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Flood disaster

Quick help after the flood is needed

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The devastating floods in many parts of Germany have also taken an enormous toll on companies and their supply chains. In addition to the direct clean-up work, rapid financial aid and an analysis of insurance coverage are now needed.

The federal and state governments are in the process of putting together large aid packages. The VSMA clarifies what natural hazard insurance is all about and how interruption losses are to be classified.

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Current examples of water research by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).

VAT: equity measures in connection with the flood disaster of July 2021

On the occasion of the current flood disaster, the Federal Ministry of Finance has issued a letter with equity measures in VAT.

Fiscal flood reliefs in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate

On the occasion of the current flood disaster, the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate have published disaster decrees with simplification regulations.

Tax-free support benefits due to need for assistance

If employees are under pressure due to emergency situations, employers may also assist their employees by providing tax-free support benefits under certain circumstances.

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400

million euros in emergency aid

Federal and state governments provide for the elimination of immediate damage.

Source: bundesregierung.de

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Summary
The most important information for VDMA members:
  • VDMA offers coordination of information on assistance offered by state governments and the federal government
  • We consult on insurance issues or help to find temporary alternative solutions for offices, assembly or manufacturing
  • You can find further links to the aid provided by the federal states in our articles and downloads on the subject of flooding

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