WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
2 November 2000
(00-4594)
Committee on Subsidies
and Countervailing MeasuresOriginal:  French
SUBSIDIES
Updating Notification Pursuant to Article XVI:1 of the
GATT 1994 and Article 25 of the SCM Agreement
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
Addendum
The following addendum to the notification of  the European Community relates to subsidy
programmes of France .G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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FRANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. SME SCHEMES .................................................................................................................. .3
1. Regional Premium for the Creation of Enterprises (PRCE) ............................................3
2. Regional Employment Premium (PRE)..............................................................................4
3. Regional Advisory Assistance F und (FRAC) .....................................................................5
II. REGIONAL SCHEMES ......................................................................................................7
A. M ETROPOLITAN FRANCE ........................................................................................................7
1. Tax reduction for new enterprises.......................................................................................7
2. Enterprise zones............................................................................................................. .......8
3. Land-use Management Premium (PAT) ............................................................................9
4. Special scheme for the Samb re-Avesnois mining area ......................................................9
5. Mining reconversion programme......................................................................................106. Industrial Development Company (SODIE) ....................................................................12
B. C
ORSICA ............................................................................................................................... .13
1. Tax exemption for new activity .........................................................................................13
2. Tax exemption for new enterprises ...................................................................................143. Tax exemption on profits of up to F 400,000 ....................................................................15
C. F
RENCH OVERSEAS DEPARTMENTS (FOD S).........................................................................16
1. Long-term tax treatment....................................................................................................16
2. VAT deduction for certain exempted products................................................................173. Reduction in payr oll tax ra tes............................................................................................18
4. Deduction of payroll tax rates............................................................................................19
5. Temporary tax exemption for creation of activities in the Overseas Departments ......20
6. Reduced taxation of operating results...............................................................................21
7. Premium for job creation in the overseas departments ..................................................22
D. U
RBAN AREAS IN DIFFICULTY ..............................................................................................23
1. Measures on behalf of Urban Free Zones (ZFU) .............................................................23
III. R&D SCHEMES................................................................................................................ .24
1. Tax credit to promote research .........................................................................................24
2. Research and Technology Fund (FRT).............................................................................253. Industrial Innovation Fund (FII) ......................................................................................26
4. National Agency for the Pr omotion of Rese arch ( ANVAR) ............................................27
5. ATOUT-PUMA................................................................................................................... 29
6. Aid to Research Institutions in the Civil Aviation Sector ...............................................30
7. Aid to Civil Aviation Research and Development............................................................31G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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I. SME SCHEMES
1. Regional Premium for the Creation of Enterprises (PRCE)
1. Title of the subsidy programme
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective of aid scheme
Creation of enterprises and economic development.
4. Legal basis
Articles L.1511-2 and R.1511-5 to R.1511-8 of the General Code on Local Authorities.
5. Form of aid
Subsidy of a maximum of F 200,000 for enterprises being created.
6. Beneficiaries of the aid and allocation mechanism
Beneficiaries :  Enterprises created less than 12 months before submission of the application.
Allocation mechanism :  The premium is paid directly to the enterprises by the local
authorities and in particular the regions, which are responsible for the implementation of thismechanism.
Conditions :  Enterprises must undertake to create a minimum number of permanent jobs by
recruiting persons linked to the enterprise by an open-ended employment contract.
7. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, th e average subsidy per unit in the previous year).
- Total amount for 1999 :  no precise data is available, but it should be comparable to
the total amount for 1998, i.e. approximately F 58 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
A single subsidy payable in several instalments.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects
No precise data can be provided.  However, since the total amount of aid granted annually
and the maximum amount of aid that can be granted to each enterprise are low, the scheme has no
significant impact on trade.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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2. Regional Employment Premium (PRE)
1. Title
Regional Employment Premium
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective of aid scheme
Job creation and economic development.
4. Legal basis
Articles L.1511-2 and R.1511-9 to R.1511-14 of the General Code on Local Authorities
5. Form of aid
Maximum subsidy of F 10,000, 20,000 or 40,000 for enterprises for each job created, by area
considered, up to a ceiling of 30 jobs.
The premium granted for an operation may not be more than twice the equity and current
accounts of the partners in the company or the individual entrepreneur's contribution.
6. Beneficiaries of the aid and allocation mechanism
Beneficiaries :  Enterprises in any sphere of activity, whose turnover is less than
F 300 million, or more than 50 per cent or whose capital is held by an enterprise whose consolidated
turnover is less than F 300 million.
Allocation mechanism :  The premium is paid directly to the enterprises by the local
authorities and in particular the regions, which are responsible for the implementation of this
mechanism with respect to any pr ogramme for the creation, extension, take-over or conversion of an
enterprise, whatever its previous workforce.
