G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
16 January 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  
The following communication , dated and received on 9 January  2023 is being circulated at the 
request of the delegation of Montenegro.  
 
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Contents  
I NON -FISHERIES PROGRAMMES  ................................ ................................ .....................  2 
1   SUPPORT PROGRAMME LINE FOR MODERNISATION OF THE PROCESSING INDUSTRY  2 
2 PROGRAMME LINE OF ENHANCING INNOVATION IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES  ...........  3 
3 PROGRAMME LINE OF INTRODUCTION OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS  ................................  4 
4 PROGRAMME LINE FOR STIMULATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLUSTERS  ................................  5 
5 PROGRAMME LINE FOR FOSTERING DIRECT INVESTMENT  ................................ .....................  6 
6 PROGRAMME LINE FOR FOSTERING PRODUCTION PROCESSES  ................................ ..............  7 
7 PROGRAMME LINE FOR SUPPORT SMALL INVESTMENTS OF ENTREPRENEURS (WOMEN AND 
YOUTH)  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................  8 
8 PROGRAMME LINE FOR FOSTERING C IRCULAR ECONOMY  ................................ .................... 10 
9 PROGRAMME LINE FOR CRAFTS DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................ ..11 
10 PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE SUPPORT OF DIGITALIZATION  ................................ ................ 12 
11 PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE SUPPORT OF INTERNATIONALIZATION  ................................ .....14 
12 BUSINESS  ZONES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 15 
13 ANNUAL PLAN OF THE INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT FUND OF MONTENEGRO  ................. 16 
14 ELECTRICITY PRODUCED FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES  ................................ .................. 18 
15 GRANTS FOR INNOVATION PROJECTS  ................................ ................................ .............. 21 
II SUPPORT FOR FISHERIES PRODUCTS  ................................ ................................ ........  23 
1 MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET FOR DEMERSAL RESOURCES  ................. 23 
2 MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET FOR PELAGIC RESOURCES  .................... 24 
3 MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET IN SMALL COMMERCIAL FISHING  .......... 25 
4 IMPROVING THE COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF MARICULTURE SECTOR  .................. 26 
5 SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES AND OTH ER 
MARINE ORGANISMS  ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 27 G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
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  6 MANAGEMENT OF THE FISHERIES MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (FMC)  ...................... 28 
7 MODERNISATION AND STRENGTHENING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF FISHERY SECTOR  ........... 28 
8 SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FRESHWATER FISHERY  ................................ ...................... 29 
9 STRENGTHENING COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF FRESHWATER FISHERY SECTOR  .....30 
10 DIRECT PAYMENTS IN AQUACULTURE  ................................ ................................ .............. 31 
 
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  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2020.  
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:  
• Improvement of technological processes, products and services,  
• Increasing the volume and value of turnover,  
• Reducing the cost of financing o f production equipment through subsidizing the part of 
costs of equipment procurement.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted ) 
Background authority for the subsidy has been the Ministry o f Economy1 of Montenegro in 
cooperation with the Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro, based on the Industrial 
Policy of Montenegro 2016 –2022, Montenegro Development Directions 2018 -2021 and Montenegro 
Economic Reform Programme 2019 -2021.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to produces, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
Registered micro, small and medium -sized companies and entrepreneurs who have been in the 
business for at least 2 years and whos e registered principal activity fall 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  
 
1 Note: At the session of the Government of Montenegro on December 7, 2020 , the name of the Ministry 
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  The available funds in 2020 for the implementation of the programme line were EUR 300,000.00. 
In 2020 the Ministry received eight applications from the companies operating in furniture 
manufacturing, metal processing, manufacture of paper and carpentry pro ducts, manufacture of 
soap and detergents and processing of poultry. After checking the documentation, the Commission 
of the Ministry of Economy approved only one application in accordance with the Programme line's 
rules. With the support of EUR 27,931.90 by the Ministry of Economy, the equipment worth 
EUR 93,106.90 was purchased. Additionally, based on the Program for 2019, another company was 
granted in the amount of EUR 12,000.00 and equipment for EUR 100,840.00 was purchased. 
