This text has been automatically translated from German to English.
The announcement that innovative companies will continue to be exempt from taxation on profits from free float holdings is a particular source of relief for start-ups and investors.
"If the federal government keeps its word here, a completely unnecessary and harmful additional taxation of start-ups and business angels will be prevented"
says Bitkom Managing Director Niklas Veltkamp.
"Nevertheless, this does not improve the financing situation of start-ups at all."
The only concrete measure is the planned expansion of the "Invest" subsidy program, under which investors will in future be able to receive a 20 percent subsidy up to a maximum investment sum of 500,000 euros per year.
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