PERU fishing with guts to report…
The new law for the promotion and development of the Aquaculture Sector not contemplate the payment of tax benefit of 15% instead of 30% -in - Income Tax, announced Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Paul Phumpiu.
"The tax benefits may it be a relief but it will not boost the Aquaculture Sector," he said as he left the III Luncheon Aquaculture and Fisheries Exporter, organized by the Association of Exporters (ADEX).
He said he could assess a lower tax rate for the sector, but it would be greater than 15% that had been paying until 2013. What I emphasized is that the momentum will come from aquaculture side fund to research in the field .
DISAGREE
The Chairman of the Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture ADEX, Humberto Speziani considered that, without the benefit of 15% of income in the new standard, the investments will not. He said the industry could concentrate investments of US $ 100 million if the tax and legal stability conditions are met.
"Some say that the old law did not work, but the time has changed. The only way to grow Fisheries Aquaculture will be, "he said.
He said a business with great potential is the tilapia in the Peruvian jungle.
During his presentation at the meeting of ADEX, the Deputy Minister said Phumpiu fishing industry is concentrated by 99% in mining activity and 1% in Aquaculture.
SOURCE: Elcomercio.pe