In accordance with the abov e, the Ministry of Economy, through the Program of Support to the 
Modernization of the Manufacturing Industry, awarded state aid in the total amount of 
EUR 39,931.90.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inceptio n/commencement  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
2 PROGRAMME LINE OF ENHANCING INNOVATION IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme Line of Enhancing Innovation in Small and Medium Enterprises for 2020 - Financial 
Support Project for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Improving the innovative capabilities of SMEs t hrough encouraging the use of consulting services 
for realization and implementation of innovative activities. Specific objectives and purpose were 
related to:  
• Strengthening innovative potentials in SMEs;  
• Modernization of business;  
• Improving awareness of the importance of using consulting services by SMEs;  
• Building links between SMEs and consultant services providers;  
• Increasing productivity and competitiveness of SMEs; and  
• Increasing the internationalization of SMEs.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted ) 
The Ministry of Economy has been the background authority for the subsidies based on the following 
documents: Industrial Policy of Montenegro 2016 -2020, Montenegro Developm ent Directions 
2018-2021 and Montenegro Economic Reform Programme 2019 -2021 Strategy for Innovative 
Activities 2016-2020, Strategy for SME Development 2018 -2022.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The aid was granted as a reimbursement of 50% of the costs for engaging external consultants for 
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  and/or persons up to 35 years of age participate in the ownership  structure of at least 50% - up to 
80%, and in the maximum amount of up to EUR 5,000.00 without VAT for companies.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
The right to participate in the financial support project small and medium enterprises (SMEs) had 
registered micro, small and medium sized companies fulfilling the following conditions:  
• To be 100% privately owned;  
• Had no operating losses in the last financial year;  
• Regularly paid taxes and  contributions; and  
• Had not use any financial assistance from the budget or donor programs for the same 
activities.  
SMEs which fulfil the aforementioned conditions and appraised with quantitative and qualitative 
criteria and selected to realize innovative activity (innovation of product, process, organization or 
marketing) conducted innovative activity in cooperation wi th external consultant, the consultants 
and asked for reimbursement of 50% or 80% of the costs, following the implementation of the 
innovative activities and submission of relevant evidence. In 2020 in total 49 companies fulfilled 
conditions and procedures , implemented innovative activities and thus were reimbursed through 
the program of the Ministry of Economy. Program for improving innovation in small and 
medium -sized enterprises, allocated the amount of assistance EUR 168,977.29 (as grants).  
7. Subsidy per unit or in cases where this is not possible. the total amount of the annual amount 
hudqeted for that subsidy  
Total budget dedicated to the implementation of financial support project for small and 
medium -sized enterprises for 2020 was EUR 100,000.00 and th e maximum amount of subsidy per 
company was EUR 3,500.00, excluding VAT or up to EUR 5,000.00 for companies in which females 
and/or persons up to 35 years of age participate in the ownership structure of at least 50%.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/ commencement  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
3 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 2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the Suhsidy  
The programme has aimed to provide support to entrepreneurs, small and medium sized enterprises 
(SMEs) especially from less developed municipalities and the northern region, to increase their own 
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  of international standards related to their products, management systems, staffing, testing, 
controlling and certification and support for obtaining accreditation for conformity assessment.  
4. Background authority for the sub sidy (including identification of the legislation under which  it 
is granted ) 
The Ministry of Economy based on the Law on Regional Development of Montenegro ("Official  
Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No. 20/11), the Law on Business Companies ("Offic ial 
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 2020. 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 application 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 according to the principle of refund. The beneficiary of the program 
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 introduction of international business standards 
and for obtaining accreditation for conformity assessment.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc .) 
The beneficiaries were entrepreneurs, small and medium sized companies under the criteria defined 
in the public call for participation. In 2020 in total 127 companies fulfilled conditions and procedures, 
implemented contracted activities and thus were r eimbursed EUR 493,362.50 (as grants).  
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 2020 was EUR 300,000.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits atta ched to including date of 
inception/commencement  
One year.  
9. Statistical permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
4 PROGRAMME LINE FOR STIMULATING THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLUSTERS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme line for stimulating the development of clusters.  
2. Period  covered by the notification  
2020.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the program is financial support for more efficient functioning of innovative clusters 
and their better promotion in order to achieve a better competitive position of small and 
medium -sized enterprises on the national and international market.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted ) 
The Min istry of Economy based on the Strategy of Regional Development of Montenegro 2014 -2020, 
the National Strategies for Employment and Human Resources Development 2016 -2020, the 
Strategy for Innovative Activities 2016 -2020, the Strategy of the Development of t he Processing 
Industry of Montenegro 2014 -2020, Industrial Policy of Montenegro until 2020.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The subsidy has been realized according to the principle of refund. The beneficiary of the program 
financed the project, and after realization a nd submission of evidence of realization, the Ministry 
refunded the contracted amount.  
The subject of support might be investments in tangible, intangible assets and operational costs of 
business.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, expo rters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
The right to participate in the Program for the Promotion of Cluster Development in Montenegro had 
clusters of entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises registered as legal entities. In 2020 
in total  7 clusters fulfilled conditions and procedures, implemented contracted activities and thus 
were reimbursed EUR 73,857.00 (as grants).  
