G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
13 June 2023 
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF  
THE GATT 1994 AND ARTICLE 25 .1 OF THE AGREEMENT ON  
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES  
MONTENEGRO  
Supplement  
The following communication , dated and received on 26 May 2023, is being circulated at the request 
of the delegation of Montenegro . 
 
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Contents  
I NON -FISHERIES PROGRAMMES  ................................ ................................ ....................  3 
1   SUPPORT PROGRAMME LINE FOR MODERNISATION OF THE PROCESSING  
INDUSTRY  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........................  3 
2   PROGRAMME LINE OF INTRODUCTION OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS  .............................  4 
3   PROGRAMME LINE FOR SUPPORT SMALL INVESTMENTS OF ENTREPRENEURS  
(WOMEN AND YOUTH)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  5 
4   PROGRA MME LINE FOR FOSTERING CIRCULAR ECONOMY  ................................ ..................  6 
5   PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE SUPPORT OF DIGITALIZATION  ................................ ................  8 
6   BUSINESS ZONES  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  9 
7   ANNUAL PLAN OF THE INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FUND OF MONTENEGRO  ...............  10 
8   ELECTRICITY PRODUCED FROM RENEWABL E RESOURCES  ................................ ................  11 
II SUPPORT FOR FISHERIES PRODUCTS  ................................ ................................ ....... 15 
1   MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET FOR DEMERSAL  
RESOURCES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  15 
2   MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET FOR PELAGIC RESOURCES  ................  16 
3   MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET IN SMALL -SCALE  
COMMERCIAL FISHING  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 17 
4   IMPROVING THE COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF MARICULTURE SECTOR  ..............  18 
5   SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES AND OTHER 
MARINE ORGANISMS  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  19 
6   MANAGEMENT OF THE FISHERIES MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (FMC)  ..................  20 
7   MIDAS 2 – COMPONENT 3 MODERNISATION OF THE FISHERIES SECTOR  ...........................  20 
8   DIRECT PAYMENTS IN MARICULTURE – BIVALVE MOLLUSCS FARMING  ..............................  22 G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  9   SUSTAI NABLE MANAGEMENT OF FRESHWATER FISHERY  ................................ ..................  23 
10   DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL FISHING IN LAKE SKADAR  ................................ ...........  24 
11   STRENGTHENING COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF THE FRESHWATER AQUACULTURE 
SECTOR  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........................  25 
12   DIRECT PAYMENTS IN AQUACULTURE  ................................ ................................ ..........  25 
 
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  I NON-FISHERIES PROGRAMMES  
1  SUPPORT PROGRAMME LINE FOR MODERNISATION OF THE PROCESSING INDUSTRY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support Programme line for Modernisation of the Processing Industry for 2021.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The aim of the Programme line was to strengthen the competitiveness of business entities, to 
improve business, productivity and profitability through investment in equipment.  
The specific objectives of the Programme line were:  
• Modernization of production processes,  
• Efficient use of available resources,  
• Diversification of the product range and improvement of product quality,  
• Creating new jobs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the le gislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Background authority for the subsidy has been the Ministry of Economic Development1 of 
Montenegro in cooperation with the Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro and 
Commercial banks, based on the Industrial Poli cy of Montenegro 2019 –2023, and Montenegro 
Economic Reform Programme 2019 -2021.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants. The amount of non -refundable support as a cover of part of the eligible costs of procurement 
of equipment through the loan, is in the amount of up t o 35% of the net invoiced value of equipment 
(from EUR 7,000.00, up to EUR 70,000.00).  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Registered micro, small and medium -sized companies and entrepreneurs who have been in the 
business for at least 1 year and whose registered principal activity fall s within the processing industry 
are eligible to participate in the Programme line.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The available fu nds in 2021 for the implementation of the Programme line were EUR 1 .500,000.00. 
In 2021 the Ministry received 29 applications from the companies operating in wood and furniture 
manufacturing, metal processing, processing of fruits, vegetables, milk and cheese and bread 
production, production of paper and cardboard products, etc. After checking the documentation, the 
Commission of the Ministry of Economic Development approved nine application s in accordance with 
the Programme line's rules. With the suppor t of EUR 369,762.04 by the Ministry of Economic 
Development, the equipment worth EUR 1 .071,375.00 was purchased.  
 
1 Note: At the session of the Government of Montenegro on December 7, 2020, the name of the 
Ministry  of Economy was changed to the Ministry of Economic Development.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
2   PROGRAMME LINE OF INTRODUCTION OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme line of introduction of international standards.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
The Programme has aimed to provide sup port to entrepreneurs, small and medium sized enterprises 
(SMEs) especially from less developed municipalities and the northern region, to increase their own 
size to a greater extent of competitiveness, primarily through harmonization with the requirements  
of international standards related to their products, management systems, staffing, testing, 
controlling and certification and support for obtaining accreditation for conformity assessment.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identificatio n of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Ministry of Economic Development based on the Law on Regional Development of Montenegro 
("Official Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No. 20/11), the Law on Business Companies 
("Official Gazette of t he Republic of Montenegro', No. 06/02), the Strategy of regional development 
of Montenegro 2018 -2022, the Strategy for innovative activities 2016 -2020, the Strategy of the 
development of the processing industry of Montenegro 2014 -2020, Industrial policy of  Montenegro 
until 2023. The measures contained in the Programme Line meet the criteria of Article 14 of 
Annex  7a - Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17. June 2014 declaring certain categories 
of assistance compatible with the internal market in app lication of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty, 
the Ordinance on the list of state aid rules ("Official Gazette of Montenegro" No. 35/14, 02/15 and 
38/15), so they agree with Articles 6 and 7 of the Law.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy has been provided ac cording to the principle of refund. The beneficiary of the 
program me financed the project, and after realization and submission of evidence of realization, the 
Ministry refunded the contracted amount.  
