G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.4  
16 September  2019 
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original:  English  
 
  
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1  
OF THE GATT  1994 AND  ARTICLE  25 OF THE A GREEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COU NTERVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to subsidy programmes of 
Croatia . 
 
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  CROATIA  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
1  TRANSPORT  - 2017  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 4 
1.1  State aid SA.39136 - Aid for restructuring Croatian Railways (HŽ Putnički prijevoz 
d.o.o.)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............................  4 
1.2  State  aid programme in the form of ship's tonnage tax  ................................ .....................  4 
1.3  State Aid Program for 9141 Pula Line - (Unije - Susak) - Mali Lošinj - Ilovik - Silba - 
Zadar and vice versa for the period from 01.06.2017. till 31.12.2017  ................................ ........  5 
1.4  State aid program for services of general economic interest in the form of a fee for 
the provision of public coastal shipping services on national lines: 338, 501 i 612  .......................  6 
1.5  Development of maritime transport system, maritime domain and ports and 
protection of the marine environment from pollution from maritime facilities  ..............................  7 
1.6  Construction of terminal for bulk cargo transhipment in the port of Osijek  ...........................  7 
1.7  Preservation  of transport connections among regions - domestic scheduled air 
transport  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........................  8 
1.8  Preservation of opening hours  at Osijek Airport Ltd for public air transport  ..........................  9 
2  SHIPBUILDING  - 2017  ................................ ................................ ...............................  10 
2.1  Shipyard  Restructuring Programme - 3 Maj d.d.  ................................ .............................  10 
2.2  Shipyard Restructuring Programme - Brodograđevna industrija Split d.d.  ..........................  11 
3  TOURISM  - 2017  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  11 
3.1  Programme for loans to SMEs in tourism "Incentives for success"  ................................ ..... 11 
4  REGIONAL  DEVELOPMENT - 2017  ................................ ................................ ...............  12 
4.1  Investment  Promotion Act  ................................ ................................ ...........................  12 
4.2  Investment Promotion and Investment Improvement Act  ................................ ................  13 
4.3  State Aid for HP - Hrvatska pošta  ................................ ................................ .................  14 
4.4  Development of the Dubrovnik Airport  ................................ ................................ ..........  14 
4.5  HBOR State aid grant program  ................................ ................................ .....................  15 
4.6  State Aid Program for Business Infrastructure Development  ................................ ............  16 
5  TRANSPORT  - 2018  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 17 
5.1  Financing  of Modernization of Railway Vehicles 2018  ................................ .......................  17 
5.2  Individual support for a service of general economic interest  ................................ ...........  17 
5.3  Incentives for combined transport in Croatia - SA.47429  ................................ .................  18 
5.4  Financing , Construction, Management and Maintenance of the Adriatic Highway  .................  19 
5.5  State  aid progr amme in the form of ship's tonnage tax  ................................ ...................  20 
5.6  State Aid Program for 9141 Pula Line  ................................ ................................ ............  20 
5.7  Fee for the provision of public coastal shipping services ................................ ...................  21 
5.8  Fee for the provision of public coastal shipping services ................................ ...................  22 
5.9  Fee for the provision of public coastal shipping services on state high -speed 
(express) ship lines  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  23 G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  5.10  Fee for the provision of public coastal shipping services  ................................ .................  23 
5.11  Fee for the provision of public coastal shipping services on national lines  .........................  24 
5.12  Development of maritime transport system, maritime domain and ports and 
protection of the marine environment from pollution  ................................ .............................  25 
5.13  Preservation of transport connections among regions - domestic scheduled air 
transport  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........................  26 
5.14  Preservation of opening hours at O sijek Airport Ltd for public air transport  ......................  27 
6  SHIPBUILDING - 2018  ................................ ................................ ...............................  27 
6.1  Support  for shipyard rehabilitation - Uljanik d.d.  ................................ ............................  27 
7  TOURISM - 2018  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  28 
7.1  Programme for loans to SMEs in tourism "Incentives for success"  ................................ ..... 28 
8  REGIONAL DEVELOPMEN T - 2018  ................................ ................................ ...............  29 
8.1  Investment  Promotion Act  ................................ ................................ ...........................  29 
8.2  Investment  Promotion and Investment Improvement Act  ................................ ................  30 
8.3  State  Aid for HP - Hrvatska pošta  ................................ ................................ .................  30 
8.4  State  Aid Program for the Development of Public Ports  ................................ ....................  31 
8.5  HBOR  State aid grant program  ................................ ................................ .....................  32 
8.6  State Aid Program for Business Infrastructure Development  ................................ ............  33 
 
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  1  TRANSPORT  - 2017  
1.1  State aid SA.39136 - Aid for restructuring Croatian Railways (HŽ Putnički prijevoz 
d.o.o.)  
