1. Water, electricity and gas cost subsidies
During the epidemic, individual businessmen can apply for a reduction in their water, electricity and gas costs. The specific standards are different in each region, and individual business operators can submit their applications through the local power supply bureau, gas company, and water company.
2. Business closure subsidies
During the epidemic, individual business operators in the food and beverage, accommodation, and tourism industries, which were heavily affected by the epidemic, were eligible for business closure subsidies. The subsidies for closure are slightly different in each region, for example, the Wuxi region stipulates that individual businessmen can enjoy a one-time subsidy of 5,000 yuan. If operators want to apply, they can submit materials for application through the local market supervision authority.
3. Epidemic prevention subsidies
During the epidemic, individual businesses in key industries such as the catering industry could enjoy epidemic prevention subsidies, and the finance would coordinate funds to arrange for the costs of nucleic acid testing for the relevant personnel, as well as the purchase of disinfectant supplies, masks, and other epidemic prevention materials, which could be deducted directly from the income tax. The specific amount of subsidy varies slightly from region to region, and if the operator wants to apply for it, he can submit the material for application through the local health commission.
Legal Basis
The Guiding Opinions on Responding to the Impact of the Epidemic and Increasing Support for Individual Businesses (State Municipal Supervisory Note [2020] No. 38) (hereinafter referred to as the "Guiding Opinions").