is equal to or greater than 1.5 SSI (658.22€).
If the invoicing break is higher than 40% and less than 100%, the value of the financial support to be received corresponds to the value determined above multiplied by the respective invoicing break, expressed in percentage terms, with the maximum limits indicated.
The support foreseen has as minimum limit the value corresponding to 50% of the SSI value (219.41€).
Individual proprietor ships covered exclusively by the self-employed worker`s regime:
You are entitled to a corresponding support:
With a maximum limit equal to three times the value of RMMG (1,995€) and a minimum limit corresponding to 50% of the value of SSI (219.41€).
The support is calculated with reference to the base remuneration declared in march 2020, for the month of february 2020. If there is no basic remuneration declared in that month, the amount used is the SSI.
Exemption from payment of contributions
Contributions will always be due, even when you are receiving this financial support. However, you can ask for their deferment after the support ceases.
Accumulation with other supports and social security benefits?
The extraordinary support for the reduction of economic activity cannot be accumulated with other supports.
How long is the support
The support is granted for one month, being paid in the month of the support application.
How do I prove the total cessation of the activity or activity of the respective sector?
By a declaration of the self, under commitment of honor, or, in the case of self-employed workers in the organized accounting regime, by a certified accountant.
How do I prove the abrupt and sharp drop of at least 40% in invoicing?
By a declaration of the self-employed person together with a certified accountant’s certificate. The break is subject to subsequent verification by the social security, within one year from the granting of support, based on information requested from the tax and customs authority, giving rise to the possible refund of amounts unduly received.
The breakage of the invoice in the period of 30 days prior to the request is compared with:
When can i apply for this financial support?
The support for the month of january must be requested from february 1st to 10th.
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