1. Title of the programme  
State aid SA.39136 - Aid for restructuring Croatian Railways (HŽ Putnički prijevoz d.o.o.) . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Inland railway transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
Commission Guidelines on State aid for railway undertakings, Guidelines on State aid for rescuing 
and restructuring non -financial undertakings in difficulty, Railways Act, Regulation (EU) 2016/2338 
of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 4 December  2016 amending Regulation (EC) 
No 1370/2007 concerning the opening of the market for domestic passenger transport services 
by rail. 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies and Payments for activated guarantees . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
HŽ Putnički prijevoz d.o.o.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 462,167,077.50. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2017. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
1.2  State  aid programme in the form of ship's tonnage tax  
1. Title of the programme  
State aid programme in the form of ship's tonnage tax . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Maritime transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
Navigation Code, Ordinance on the procedure and manner of exercise of the right to tonnage tax 
ships, Commission Decision SA.37912 . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
tax relief, tax exemptions and allowances . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Makar Navis d.o.o., Tankerska plovidba d.d. i Uljanik plovidba pomorski promet d.d.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 11,867,752.68. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2024. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  
1.3  State Aid Program for 9141 Pula Line - (Unije - Susak) - Mali Lošinj - Ilovik - Silba - 
Zadar and vice versa for the period from 01.06.2017. till 31.12.2017  
1. Title of the programme  
State Aid P rogram for 9141 Pula Line - (Unije - Susak) - Mali Lošinj - Ilovik - Silba - Zadar and vice 
versa for the period from 01.06. 2017. till 31.12.2017.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Maritime transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Agency for Costal Liner Shipping . 
5. Legal basis  
Act on Liner Shipping and Seasonal Costal Maritime Transport . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Jadrolinija, društvo za linijski pomorski prijevoz putnika i terete.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 3,127,149.17. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2017. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  
1.4  State aid program for services of general economic interest in the form of a fee for 
the provision of public coastal shipping services on national lines : 338, 501 i 612  
1. Title of the programme  
State aid program for services of general economic interest in the for m of a fee for the provision of 
public coastal shipping services on national lines : 338, 501 i 612 . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Maritime transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Agency for Costal Liner Shipping . 
5. Legal basis  
Act on Liner Shipping and Seasonal Costal Maritime Transport . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Gradski parking d.o.o., Jadrolinija i Nautički centar Komiža d.o.o.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 4,365,419.07. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2020. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  
1.5  Development of maritime transport system, maritime domain and ports and 
protection of the marine environment from pollution from maritime facilities  
1. Title of the programme  
Development of maritime transport system, maritime domain and ports and protectio n of the marine 
environment from pollution from maritime facilities (Program for connecting of the islands with the 
mainland and inter - and intra -islands traffic connectivity) . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of t he subsidy  
Maritime transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Agency for Costal Liner Shipping . 
5. Legal basis  
Act on Liner Shipping and Seasonal Costal Maritime Transport . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Various entrepreneurs : G&V Line d.o.o., Jadrolinija Rijeka, Linijska nacionalna plovidba d.d., 
Miatrade d.o.o., Porat Ilovik d.o.o., RPZ Vrgada , KTD Bilan d.o.o. i G&V Line Iadera d.o.o.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 251,930,459.78. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2017. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  
1.6  Construction of terminal for bulk cargo transhipment in the port of Osijek  
1. Title of the programme  
Construction of terminal for bulk cargo transhipment in the port of Osijek . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Inland waterway transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Act on 
Navigation and Inland Ports, Regulation on the management and conduct of business of inland 
waters port authorities, State Aid Act . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Lučka uprava Osijek . 