Support was related to two components - for the introdu ction of international business standards 
and for obtaining accreditation for conformity assessment.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The beneficiaries were entrepreneurs, small and medium sized companies under the criteria defined 
in the public call for participation. In 2021 in total 34 companies fulfilled conditions and procedures, 
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  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amo unt of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Amount budgeted for 2021 was EUR 250,000.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
3  PROGRAMME LINE FOR SUPPORT SMALL INVESTMENT S OF ENTREPRENEURS (WOMEN 
AND YOUTH)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme line for support small investments of entrepreneurs (women and youth), for 2021.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Progr amme line for support of small investments of entrepreneurs aims to encourage 
entrepreneurship of women and youth as well as, to improve the efficiency and institutional support 
of entrepreneurs' business. This Program me Line will support vulnerable target gro ups by providing 
financial assistance, through grants to finance the procurement of fixed assets of small value.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Ministry of Economic Devel opment is background authority for the subsidy. Subsidies are 
provided in line with the Law on Business Companies ("Official Gazette of the Republic of 
Montenegro", No. 06/02), the Decree on Detailed Criteria, Conditions and Manner of Granting State 
Aid (" Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 27/2010, 34/2011 and 16/14) and the Law on Accounting 
("Official Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro ", No. 52/16, as well as following the regulations in 
force in accordance with the Law on Waters ("Official Gazette o f the Republic of Montenegro", 
No. 27/2007 and "Official Gazette of Montenegro ", No. 32/2011, 47/2011 - amended, 
48/2015,  52 / 2016, 2/2017 - other law, 80/2017 - other law, 55/2016 - other law and 84/2018), 
Law on Municipal Wastewater Management "Official  Gazette of Montenegro", No. 002/17 from 
10.01.2017) and other applicable laws that define this area.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy has been provided according to the principle of refund. The beneficiary of the 
program me financed the project, and after realization and submission of evidence of realization, the 
Ministry refunded the contracted amount.  
Support was intended for co -financing the costs of procurement of fixed assets - equipment and 
part of intangible assets - software that are directly involved in the production process/service 
provision:  
1) new production equipment and/or machinery;  
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  3) new equipment for 3D scanning, 3D printing and accompanyin g software;  
4) Microsoft Office application software;  
5) software used in CAD design (AUTOCAD, ARHICAD, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS), as well as 
other software used in computer -aided design;  
6) software used in CAM/in computer -aided production;  
7) used production equipment and/ or machinery, not older than three years, which is 
directly in the function of creating products and/or services;  
8) new parts, specialized machine tools.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The beneficiaries were entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium si zed companies owned by women 
and young people under 35 years of age (criteria defined in the public call for participation). In 2021, 
189 companies applied. The number of companies fulfilled conditions and procedures, implemented 
contracted activities was 42 and total reimbursed amount was EUR 559,153.26 (subsidy – up to 
80% of eligible costs (excl. VAT).  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Amount budgeted for 2021 was EUR  650,000.00.  
Intensity of support: The principle is that the entrepreneur finances 100% of all costs until the end 
of the activity for which he applies, and then after submitting documentation proving the expenditure 
of the funds of the contracted activity , the Ministry approves a refund of part of the costs in the 
amount of up to 50% for micro and small enterprises, the amount of eligible costs without VAT, in 
the minimum amount of EUR 500.00 without VAT and in the maximum amount up to EUR 47,500.00 
withou t VAT.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
4  PROGRAMME LINE FOR FOSTERING CIRCULAR ECONOM Y 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme line for Fostering Circular Economy.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Programme has aimed to provide support to entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium sized 
enterprises (SMEs). The Programme aimed to introduce and use modern biologica l processes for 
wastewater treatment in Montenegrin business sector. The application of Upflow Sludge Blanket 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including i dentification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Ministry of Economic Development is background authority for the subsidy. Subsidies are 
provided in line with the Law on Business Companies ("Official Gazette Of the Republic of 
Montenegro", N o. 06/02), the Decree on Detailed Criteria, Conditions and Manner of Granting State 
Aid ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 27/2010, 34/2011 and 16/14) and the Law on Accounting 
("Official Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro " No. 52/16, as well as following the regulations in 
force in accordance with the Law on Waters ("Official Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", 
No. 27/2007 and "Official Gazette Of Montenegro", No. 32/2011, 47/2011 - amended, 
48/2015,  52 / 2016, 2/2017 - other law, 80/2017 - other law, 55/2016 - other law and 84/2018), 
Law on Municipal Wastewater Management "Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 002/17 from 
10.01.2017) and other applicable laws that define this area.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy has bee n provided according to the principle of refund. The beneficiary of the 
program me financed the project, and after realization and submission of evidence of realization, the 
Ministry refunded the contracted amount.  
Support was intended to co -finance the cos ts of the following activities:  
- Component I - Wastewater treatment in agri -food industry, intended for entrepreneurs 
and micro -enterprises, and  
- Component II - Industrial wastewater treatment, intended for small and medium -sized 
enterprises and hotels.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The beneficiaries were entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium sized companies under the criteria 
defined in the public call for participation. In 2021 only one company applied. The same company 
fulfilled conditions and p rocedures, implemented contracted activities and thus were reimbursed 
EUR 4,628.40 (subsidy - 70% of eligible costs (excl. VAT).  
