Damascus, March 20 (SANA) President Ahmad al-Sharaa issued a decree granting tax and fee exemptions to commercial, industrial and tourism businesses damaged during the war, while establishing committees to assess losses across the country.
Decree No. 69 of 2026 sets out a framework to evaluate damage to fixed assets caused by military operations and acts of sabotage between March 15, 2011 and Dec. 8, 2024, with exemptions to take effect starting in 2026.
Under the decree, one or more committees will be formed in each governorate, comprising representatives from the finance, justice, local administration, and economy ministries, alongside an engineers’ syndicate representative and a government-appointed valuation expert. The committees will assess damage as a percentage of assets, forming the basis for tax relief decisions.
Exemptions vary depending on the extent of damage. Commercial businesses will receive tax relief for one year, ranging from 50 percent for damage between 25 and 50 percent, to full exemption for damage exceeding 75 percent.
Industrial and tourism establishments will receive longer support, with exemptions ranging from two to four years depending on damage levels. Businesses with damage exceeding 75 percent will qualify for full exemptions for up to four years.
Decisions on exemptions will be issued by the General Authority for Taxes and Fees based on committee assessments, while affected taxpayers will bear the cost of evaluation.
The decree also mandates the Finance Ministry to issue implementing instructions and prepare the necessary legislative framework, with the measure entering into force upon publication in the Official Gazette.
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