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 117,567,474.53. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2017. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  
1.7  Preservation  of transport connections among regions - domestic scheduled air 
transport  
1. Title of the programme  
Preservation of transport connections among regions – domestic scheduled air transport . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Air transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
Act on Air transport, Decision of the Government of the Republic of Croatia Class : 
022-03/16 -04/112, Registration Number : 50301-05/16 -16-2 of 2 5 May 2016, Contracts on the 
obligation to provide scheduled air transport - Trade Air i CA, Commission Decision of 
20 December  2011 on the application of Article 106(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  European Union to State aid in the form of public ser vice compensation granted to certain 
undertakings entrusted with the operation of services of general economic interest . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Croatia Airlines d.d., Trade Air d.o.o.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 98,081,000.00. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2020. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
1.8  Preservation of opening hours at Osijek Airport Ltd for public air transport  
1. Title of the programme  
Preservation of opening hours at Osijek Airport Ltd for public air transport - Ensuring the safety of 
traffic standards at airports . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Air transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
Act on Air Transport, Decision on the obligation for openness of the Osijek Airport, Commission 
Decision of 2 0 December  2011 on the application of Article 106(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning 
of the European Union to State aid in the form of public service compensation granted to certain 
undertakings entrusted with the operation of serv ices of general economic interest . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Zračna luka Osijek d.o.o.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 3,150,000.00. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2018. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
2  SHIPBUILDING  - 2017  
2.1  Shipyard  Restructuring Programme - 3 Maj d.d.  
1. Title of the programme  
Shipyard Restructuring Programme - 3 Maj d.d.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Shipbuilding - Restructuring of shipyards . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneursh ip and Crafts . 
5. Legal basis  
Community guidelines on State aid for rescuing and restructuring . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
3. MAJ Brodogradilište d.d.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 133,589,514.99. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2018. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  2.2   Shipyard Restructuring Programme - Brodograđevna industrija  Split d.d.  
1. Title of the programme  
Shipyard Restructuring Programme - Brodograđevna industrija Split d.d.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Shipbuilding - Restructuring of shipyards . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts . 
5. Legal basis  
Community guidelines on State aid for rescuing and restructuring . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies and Government guarantees . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Brodograđevna industrija Brodosplit d.d. i Brodosplit -Holding d.o.o. za usluge . 
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 106,925,878.99. 
9. Duration of the subsi dy 
2017. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
3  TOURISM  - 2017  
3.1  Programme for loans to SMEs in tourism "Incentives for success " 
1. Title of the programme  
Programme for loans to SMEs in tourism "Incentives for success ". 
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Tourism . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Tourism . 
5. Legal basis  
Small Businesses Development Promotion Act . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Various entrepreneurs . 
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 15,623,406.87 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2030. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
4  REGIONAL  DEVELOPMENT - 2017  
4.1  Investment  Promotion Act  
1. Title of the programme  
Investment Promotion Act . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional Development . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts . 
5. Legal basis  
Investment Promotion Act . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies, tax, tax relief, tax exemptions and allowances . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Various entrepreneurs . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 247,452,197.46. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2020. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
4.2  Investment Promotion and Investment Improvement Act  
1. Title of the programme  
Investment Promotion and Investment Improvement Act . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional Development . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts . 
5. Legal basis  
Investment Promotion and Investment Improvement Act . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies, tax, tax relief, tax exemptions and allowances . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Various entrepreneurs . 
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 272,163,653.65. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
Not available . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
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  4.3  State Aid for HP - Hrvatska pošta  
1. Title of the programme  
State Aid for HP - Hrvatska pošta d.d.  in the form of a fee for the provision of a service of general 
economic interest - universal postal services . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional Development – postal services . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
The Postal Services Act, Ordinance on provision of universal service, HAKOM  Council annual 
decisions, Minister's decisions on reimbursements from the budget, Contract between the Ministry 
of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure and Croatian Post . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
HP-Hrvatska pošta d.d . Zagreb . 
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 78,766,289.00. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2027. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
4.4  Development of the Dubrovnik Airport  
1. Title of the programme  
Development of the Dubrovnik Airport . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional Development . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Act on Maritime 
Domain and Sea Ports, Environmental Protection Act, Act on Air Transport, State Aid Act, 
Commission Decision C(2014) 940 final SA.38168 ex SA.37108 . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Zračna luka Dubrovnik . 
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 858,563,978.83. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
Not available . 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
4.5  HBOR State aid grant program  
1. Title of the programme  
HBOR  State aid grant program . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional Development . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development . 
5. Legal basis  
The Act on Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Direct subsidies on interest and favourable loans . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Various entrepreneurs . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 75,603,067.57. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2020. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
4.6  State Aid Program for Business Infrastructure Development  
1. Title of the programme  
State Aid Program for Business Infrastructure Development . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2017. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional Development . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneur ship and Crafts . 
5. Legal basis  
Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the internal market in application of Articles  107 and 108 of the Treaty (Text with 
EEA relevance) . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Various entrepreneurs . 