Conditions :  The premium is calculated on the basis of the number of jobs created or
maintained in the enterprise.  The creation or maintenance of a permanent job must be the result of
recruitment or maintenance of a person linked to the enterprise by an open-ended employment
contract.
7. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, th e average subsidy per unit in the previous year).
- Total amount for 1999 :  no precise data is available, but it should be comparable to
the total amount for 1998, i.e. approximately F 58 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
No more than one premium can be granted to the same beneficiary during a given period of
three years.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects
No precise data can be provided.  However, since the total amount of aid granted annually
and the maximum amount of aid that can be granted to each enterprise are low, the scheme has no
significant impact on trade.
3. Regional Advisory Assistance Fund (FRAC)
1. Title of the aid scheme
Regional Advisory Assistance Fund (FRAC)
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. General policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To foster the development of SMIs by encouraging them to call on outside expertise,
consultancy firms, or laboratories.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Ministerial Circular of 3 August 1989 on arrangements for the use of decentralized loans for
the environment and the competitiveness of enterprises;  Circulars DGAL of 27 April 1990 and
4 December 1990.
Programme contracts between the State and regions 1989–1993.  Approval by the
Commission on 2 May 1994.
5. Form of subsidy (i.e. grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Direct subsidization of the enterprise as regards:- Recourse to consultants in enterprises with inadequate internal operational services
(FRAC);
- recourse to technical advice provided by a laboratory (FRATT);- internal advisory service involving the creation of new professional posts within the
enterprise.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):
SMIs that meet the following conditions:
- That belong to one of the following sectors:  industry, transport, construction and
public works, agri-foodstuffs, tourism and distribution;
- that are financially sound;G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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- that employ no more than 500 persons;
- no more than 25 per cent of whose equity or voting rights are held by one or more
enterprises not meeting the above criteria.  Shares held by public holding companies,
companies with venture capital and, provided they do not exercise any control,institutional investors, are not taken into consideration.
Allocation mechanism
Conditions
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous
year:
- Total amount for 1999:
Maximum level of aid:
Type of counselling Lasting up to five days Exceeding five days
External counselling 80% up to a maximum of
F 25,00050% up to a maximum of
F 200,000
Introduction of internalcounselling
150% up to a maximum ofF 200,000
1The subsidy is calculated on the basis of the amount corresponding to the first year of salary and social
contributions for the newly-appointed employee.
Total amount:
Budget estimate of F 800 million for the period 1994-1999.
1997:  F 260 million (State, local authorities, European Union)1998:  F 257,123 million (State, local authorities, European Union)
1999:  F 263 million (State, local authorities, European Union)
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
Permanent arrangement funded on a yearly basis under the Finance Law.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effect
Since the purpose of the programme is to improve the management of enterprises, it has no
impact on production costs and consequently does not affect trade.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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II. REGIONAL SCHEMES
A. METROPOLITAN FRANCE
1. Tax reduction for new enterprises
1. Title of the aid scheme
Profits tax exemption for new enterprises set up in land-use management areas, priority rural
development areas and urban redevelopment areas.
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To promote the creation of new enterprises in areas with geographical, economic or social
disadvantages.
4 Legal basis (reference, date)
Article 44 sexies  of the General Taxation Code deriving from Article 14A of Law
No. 88 - 1149 of 23 December 1998 and last amended by Article 26-II of Law No. 99-1172 of
30 December 1999.
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax concession.  Exemption from profits tax fo r two years, followed by an abatement for
profits earned over the next three years (75 per cent, then 50 per cent, then 25 per cent).
6. Beneficiaries of the aid and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):  Legally and
economically new enterprises (excluding the resumption or extension of pre-existing activities), at
least 50 per cent of whose new share capital is held by natural persons and which are set up in
specified areas.
Allocation mechanism:  By operation of law.
Conditions:   Genuinely new enterprises set up in eligible areas, whose headquarters and all
activities and means of operation are established in that area.
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, a total amount or the annual amount budgeted
for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).
- Total amount for 1999 :  F 1,200 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it.
Five years;  applicable to enterprises set up by 31 December 2004.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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9. Statistical data for making an assessment of the trade effects
Unavailable
2. Enterprise zones
1. Title
Enterprise zones
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
Revival of areas seriously affected by the loss of jobs in industry.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Article 208 quinquies  of the General Taxation Code deriving from Article 22 of Ordinance
No. 86-1113 of 15 October 1986.
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax concession in the form of exemption from corporation tax for ten years.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other) :  Legal
entitities subject to corporation tax that are created in order to carry out an industrial or commercial
enterprise in one of the eligible zones.
Allocation mechanism :  By operation of law.
Conditions :  The headquarters, activities and means of operation of the legal entity must be
located in one of the eligible zones.
