G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
23 August 2021  
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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 OF THE AGREEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union, dated and received on 
12 July 2021, relates to the subsidy programmes of Finland . 
 
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 Table of Contents  
 
I. AID TO SMALL AND MEDIUM -SIZED ENTERPRISES  ................................ ................  4 
1   LOAN AND GUARANTEE PROGRAMME FOR SMES  ................................ ........................  4 
2   RESCUE AND RESTRUCTURING AID TO SMALL AND  
MEDIUM -SIZED ENTERPRISES  ................................ ................................ ........................  5 
3   DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR SMES  ................................ ................................ ..........  5 
II. AID FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................  6 
4   AID FOR PROMOTING R&D&I  ................................ ................................ .....................  6 
5   COVID -19: FRAMEWORK SCHEME FOR STATE AID MEASURES  ................................ .... 8 
III. REGIONAL AID  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 8 
6   BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AID  ................................ ................................ ...................  8 
7   REGIONAL TRANSPORT SUBSIDY  ................................ ................................ .............  10 
8   GRANT FOR INVESTMENTS IN ÅLAND  ................................ ................................ ...... 10 
IV. AID IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY  ................................ ................................ ..............  11 
9   ENERGY GRANTS  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 11 
10   FEED -IN TARIFF FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY  ................................ ............................  12 
11   AID FOR ALTERNATIVE FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE  ................................ ....................  13 
12   AID FOR INDIRECT EMISSIONS COSTS DUE TO THE  
EMISSIONS TRADING SYSTEM  ................................ ................................ ......................  14 
13   DIFFERENTIATED TAX RATE FOR ELECTRICITY CONSUMED  
BY INDUSTRY AND LARGE (OVER 5 MW) DATACENTERS  ................................ ...............  15 
14   ENERGY TAX REFUND FOR ENERGY INTENSIVE ENTERPRISES  ...............................  16 
15   CARBON DIOXIDE TAX DISCOUNT FOR NATURAL GAS, COAL,  
LIGHT AND HEAVY FUEL OIL AND BIOFUEL OIL USED CHP -POWER PLANTS  .................  17 
16   REFUND OF EXCISE DUTY ON CERTAIN ENERGY PRODUCTS  
USED IN AGRICULTURE  ................................ ................................ ................................ . 17 
17   WASTE OIL MANAGEMENT FINANCED BY WASTE OIL CHARGES  .............................  18 
18   OPERATIONAL AID TO WIND POWER IN ÅLAND  ................................ ....................  19 
19   ELECTRICITY CABLE BETWEEN MAINLAND FINLAND AND ÅLAND  ..........................  20 
20   AID IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY, ÅLAND  ................................ ................................ ... 20 
V. OTHER SUBSIDIES  ................................ ................................ ...............................  21 
21   AID IN THE FIELD OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ..........................  21 
22   INNOVATION AID SCHEME FOR THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY  ............................  22 
23   EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND (EMFF)  ................................ ............  23 
24   FISHERIES INSURANCE AID  ................................ ................................ ...................  25 
25   COVID -19: TEMPORARY AID IN FAVOUR OF UNDERTAKINGS  
IN FISHERY AND AQUACULTURE SECTOR  ................................ ................................ ...... 26 
26   PRODUCTION AID FOR AUDIO -VISUAL WORK  ................................ ........................  27 
27   AUDI OVISUAL PRODUCTION INCENTIVE  ................................ ...............................  28 
28   AUDI OVISUAL PRODUCTION INCENTIVE  ................................ ...............................  28 
29   GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FROM WOOD  ................................ ...........................  29 
30   BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AID  ................................ ................................ ...............  30 G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 31   COVID -19: AID FOR COST COMPENSATION  ................................ ............................  31 
32   COVID -19: SUBSIDY FOR UNDERTAKINGS  ................................ .............................  32 
 
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 I. AID TO SMALL AND MEDIUM -SIZED ENTERPRISES  
1  LOAN AND GUARANTEE PROGRAMME FOR SMES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Investment aid scheme for SMEs in the form of loans and guarantees . 
Soft loans for investments and working capital for SMEs.  
2. Period covered  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for SMEs: access to risky loans on a reasonable interest rate level. Access to bank loans in a 
case of inadequate collaterals (in comparison to market terms ). 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on the EU General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER).  
Authority: Finnvera Plc, the official Export Credit Agency (ECA) of Finland . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Loans with ina dequate collaterals (in comparison to market terms), interest rate subsidy. Guarantees 
to loans  with inadequate collaterals granted from the bank.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is granted to manufacturing industry by Finnvera plc, the  state-owned specialised 
financing company. The subsidy element is in the availability and in the interest rate of the loans or 
in the guarantee provision of the guarantees.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if pos sible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
In 2019 the amount of aid was:  
Loans : MEUR 0,04 . 
