Schleswig-Holstein Dished Out 1.4 Billion Euros in Coronavirus Aid, With 26,000 Companies Expected to Receive Their Portions
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Schleswig-Holstein has distributed 1.4 billion euros in bridging aid to companies threatened by a decline in revenue, as reported by Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein to the German Press Agency. Additionally, there is 440 million euros in monthly aid in the pipeline. So far, 23% of the final settlements for the bridging and monthly aid have been claimed, and around 26,000 companies are anticipated to receive their portions. It's estimated that just over a third of these claims will be recouped, ranging from 2,000 to 7,000 euros per claim[1].
According to the Federal Ministry of Economics, 19.4 billion euros in emergency aid and funded programs like November, December, and restart aid were provided across Germany[3].
Coronavirus bridging aid was granted to eligible companies without excessive bureaucracy, but the aid was contingent on a thorough follow-up accounting process. Reasons for repayments include inaccurate forecasted turnover and eligible fixed costs, issues with documentation, double funding, and deviations in submitted evidence[2]. The final accounting deadline was extended until January 31, with March 31 as a possible final extension[1].
Factors Contributing to Repayments
- Strict Eligibility Criteria: Businesses must demonstrate significant revenue losses to qualify for aid, potentially leading to repayment demands when the actual losses are less than anticipated[2].
- Final Accounting Assessment: The process of comparing the actual decline in turnover with the initial forecast can result in repayment demands if the losses were lower than expected[2].
- Documentation Requirements: Comprehensive documentation is necessary to support claims. Failing to meet these requirements or having discrepancies may result in repayment demands[2].
- Totalvorbehalt: Authorities have the right to reassess funding decisions, potentially leading to repayment demands if criteria shift or are misinterpreted[2].
- Audits and Appeals: Businesses facing repayment demands can pursue legal action, but this can be complex, time-consuming, and financially burdensome[2].
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