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 610,594,054.92. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2020. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  5  TRANSPORT  - 2018  
5.1  Financing  of Modernization of Railway Vehicles 2018  
1. Title of the programme  
Financing of Modernization of Railway Vehicles 2018.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Inland railway transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
Rail System Safety and Interoperability Act NN 82/13., 18/15., 110/15., 70/17., Council 
Directive  92/106/EEC , Guidelines on state aid to entrepreneurs in rail transport 2008/C.187/04 . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
HŽ Putnički prijevoz d.o.o.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 6,000,000.00. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2018. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
5.2  Individual support for a service of general economic interest  
1. Title of the programme  
Individual support for a service of general economic interest . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Inland railway transport . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
Railways Act NN 94/13., 148/13., 73/17.  
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
HŽ Putnički prijevoz d.o.o.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 461,700,000.00. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2018. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
5.3  Incentives for combined transport in Croatia - SA.47429  
1. Title of the programme  
Incentives for combined transport in Croatia - SA.47429 . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Inland railway transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
Act on Combined Transport of Freight, Treaty on Functioning of the European Union, Guidelines on 
State Aid to Entrepreneurs operating in rail transport (2008/C184/07), Council 
Directive  92/106/EEC . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Adria Rail, Crokombi d.o.o., HŽ Cargo d.o.o. i Train Hungary podružnica Zagreb . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 2,000,000.00. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2022.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
5.4  Financing , Construction, Management and Maintenance of the Adriatic Highway  
1. Title of the programme  
Contract on amendments no. 5 of the Agreement on Concession for Financing, Construction, 
Management and Maintenance of the Adriatic Highway - section Dragonja -Pula a nd 
Kanfanar -Pazin-Matulji from October  5th 2018. - SA.48472 (2018/N) . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Inland road transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
State Aid Act, State aid guidelines for the period 2018 -2020, European Commission Decision of 
14.06.2018 - State Aid SA.48472, State Aid Rules for services of general economic interest - 2011 
Community framework . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Bina-Istra d.d.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 320,204,566.00. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2034.  
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  5.5  State  aid programme in the form of ship's tonnage tax  
1. Title of the programme  
State aid programme in the form of ship's tonnage tax . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Maritime transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
Navigation Code, Ordinance on the procedure and manner of exercise of the right to tonnage tax 
ships, Commission Decision SA.37912  
6. Form of the assistance granted  
tax relief, tax exemptions and allowances . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Tankerska plovidba d.d.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 14,453,514.02. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2024. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  
5.6  State Aid Program for 9141 Pula Line  
1. Title of the programme  
State Aid Program for 9141 Pula Line - (Unije - Susak) - Mali Lošinj - Ilovik - Silba and vice versa 
for the period from 01.06.2017. do 31.12.2017.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Maritime transport . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  4. Background authority for the programme  
Agency for Costal Liner Shipping . 
5. Legal basis 
Act on Liner Shipping and Seasonal Costal Maritime Transpor t (NN 33/06, 38/09, 87/09, 18/11, 
80/13 i 56/16), State Aid Rules - SGEI pravila (Services of general economic interest or exclusive 
right to perform certain activities) . 
6. Form of the assis tance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Jadrolinija, društvo za linijski pomorski prijevoz putnika i terete.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 646,281.03. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2018. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  
5.7  Fee for the provision of public coastal shipping services  
1. Title of the programme  
State aid program for services of general economic interest in the form of a f ee for the provision of 
public coastal shipping services for the period from 2018. till 2020. with possible extension to 2029. 
on national lines 310, 311, 405/406, 415, 614, 807, 831.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Maritime transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Agency for Costal Liner Shipping . 
5. Legal basis  
Act on Liner Shipping and Seasonal Costal Maritime Transport (NN 33/06, 38/09, 87/09, 18/11, 
80/13 i 56/16) . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Jadrolinija Rijeka, Porat Ilovik d.o.o., RPZ Vrgada , KTD Bilan d.o.o. i G&V Line Iadera d.o.o.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 33,009,523.97. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2029. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  
5.8  Fee for the provision of public coastal shipping services  
1. Title of the programme  
State aid program for services of general economic interest in the form of a fee for the provision of 
public coastal shipping services for the period from 2018. do 2020. on national lines 505, 532 i 9502 . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Maritime transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Agency for Costal Liner Shipping . 