Guarantees : MEUR 0,01 . 
In 2020 the amount of aid was:  
Loans: MEUR 0,15 . 
Guarantees : MEUR 0,07 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits a ttached to it  
Valid until 31.12.2023. The subsidy is given during the maturity, which is 5 –10 years.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 2  RESCUE AND RESTRUCTURING AID TO SMALL AND MEDIUM -SIZED ENTERPRISES  
1. Title of the subsidy program  
SME Rescue and Restructuring Aid Scheme of Finnvera plc . 
2. Period covered  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid to SMEs . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Rescue and restructuring aid is granted to SMEs in order to turn around enterprises in difficulty. The 
aid is granted in compliance with the Guidelines of the European Commission concerning aid for 
enterprises in difficulty.  
Authority: Finnvera Plc, the official Export Credit Agency (ECA) of Finland . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Loan, guarantee, reduction of interest, abatement of debts.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SMEs in difficulty in compliance with the definition of the European Commission.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsi dy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The total amount of grants in 2019 was MEUR 0 . 
The total amount of grants in 2020 was MEUR 0 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
2015 – 2023. 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
3  DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR SMES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
PreciseTraining ('TäsmäKoulutus').  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose is to support development of the vocational skills of SME's personnel.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Act on Public employment and business service (916/2012) . 
Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Share of the total costs of the training . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is targeted to the personnel of SMEs.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, th e 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
In 2019 MEUR 3,15 (aid intensity 30 -70% per company) . 
In 2018 MEUR 2,79 (aid intensity 30 -70% per company) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Valid until 31 December 2023.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
II. AID FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT  
4  AID FOR PROMOTING R&D&I  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid for promoting R&D&I . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purp ose of the subsidy  
Aid for research and development . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis: Government Decree on financing of research, development and innovation (1444/2014) . 
Authority: Innovation Funding Agency Business Finland, Business Finland Oy . 
5. Form of the subsidy.  
Grants and soft loan . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
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 development. These maximum levels can be raised up to 80% in industrial research and 
experimental development in case of SMEs or collaboration.  
The subsidy is granted by the Innovation Funding Agency Business Finland and  Business Finland Oy.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
In 2019 , the commitment amount of grants were:  
- For R&D&I activities : MEUR 161,8 (1444/2014) . 
This amount includes projects in Eurostars 2 – programme of MEUR 0,7. Every year the 
Innovation Funding Agency Business Finland sends a declaration of new commitments and a 
cost statement of the instalments paid to beneficiaries in Eurostars – programme to the EUREKA 
Secretariat, who refunds Business Finland according to the grants paid and the percentage 
agreed. Percentages may vary yearly. The percentage for new commitments, at the time of 
grant, in 2019 was expected to be ca. 25,75 % in Eurostars 2 - programme.  
- For young innovative enterprises  MEUR 20,2 (1444/2014) (GBER 22 article) and for Young 
enterprises MEUR 0,8 (1444/2014) (GBER 22 article) . 
- SME for Innovation advisory and support services : MEUR 0,5 (1444/2014) . 
- Aid for innovation clusters : MEUR 1,7 (1444/2014)  
The commitment amount of loans: MEUR 150,1 (1444/2014) and for young innovative 
enterprises MEUR 6,3 (1444/2014) . 
- Aid element for loans: MEUR 6,3 . 
In 2020 , the commitment amount of grants were:  
- for R&D&I activities MEUR  281,5 (1444/2014); this amount includes  
o projects in Eurostars 2 – programme of MEUR  0,7. Every year the Innovation Funding 
Agency Business Finland sends a declaration of new commitments and a cost statement of 
the instalments paid to beneficiaries in Eurostars – programme to the EUREKA Secretariat, 
who refunds Business Finland according to the grants paid and the percentage agreed. 
Percentages may vary yearly. The percentage for new commitments, at the time of grant, 
in 2020 was expected to be 25,75 % in Eurostars  2 - programme.  
o projects in IPCEI - programme (Important project of Common E uropean Interest (IPCEI) 
on Batteries) of MEUR 12,5 . 
- For young innovative enterprises : MEUR 13 (1444/2014) (GBER 22 article) . 
- SME for Innovation advisory and support services : MEUR 0,5 (1444/2014) . 
- Aid for innovation clusters : MEUR 0,7 (1444/2014) . 
- Aid for the establishment of research infrastructures : MEUR 4,6 (1444/2014) . 
The commitment amount of loans:  
- MEUR 122,4 (1444/2014)  RDI loans (without RDI loans in disruptive circumstances)  
- MEUR 44,4 (1444/2014) RDI loans in disruptive circumstances . 
- MEUR 18,2 (1 444/2014) for young innovative enterprises . 
