The investor of the TV3 television project "Rykliai", a well-known businessman, Tadas Burgaila, seems to be seriously concerned about the ambitions of the ruling party to raise taxes in Lithuania.
As a result, the creator of the startup Kilo Health made a very tempting offer to two influential Social Democrats – Minister of Finance Rimantas Šadžius and Chairman of the Seimas Budget and Finance Committee Algirdas Sysus.
Offers a salary of 15 thousand euros in cash
A proposal made on a social network could be considered an offer within the meaning of the Civil Code.
According to it, a proposal to conclude a contract is considered an offer if it is sufficiently described and expresses the offeror's intention to be bound and committed to the contract in the event of acceptance.
"I offer the Minister of Finance and Algirdas Sys 15 thousand euros each "in hand" every month if they resign from their current positions in government by the weekend."
"The new responsibilities would be simple: relaxation, fishing, budget planning for startups, and a few days a week in Lithuanian offices with people who are creating the future of Lithuania every day," writes T. Burgaila.
He is convinced that by accepting such a proposal, politicians would do a good job for all of Lithuania.
"That's it! It will cost a lot, but I think it would be one of the most valuable investments in Lithuania... so that people would still want to create, work, and increase capital."
"You asked for suggestions on how business could contribute - please: this is a direct "win-win" (Lithuanian: mutual gain) for both you and Lithuania," writes T. Burgaila.
He also adds that the term of his offer to pay the aforementioned salary is until the next election, according to the employment contract. "We will extend it if things go well," the businessman promises.
However, A. Sysas rejected such an offer, saying that beliefs cannot be bought.
What tax changes are criticized?
The ruling coalition hopes The Seimas adopt amendments to tax laws by mid-year so that they come into effect at the beginning of next year.
The biggest obstacle for business organizations is proposals to tax residents' income more and increase corporate tax.
In their opinion, this will reduce Lithuania's competitiveness and weaken economic development.
When assessing the ratio of collected taxes and social security contributions to gross domestic product, Lithuania collects perhaps the lowest amount of taxes in the entire EU - a third less than the community average.
Those in power claim that raising taxes is necessary to generate sustainable revenue to increase state defense funding.