7. Subsidy per unit, or in case this is not possible, a total amount or the annual amount budgeted
for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year):
- Total amount for 1999 :  F 3,300 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it:
Ten years, but the zones have been closed since 1992.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects:
In respect of the financial year ending in 1998, 80 industrial and commercial enterprises,
employing a total of 5,183 persons, were benefiting from the scheme provided for under Article 208
quinquies  of the General Taxation Code.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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3. Land-use Management Premium (PAT)
1. Title
Land-use management premium
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
Development of activities generating employment in the regional aid zones.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Decree 95-149 of 6 February 1995.
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Subsidy
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries :  All enterprises manufacturing products directly related to the processing of a
natural or semi-finished product and which performs certain tertiary activities.
Allocation mechanism :  Decision taken by the ministry responsible for land-use management
on the advice of an interministerial committee.
Conditions :  The programmes in question must lead, over a period of three years, to the
creation of twenty CDI jobs and an investment of more than 20 million.
7. Total amount for 1999
F 577 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects.
For 1999, 21,000 jobs were aided for an estimated overall investment of F 17 billion.
4. Special scheme for the Sambre-Avesnois mining area
1. Title
Special scheme for the Sambre-Avesnois mining area
2. Period covered by the notification
1999G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To encourage the establishment of enterprises in certain employment areas particularly
affected by unemployment.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Article 220 septies  of the General Taxation Code deriving from Article 51-III and VIII of
Law No.92-1476 of 31 December 1992.
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax concession in the form of a tax credit of up to 22 per cent of investment costs.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):   Legal entities
subject to corporation tax that are created in order to carry on an enterprise in the eligible zone.
Allocation mechanism:   By operation of law.
Conditions:   The headquarters, activities and means of operation of the legal entity must be
located in the eligible zone.
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount
budgeted for the subsidy, indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year.
- Total amount for 1999:    No figure set.
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limit attached to it:
Ten years, but the zone was closed on 13 May 1998.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects:
Two enterprises engaged in an industrial activity benefit from the scheme.
5. Mining reconversion programme
1. Title
Mining reconversion programme (SOFIREM, FINORPA)
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To assist the reconversion of areas affected by the restructuring of the mining industry.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Commission Decision of 15 June 1989 concer ning the Charbonnages de France reconversion
companies:  NN 2/89.
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Long-term soft loans without a security requirement.  The loans may always be repaid before
the due date and redeemed without penalty (maximum financing:  30 per cent of the investment).
Acquisition of minority holdings in enterprises.
Provision of free advice and services to the beneficiaries (SMEs) of the above measures.
6. Beneficiaries of the aid and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):
Enterprises in the coal-mining areas (as recognized by the Commission).
Allocation mechanism:   2 to 3 per cent below the normal rate with a variable period of
repayment.
In zones covered by SOFIREM and FINORPA in cluded in the zones qualifying for a land-use
management premium (PAT), the aid component is incorporated into the total regional aid anticipated
for a given project, in order to ensure that the regional aid ceilings imposed under the PAT schemes
are respected.  In zones covered by SOFIREM and FINORPA that are not included in the zonesqualifying for the PAT, only SMEs are eligible for the measures.
Conditions:  All enterprises in the coal-mining area may apply under the same conditions.
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for that subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).
The data previously notified under Article 25 referred to budgetary commitments and not
actual payments, which are made (or sometimes cancelled) later.
- For 1994:
F 81 million for SOFIREMno payment to FINORPA
- For 1995 (corrected):
F 81 million for SOFIREM
F 54 million for FINORPA, but not paid
- For 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999:  no appropriations.
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limit attached to it.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects.
The aid is intended to compensate for the disa dvantages associated with the establishment in
the areas in question (lack of qualified subcontracting personnel, distance from markets, suppliers,
etc.)  Consequently, it has no effect on trade.
6. Industrial Development Company (SODIE)
1. Title
Industrial Development Company (SODIE)
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
Reindustrialization and diversification in areas affected by industrial decline.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Initial approval on 17 February 1988 for conversion companies on condition that the aid
component of their activities is incorporated in the overall regional aid package for a given project, in
order to ensure that the ceilings imposed under the PAT scheme are respected.
Letter from the Commission dated 13 February 1995 for funding during the 1993 financial
year.
Number:  762/94
As of 1 January 1993, the five conversion co mpanies of the USINOR-SACILOR group were
merged to form a single entity:  the Société pour le Dévrloppement de l'Industrie et de l'Emploi
(SODIE), comprising the following companies:  SOCINOR, SODINOR VNE; SODIKERQUE,SODIKERQUE LITTOTAL, SODIEST, SODICEM, SOCADEV.