Aid element for loans:  
MEUR 7,7 for RDI loans and MEUR 2,05 for  RDI loans in disruptive circumstances . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
01.1.2015  – 31.12.2023 . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 9. The trade effects  of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
5  COVID -19: FRAMEWORK SCHEME FOR STATE AID MEASURES  
1. Title of subsidy programme  
Covid -19: framework scheme for state aid measures . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
10.07.2020 – 31.12.2020 . 
3. Policy objectives and/or programme objectives  
Aid for research and development . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis: Government Decree on financing of research, development and innovation (1444/2014) . 
Authority: Innovation Funding Agency B usiness Finland . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Soft loans . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The aid is provided for enterprises on the basis of applications. The maximum aid intensity is 100% 
for fundamental research, 50% for industrial research and 25% for experimental development. 
These maximum levels can be raised up to 80% in industrial research and experimental development 
in case of SMEs or collaboration.  
The subsidy is granted by the Innovation Funding Agency Business Finland.  
7. The total amount or t he annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
In 2020, t he commitment amount of loans: MEUR 13,8 (1444/2014) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
10.07.2020 – 30.6.2021 . 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
III. REGIONAL AID  
6  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AID  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Business Development aid . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional aid. Aid to SMEs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis: Act (9/2014), the Act entered into force on the first of July 2014.  
The aid is granted by the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the  Environment 
(ELY Centres).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided.  
Subsidies can be granted for following purposes:  
Investments  
Subsidies can be granted to enterprises for carrying out investments of material and immaterial 
nature. Subsidies can be granted to small and medium -sized enterprises in the whole country. 
Subsidies can be granted to large enterprises in assisted area c only, and only for special reasons. 
Assisted area c comprises the region of Eastern and Northern Finl and on account of low population 
density. It comprises the regions of South Savo, North Savo, North Karelia, Kainuu, Central 
Ostrobothnia, Northern Ostrobothnia and Lapland. Assisted area c comprises also the municipalities 
of Salo, Somero, Kannonkoski, Ka rstula, Kinnula, Kivijärvi, Kyyjärvi, Pihtipudas, Saarijärvi, Viitasaari 
and Konnevesi on the basis of areas suffering from structural change and prolonged decline.  
Other development measures  
Subsidies can be granted to small and medium -sized enterprises f or taking development measures 
(improving business management skills, development of products and production methods, and 
other marked development of business activities).  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possi ble, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The amount granted in 2019 was MEUR 29,1 . 
The amount granted in 2020 was MEUR 38,3 . 
The amount granted in 2020 totaled  MEUR 38,3 million, of which MEUR  33,1 was granted as basic 
aid and MEUR 5,2 as temporary State aid under Commission Communication C (2020) 1863 on the 
Covid -19 epidemic.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Until 31 December 2021.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
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 7  REGIONAL TRANSPORT SUBSIDY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Regional transport subsidy . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional aid (SMEs ). 
4. Backgro und and authority for the subsidy  
Transport of goods produced and which depart from NUTS 2 regions in Finland (Lapland, Central 
Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, North Karelia, Pohjois -Savo, Etelä -Savo and North Ostrobothnia are eligible 
for the subsidy). In addition,  the subsidy is granted in the region of Saarijärvi -Viitasaari as 
de minimis  aid. 
The aid is granted by the regional Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the 
Environment (ELY -Centres).  
Legal background: Government Decree (1030/2018) . 
5. Form of the  subsidy.  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy can be granted for transports in Finland starting from the place of processing of products 
that have been processed by small or medium -sized companies within the regions mentioned in 
point 4. 
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The actual payments in 2019 were MEUR 6,0 . 
The actual payments in 2020 were MEUR 5,7 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Until 31 December 2023.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
8  GRANT FOR INVESTMENTS IN ÅLAND  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
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 2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Investment aid to small and medium sized enterprises.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid is granted by the Government of Åland from the annual budget, Com mission Regulation (EU) 
No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 Section 2, Business support (2008:110) Act of Åland, Law (1988:50) 
on loans, interest subsidies and subsidies and guarantees and The Government of Åland's principles 
for handling and granting support for the promotion of business.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid can be granted to SMEs for carrying out investments of material and immaterial nature.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicat ing if possibly, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2019 was MEUR 0,514 . 
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2020 was MEUR 0,155 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits  attached to it  
Until 31.12.2023.  
9. Trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
IV. AID IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY  
9  ENERGY GRANTS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Energy grants (Energy aid scheme) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy; reduction of 
negative environmental impacts associated with energy production and usage and promotion of the 
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 4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis: Decree of the Council of State on the general conditions for awarding energy grants 
2018 - 2022 (1098/2017) . 
Decree of the Council of Stat e on the general conditions for awarding investment aid for projects 
replacing coal 2020 -2025 (129/2020) . 
Authorities: Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (Energy Department) and 
Business  Finland . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subs idy is provided  
Subsidies can be granted to enterprises and communities on a case -by-case consideration. Subsidies 
are granted on application and are paid according to the progress of the project.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subs idy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
In 2019 MEUR 52,01 . 