The principle is that the company finances 100% of all costs until the end of the activity for which it 
applies, and then after  submitting documentation proving the expenditure of the funds of the 
contracted activity, the Ministry of Economy approves a refund of part of the costs in the amount of 
up to 70% for entrepreneurs, micro and small enterprises, or up to 60% for medium -sized 
enterprises, the amount of eligible costs without VAT,  and in the maximum amount up to 
EUR 10,000.00 without VAT. The funds were allocated through an open grant procedure through an 
open Public Call, i.e. until the expenditure of available funds for the  program line.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Amount budgeted for 2021 was EUR 200,000.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  5  PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE SUPPORT OF DIGITALIZATIO N 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme line for the support of Digitalization.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The goal of the Programme Line for the support of Digitalization was to raise the level of business 
automation processes and levels of knowledge of management and operational structures in 
MSME s. 
Specific Objectives:  
• Increased number of MSMEs that have automated business processes;  
• Increased exports of Montenegrin MSMEs thanks to digital business.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Ministry of Economic Devel opment based on the Law on Regional Development of Montenegro 
("Official Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No. 20/11), the Law on Business Companies 
("Official Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No. 06/02), the Strategy of regional development 
of Montenegro 2014 -2020, the Strategy for innovative activities 2016 -2020, the Strategy of the 
development of the processing industry of Montenegro 2014 -2020, Industrial policy of Montenegro 
until 2023.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The principle was that the company finances 100% of all costs until the completion of the activity 
for which it applies, and then after the submitted documentation proving the expenditure of funds 
contracted activities, the Ministry approves the reimbursement of part of the costs in  up to 80% of 
the amount of eligible costs without VAT, and in the maximum amount up to EUR 7,500.00 without 
VAT. 
This maximum amount is if in the founding structure of the company was at least 50% female person 
and/or person up to 35 years of age. This ai d was granted as low - value aid (de minimis aid) in 
accordance with EU Commission Regulation no. 1407/2013 of 18 Dec. 2013 years. The condition is 
that in the last six months until the day of publishing the Public Invitation, there were no changes 
in the ownership structure. The amount given for 2021 was EUR 95,844.42 and this amount was 
awarded to 16 applicants/companies.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Entrepreneurs, small and medium -sized enterprises, have the right to participate in the program me 
line for support of digitalization medium - sized enterprises registered in accordance with the 
Companies Act ("Official Gazette RCG", No. 06/02), Decree on Detailed Criteria, Conditions and 
Manner of Granting State Aid ("Official Gazette of Montenegro" , no. 27/2010, 34/2011 and 16/14) 
and the Law On Accounting (Official Gazette RCG " no. 52/16), registered in the Central Register of 
Business Entities.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible , the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted  for that subsidy  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
6  BUSINESS ZONE S 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Decree on Business zones.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Decree defines as its aim the establishment of business zones, which are unique areas 
established by government or municipalities, foreseen to provide various fees reliefs to business 
entities within them, for the purpose of a more balanced regional de velopment of Montenegro. 
Namely, Decree states that the beneficiaries of the business zones shall exercise the right to tax 
and other reliefs in accordance with the decisions adopted by the municipalities governing business 
zones.  
4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Ministry of Economic Development is background authority for the subsidy. Subsidies are 
granted based on Decree on business zones, as well as Decisions on establish ing business zones by 
municipalities which have business zones.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidies are in form of income taxes and social contributions reliefs/incentives (defined by 
decree) and municipal taxes and land rent reliefs (defined by municipaliti es). 
The decree stipulates tax reliefs regarding social contributions (contributions for pension and 
disability insurance, health insurance, unemployment insurance and labour fund) and income taxes 
for business zones beneficiaries. Business zones beneficia ries can use these benefits no more than 
5 years since the day of employing a person in a business zone.  
During 2021, there were in total 6 approved business zones in Montenegro (in Berane, Šavnik, Bijelo 
Polje, Mojkovac, Nikšic and in Podgorica). There we re only 5 beneficiaries of business zones reliefs 
in 2021, but only 2 archived reliefs from national level in total amount of EUR 738,322.50.  
Decree on Business zones also allows business zones establishers to include additional 
benefits/incentives from lo cal level in their respective Decisions on establishing business zones. 
Some of them are related to: favorable prices for land lease/purchase, exemption or reduction of 
utility fees, as well as fees for equipping construction land, reduction of real estate  tax rate to the 
limit prescribed by law, exemption from personal income tax, additional infrastructural equipping of 
locations by the local self -government unit.  
These incentives are subject to bilateral agreement between certain municipal authority and t he 
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  Reliefs can amount to a maximum of 70% of eligible costs (investments in tangible assets and jobs 
creation) of the total investment for small enterprises, 60% for medium and 50% for large ones.  