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
The loans may not be cancelled and the subsidies granted for the redeployment of iron and
steelworkers are not financed by State funds but by the USINOR-SACILOR iron and steel group.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
- Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, producers, exporters, other)
Enterprises established in the iron and steel conversion areas.
- Allocation mechanism
- Conditions
Intervention zones to be defined in agreement with the CommissionG/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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7. Subsidy per unit, or, if this is not possible, total amount or annual amount budgeted for the
subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).
- Total amount for 1999:
- For 1994: F 2000 million
- For 1995: F 200 million
These two figures represent State payments to SODIE
- For 199 :  F 151 million in soft loans
- For 1997:  F 128 million in soft loans
Since 1996, SODIE has not received State funding;  SODIE acts on behalf of the State by
using the repayments of loans previously granted.
- For 1998:  F 137 million
- For 1999 : F 106 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
Variable
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects
The aid is intended to compensate for the disa dvantages associated with establishment in the
areas in question (lack of qualified subcontracting personnel, distance from markets, suppliers, etc.).
Consequently it has no effect on trade.
B. CORSICA
1. Tax exemption for new activity
1. Title
Tax exemption, subject to approval, for profits resulting from new activities created in
Corsica.
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To encourage job creation and economic development in Corsica.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Article 208 quater  A of the General Taxation Code deriving from Article 88 of Law
No. 90-1168 of 29 December 1990, last amended by Ar ticle 4-I of Law No. 94-1131 of 27 December
1994.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax concession.  Exemption from profits tax for a period of 96 months.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other)  – Companies
subject to corporation tax on new activities launched in Corsica before 1 January 1999 in the
industrial, crafts, building and agricultural sectors.
Allocation mechanism:  Approval
Conditions:  Subject to approval
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year)
- Total amount for 1999:  Insignificant
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limit attached to it
Eight years;  the scheme closed on 1 January 1999.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects
Not available
2. Tax exemption for new enterprises
1. Title
Tax exemption for profits realized by enterprise s set up in Corsica in the craft, industrial,
hotel, construction and public works sectors.
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To encourage the creation of new enterprises in Corsica.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Article 208 sexies  of the General Taxation Code deriving from Article 22 of Law
No. 87-1061 of 30 December 1987, last amended by  Article 4-II and III of Law No. 94-1131 of
27 December 1994.
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax concession.  Exemption from profits tax for a period of 96 months.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):   Companies
subject to corporation tax set up in Corsica before 1 January 1999.
Allocation mechanism:  By operation of law
Conditions:  The enterprises must carry on all their business in Corsica.
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, the total amount or the annual amount
budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year)
- Total amount for 1999:  Insignificant
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it.
Eight years;  the scheme closed on 1 January 1999.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects.
Not available.
3. Tax exemption on profits of up to F 400,000
1. Title
Profits tax exemption for industrial, commercial, craft and agricultural enterprises that already
operate in Corsica or establish operations there before 31 December 2001.
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To encourage the creation and maintenance of operations in Corsica.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Article 44 decies  of the General Taxation Code deriving from Article 1 of Law No. 96-1143
of 26 December 1996 and last amended by Arti cle 1 of Law No. 98-1266 of 30 December 1998.
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession etc.)
Tax concession.  Reduction on taxable profits subject to a ceiling of F 400,000 for 12-month
periods.  This tax benefit is offset by a supplementary tax levied on the exempted profits at the time of
redistribution.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):  Commercial,
craft and agricultural enterprises, for their new or existing activities established in Corsica.
Allocation mechanism:  By operation of law.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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Conditions:  The enterprises must possess in Corsica operating resources enabling them to
carry on their operations there autonomously.
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount budgeted for
the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).
- Total amount for 1999:  F 160 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it.
Five years;  the scheme closed on 31 December 1999.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects
Not available
C. FRENCH OVERSEAS DEPARTMENTS (FOD S)
1. Long-term tax treatment
1. Title
Long-term tax treatment for Overseas Departments
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To contribute to the promotion of the Overseas Departments, and more generally, to foster
their economic development.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Article 1655 bis of the General Taxation Code, deriving from Decree No. 58-558 of
28 June 1958, and last amended by Articl e 44 of Law No. 96-1182 of 30 December 1996.
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession etc.)
Tax concessions.  This arrangement mainly involves exemption from corporation tax on
reinvested profits and from import and export duties and fees on certain products.  This scheme may
not be applied concurrently with the exemption arrangements provided for under Article 208 quater
of the General Taxation Code.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):  Public
limited liability companies, limited partnerships with a share capital and private limited liability
companies whose purpose is research and mining in the Overseas Departments, public limited liabilitycompanies, limited liability partnerships and privat e limited companies with agricultural, forestry or
industrial activities in the department of Guyana;  companies whose sole purpose is to conductG/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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industrial activities in the department of Guadeloupe, Martinique and Reunion comprising an
investment programme for a minimum of F 20 million.