In 2020 MEUR  103,2 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy programmes are valid until end of 2022 (1098/2017) and 2025 (129/2020).  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade . 
10  FEED -IN TARIFF FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Feed-in tariff for renewable energy.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Environmental protection.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis: The Act on Production Subsidy for Electricity Produced from Renewable Energy 
Sources  (1396/2010). The aid is granted to wind powe r, biogas, small -CHP and for forest chip use 
in multifuel plants according to the electricity produced.  
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 5. Form of the subsidy.  
From of the subsidy is operating aid. The aid amount is the difference between the target  price and 
electricity spot price. Biogas and small -CHP are also eligible for heat premium, which is paid if the 
plant produces heat as well.  
Target prices:  
Wind power: EUR 83.5/MWh ( EUR 105.3/MWh until the end of 2015) . 
Biogas: EUR 83.50/MWh + EUR 50/MWh heat premium . 
Small -CHP: EUR 83.50/MWh + EUR 20/MWh heat premium . 
For forest chip use in multifuel plants, the aid amount is dependent on the emission trading allowance 
price. If the EU ETS price is less than EUR 10/t, the aid amount for produced electricity is 
EUR 18/MWh. When EU ETS increases, the aid amount starts to decrease linearly to EUR 0/MWh, 
when EU ETS price is EUR 18/t or more.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy can be provided for producers of electricity from the abovementioned sources.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The total amount in 2019 MEUR 228,6 . 
The total amount in 2020 MEUR 324,4 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The feed -in tariff for wind power, biogas and small -CHP has been closed for new plants in 2017 and 
for new forest chip plants in 2021. However, the producers within the scheme are eligible for the 
operating aid for the first 12 years of production.  
9. The trade effects of the subsi dy 
No/limited effects on international trade.  
11  AID FOR ALTERNATIVE FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid for alternative fuel infrastructure . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Promotion of charging and biogas fueling infrastructure . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis: Decree of the Council of State for electric transportation and biogas infrastructure aid 
2018-2021. 
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 5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies can be granted to enterprises and communities based on tendering. Subsidies are granted 
on application and are paid according to the progress of the project.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount bu dgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
In 2019 MEUR 1,5 . 
In 2020 MEUR  2,7. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy programme  is valid until the end of 2021.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade . 
12  AID FOR INDIRECT EMISSIONS COSTS DUE TO THE  EMISSIONS TRADING SYSTEM  
1. Title of the subsidy programme.  
Aid for indirect emission costs due to the Emissions Trading System . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective is to reduce carbon leakage risk of electro -intensive industry due to higher electricity 
prices caused by EU Emissions Tr ading System and operators being unable to pass on those costs 
to product prices without losing significant market share.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis: Act on aid for indirect emission costs due to the Emissions Trading System (138/ 2017) . 
Decree of the Council of State on aid for indirect emission costs due to the Emissions Trading 
System  (311/2017) . 
Authorities: Energy Authority . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid is provided to installations oper ating in industrial sectors and subsectors exposed to a significant 
risk of carbon leakage due to indirect emission costs. The aid is non -discretionary; aid is provided 
to each installation meeting the criteria set in legislation, with aid amount calculate d as per formulae 
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 7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
In 2019 MEUR 29,1 . 
In 2020 MEUR  74,6. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it  
The last payments of the aid scheme will be made in 2021 based on indirect costs incurred in 2020.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade . 
13  DIFFERENTIATED TAX RATE FOR ELECTRICITY CONSUMED BY INDUSTRY AND LARGE 
(OVER 5 MW) DATACENTERS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Differentiated tax rate for electricity consumed by industry and datacenters . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidy to industry and datacenters: to improve competitiveness of the industry when tax on 
electricity is levied in order to reach environmental and energy policy coals.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis: Act 1260/1996.  
Authority: the F innish Tax Administration. The aid is granted by the district customs offices.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Differentiated tax rate.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Electricity is taxed on the basis of category II (industry) if it is used for industrial man ufacturing and 
processing of goods or professional glasshouse cultivation. Electricity is taxed on the basis of 
category II (datacenter) if it is used in datacenters which capacity is more than 5 MW.  
Electricity tax rate: cent/kWh  2019 2020 
- category I  2,253  2,253  
- category II  0,703  0,703  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
 Industry  Datacenters  
The amount granted in 2019 MEUR  583,2  12,2 
The amount granted in 2020 MEUR  530,9  22,1 G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Valid until 31.12.2023 . 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade . 
14  ENERGY TAX REFUND FOR ENERGY INTENSIVE ENTERPRISES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Energy tax refund for energy intensive enterprises . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy.  
The general aim of the programme is to relieve the energy tax burden of enterprises which use very 
large quantities of energy for their production activities.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis: Act 1260/1996.  
