Deputies of Primorye in the intervening months have done a lot of work aimed at improving the business climate of Primorsky Krai. «This work will be continued without fail,» — said the Chairman of theLegislative Assembly Victor Gorchakov. If we talk about the economic unit, the hottest and lengthy discussions over the past six months in the seaside parliament summoned two bills on tax incentives for investors (the first document envisages lowering the income tax rate, the second — the property tax). Bills initiated by the governor and are aimed at increasing the investment attractiveness of the Maritime Provinces. One of the main tasks — provide a replacement for large-scale investment budget, which for several years directed the preparation of the APEC summit, and draw in the region\’s economy-budget funds. Under the terms of the bills to get tax credits, the investor must invest at least $ 150 million over three years, or at least 500 million over five years to create high-performance workplaces. In addition, the investment projects to be implemented in industries that are considered a priority for the Primorye Territory. If all conditions are met, according to the proposed scheme, in the first 5 years of the investor is fully exempt from income tax, and in the next 5 years the rate is 5%. As for the property tax, in the first 5 years from the time of the property on the balance of the organization applies the zero rate, over the next 5 years — 0.5%. This benefit for the property, and the newly created (or) purchased for the investment project. After a heated discussion with the governor bills were passed in the first reading. We are preparing for the second reading, the deputies are making conceptual amendment. For example, Sergey Ishchenko believes that at least 90% of workers created productions must be Russian citizens — only in this case, the investor can expect to benefit. MP Artyom Samsonov, in turn, lower the bar offers a pre-set at 150 million rubles to average investors could also count on the benefits. In January, parliament approved amendments to the regional law «On privatization of the Primorsky Territory» in three readings. The purpose of the amendments — to simplify the procedure of privatization of the edge of the property, leading seaside legislation into line with federal regulations. Now the decision on privatization will accept the authorized body for the management of the property boundary. «Regional authorities will not be involved in this process and, therefore, we eliminate unnecessary link in the chain of matching documents, — said Victor combs, chairman of the committee on economic policy and property. — The lower the administrative barriers, the better for business. » In June, the first reading of a law «On Beekeeping», which establishes the legal framework of breeding, maintenance and use of honey bees produce bee products. The draft law «On the tourist activity in the Primorsky Territory» has passed the second reading. The document identifies tourism as one of the most important areas of socio-economic development of the region. The deputies have identified the main purpose of state tourism — the creation of a competitive tourism industry, to create a favorable image of Primorye, attracting investment. According to deputies, regional law will give a serious impetus to the development of the industry. Work on the formation of a favorable business climate continues. Thus, during the July session (the last day of the second month of summer) deputies will consider the draft law «On the Commissioner for the Protection of the rights of entrepreneurs in the Primorye Territory.» The legislative initiative was made by Governor Vladimir Miklushevsky. «Ombudsmen should not only collect complaints, — said the head of the region. — It is important to have real authority could suspend or take any action that, in their view, are a barrier to entrepreneurship. » Business Ombudsman has the right to receive information in their requests to apply to the court for the protection of entrepreneurs, to make proposals to the executive authorities. At the next meeting of the seaside parliament passed and another important document for entrepreneurs, according to which the heads of small and medium-sized enterprises will be able to acquire premises, which they rent from the boundary of the municipality or, in installments of up to 5 years. The bill gives the boundary legislation in accordance with federal law. «The main direction of the Legislative Assembly — the creation of a legislative framework for the development of the economy of Primorye and comfortable stay in the Territory — sums Viktor Gorchakov. — Recently, much has been said about what we are creating additional conditions for attracting investments, including foreign ones. This is very important, but we can not forget about those entrepreneurs who do not work in the first year of Primorye. We will certainly take this into account in their work. »
Yegor Ivanov, RIA «VladNews»