Allocation mechanism:  Prior approval by the Ministry of the Economy, Finance and
Industry.
Conditions :  See above
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount budgeted for
the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year)
- Total amount for 1999:  Amount unavailable
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it:
The duration of the subsidy is specified in the authorization for each particular case and is
limited to a maximum of 25 years plus, where appropriate, installation time not exceeding five years.It applies to companies that submit their applicat ions for authorization before 31 December 2001.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects
No company requested an authorization in 1996 and 1997.
Five authorizations were granted to mining companies in 1998, and one in 1999.
2. VAT deduction for certain exempted products
1. Title
VAT deduction in certain Overseas Departments (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Reunion) for
certain exempted products.
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To promote development in Overseas Departments.  To prevent an exempted product from
being taxed following incorporation into a process.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Ministerial Decision of 2 November 1953.
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax concession.  Deduction of VAT on certain exempted products.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):  Enterprises
subject to VAT established in the Overseas Departments of Guadeloupe, Martinique and Reunion.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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Allocation mechanism:   Deduction of uncollected VAT.
Conditions:   The deduction of uncollected VAT may only take place following the import or
purchase of certain exempted products.
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount budgeted for
the subsidy (including, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year)
- Total amount for 1996:   F 600 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
Permanent arrangement
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects
Not available
3. Reduction in payroll tax rates
1. Title
Aid to Overseas Departments.  Reduction of payroll tax.
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To encourage the creation of enterprises and employment by limiting the tax burden on
salaries paid by enterprises established in the Overseas Departments.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Article 231§2 bis and 5 of the General Taxation Code, deriving from Article 2 of Law
No. 56-1327 of 29 December 1956 and Article 11 of Law No. 60-1368 of 21 December 1960.
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax concession consisting in a reduction, as compared to Metropolitan France, of the tax rate
on salaries paid by employers in the FODs.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Companies established in the Overseas Departments.
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount budgeted for
the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).
- Amount for 1999 :  F 560 millionG/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
Permanent scheme
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
No trade effects given the nature of the sectors subject to payroll tax (associations, medical
sector, banks, insurance).
4. Deduction of payroll tax rates
1. Title
Deduction of investments in French Overseas Territories
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To contribute to the economic development of French Overseas Departments and Territories.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Initially codified under Articles 238 bis HA and 238 bis HC of the General Taxation Code
deriving from Article 22 of the Finance Law No. 86-824 of 11 July 1986, this scheme has beenamended practically every year and is now codified under Articles 163 tervicies , 217 undecies  and
217 duodecies  of the said Code.
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax concession.  Deduction of the amount of the investment made (excluding public
subsidies) from the profits subject to corporation tax.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):   Enterprises
subject to corporation tax which make productive investment overseas intended for use in a limitednumber of listed sectors of activity, or which subscribe in cash for shares in companies subject to
corporation tax that invest overseas in those sect ors or for shares in regional development companies
in the French Overseas Departments.
Allocation mechanism:   Prior authorization must be obtained for eligible investments in
excess of F 2 or 5 million, depending on the type of financing arrangements.  Authorization is
automatic for investments below this amount except for investments in the hotel and tourism (tourist
accommodation) sectors, sea fishery, transport, audiovisual and cinematic production and
broadcasting or concessions for local public services of an industrial or commercial nature, which
require authorization as of the first franc.
Conditions:  The  fixed assets, which must be tangible, new and redeemable, must be
acquired, created, or leased by an enterprise for the regular needs of the activity of establishments
belonging to the following sectors: industry, renewable energy, agriculture, construction and public
works, crafts or maintenance on behalf of industrial activities or one of the above-mentioned sectors.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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5. Temporary tax exemption for creation of activities in the Overseas Departments
1. Title
Temporary exemption from corporation tax for creation of activities in the Overseas
Departments.
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  (or aid scheme)
To encourage economic development and employment in the Overseas Departments.
4. Legal Basis (reference, date)
Article 208 quater  of the General Taxation Code deriving from Article 9 of Law No. 60-1361
of 21 December 1960, last amended by Article 40 of Law No. 96-1182 of 30 December 1996.
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax concession.  Temporary exemption from corporation tax and profits resulting from the
authorized activity within  the limits set forth in the authorization.  The exemption does not apply to
capital gains from the transfer of all or some of the company's shares or fixed assets.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):  Companies
which, in a limited number of listed sectors, create a new activity likely to contribute to the
development of the Overseas Departments and create new jobs.