Authority: the Finnish Tax Admini stration.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Excise duty refund . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In a case where the excise duties paid by the company during the accounting period for electricity, 
coal, natural gas and tall -oil as well as light and heavy fuel oil , and the excise duties contained in 
the acquisition price of these products exceed 0,5 % of the company's value added during the 
accounting period, the company is entitled to apply on the exceeding amount for a refund of 85 % 
of the amount of the excise duties paid for the products or the excise duties contained in their 
acquisition price. Only the part exceeding EUR 50,000 of the thus calculated excise duty refund is 
repaid.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The amount of aid in 2019 MEUR 227,9 . 
The amount of aid in 2020 MEUR 224,7 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Valid until 31.12.2023 . 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 15  CARBON DIOXIDE TAX DISCOUNT FOR NATURAL GAS, COAL, LIGHT AND HEAVY FUEL 
OIL AND BIOFUEL OIL USED CHP -POWER PLANTS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Energy content tax discount for fuels used in CHP -power plants.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The general aim of the programme is to relieve the energy content tax burden of CHP -power plants 
which are part of t he emission trade sector.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis: Act 1260/1996 and Act 1472/1994.  
Authority: the Finnish Tax Administration . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Differentiated tax rate and excise duty refund . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is p rovided  
CHP-power plants which use natural gas, coal, LPG, light or heavy fuel oil and biofuel oil.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The amount of ai d in 2019 MEUR 89,0 . 
The amount of aid in 2020 MEUR 71,1 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Valid until 31.12.2023 . 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade . 
16  REFUND OF EXCISE DUTY ON CERTA IN ENERGY PRODUCTS USED IN AGRICULTURE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Refund of excise duty on certain energy products used in agriculture . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support for a farmer and a greenhouse farmer . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis: Act on the refund of excise duty on certain energy products used in agriculture . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Act on the Application of Certain State Rules by the European Union . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The Subsidy is provided for Professional farmer, professional greenhouse farmer and grain dryer 
(Act on the refund of excise duty on certain energy products used in agriculture) . 
7. The total amount or the annual amount  budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The amount granted in 2019 was 32,7 MEUR . 
The amount granted in 2020 estimated was 34,0 MEUR (not verified) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other tim e limits attached to it  
The aid scheme is in effect 01.01.2019 to 31.12.2019 and 01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
17  WASTE OIL MANAGEMENT FINANCED BY WASTE OIL CHARGES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme.  
State aid for collection, transportation and storing of waste oil . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Environmental protection . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The Ministry of the Environment is the responsible authority.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
All waste oil management companies can apply for the aid and it is granted to all projects that 
comply with the conditions of the programme.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 7. The to tal amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The amount of aid granted in 2019 was MEUR 0,00 . 
The amount of aid granted in 2020 was MEUR 0,79 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy programme was renewed in 2019 and the new programme is in force 2019  – 2020 (and 
further to 2021).  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
18  OPERATIONAL AID TO WIND POWER IN ÅLAND  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Fast produktionsstöd för el från vindkraftverk åren  2016–2022. 
2. Period covered by the notification.  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Environmental protection, to increase electricity production  based on wind power.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Landskapslag (2013:31) om produktionsstöd för el (Operational aid act of Åland) . 
Landskapslag (2016:39) om ändring av 17§ landskapslagen om produktionsstöd för el.  
The aid is granted by the Government of Åland.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Eligible for the support are only existing installations which are connected to the electricity network. 
The installation has to be located on  Åland territory or territorial waters of Åland. All beneficiaries of 
the aid system have to be participants of the Nordic electricity markets.  
The subsidy is granted by the Government of Åland.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsid y (indicating if possibly, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2019 MEUR 0,074 . 
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2020 MEUR 0,342  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limit s attached to it  
Valid until 31.12.2022 . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
19  ELECTRICITY CABLE BETWEEN MAINLAND FINLAND AND ÅLAND  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Electricity cable between mainland Finland and Åland . 
2. Period co vered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Electricity cable between mainland Finland and Åland.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid is granted by the Government of Åland from the annual budget.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant and guarantee.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The aid is provided to Kraftnät Åland. The subsidy is granted by the Government of Åland.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating if possibly, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2019 MEUR 0 . 
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2020 MEUR 0 . 
The total annual guarantee in 2019 MEUR 60,763 . 
The total annual guarantee in 2020 MEUR 58,162 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
2012 – 2016. 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
20  AID IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY, ÅLAND  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Investment support fo r energy -efficient measures . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2020. G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Investment support for additional investment costs necessary to achieve a higher level of energy 
efficiency.  