6. To whom and how the subsi dy is provided  
The beneficiaries of business zones are private companies which are selected by municipalities under 
the criteria defined in the public call for participation.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
There is no budgeted amount per year, as there are incentives from income taxes and social 
contributions, it depends on number of companies  and number of employees operating in approved 
business zones.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
5 years after employing a person, business zone beneficiary can use income taxes and social 
contributions reliefs.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade  effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
7  ANNUAL PLAN OF THE INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FUND OF MONTENEGRO  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Annual Plan of the Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro JSC for 2021.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The subsidy was provided with the goal of realization of credit lines of Investment and Development 
Fund of Montenegro AD, intended for:  
• Development of entrepreneurship, through support for special target grou ps (young 
people, beginners, women, university graduates, technological surpluses, individual 
agricultural producers, innovative entrepreneurship, ICT business, cluster production, 
etc.);  
• Growth and development of micr o, small, medium and medium capitalize d enterprises, 
with special attention to:  
✓ investments in priority sectors of the Montenegrin economy  
✓ maintaining and/or improving liquidity  
✓ encouraging the competitiveness of Montenegrin products/services in other markets  
✓ diversification and digitization o f the Montenegrin economy  
• Support for the realization of green field and brown field investments;  
• Support for infrastructure projects, projects of environmental, local and state importance 
and projects in the field of energy and energy efficiency;  
• Balanced  regional development;  
• Opening of new and preservation of existing jobs;  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro A.D. based on the Law on  Investment 
Development Fund of Montenegro ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 88/09,40/10 and 080/17) 
and the IDF Annual Work Plan for 2021.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The aid is granted in the form of subsidized interest rates on the loans. The aid refers to  the 
difference between the average market interest rate for placements in the economy in accordance 
with the statistics of the Central Bank and the current interest rate of the IDF of Montenegro per 
individual placement in accordance with the loan repayme nt period.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries, based on the Plan of the Investment and Development Fund for 2021, were 
entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises, as well as large enterprises as defined in the 
program me. 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in ca ses where this is not possible, t he amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The total equivalent of state aid for 2021 is EUR 2,315,083. The aid refers to the difference between 
the average market interest rate for placements in the economy in accordance with the statistics of 
the Central Bank and the current interest rate of the IDF of Montenegro per individual placement in 
accordance with the loan repayment period. In accordance with the Decision of the Council of the 
Agency for Protection of Competition, act no. 01 -430/21 -16/6 of 25 January 2021, by which the 
Annual Work Plan of the IDF was assessed as in accordance with the Law on State Aid Control.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Duration of subsidy is related to terms and conditions of specific loan s. 
9. Statistical data permitting  an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
8  ELECTRICITY PRODUCED FROM RENEWABLE  RESOURCES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme in accordance with the Energy Law for electricity produced from renewable 
resources.  
2. Period covered b y the notification  
2021.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Energy Development Strategy of Montenegro until 2030, which was adopted in 2014, has 
recognized the development of renewable energy sources as a strategic goal of Montenegro. The 
Strategy has aimed to the development of wind farms since the study of the potential of renewable 
sources in the territory of Montenegro had showed significant wind potential, in addition to the 
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  4. Background  and authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under 
which it is granted ) 
The Ministry of Capital Investments took over the powers in the field of energy, previously run by 
the Ministry of Economy. The  Ministry of Capital Investments is the background authority for the 
subsidy based on the following documents: the Energy Law, the Decree on acquiring the status and 
accomplishing entitlements of the privileged producer electricity, the Decree about compen sation 
for encouraging electricity generation from renewable sources and high -efficient cogeneration.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The aid has been granted in the form of guaranteed price, guaranteed purchase and release of 
balance responsibility during the duration of the privileged producer status.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Pursuant to the legal possibilities provided for in the Law on Energy and after fulfilling all prescribed 
conditions the companies: "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane , "Kronor" d.o.o. Podgorica, 
"Synergy" d.o.o. Podgorica, "Hydro Bistrica" d.o.o. Podgorica, "Igma Energy" d.o.o. Andrijevica, 
"Krnovo Green Energy" d.o.o. Nikgić, "Nord Energy" d.o.o. Andrijevica, "Simes inženjering" d.o.o, 
Podgorica, "Viridi Progressum" d .o.o. Kolašin, "Power AB" d.o.o. Kolašin, "BB Hydro"  d.o.o. 
Podgorica, "Đekić" d.o.o. Podgorica, "MHE Vrbnica" d.o.o. Podgorica, "Small Hydro Power Plant 
Kutska" d.o.o. Andrijevica, "Small Hydro Power Plant Mojanska" d.o.o. Andrijevica, "Zeta energy" 
d.o.o. Danilovgrad, "Benegro " d.o.o. Berane, "Vodovod i kanalizacija " d.o.o. Andrijevica, 
"Hidroenergija Andrijevica " d.o.o. Andrijevica, "Manira Hydro " d.o.o. Mojkovac, "Možura Wind Park" 
d.o.o. Podgorica, "Eco solar system"  d.o.o. Podgorica, "Invicta" d.o.o. Podgorica, "Alliance" d.o.o. 
Podgorica, "Fudbalski savez Crne Gore" d.o.o. Podgorica and "Bar -kod" d.o.o. Podgorica have gained 
the Status of a privileged producer for 12 years. In accordance with the Status of a privileged 
producer they have been entitled  to use the aid.  
After acquiring the status of a privileged producer, the companies have signed the Electricity 
Purchase Agreement with the Montenegrin Electricity Market Operator, guarantying purchase at a 
defined price for 12 years.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Montenegro has determined the selling price of electricity produced in plants during the entire period 
of the purchase contract.  
