As the effects of the new coronavirus continue to prolong, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will formulate measures at the beginning of the year to comprehensively support small and medium-sized enterprises' business revitalization and new initiatives after deciding to close their businesses.
On the 9th, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagita met with the National Credit Guarantee Association Federation and the head of Japan Finance Corporation at the end of the year when the demand for funds increased.
Among them, Minister Hagiuda said, "In the face of the unprecedented crisis of the new coronavirus, financial support is of utmost importance for small and medium-sized enterprises to continue their business. Please give me a detailed and friendly response. "
On top of that, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has announced a policy to formulate measures at the beginning of the year to comprehensively support the improvement of management of small and medium-sized enterprises whose business performance has deteriorated sharply, the revitalization of businesses, and the re-challenge after deciding to close the business. Did.
New support measures will include a review of existing budgets and system operations.
The government has included the cost of supporting up to 2.5 million yen for businesses whose sales have dropped significantly due to this economic measure, and will continue to provide virtually interest-free and unsecured loans from government-affiliated financial institutions until March next year. I have decided that.