5. Legal basis  
Act on Liner Shipping and Seasonal Costal Maritime Transport (NN 33/06, 38/09, 87/09, 18/11, 
80/13 i 56/16)  
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Catamaran line d.o.o. i Jadrolinija . 
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 19,187,675.48. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2020. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  5.9  Fee for the provision of public coastal shipping services on state high -speed (express) 
ship lines  
1. Title of the programme  
State aid program for services of general economic interest in the form of a fee for the provision of 
public coastal shipping services for the period from 2018. do 2023. with possi ble extension to 2027. 
on state high -speed (express) ship lines . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Maritime transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Agency for Costal Liner Shipping . 
5. Legal basis  
Act on Liner Shipping and Seasonal Costal Maritime Transport (NN 33/06, 38/09, 87/09, 18/11, 
80/13 i 56/16) . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Catamaran line d.o.o., G&V Line d.o.o., Jadrolinija Rijeka, Miatrade d.o.o., Krilo Shipping Company 
d.o.o. i G&V Line Iadera d.o.o.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 96,608,258.72. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2023. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  
5.10  Fee for the provision of public coastal shipping services  
1. Title of the programme  
State aid program for services of general economic interest in the form of a fee  for the provision of 
public coastal shipping services for the period fro m 2018. do 2023. with possible extension to 2027. 
on state ferries lines . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Maritime transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Agency for Costal Liner Shipping . 
5. Legal basis  
Act on Liner Shipping and Seasonal Costal Maritime Transport (NN 33/06, 38/09, 87/09, 18/11, 
80/13 i 56/16) . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Jadrolinija . 
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 114,058,847.51. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2027. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  
5.11  Fee for the provision of public coastal shipping services on national lines  
1. Title of the programme  
State aid program for services of general economic interest in the form of a fee for the provision of 
public coastal shipping services on national lines : 338, 501 i 612 . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy objective and /or purpose of the subsidy  
Maritime transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Agency for Costal Liner Shipping . 
5. Legal basis  
Act on Liner Shipping and Seasonal Costal Maritime Transport (NN 33/06, 38/09, 87/09, 18/11, 
80/13 i 56/16) . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Gradski parking d.o.o., Jadrolinija i Nautički centar Komiža d.o.o.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 4,377,181.28. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2020. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  
5.12  Development of maritime transport system, maritime domain and ports and 
protection of the marine environment from pollution  
1. Title of the programme  
Development of maritime transport system, maritime domain and ports and protection of the marine 
environment from polluti on from maritime facilities (Program for connecting of the islands with the 
mainland and inter - and intra -islands traffic connectivity) . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Maritime transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Agency for Costal Liner Shipping . 
5. Legal basis  
Act on Liner Shipping and Seasonal Costal Maritime Transport . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Various entrepreneurs : G&V Line d.o.o., Jadrolinija Rijeka, Linijska nacionalna plovidba d.d., 
Miatrade d.o.o., Porat Ilovik d.o.o., RPZ Vrgada , KTD Bilan d.o.o. i G&V Line Iadera d.o.o.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 33,257,451.18. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  9. Duration of the subsidy  
2018. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available.  
5.13  Preservation of transport connections among regions - domestic scheduled air 
transport  
1. Title of the programme  
Preservation of transport connections among regions - domestic scheduled air transport . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Air transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
Act on Air transport, Decision of the Government of the Republic of Croatia Class : 
022-03/16 -04/112, Registration Number : 50301-05/16 -16-2 of 25 May 2016, Contracts on the 
obligation to provide scheduled air transport - Trade Air i CA, Commission Decision of 
20 December  2011 on the application of Article 106(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the 
European Union to State aid in the form of  public service compensation granted to certain 
undertakings entrusted with the operation of services of general economic interest . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Croatia Airlines d.d., Trade Air d.o.o.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 99,770,000.00. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2020. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  5.14  Preservation of opening hours at Osijek Airport Ltd for public air transport  
1. Title of the programme  
Preservation of opening hours at Osijek Airport Ltd for public air transport - Ensuring the safety of 
traffic standards at airports . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy obj ective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Air transport . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
Act on Air Transport, Decision on the obligation of Osijek Airport openness, Commission Decision of 
20 December  2011 on the application of Article 106(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the 
European Union to State aid in the form of public service compensation granted to certain 
undertakings entrusted with the operation of serv ices of general economic interest . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Zračna luka Osijek d.o.o.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 3,100,000.00. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2018. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
6  SHIPBUILDING - 2018  
6.1  Support  for shipyard rehabilitation - Uljanik d.d.  
1. Title of the programme  
Support for shipyard rehabilitation - Uljanik d.d.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Shipbuilding - Restructuring of shipyards . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts . 
