The Syrian Future Movement welcomes the decision by the Ministry of Finance of the Syrian Interim Government to suspend the 10% deduction known as the “National Reconstruction Contribution” from taxes and fees, effective from the beginning of 2026, in accordance with the expiration of the legal period stipulated in Law No. 39 of 2021.
The Syrian Future Movement believes that this tax, imposed by the ousted regime in 2013 and then raised to 10% in 2017, was one of the most prominent symbols of the repressive economic policies that burdened Syrians for many years, without translating into genuine reconstruction or alleviating the suffering of citizens.
On the contrary, it contributed to deepening poverty, weakening purchasing power, and hindering any possible economic growth under conditions of war and siege.
The Syrian Future Movement considers the suspension of this deduction an important and positive step in the process of reforming the tax system and easing the burdens on citizens and the business sector. It also demonstrates the Interim Government’s seriousness in adopting more equitable and transparent economic policies that will restore trust between the state and its citizens.
The Syrian Future Movement affirms that abolishing this tax should not mean abandoning the responsibility for reconstruction. Rather, it necessitates seeking fair and sustainable alternative financing mechanisms based on:
- Combating corruption and recovering stolen funds.
- Attracting domestic and foreign investment through an encouraging legal and administrative environment.
- Restructuring public spending to ensure its focus on developmental and service priorities.
The Syrian Future Movement, which prioritizes building a new Syria based on social justice and economic dignity, will continue to monitor the implementation of this decision and its repercussions. It calls for the continuation of fundamental economic reforms that serve the Syrian people and restore their usurped rights.
