SMEs, Industry and Cooperatives: Expected Transformation Disrupted by Taxation and Rising Costs

The 2025-2026 budget introduces a set of measures affecting female entrepreneurship, SMEs, and the industrial sector. Aimed at enhancing financing mechanisms, implementing tax reforms, and establishing new industrial directions, the goal was to support the country’s economic transformation. However, the implementation occurs in a context of ongoing challenges for businesses, particularly regarding costs, competitiveness, and regulatory compliance.