4. Background and authority for t he subsidy  
The aid is granted as an ad hoc aid by the Government of Åland from the annual budget based on 
Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 Section 7 Aid for environmental 
protection, Article 38, Business support (2008:110) Act of Åland ; 
Law (1988:50) on loans, interest subsidies and subsidies and guarantees ; and  
The Government of Åland's principles for handling and granting support for the promotion of 
business.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The aid is provided to Optinova Ab. The subsidy is granted by the Government of Åland.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating if possibly, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2020 MEUR 0,216 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it.  
31.12.2020 . 
9. The trade effects of th e subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
V. OTHER SUBSIDIES  
21  AID IN THE FIELD OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
EU co -financed aid for rural SMEs included in the Rural Development Programme for Mainland Finland 
2014-2020: measures  M04.2 Investments in physical assets and M06.4 Investments in the creation 
and development of non -agricultural activities.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The general strategy promotes the div ersification and renewal of the rural economy by rural SMEs 
that play a significant role in creating new jobs and boosting the local and regional economy in 
general. The strategic target is to create new businesses, accelerate their growth, renewal, 
innova tions and create jobs.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Aid for rural SMEs is granted in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fu nd 
for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005. The national 
implementation is based on the Act on Support for Rural Development (28/2014) and Government 
Decree on Rural Business Aid (80/2015).  
Ministry of the Agricultu re and Forestry in the managing authority of the Rural Development 
Programme for Mainland Finland 2014  - 2020. Regional Centres for Economic Development, 
Transport and the Environment (ELY) grant the aid, which is paid to the beneficiaries by the Finnish 
Food Authority (Paying Agency).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid is made available for rural SME´s processing and marketing agricultural products and for rural 
micro and small sized businesses for non -agricultural inves tment activities.  
Fifteen regional Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY) and 
Leader Groups on before mentioned ELY areas receive the aid applications, check the eligibility, 
evaluate the applications against the selection cr iteria, and take into consideration the special 
characteristics of their region when granting the aid. Grant decisions are made by the ELY Centres.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy  per unit in the previous year)  
In 2017 MEUR 19,2 . 
In 2018 MEUR  20,2. 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
EU Programming Period 2014  – 2020.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
22  INNOVATION AID SCHEME FOR THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Innovation aid scheme for the Finnish shipbuilding industry . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Innovation aid may be granted for the industrial application of innovative products and processes. 
These are technologically new or substantially improved products and processes when compared to 
the state of the art that exists in the shipbuilding industry  in the EU.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Government Decree on the State's Innovation Aid for Shipbuilding 364/2015 and its changes made 
on 28 December 2017 and 17 December 2020 issued under the Act on Discretionary Government 
Transfers 688/2001  and General Block Exemption Regulation (Commission (EU) regulation 
651/2014).  
Earlier adaptions 502/2012, 955/2014 both approved by European Commission.  
Authorities for the subsidy: Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment for 
Southw est Finland, Ministry of Employment and the Economy and Business Finland (Innovation 
Funding Agency Business Finland).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The aid is granted to the Finnish shipbuilding industry.  
Decisi ons on grants before 31 December 2017  
• Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment for Southwest Finland, 
if the aid granted is less than or equal to EUR 5 million.  
• Ministry of Employment and the Economy, if the amount of aid granted is more than 
EUR 5 million.  
Decisions on grants after 1 January 2018  
• Business Finland (Innovation Funding Agency Business Finland) after consulting the 
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.  
• Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment if the case has especial interest in 
implementing the Government Decree.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
In 2019 the budgeted amount was MEUR 34,35. The am ount of the aid granted was MEUR 20. 
In 2020 the budgeted amount was MEUR 33,915. The amount of the aid granted was MEUR 23,0835.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The aid scheme is in effect from 15. 04.2015 to 31.12.2023.  The subsidies will be used for projects 
which will be completed until the end of 2026.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
23  EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND (EMFF)  
1. Title of the measure  
European Maritime and Fishe ries Fund Operational Programme for Finland . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objectives and/or programme objectives  
The EMFF shall contribute to the achievement of the following objectives:  
(a) promoting competitive, environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially 
responsible fisheries and aquaculture;  
(b) fostering the implementation of the common fisheries policy;  
(c) promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries and aquaculture 
areas;  
(d) fostering the development and implementation of the European Union's integrated maritime 
policy in a manner complementary to cohesion policy and to the common fisheries policy.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the Eu ropean Parliament and of the Council of 15 May 2014 on the 
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC)  No 
861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the 
European P arliament and of the Council.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries can include fishermen, fishermen organisations, firms in the fisheries, aquaculture, and 
fish processing sectors, SMEs, producer organisations, p rofessional organisations, fisheries local 
actions groups (FLAGs) and cooperatives. A big amount of the funds are allocated to public bodies 
for the purposes of, inter alia, fisheries control, data collection, maritime surveillance and technical 
assistance  for the fisheries administration.  
