The minister said measures taken under Resolution 35, including reducing land rental and half of income tax for workers in technology and farm produce processing, have brought about encouraging results last year, with a record 110,000 new firms established while nearly 27,000 enterprises resumed their operations, up 24.1% annually.
Dung said the government has directed ministries, agencies and localities to reform administrative procedures; support small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups and innovation; ensure fair access to business resources and opportunities; and protect legitimate rights and interests of businesses. The government focused on building relevant mechanisms and policies and requested municipal and provincial authorities hold regular meetings with investors and firms to promptly remove difficulties, as well as launch hotlines and websites to acquire public feedback. The launch of the website http://doanhnghiep.chinhphu.vn on October 1, 2016, provided an effective channel connecting the Government and the business circle.
