Extension Covid-19 premiums in the Brussels-Capital Region

After the Flemish Region, the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region also introduced additional support measures for companies affected by the Covid-19 virus. The exact terms for these measures are currently being defined. Below you will find an overview of the announced measures.

Extension Covid-19 premium of 4,000 euros

Companies active in certain sectors can benefit from the Covid-19 one-off premium of 4,000 euros per establishment unit in Brussels. This premium is only granted to companies active in certain sectors. Given the recent changes, the following NACE codes will be added to the list of authorized sectors:

NACE 77.220 – Renting of video tapes and discs
NACE 45.206 - Carwashes
NACE 47.620 - Retail sale of newspapers and stationery in specialised stores
NACE 68.311 - Real estate agencies

Compensatory premium of 2,000 euros

By analogy with the Flemish compensatory premium, the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region has introduced a compensatory premium of 2,000 euros to support entrepreneurs and micro-enterprises (< 5 FTEs), who are experiencing a significant drop in activity due to Covid-19.

Aid of 3,000 euros in the taxi sector

In addition to the exemption from tax on taxi services or chauffeur-driven vehicles, all operators of taxi services or chauffeur-driven cars will be granted aid of 3,000 euros.

We will keep you informed of further developments

Would you like more information about the extension of this measure or would you like further assistance regarding the corona virus? Please do not hesitate to contact one of our specialists
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