The single special economic SEZ becomes operational in all the regions of the South. From 12 June to 12 July it is possible, in fact, through a specific telematic procedure, available on the website of theRevenue Agencyrequest the investment bonus established by legislative decree 124/2023which provides for the granting of contributions in the form of tax credit to the maximum extent permitted by the Regional State Aid Charter. The objective is to encourage the relaunch of Noon through the promotion of new investments that enjoy tax advantages and simplified administrative procedures. 1.8 billion euros are available for investments in the South. A tool that would also allow the relaunch of industrial areas and the attraction of new investments for which Irsap and Confindustria Catania aim to strengthen common synergies.
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Confindustria Catania: opportunities and delays unique Zes
“Confindustria welcomed the establishment of a single SEZ which includes all the regions of Southern Italy”, declared the deputy vice-president of Confindustria Catania, Franz Di Bella. The occasion was the seminar “Tax credits between old and new concessions”, organized in collaboration with the Order of Chartered Accountants and Accounting Experts of Catania. The single SEZ is therefore an opportunity for companies according to Confindustria Catania, but the transition from the 8 SEZs to the single one he certainly brought uncertainty. “The resulting delays have led many companies to put new development programs on hold,” added Di Bella. “Automatic incentives such as tax credits represent a concrete stimulus to development and economic growth because they are aimed at companies that make real investments”. These are the words of Marco Causarano, also vice president of Confindustria Catania.
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Password: synergy
For the success of the initiative, the individual’s path leads nowhere according to all the actors. For this reason Elisa Manganaro, councilor of theOdcec of Cataniaunderlines how fundamental it is synergy long established among professionals. An essential strategy for promoting investments in the territory. Synergy is also necessary with the Revenue Agency present at the conference with the head of the Control Office of the Provincial Directorate of the Revenue Agency of Catania, Mike José Leonardi. The opportunity is not to be underestimated either Massimo Cartalemi, member of the National Commission for Facilitated Finance of the Order of Chartered Accountants. “The Mezzogiorno bonus – he said – covers investments in capital goods and real estate up to 60% of the expenses that were incurred from 1 January to 15 November 2024”.
Relaunch of industrial zones and SEZs
Looking to the future and the desire to grow Zes And industrial areas they go hand in hand. “We need to be able to have a timely account of the actions and measures aimed at our industrial areas. Infrastructure works intended for businesses and maintenance, first and foremost, are essential to maintain and restore their integrity”. This is the declaration of the president of Confindustria Catania, Cristina Busi and the deputy vice president Di Bella. L’regional councilor for Productive Activities Edy Tamajo promises institutional commitment “in supporting infrastructure projects and ensuring the maintenance of industrial areas. It is essential that businesses find fertile ground to grow and prosper.” Commitment shared by Irsap especially for financial resources so that they are “used in an efficient and targeted manner”.