Regional Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment as well as the 
Government of Aland Islands receive the aid applications and grant the aid. The aid is granted as a 
percentage of the total cost of t he project or investment.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 7. Total amount budgeted  
Programmed amounts (totals for the programming period 2014 –2020) broken down by Union 
priorities (national contributions complementary to the amounts co -financed by the EU):  
Union Priority  Measure  Total progr amme 
funding  
2014–2020, MEUR  
National counterpart  Payments made  
2019  2020  
1. Sustainable development 
of fisheries  Improving vessel energy 
efficiency  0,4 0,017  0,023  
Measures to promote 
sustainable fisheries  17,9 3,3 2,4 
2. Sustainable development of aquaculture  18,6 1,4 1,3 
3. Implementation of the 
Common Fisheries Policy  Data collection  3,5 0,6 0,6 
Fisheries control  1,7 0,3 0,3 
Investments in vessels 
used for fisheries control  0,3 0,001  0,00 
4. Employment and territorial cohesion  5,5 0,7 0,6 
5. Processing and marketing 
of fish  Storage aid  0,00 0,00 0,00 
Investments in sales 
promotion and 
processing of fish  8,7 0,5 0,3 
6. Implementation of the Integrated Maritime Policy  6,2 0,5 1,2 
Technical assistance  3,7 0,5 0,4 
Total  66,5 7,8 7,1 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The programme period is 2014 –2020 but payments can be made until 31.12.2023.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
Trade effects are described in the communication of the European Union.  
24  FISHERIES INSURANCE AID  
1. Title of the measure  
Insurance Aid for Commercial Fisheries . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objectives and/or programme objectives  
Aid is intended to fishers in case of a loss or damage of fishing equipment o r coastal fishing vessel 
in the special circumstances of Finnish marine waters.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Act on Insurance Support for Commercial Fishing (998/2012) . 
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 5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The aid is paid to fishers by insurance associations as a part of indemnities in accordance with the 
insurance contract between fisher and insurance associ ation.  
Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of Southwest Finland pays 
annually the aid to the insurance associations as a fixed percentage of the value of losses or 
damages.  
7. Annual amount budgeted  
In 2019 MEUR 0,7 . 
In 2020 MEUR  0,7. 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
No time limits.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
25  COVID -19: TEMPORARY AID IN FAVOUR OF UNDERTAKINGS IN FISHERY AND 
AQUACULTURE SECTOR  
1. Title of the measure  
Temporary aid in favour o f undertakings in fishery and aquaculture sector affected by the Covid -19 
outbreak.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2020. 
3. Policy objectives and/or programme objectives  
The objective of the scheme is to support undertakings in the fishery and  aquaculture  sector in order 
to cover their immediate liquidity needs and ensure  that they can continue their core activities during 
the crisis and continue to  operate after the crisis.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Government decree: Valtioneuvoston asetus  kalatalousalan yrityksille taloudellisen tilanteen 
heikentymisen perusteella myönnettävästä avustuksesta (369/2020) . 
Authority: Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provi ded G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 The final beneficiaries of the scheme are undertakings active in the fishery and  aquaculture sector 
in Finland.  
7. Annual amount budgeted  
In total MEUR 10 for the whole scheme. Duration of the scheme is two years.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2021.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
26  PRODUCTION AID FOR AUDIO -VISUAL WORK  
1. Title of subsidy programme  
Aid for promoting audio -visual work . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objectives and/or programme obje ctives  
Production aid for audio -visual work . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Government Decree on production aid for audio -visual work (1547/2016) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Production aid is provided for enterprises on the basis of applications. The maximum aid intensity is 
50%. The subsidy is granted by the Innovation Funding Agency Business Finland.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
In 2019, the commitment amount of grants were MEUR 9,05 . 
In 2020, the commitment amount of grants were MEUR 8,9 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
01.01.2017  – 31.12.2020  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 27  AUDI OVISUAL PRODUCTION INC ENTIVE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Tampere Cash Rebate . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To support Finnish culture and language.  The production incentive is a 10% cash rebate for 
production costs in Tampere area. This is intended to increase international interest in Tampere as 
a production location and to promote the development, gro wth, and internationalization of Finnish 
companies.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis: EU General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER).  
Author: City Of Tampere  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy c an be applied for by a company or other entity as well as a private entrepreneur 
working as the responsible producer of an audio -visual production. The aid is provided on the basis 
by applications.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the sub sidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The amount of aid in 2019 MEUR 0,550 . 
The amount of aid in 2020 MEUR 0,588 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The aid scheme is in effect fr om 01.01.2018 to 31.12.2020.  
In December 2020, the aid scheme was extended to be in effect until 31.12.2023.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
28  AUDI OVISUAL PRODUCTION INCENTIVE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
2019: Film on Åland . 
2020: Production support to international film companies for audio visual work on Åland.  
2. Period covered by the notification  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The decision of production aid has been taken to in crease interest  in filming on Åland and thereby 
contribute to economic growth in the region and Åland's visibility internationally.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 Section 11.  
