Sharjah waives govt fees for nurseries

sharjah — Private nurseries in Sharjah will not have to pay any government fees for one year, according to a decision announced by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD).

The decision is part of the incentives approved by the Government of Sharjah to support private entities, business sectors and individuals in view of the pandemic situation.

Sultan Abdullah bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, chairman of the SEDD, said that the Covid-19 situation caused huge loss to the nurseries and the decision is aimed at helping them improve their business after the reopening.

“Other such initiatives include the continuation of the exemption for the licence renewal fee for economic establishments, and 50 per cent deduction in late fees and inspection violation fines for the establishments that rectify their conditions within three months. The incentives also include the provision of a 50 per cent discount upon issuance of a licence for industrial establishments.”

Hamad Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, director-general of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Foundation of SEDD, said the new package will enhance establishments’ ability to deal with current developments and adapt to changes and challenges.

Fahad Ahmed Al Khamiri, director of the Registration and Licensing Department, also confirmed that the three-month exemption on the annual fees for economic establishments — which was announced as part of the first package of economic incentives — is still valid.

“Since the implementation of the decision, establishments in the emirate have availed of discounts worth Dh62 million, and it is expected to reach Dh80 million by the end of 2020.”

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