Allocation mechanism:   prior authorization from the Minister of the Budget
Conditions:   Activities in industry, fisheries, the hotel trade, renewable energy, agriculture,
construction and public works, transport, crafts, maintenance services provided to industrial activities,
audiovisual and cinematic production and broadcasting and concessions and leases for local public
services of an industrial or commercial nature.
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount budgeted for
the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year)
- Total amount for 1999:   F 110 million.
8. The duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it
Exemption is granted for a period of ten years starting from the actual commissioning of the
installations to be used in carrying out the author ized activity.  The scheme applies to companies that
are formed or that create a new activity before 31 December 2001.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effect.
Number of authorizations granted:
- 1996:  28
- 1997:  25
- 1998:  23
- 1999:  12
6. Reduced taxation of operating results
1. Title
Reduced taxation of profits from operations in Overseas Departments.
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To foster economic development and employment in the Overseas Departments.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Article 217 bis of the General Taxation Code, deriving from Article 40-I of Law No. 65-566
of 12 July 1965, as last amended by Article 53-II of Law No. 92-1476 of 31 December 1992.
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax concessions.  One-third reduction of profits or losses resulting from activities that take
place in the Overseas Departments.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):   Enterprises
subject to corporation tax and carrying on, in the Overseas Departments, an activity in a limited
number of listed sectors.
Allocation mechanism:   By operation of law.
Conditions:  Activities in agriculture, industry, the hotel trade, tourism, fisheries, renewable
energy, construction and public works, transport and crafts, maintenance services provided to
industrial activities, audiovisual and cinematographic production and broadcasting and concessionsand leases for local public services of an industrial or commercial nature.
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount budgeted for
the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).
- Total amount for 1999:  F 300 million.
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limit attached to it
The scheme is applicable to accounting periods closed by 31 December 2001.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Not available.
7. Premium for job creation in the overseas departments
1. Title
Premium for job creation in the Overseas Departments
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
Job creation
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Decree No. 95-504 of 2 May 1995
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.):  grant
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):   Enterprises
established in the four French Overseas Departments.
Allocation mechanism:   Prior authorization by an order of the Government representative in
the Department.
Conditions:  Job creation
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount budgeted for
the subsidy (indicating if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year):  F 9,307,680
- Total amount for 1999:  F 8,773,200 (subsidy per unit: F 24,000 per job created)
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
The premium is proportional to the number of new jobs created and amounts to F 205,000 per
job.  It is disbursed over ten years.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy:  the trade effects
of the subsidy pertain to the creation of 366 jobs.
*production:  no
*consumption:  no
*extra-community imports/exports:  noG/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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For products or sectors that have benefited from subsidies for the past three years and with
reference to the year preceding that in whic h the subsidy was granted for the first time.
If the aid is largely available, or if sufficiently precise data are not available or are negligible,
this must be explained and justified in the notification.
If the aid is considered as having no trade effe cts (i.e. environment, R&D), this should also be
explained and justified in the notification.
D. URBAN AREAS IN DIFFICULTY
1. Measures on behalf of Urban Free Zones (ZFU)
1. Title
Tax exemption for five years on profits of up to a set ceiling for industrial, commercial, craft
or liberal-professional enterprises that create or have an establishment in an urban free zone before
31 December 2001.
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To encourage the creation and maintenance of activities in urban free zones.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Article 44 octies of the  General Taxation Code, deriving from Articles 2, 5 A and 5 C of
Law No. 96-987 of 14 November 1996.
5. Form of the subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax concession.  Tax corresponding to reduction of profits subject to a ceiling of F 400,000
per twelve-month period.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):  Industrial,
commercial, craft or liberal-professional enterprises for their new or existing activities established in
urban free zones.
Allocation mechanism:  By operation of law.
Conditions:   The enterprises must carry on an actual activity involving a meaningful
presence within an urban free zone.
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount budgeted for
the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).
- Total amount for 1999:  F 350 millionG/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
Five years;  the scheme will close on 31 December 2001.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy:
Not available.
III. R&D SCHEMES
1. Tax credit to promote research
1. Title
Tax credit to promote research
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid review)
To encourage better organization of research activities.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Articles 244 quater  B and 199 ter B of the General Taxation Code.
5. Form of the subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Tax concession – tax credit
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):  Industrial,
commercial or agricultural enterprises.
Allocation mechanism:   Tax credit equivalent to 50 per cent of the amount by which
research expenditure in a given year exceeds the average research expenditure of the two previous
years.
Conditions:  The enterprise must have exercised an option under the terms and conditions
and within the deadlines set out in the law.
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount budgeted for
the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).