Government of Åland decisions; ÅLR 2016/109, ÅLR 2020/5560 and the Government of Åland 
Budget for 2020.  
The aid is granted by the Government of Åland.  
5. Form of the subsidy.  
Grant and cash rebate for certain specific cos ts. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Support can be granted to international film production companies on basis of their applications. The 
decision of grants is taken by the Government of Åland.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the  subsidy (indicating if possibly, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2019 was MEUR 0,25 . 
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2018 was MEUR 0,305 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any o ther time limits attached to it  
2019: 01.01.2016 - 31.12.2019 . 
2020: 01.01.2020 - 31.12.2020 or until the production company has accounted for their expenses.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
29  GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FROM W OOD 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Growth and Development from Wood . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The main target is to promote wood construction. The Wood Building program concentrates on 
improving the opportunities, innovations, know -how and awareness of wood building in the Finnish 
construction sector. Increasing the use of wood contributes to the attainment of climate targets 
through the eco -efficiency of the whole lifecy cle of building, but also through the fact that more 
carbon is stored by buildings.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The Ministry of the Environment is the responsible authority. The aid is granted on the basis of the 
General Block Exemption Regula tion (EU Commission 651/20141) and its amendment 
(EU Commission 2017/10842), applying the provisions of the Regulations.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy can be provided to enterprises of all sizes who submit a  project application; the project 
application must succeed in the evaluation and meet the minimum requirements. The subsidy is 
granted by the Ministry of Environment.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The amount of aid in 2019 MEUR 1,80 . 
The amount of aid in 2020 MEUR 1,43. 
The average subsidy of aid in 2019 MEUR 0,11 . 
The average subsidy of aid in 2020 MEUR 0,12 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any othe r time limits attached to it  
The aid scheme is in effect from 01.07.2018–31.12.2023. The subsidies will be used for a project 
which will be completed until the end of 2023.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
30  BUSINES S DEVELOPMENT AID  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Urban Innovative Actions . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019 – 2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Research and development work: Innovation activity and experimental development . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis: Finnish law of municipalities 410/2015.  
Authority: Imatra Region Development Company (owned and funded by local governmen t of Imatra, 
Ruokolahti and Rautjärvi) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant/Interest rate subsidy . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
FIMATEC Finnish Intelligent Module Apartments Oy. Pa id to bank account after the billing process.  
7. The total amount or th e annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
The amount granted in 2019 was MEUR 0,035 . 
The amount granted in 2020 was MEUR 0,035 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits  attached to it  
The aid scheme is in effect from 01.11.2017 to 31.12.2020. The subsidies will be used for a project 
which will be completed until the end of 2021.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
31  COVID -19: AID FOR COST CO MPENSATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid for cost compensation . 
2. Period covered  
2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To provide limited aid for undertakings that face sudden reduction in revenue due to the Covid -19 
crisis. The aid is intended to improve liquidity of the undertakings and help them continue their 
activities in the difficult economic situation caused by the crisis and provide additional time to recover 
after the crisis.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : EU Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support the economy in the current 
COVID -19 outbreak (Section 3.1) . 
Author: State Treasury . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is granted to undertakings that ha ve been affected by a sudden liquidity shortage due 
to the COVID -19 crisis. The scheme applies in all sectors, with the exclusion of undertakings active 
in the primary agricultural, fisheries and aquaculture sectors.  
The aid is max 70% of the non -flexible business expenses including employee payroll costs.  G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
In 2020 the amount of aid was: 15,7 MEUR . 
8. Duration of the subsid y and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The aid scheme is in effect from 01.07.2020 to 31.12.2021 . 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
32  COVID -19: SUBSIDY FOR UNDERTAKINGS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Scheme of  state guarantees and subsidised interest rates for public loans for undertakings under 
the Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support the economy in the current COVID -19 
outbreak. State Aid SA. 57059 (2020/N) – Finland . 
2. Period covered by the no tification  
2020. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy is to support undertakings affected by COVID -19 pandemic.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The scheme forms part of an overall package of measures and aims to ensure that sufficient liquidity 
remains available in the market to counter the damage inflicted upon undertakings impacted by the 
COVID -19 outbreak and to preserve the continuity of economic activity during and after the 
outbreak.  
The aid granting  authority and the authority competent to administer the measures is Finnvera Plc., 
the State -Owned Specialised Financing Company.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Loan guarantee and subsidised interest rate loan.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is targeted to  all SMEs and large enterprises that require liquidity for their activities in 
Finland.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year)  
In 2020 the amoun t of aid was:  
Guarantees : MEUR 2,3 . 
Loans : MEUR 0,07 . G/SCM/N/372/EU/Add.9  
 
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 In 2020 the amount of funding was:  
Guarantees : MEUR 103 . 
Loans: MEUR 0,3 . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Valid until 31 December 2021 . 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
 
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