Entrepreneurs call for less red tape, tax reform
They also called for a tax reform that would reduce labour costs. PM Miro Cerar promised the tax system would be overhauled but gradually.
"Of course we will have a tax reform. It may not be exactly what you expect, but it will be a step forward and we will build on that perhaps in a year or two," the prime minister announced.
Representatives of small businesses complained about levies on the pay, calling for a tax system that would make it easier for employers to reward good staff.
"Small businesses demand legislative changes following Britain's example: no new regulations that would additionally burden the economy," said GZS head Marjan Mačkonšek.
The summit discussing the priorities of a new generation of entrepreneurs presented eleven demands, calling for better public services, a better business environment and an education system that would meet the needs of small businesses.
However, access to financing was not highlighted among the most burning issues for the second year running.
Small businesses believe public services could be improved with the digitalisation of the public administration, abolishment of public institutes that pose unfair competition to small businesses, the system of rewarding of public sector employees and through awarding of development funds to small companies.
The education system should support programmes that are crucial for economic development and offer more practical training. The government should also tackle the issue of shortage occupations.
The business environment could be improved with a tax reform, a more stable legal system, preventive action through inspection services and more support for export-oriented companies.
"We will be cutting red tape, of course, and will, of course, strive to bring the public services to those who need them," Cerar asserted.