- Total amount for 1999:    F 2,800 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
Arrangement applicable up to 31 December 2003.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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9. Statistical data:  permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
The aid has no effects on trade, since it is linked to the enterprise's research activity in terms
of increased expenditure, and not to its productive or commercial potential.  It is a general and not
specific fiscal measure, which is not regarded as a su bsidy by the French authorities.   It is notified in
the interests of transparency.
2. Research and Technology Fund (FRT)
1. Title
Research and Technology Fund (FRT)
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
- To create new partnerships between public research and industrial research;- to launch projects in new fields of research and technology;
- to foster the development of research and the transfer of technology to the regions.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Decree No. 59-1397 of 9 December 1959 concerning the creation of a development fund for
scientific and technological research.
Decree No. 91-347 of 8 April 1991 concerning the contributions of the FRT on behalf of the
research projects of industrial and commercial enterprises (as well as the Order of 8 April 1991).
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
- Subsidy (grant) appearing on the green list (Article 8.2(a)) representing a maximum
of 50 per cent of the total cost of the programme for the enterprises.
- All enterprises and public bodies engaged in basic research work or pre-competition
development activities may apply under the same conditions.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):   80 per cent
of the beneficiaries of the activities of the FRT are enterprises in the secondary and tertiary sectors.The FRT is not intended to provide aid to enterprises, but to support the realization of research
projects.
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount budgeted for
the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year)
- For 1998:  F 414 million (PA opened under preliminary Finance Law), F 412.79
million consumed;G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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- for 1999:  F 630 million (PA opened unde r preliminary Finance Law), F 621 million
consumed.
8. Duration of the subsidy  and/or any other time-limits attached to it
Permanent arrangement funded on a yearly basis under the Finance Law.
9. Statistical data  permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
The projects in question are part of the upstream phase of the research and development
process.  The subsidies have no measurable impact on the trade performance of the enterprises in
question.  Only scientific and technical content is considered in the selection and evaluation ofprojects.  This is general, not specific aid within the meaning of the Agreement.  This aid is notified
strictly in the interests of transparency.
3. Industrial Innovation Fund (FII)
1. Title
Industrial Innovation Fund
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To encourage the development of large-scale, strategically or commercially important civilian
projects of a distinctly innovative nature and whose purpose is the marketing of a product or process
determined by the management of the enterprises within a period of less than five years.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Approval by the Commission on 10 November 1989 for the Industrial Innovation Fund
"Grands Projets Innovants" and on 1 December 1986 for the Electronic Systems part (No. SG 86/D
14441.)
Aid No:  N 79/89 in 1989;  N 5/95 on 23 February 1995
Approval by the Commission on 23 February 1995, 7 February 1994, 19 May 1995 for the
Electronic Systems part.
5. Form of subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Repayable advances which can be turned into subsidies in the event of the project's failure.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism  (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):   General
support scheme for projects pertaining to all industrial groups whatever their size.
Allocation mechanism
Conditions:   The amounts taken into consideration are fairly substantial (approximately F 15
to 50 million).G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount budgeted for
the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year):
- Total amount for 1999 :
The gross level of aid is 30 per cent, although it may be increased by 10 per cent in cases
where intersectoral or cooperative projects are financed from the basic research stage onwards.  The
rule on the cumulation of aid from different schemes applies to the Industrial Innovation Fund.
Amount budgeted:
- for 1998:  F 2,043 million
- for 1999:  F 1,836 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it:
Permanent arrangement funded on a yearly basis under the Finance Law.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy:
The purpose of the programme is to finance innovation:- the expenditures financed concern research and development and consequently have
no effect on production costs;
- being innovatory, the products and pr ocesses in question cannot compete with
existing ones.
Consequently, the programme has no effect on trade and is notified in the interests of
transparency.
4. National Agency for the Promotion of Research (ANVAR)
1. Title
National Agency for the Promotion of Research (ANVAR)
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To make full use of the results of scientific and technical research.
To promote innovation and technological progress.
To facilitate the transfer to industry of the results of laboratory research.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Decree No. 97-152 of 19 February 1997 on the organization and operation of ANVAR and
Decree 97-682 of 31 May 1997 concerning aid to innovation.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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Notification by the French authorities on 3 February 1988, amended on 15 June 1989, then on
28 January 1994.
Adoption by the European Commission on 17 July 1989 – SG(89) 9616 – amended on 10
April 1990, then on 14 March 1994.
5. Form of the subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.)
Interest-free loan:  repayable, in the event of technical and commercial success of the R&D
project, over a three to five-year period.
The loan becomes a non-reimbursable subsidy in the event of failure of the project.Direct subsidies for studies prior to the launching of research and development and innovation
projects, and feasibility and advisory studies.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions)
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):   Enterprises
with fewer than 2000 employees.
Allocation mechanism
Conditions:
Aid to innovation projects and aid to new technol ogical enterprises being created or that have
existed for less than three years, following a technical and financial study of the programme;  aid for
the recruitment of researchers.