During 2021 year selling p rice was:  
• SHPP "Šeremet", developed by "Nord Energy" d.o.o. Andrijevica, has determined the 
selling price of 10 .702 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
3 August 2018);  
• SHPP "Bistrica" developed by "Hydro Bistrica" d.o.o. Podgoric a has determined the selling 
price of 8 .557 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
12 January  2018);  
• SHPP "Šekular", developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined 
the selling price of 9 .667 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
12 April 2016);  
• SHPP "Rmuš" developed by „Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined 
the selling price of 10 .85 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
19 May 2015);  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  • SHPP "Orah" developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined the 
selling price of 10 .85 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
19 May 2015);  
• SHPP "Spaljevići" developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, ha s determined 
the selling price of 10 .85 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
19 May 2015);  
• SHPP "Jara" developed by "Kroling" d.o.o. Danilovgrad, has determined the selling price 
of 8 .062 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of  12 years began from 
24 November  2016);  
• SHPP "Babino Polje" developed by "Kroling" d.o.o. Danilovgrad, has determined the selling 
price of 9 .324 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
2 November  2017);  
• SHPP "Jezerštica " developed by  "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has 
determined the selling price of 10 .775 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 28  November 2013);  
• SHPP "Jelovica 2" developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined 
the selling price of 10 .451 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
28 November 2019);  
• SHPP "Bistrica" developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined 
the selling price of 8 .072 c€/kWh (status of a privileged pr oducer of 12 years began from 
19 May 2015);  
• SHPP "Vrelo" developed by "Synergy" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the selling price 
of 10.85 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 10 July 2015);  
• SHPP "Rijeka Bradavec" developed by "I gma Energy " d.o.o. Andrijevica, has determined 
the selling price of 10 .85 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
9 November  2015);  
• SHPP "Piševska rijeka" developed by "Igma Energy" d.o.o. Andrijevica, has determined 
the selling pric e of 10 .712 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
22 June 2017);  
• SHPP "Ljevak" developed by "Simes inženjering" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the 
selling price of 10 .409 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
20 February  2020);  
• SHPP "Kutska 1" developed by "Small Hydro Power Plant Kutska" d.o.o. Andrijevica, has 
determined the selling price of 9 .358 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 22 April 2020);  
• SHPP "Kutska 2" developed by "Small Hydro Power Plant Kutska" d.o.o. Andrijevica, has 
determined the selling price of 10 .409 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 22 April 2020);  
• SHPP "Mojanska 1" developed by "Small Hydro Power Plant Mojanska" d.o.o. Andrijev ica, 
has determined the selling price of 9 .278 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 
12 years began from 22 April 2020);  
• SHPP "Mojanska 2" developed by "Small Hydro Power Plant Mojanska" d.o.o. Andrijevica, 
has determined the selling price of 9 .71 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 
12 years began from 22 April 2020);  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  • SHPP "Mojanska 3" developed by "Small Hydro Power Plant Mojanska" d.o.o. Andrijevica, 
has determined the selling price of 10 .409 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 
12 years began from 22 April 2020);  
• SHPP "Bistrica" developed by "BB Hidro" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the selling price 
of 10.409 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 24  April 2020);  
• SHPP "Bukovica" developed by "Power AB" doo, Kolašin, has determined the selling price 
of 10.409 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 4 Jun e 2020);  
• SHPP "Paljevinska" developed by "Viridi Progressum" d.o.o. Kolašin, has det ermined the 
selling price of 10 .409 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
23 July 2020);  
• SHPP "Slap Zete" developed by "Zeta Energy" d.o.o. Danilovgrad, has determined the 
selling price of 9 .357 c€/kWh (status of a privileged produ cer of 12 years began from 
22 September  2020);  
• SHPP "Jelovica 1" developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined 
the selling price of 8 .531 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
27 November 2020);  
• SHPP "Pecka"  developed by "Dekić" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the selling price of 
10.44 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
25 December  2020);  
• SHPP "Vrbnica" developed by "MHE Vrbnica" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the selling 
price of 7.3 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
19 January  2021);  
• SHPP "Elektrana Mišnjića" developed by "Manira Hydro" d.o.o. Mojkovac, has determined 
the selling price of 10 .44 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years be gan from 
10 March  2021);  
• SHPP "Miolje Polje" developed by "Benegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined the selling 
price of 8 .35 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 20 May 
2021);  
• SHPP "Krkori" developed by "Vodovod i kanalizacije" d.o .o. Andrijevica, has determined 
the selling price of 8 .35 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
20 May 2021);  
• SHPP "Umska" developed by "Hidroenergija Andrijevica" d.o.o. Andrijevica, has 
determined the selling price of 10 .44 c€/kW h (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 20  May 2021);  
• SHPP "Štitska" developed by "Hidroenergija Andrijevica" d.o.o. Andrijevica, has 
determined the selling price of 10 .44 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 20  May 2021);  
• wind power plant "Možura" developed by "Moiura Wind Park" d.o.o. Podgorica, has 
determined the selling price of 9 .6 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 29  December 2019);  
• wind power plant "Krnovo " developed by "Krnovo Green Energy" d.o.o. Nikšić, has 
determined the selling price of 9 .85 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 2  November  2017);  
• solar power plant "Invicta" developed by "Invicta" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the 
selling price of 12 .012 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
29 May 2019);  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  • solar power plant "DG" developed by "Eco solar system" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined 
the selling price of 12 c €/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years  began from 
4 August 2019);  
• solar power plant "Bar -kod" developed by "Bar -kod" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the 
selling price of 12 .012 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
17 November 2019);  
• solar power plant developed by "Fu dbalski savez Crne Gore" d.o.o. Podgorica, has 
determined the selling price of 10 .8 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 7  August  2020);  
• solar power plant developed by "Alliance" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the selling 
