In the Vitebsk region, self-employed citizens increased budget payments by 40%
According to data as of April 1, in the Vitebsk region, more than 3.4 thousand people carry out activities without registering as individual entrepreneurs, subject to payment of a single tax, which is 8% higher than the data as of April 1, 2020.
The specifics of the epidemiological situation and restrictive preventive measures did not significantly affect either the attractiveness of self-employment for citizens or the demand for various types of activities for additional earnings. The most popular activities remain hairdressing and cosmetology services, provided by 1112 people, or about a third of the total number of individuals paying a single tax. Compared to the data as of April 1, 2020, their number increased by 17%. In addition, among the most in-demand types, tutoring (579 payers, a share of 17%, their number increased by 7%), as well as wood chopping and cargo unloading (139 people, an increase of 13%) maintain their positions. It is noteworthy that the number of citizens who notified the tax authority of their intention to sell kittens and puppies increased by more than 2.3 times (to 88). In addition, the number of self-employed individuals providing website development or computer repair services increased by almost a third (a total of 72 people). At the same time, only 4 people found it possible to earn money by video shooting in these conditions, and the number of self-employed photographers decreased by 8% to 49.
Among the regions, Ushachi and Gorodok districts became leaders in the dynamics of this category of payers, where the number of self-employed increased by 45% and 43%, respectively. In the Vitebsk district, the growth rate was 119%, and in the regional center - 112%. In six rural districts, there is a negative trend in the number of individuals carrying out activities without registration as individual entrepreneurs.