Submission of an annual report to the Commission.Notification of cases of application to projects whose value is in excess of €25 million.
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount budgeted for
the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).
Repayable advances with a ceiling of 40 per cent of the intangible investment (maximum of
24.6 per cent in gross subsidy equivalent in case of success).
Direct subsidies up to a ceiling of F 200,000, with a maximum rate of 50 per cent.- Total amount for 1999 :
1998:  F 1,081 million
1999:  F 1,058 million
8. Duration of subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it:
Permanent arrangement funded on an annual basis under the Finance Law.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy:
The purpose of the programme is to finance innovation:G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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- the expenditures financed concern research and development and consequently have
no effect on production costs;
- being innovatory, the products and pr ocesses in question cannot compete with
existing ones.
Consequently, the programme has no effect on trade.
5. ATOUT-PUMA
1. Title
"ATOUT-PUMA"
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy (or aid scheme)
To support research and development projects aimed at introducing advanced materials into
industrial technologies.
4. Legal basis (reference, date)
Annual Finance Law;  circular dated 11 September 1995 and circular dated 6 August 1996
Date of adoption by the Commission:
letter dated 23 February, 1995
Aid number:   No. 4/95
Authorization by the Commission, subject to the submission of a detailed annual report.
Finance Law 1994.
5. Form of the subsidy (grant, loan, tax concession, etc.):
Subsidy (for projects involving the feasibility stage):  maximum of 50 per cent in gross
subsidy equivalent (subsidy ceiling at F 300,000).
Advances repayable in case of success:  between 16.5 per cent in gross subsidy equivalent
(advance fully repaid) and 40 per cent in gross subsidy equivalent (in case of total failure of the
research project and non-repayment of the advance).
A ceiling of F 1.5 million per project has been established for all advances.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism (calculation method and conditions):
Beneficiaries (who receives the subsidy, the producer, the exporter, other):   Industrial
enterprises wishing to carry out research for the introduction of advanced materials into new
technologies.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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Allocation mechanism
Conditions:   Financially sound enterprises with fewer than 2,000 employees, that are not
subsidiaries of a group comprising 2,000 persons or more.
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount budgeted for
the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).
- Total amount for 1999:
- 1998:  F 57 million (State, local authorities, European Union)
- 1999:  F 50.4 million (State, local authorities, European Union)
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limit attached to it.
Permanent arrangement funded on a yearly basis under the Finance Law.
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy:
The purpose of the programme is to disseminate technologies and to finance training expenses
and research and development costs without affecting the cost of production.
The programme has no effect on trade.
6. Aid to Research Institutions in the Civil Aviation Sector
1. Title
Aid to Research Institutions in the Civil Aviation Sector.
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Policy objective
The main purpose of the programme is to help a number of non-profit-making research
institutions to have the equipment necessary to their activity.
4. Legal basis
Annual Finance Law
Arrangement approved by the European Commission (No. 53-96).
5. Form of subsidy
Non-repayable subsidy.
6. Beneficiaries and allocation mechanism
Mainly ONERA and ETW (European Transonic Wind Tunnel).G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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7. Total amount
F 19 million in 1999 (F 16 million excluding VAT).
8. Duration
Permanent arrangement funded on a yearly basis under the Finance Law.
9. Statistical data
The entities concerned are non-profit-making.
7. Aid to Civil Aviation Research and Development
1. Title
Civil Aviation Research
2. Period covered by the notification
1999
3. Main objective
The main objective of the research is to develop knowledge to improve the technological base
of the industry.
The research involves improving the understanding of phenomena with a view to selective
investigation in greater depth of areas likely to yield gains in performance and in precision of
calculations with a view to shorter design cycles, as well as full-size testing.
4. Legal basis
Annual Finance LawArrangement approved by the European Commission (No. 53/96)
5. Form of subsidy
Non-repayable subsidy intended to finance a part of the cost of several previously selected
research operations.
6. Beneficiaries
About thirty enterprises were involved in 1999.
7. Total amount
F 326 million in 1999 (F 284 million excluding VAT)
8. Duration of the subsidy
Permanent arrangement funded on a yearly basis under the Finance Law.G/SCM/N/60/EEC/Add.5
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9. Statistical data
The aid goes entirely to research and therefore has no bearing on product manufacture.
7. Subsidy per unit, or where this is not possible, total amount or annual amount budgeted for
the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the average subsidy per unit in the previous year).
- Total amount for 1999:   F 2,200 million
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time-limits attached to it
The scheme is applicable until 31 December 2006
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy
Number of dossiers approved in 1999, most of which being in the transport sector:
- Article 163 tervicies : 405
Article 217 undecies : 64
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