price of 10 .8 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
23 July 2020).  
The amount of the incentive represents the difference between the average incentive price and the 
price determined by the contract concluded between the Market Operator a nd the Supplier in the 
amount of 5,457 c€/kWh for 2021 year.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The period, during which all the measures are to be implemented is 12 years, beginning on the date 
when the Decision on acquiring the status of a privileged producer is is sued.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
II SUPPORT FOR FISHERIES PRODUCTS  
1  MODERNIZATION  OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET FOR DEMERSAL RESOURCES  
1. Title of the subsidy  programme  
Support to improvement of marine fisheries and mariculture - Modernization of professional fishing 
fleet for demersal resources.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Montenegro structural measures for improvement of the fishin g fleet through achieving the next 
objectives:  
• Modernisation of professional fishing feet for demersal resources;  
• Improving the standards of safety at sea, work conditions and maintenance of hygiene 
and health standards.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Support for modernization of professional fishing fleet for demersal resources concerns co -financing 
for professional fishers (holders of the permits for commercial fishing ) the costs of reconstruction of G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  fishing vessels, replacement of the main engine, overhaul of the main engine, improvement of 
hygiene and health standards on board, supply of fishing tools and gear, as well as electronic devices 
for increasing the efficien cy of fishing. The maximum contribution of budgetary funds is up to 50% 
of the value of the invoice submitted, maximum up to EUR 10,000. The criteria for support will be 
defined by a public call.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Professional fisherm en (holders of the permit for large -scale commercial fishing) using fishing 
gear - trawl net and other fishing gear for fishing demersal species.  
7. Total budget  
120,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2021 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
No effects on trade.  
2  MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET FOR PELAGIC RESOURCES  
1. Title o f the subsidy  programme  
Support to improvement of marine fisheries and mariculture - Modernization of professional fishing 
fleet for pelagic resources.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Montenegro structural measures for improvement of the fishing fleet sector through achieving the 
next objectives:  
• Modernisatio n of professional fishing feet for pelagic species fishing,  
• Increase fishing efficiency.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Support to modernisation of professional fishing fleet for pelagic resources concerns co -financing for 
professional fishers (holders of the permits for commercial fishing), the costs of reconstruction of 
fishing vessels, replacement of the main engine, the overhaul of the main engine , improvement of 
hygiene and health standards on board, supply of fishing tools and gear, as well as electronic devices 
for increasing the efficiency of fishing. The maximum contribution of budgetary funds is up to 50% 
of the value of the invoice submitted , maximum up to EUR 10,000.00. Specific criteria for support 
shall be defined by the Public Call.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  6. To whom and how t he subsidy is provided  
Professional fishermen (holders of the permit for large -scale commercial fishing).  
7. Total budget  
40,000.00 EUR . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2021 year. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade-effects  of the subsidy  
No effects on trade.  
3  MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET IN SMALL -SCALE  COMMERCIAL 
FISHING  
1. Title of the subsidy  programme  
Support to im provement of marine fisheries and mariculture - Modernization of professional fishing 
fleet in small -scale commercial fishing (vessels of up to 10m L OA). 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objec tives of this measure are following:  
• improving the efficiency of catch and technical equipment in small -scale commercial 
fishing,  
• modernization of existing vessels in small -scale commercial fishing.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Support to modernisation of existing fishing vessels of 3 to 10m LOA in small -scale commercial 
fishing concerns co -financing in costs of engine replacement, main engine overhaul, supply of a n ew 
vessel, reconstruction and adaptation of vessels, replacement of fishing tools to increase the 
efficiency of catch, i.e., change for more selective tools. The maximum contribution of budgetary 
funds is up to 50% of the value of the invoice submitted, a maximum of up to EUR 6,500.00. Specific 
criteria for support shall be defined by the Public Call.  
6. To whom and how to subsidy is provided  
Professional fishermen (holders of the permit for small -scale commercial fishing).  
7. Total budget  
150,000.00 EUR.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  8. Duratio n of the subsidy  
2021 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
No effects on trade.  
4  IMPROVING THE COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF MARICULTURE SECTOR  
1. Title of the subsidy  programme  
Support to improvement of marine fishery and mariculture - Improving the competitiveness and 
efficiency of mariculture sector.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• Improvement of the competitiveness and efficien cy of mariculture sector,  
• introduction of new technologies for the protection of farming sites against predators.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Support to competitiveness and efficiency of the mariculture sector concerns: co -financing of costs 
borne by fish and mollusc farmers for the reconstruction of farming sites; construction or 
reconstruction of facilities for storage of feed and equipment; supply of eq uipment for automation 
of the farming process; supply of equipment for improvement of hygiene in terms of food safety and 
marketing of farmed products; reconstruction or supply of rafts for operations on the farming site; 
supply of protective nets in order  to protect the farming sites against predators.  
The maximum share of budgetary funds is up to 50% of the approved investment, up to EUR 7,000. 
More detailed eligibility criteria and conditions will be laid down by the public call.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provide d 
Business organizations and entrepreneurs holders of the mariculture permit.  
7. Total budget  
35,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2021 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
No effects on trade.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  5  SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES AND 
OTHER MARINE ORGANISMS  
1. Title of the subsidy  programme  
Support to improvement of marine fishery and mariculture - Sustainable management and 
preservation of fishery resources and other marine or ganisms.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• assessment of available resources of fish and other marine organisms;  
• monitoring of the situation and assessment of sustainable exploitation of fish and o ther 
marine organisms;  
• collection and processing of data on catch, fleet and fishing effort, biological, 
environmental and socio -economic data in the marine fishery;  
• monitoring the population dynamics of fish, research of potential mariculture locations in 
the open sea, conducting research and/or introducing innovative solutions to improve the 
quality of the environment, introducing more selective fishing tools and gear to preserve 
and protect fish and other marine organisms and reduce costs of catching.  
