Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Hisarcıklıoğlu, noting that they have been working together with chambers, exchanges and sector councils since the beginning of the epidemic, said, “Chamber-Commodity Exchange presidents have made the voices of our members heard; they have acted as interpreters for their problems. Allah bless you all and your efforts.”

Reminding that thanks to the work accomplished, the 70-item proposal set in March was presented to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “A large part of them have come to life, and continue to do so. Here's the latest, the VAT rate in the education sector has been lowered. The period of benefit from the short work allowance has been extended to 31 October. Investment Incentive system, a new county-based restructuring has been initiated.”

TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu noted, in addition to these, there are many issues such as the introduction of maturity opportunities for tax-SSI payments, payment of outstanding receivables in the public sector, The implementation of short work allowances continues until the end of 2020, YEKDEM costs reduction, GEKAP-related burdens reduction, postponement of the application to 2021, ensuring that COVID-19 is not included in work accidents, changing the substances against insurance agencies in the relevant regulation, putting an end to applications that disrupt public-sourced competition in the market, the high prices of inputs used in agricultural production.

Hisarcıklıoğlu then listened to the views of the Regional Chamber and Commodity Exchange Presidents.