Finance Minister Zdravko Maric on Monday announced measures that are expected to help the economy, following the crisis caused by the outbreak of COVID-19.

Some of the economic measures Maric mentioned include deferment of paying income and profit taxes as well as contributions for a minimum of three months, with a possibility of another three, as well as deferment of loan payments.

These measures are the first step that can help entreprenurs save jobs and pay out salaries, Maric told the press outside Government House after a meeting with representatives of unions and business people.

Earlier on Monday, Maric told the RTL commercial television that the mesures were designed to ensure the liquidity of companies and citizens, and inclue deferment of income and profit taxes and contributions. “According to a draft version, deferment would be made for a period of a minimuum of three months with the possibility of another three months,” Maric said.

Speaking about loan deferment, Maric announced thepossibility of private citizens being included ias well.The measures are aimed at ensuring liquidity and creating credit lines for working capital.