4. Background and  authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The support is provided to the Marine Biology Institute for implementation of the annual programme 
of data collection in marine f isheries (DCF -DCRF), research regarding possible mariculture locations 
in the open sea and implementation of research and/or introduction of innovative solutions for 
improving the quality status of the environment.  
The support is provided for the project f or the design of more selective fishing gear - trawl, as well 
as training for fishermen for weaving such nets.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provide d 
The Institute of Marine Biology from Kotor and the Project.  
7. Total budget  
150,500.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2021 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
No effects on trade.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  6  MANAGEMENT OF THE FISHERIES MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (FMC)  
1. Title of the subsidy  programme  
Support to improvement of marine fishery and mariculture - Management of the fisheries monitoring 
and control system (FMC).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 year. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• functionality of the satellite monitoring system for fishing vessels (VM S); 
• automatic locating of fishing vessels (ALC);  
• improving electronic records on fishing activities;  
• improve electronic records on sales, marketing, transport and traceability of fish and fish 
products;  
• data analysis and statistical processing of fishery data;  
• improving control of fishing activities in freshwater and marine fisheries;  
• long-term maintenance and management of FMC.  
4. Background and  authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The support is provided to satellite and mobile operators, business organisations, entrepreneurs 
and other legal and natural persons that the Directorate for Fisheries hires in accordance with the 
Law, in order to achieve the said objectives.  
6. To whom and how t he subsidy is provide d 
Service providers for satellite and mobile communication systems, companies, entrepreneurs and 
other legal and natural persons hired in accordance with the Law.  
7. Total budget  
105,500.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2021 year.  
9. Statisti cal data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
No effects on trade.  
7  MIDAS 2 – COMPONENT 3 M ODERNISATION  OF THE FISHER IES SECTOR  
1. Title of the subsidy  programme  
Support to improvement of the marine fishery and mariculture – Midas 2 – component 3 
modernisation of the fisheries sector.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• strengthening the competitiveness of fishery sector through the supply of new fishing 
vessels, fishing tools and gear and electronic devices for navigation, monitoring and 
record -keeping of fishing activities;  
• development of the coastal infrastructure for berths of fishing vessels and fish landing;  
• collection and processing of data on catch, fleet and fishing eff ort in the marine fishery;  
• setting up of a traceability system in the fishery sector;  
• setting up a system of electronic records in the marine fishery;  
• strengthening the inspection and supervision of fishing activities;  
• strengthening the competitiveness of the fishery sector through the establishment of new 
knowledge and new technologies;  
• establishing and strengthening links between fishery, agriculture and tourism;  
• improvement of cooperation between professional fishermen from Montenegro and 
fishermen from other coastal countries;  
• strengthening the promotion and marketing of fishery products.  
4. Background and  authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The definition of the beneficiary and a detailed d escription of the procedure for the use of the support 
funds under the MIDAS 2 project will be defined by the Operational Manual, published on the official 
website of the Ministry of Agriculture and the MIDAS 2 Project. The Operational Manual provides the 
basis for the definition of all the procurement procedures and grants implementation in accordance 
with the World Bank rules. Measures and criteria for support to the purchase of new fishing vessels, 
fishing tools and gear and electronic navigation devices , monitoring and record -keeping of fishing 
activities will be defined by a public call by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water 
Management.  
Measures and criteria for the construction of fishing ports, equipping first landing sites, improving 
inspection and supervision of fishery activities, as well as the organisation of training and study 
tours for professional fishermen will be defined in accordance with the World Bank rules.  
6. To whom and how t he subsidy is provide d 
Beneficiaries will be defined in line with the criteria of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water 
Management.  
7. Total budget  
2,400.000 EUR.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2021 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
No effects on trade.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  8  DIRECT PAYMENTS IN MARICULTURE – BIVALVE MOLLUSCS FARMING  
1. Title of the subsidy  programme  
Support to improvement of the marine fishery and mariculture - Direct payments in 
mariculture - bivalve molluscs farming.  
2. Period covered by  the notification  
2021 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• increase the competitiveness of bivalve molluscs farming and creation of competitive 
farmers;  
• full use of all available production capacities;  
• improvement of business operations;  
• increase in total mari culture production.  
4. Background and  authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Eligible for support for direct payments in mariculture are business organisations and entrepreneurs 
holding a maricult ure permit. Support is provided only for the production of bivalve molluscs 
(mussels and oysters). Support is received exclusively for the production of bivalve molluscs from 
own farming site. The amount of support is set based on the area of the farming s ite stated in the 
authorisation for mariculture and based on average production for the past two years as follows:  
• EUR 0.3/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the average of all bivalve 
molluscs produced was above 2 kg/m2 . 
• EUR 0.2/m2 of repor ted usable area of the farming site if the average of all bivalve 
molluscs produced was between 1 and 2 kg/m2 . 
• EUR 0.1/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the average of all bivalve 
molluscs produced was below 1 kg/m2 . 
6. To whom and how t he subsidy is provide d 
Business organisations and entrepreneurs holders of the mariculture permit.  
