The Decree on the Development of the Orsha District is aimed at comprehensively addressing key issues and will help raise the standard of living of the local population. This was stated today by Oleg Matskevich, First Deputy Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, at a briefing dedicated to the implementation of the decree's provisions.
"The decree is aimed at comprehensively addressing key issues: attracting investment and business to the Orsha District, and increasing the profitability of the local budget," said the First Deputy Chairman of the Regional Executive Committee. "This document was created to comprehensively raise the standard of living of the population." Oleg Matskevich emphasized that the decree's provisions cover all areas, including issues of control and supervisory activities and law enforcement agencies. "Maximum efforts have been made to make Orsha a starting point that all other cities will emulate," he stressed.
As noted by Sergey Pats, First Deputy Chairman of the Orsha District Executive Committee, the development program for the Orsha District was approved by Decree No. 506 until 2023. The economic, financial, tax, administrative, and incentive measures provided for therein are primarily aimed at existing production facilities in the Orsha District engaged in the production of goods, performance of work, and provision of services.
"To receive preferences and benefits, business entities must confirm their activities with relevant certificates issued by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Belarus. In 2018, 43 business entities held such documents. Over the past two weeks, about 30 applications have been received to confirm activities. This indicates business interest," stated Sergey Pats. He added that the benefits provided for by the decree are intended for both new and existing enterprises and organizations.
Natalia Vorobyeva, General Director of the Vitebsk Branch of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Belarus, reported that actually a quarter of the business entities in the Orsha District have the potential to take advantage of the preferences under the decree.
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