5. Legal basis  
Community guidelines on State aid for rescuing and restructuring . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Guarantees . 
7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
3. MAJ Brodogradilište d.d., Uljanik brodogradilište d.d. i Uljanik d.d.  
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 2,530,186,656.02. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2018. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
7  TOURISM - 2018  
7.1  Programme for loans to SMEs in tourism "Incentives for success " 
1. Title of the programme  
Programme for loans to SMEs in tourism "Incentives for success ". 
2. Period covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Tourism . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Tourism . 
5. Legal basis  
Small Businesses Development Promotion Act . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies and direct subsidies on interest . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  7. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Various entrepreneurs . 
8. Subsidy per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 12,663,591.44. 
9. Duration of the subsidy  
2030. 
10. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
8  REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT  - 2018  
8.1  Investment  Promotion Act  
1. Title of the programme  
Investment Promotion Act . 
2. Period  covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional Development . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts . 
5. Legal basis  
Investment Promotion Act, Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014. 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies, tax, tax relief, tax exemptions and allowances . 
7. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
Various entrepreneurs . 
8. Subsidy  per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 393,783,879.93. 
9. Duration  of the subsidy  
2020. 
10. Statistical data  permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  8.2  Investment  Promotion and Investment Improvement Act  
1. Title of the programme  
Investment Promotion and Investment Improvement Act . 
2. Period  covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional Development . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts . 
5. Legal basis  
Investment Promotion and Investment Improvement Act . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies, tax, tax relief, tax exemptions and allowances . 
7. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
Various entrepreneurs . 
8. Subsidy  per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 263,821,634.79. 
9. Duration  of the subsidy  
Not available . 
10. Statistical data  permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
8.3  State  Aid for HP - Hrvatska pošta  
1. Title of the programme  
State Aid for HP - Hrvatska pošta d.d. in the form of a fee for the provision of a service of general 
economic interest - universal postal services . 
2. Period  covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the su bsidy 
Regional Development - postal services . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
The Postal Services Act, Ordinance on provision of universal service, HAKOM Council annual 
decisions, Minister's decisions on reimbursements from the budget, Contract between the Ministry 
of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure and Croatian Post . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
HP-Hrvatska pošta d.d . Zagreb . 
8. Subsidy  per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 79,797,020.00. 
9. Duration  of the subsidy  
2027. 
10. Statistical data  permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
8.4  State  Aid Program for the Development of Public Ports  
1. Title of the programme  
State Aid Program for the Development of Public Ports of the Republic of Croatia for the Period 
2017-2020.  
2. Period  covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional Development . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure . 
5. Legal basis  
Maritime Domain and Sea Ports Act . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  7. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
Lučka uprava Splitsko -dalmatinske županije, Županijska lučka uprava Cres, Županijska lučka uprava 
Crikvenica, Županijska lučka uprava Mali Loš inj - Luka Unije, Županijska lučka uprava Zadar i 
Županijska uprava Šibensko -kninske županije . 
8. Subsidy  per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 142,461,053.17. 
9. Duration  of the subsidy  
2020. 
10. Statistical data  permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
8.5  HBOR  State aid grant program  
1. Title of the programme  
HBOR State aid grant program . 
2. Period  covered by notification  
2018. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional Development . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development . 
5. Legal basis  
The Act on Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development . 
6. Form of the assistance  granted  
Direct subsidies on interest and favourable loans . 
7. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
Various entrepreneurs . 
8. Subsidy  per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 29,157,276.05. 
9. Duration  of the subsidy  
2020. 
10. Statistical data  permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.4  
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  8.6  State Aid Program for Business Infrastructure Development  
1. Title of the programme  
State Aid Program for Business Infrastructure Development . 
2. Period  covered by  notification  
2018. 
3. Policy  objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional Development . 
4. Background authority for the programme  
Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Crafts . 
5. Legal basis  
Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid 
compatible with the internal market in application of Articles  107 and 108 of the Treaty (Text with 
EEA relevance) . 
6. Form of the assistance granted  
Subsidies . 
7. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided  
Various entrepreneurs . 
8. Subsidy  per unit or the total annual amount budget for subsidy  
HRK 27,385,294.45. 
9. Duration  of the subsidy  
2020. 
10. Statistical data  permitting an assessment of the trade effects on the subsidy  
Not available . 
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