7. Total budget  
60,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2021 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
Minimum effects on trade.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  9  SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FRESHWATER FISHERY  
1. Title of the subsidy  programme  
Support to development of freshwater fishery and aquaculture sector - Sustainable management of 
freshwater fishery.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• development of sports fishing tourism;  
• strengthening control of sports fishing activities in order to protect and develop fishery 
waters and fish stocks;  
• reliable estimate of available fish stocks in freshwate r fishery waters fishery master plan;  
• improving the management of freshwater resources based on available scientific data;  
• participation in the costs of restocking fishery waters, in accordance with Art. 23 and 24 
of the Law on Freshwater Fisheries and Aqu aculture.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Support to users of fish and other aquatic organisms and to the Association for the organisation of 
sport fishing events both at the national and the international level in order to promote sport fishing 
tourism.  
Support to the development of protection and preservation of fishery waters.  
Support to a scientific institution that the Ministry authorises for the development of a fi shery master 
plan. 
Support to a scientific institution - Faculty of Mathematics and Science - Biology Department for 
monitoring the status of fish and other aquatic organisms and cooperation with sport fishing clubs 
in the processes concerning the restocki ng, selective or fishing for population control purposes.  
Support to the restocking costs for users of fish and other aquatic organisms and/or managers of 
natural resources in accordance with Art. 23 and 24 of the Law on Freshwater Fisheries and 
Aquacultur e. 
6. To whom and how t he subsidy is provide d 
Association of sports fishing organisations of Montenegro, the Association of sports fishing at sea 
and users of fish and other aquatic organisms.  
Scientific institution authorised by the Ministry.  
Faculty of Math ematics and Science - Biology Department.  
User of fish and other aquatic organisms and managers of natural resources.  
7. Total budget  
100,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2021 year.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subs idy 
No effects on trade.  
10  DEVELOPMENT OF COMMERCIAL FISHING IN LAKE SKADAR  
1. Title of the subsidy  programme  
Support to development of freshwater fishery and aquaculture sector - Development of commercial 
fishing in Lake Skadar.  
2. Period covered by  the notification  
2021 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• improve the catch efficiency in commercial fishing in Skadar Lake;  
• improving the standards of safety of navigation;  
• improvement of hygiene and health standards.  
4. Background and  authorit y for the subsidy  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Support to strengthening of commercial fishing in Skadar Lake concerns co -financing of commercial 
fishermen (holders of a valid permit for commercial fishing issu ed by the NP Skadar Lake) in the 
cost of engine replacement, replacement of fishing gear and tools to increase catch efficiency and 
the supply of ice -makers. The maximum contribution of budgetary funds is up to 50% of the value 
of the invoices submitted, m aximum up to EUR 1,500. Specific criteria for support shall be defined 
by the Public Call.  
6. To whom and how t he subsidy is provide d 
Holders of a valid commercial fishing permit for Skadar Lake.  
7. Total budget  
50.000 EUR.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2021 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
No effects on trade.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  11  STRENGTHENING COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF THE FRESHWATER 
AQUACULTURE  SECTOR  
1. Title of the subsidy  programme  
Support to development of freshwater fishery and aquaculture - Strengthening competitiveness and 
efficiency of freshwater fishery sector.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• strengthening competitiveness and efficiency of freshwater aqu aculture sector;  
• introduction of new technologies for protection of farming sites against predators.  
4. Background and  authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Support to strengthening the competiti veness and efficiency of the freshwater aquaculture sector 
concerns co -financing of costs borne by fish farmers for the reconstruction of the farming sites; 
construction or reconstruction of facilities for storage of feed and equipment; supply of equipment  
for automation of the farming process; supply of equipment for improvement of hygiene in terms of 
food safety and marketing of farmed products; supply of protective nets or other technical solutions 
in order to protect the farming sites against predators.  The maximum share of budgetary funds is 
up to 50% of the approved investment, up to EUR 7,000.00. More detailed eligibility criteria and 
conditions will be laid down by the public call.  
6. To whom and how t he subsidy is provide d 
Business organisations and en trepreneurs issued with the aquaculture permit.  
7. Total budget  
64,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2021 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
No effects on trade.  
12  DIRECT PAYMENTS IN AQUACULTURE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Support to development of freshwater fishery and aquaculture - Direct payments in aquaculture.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021 year.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE/Suppl.1  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• increase the competitiveness of fresh water aquaculture production and creation of 
competitive farmers;  
• full use of all available production capacities;  
• improvement of business operations;  
• increase of total aquaculture production.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Ministry of Agricultur e, Forestry and Water Management.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Eligible for support for direct paym ents in aquaculture are business organisations and entrepreneurs 
holding an aquaculture permit. Support is received exclusively for production from the own farming 
site. The amount of support is set based on the area of the farming site stated in the authorisation 
for aquaculture and based on average production for the past two years as follows:  
• EUR 3.0/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the av erage of all fish size 
structures produced was above 22 kg/m2 . 
• EUR 2.5/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the average of all fish size 
structures produced was above 22 and 17 kg/m2 . 
• EUR 2.0/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if t he average of all fish size 
structures produced was between 17 and 12 kg/m2 . 
• EUR 1.5/m2 of reported usable area of the farming site if the average of all fish size 
structures produced was between 12 and 7 kg/m2 . 
• EUR 1.0/m2 of reported usable area of the fa rming site if the average of all fish size 
structures produced was below 7 kg/m2 . 
6. To whom and how t he subsidy is provide d 
Business organisations and entrepreneurs issued with the aquaculture permit.  
7. Total budget  
75,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2021 year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the tr ade effects  of the subsidy  
Minimum effects on trade.  
 
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