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 2020 was EUR 150,000.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
5 PROGRAMME LINE FOR FOSTERING DIRECT INVESTMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme line for direct investment incentives.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2020.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The goal of the programme line is to crea te conditions for a more favourable business environment 
that will, by encouraging domestic and foreign investments in all areas of Montenegro, contribute 
to the increase competitiveness and export potential of the industry by introducing new technologies 
and knowledge and enable the creation of new jobs.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it  
is granted ) 
The Ministry of Economy. The subsidies are granted based on Guideline on Regional Aid.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Investment incentives for the investment projects and job creation. Funds for investment incentives 
can be awarded for investment projects with a minimum value of new investment of 
EUR 250,000.00, which provide employment for at least eight new employees within three years 
from the date of application for participation in the procedure for allocating funds for investment 
incentives.  
For investment in investment projects in the area of local self -government from the northern and 
central region, ex cept the Capital Podgorica, investment incentives may be allocated for investment 
projects with a minimum value of EUR 100,000.00 and which provide employment for at least four 
new employees within of three years from the date of filing the application.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers. exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
Micro, small, medium and large companies have the right to participate in the Program in accordance 
with the Law on Companies. In 2020, only one company fulfilled all conditions and was supported 
in the amount of EUR 96,000.00.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Range EUR 3,000.00 – 10,000.00 per new job position.  
Program line total amount budgeted for 2020 was EUR 2,300,000,00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception /commencement  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
6 PROGRAMME LINE FOR FOSTERING PRODUCTION PROCESSES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme line for fostering production processes.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2020.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The programme supports investment in new or used equipment required to implement an 
investment project or to start, enhance or expand existing capacities, expand to new products and 
production processes, or to scale up production. The programme provides co -financing for the 
purchase of production equipment and equipment deployed in the production process.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it  
is granted ) 
The Ministry of Economy. The subsidies are granted  based on Guideline on Regional Aid.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Investment incentives for the production processes and new/used equipment. The subsidy has been 
provided according the principle of refund, The reimbursement is given as part of costs up to 40% 
for m icro, small, medium and large enterprises, the amount of eligible costs excluding VAT, in the 
minimum amount of EUR 10,000.00, and the maximum amount up to EUR 150 ,000.00 excluding 
VAT. 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and o thers, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
Micro, small, medium -sized and large enterprises are eligible to participate in the programme. 
In 2020, the total of 9 companies fulfilled the criteria, and were contracted in the amount of 
EUR 721,535.00.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
The total budget for the implementation of the Programme for Fostering Production Processes is 
EUR 1,300,000. The Ministry of Economy approves reimbursement of up to 40% of eligible costs 
(excl. VAT) for micro, small, medium -sized and large enterprises, with the minimum amount set at 
EUR 10,000.00, and the maximum amount at EUR 150,000.00 (excl. VAT). Intensity of support: 
The principle is that the company finances 100% of all costs until the end of the activity for which it 
applies, and then, based on the submitted 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 40% for micro, small, medium and large enterprises, the amount of eligible costs without 
VAT, in the minimum amount of EUR 10,000.00,  and a maximum amount of up to EUR 150,000.00 
without VAT.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
7 PROGRAMME LINE FOR SUPPORT SMALL INVESTMENTS OF ENTREPRENEURS (WOMEN 
AND YOUTH)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The Program 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 line will support vulnerable t arget groups by providing 
financial assistance, through grants to finance the procurement of fixed assets of small value.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted ) 
The Ministry of Economy i s 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 of the Re public 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 
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 p roduction process/service 
provision:  
1. new production equipment and/or machinery;  
2. new computer equipment, laptops, printers, scanners and related software;  
3. new equipment for 3D scanning, 3D printing and accompanying 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 (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
The beneficiaries were entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium sized companies owned by women 
and young people under 35 years of age (criteria defined in the public call for participation). In 2020, 
52 company applied. The number of companies fulfilled conditio ns and procedures, implemented 
contracted activities was 42 and total reimbursed amount was EUR 89,362.35 (subsidy - 50% 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  
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  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 ex penditure 
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 50% for micro and small enterprises, the amount of eligible costs 
without VAT, in the minimum amount of EUR 500.00 with out VAT and in the maximum amount up 
to EUR 4,000.00 without VAT.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/eommencement  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsid y 
N/A. 
8 PROGRAMME LINE FOR FOSTERING CIRCULAR ECONOM Y 
1. Title of the subsidy progr amme  
Programme line for Fostering Circular Economy.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2020.  
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 biological processes for 
wastewater treatment in Montenegrin business sector. The application of Upflow Sludge Blanket 
Filtration (U SBF) biological wastewater treatment process was in the focus of the Programme.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which  it 
is granted ) 
The Ministry of Economy 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 Gran ting 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 ("Of ficial 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 
Mana gement "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 
financed the project, and after realization and submission of evidence of realization, the Ministry 
refunded the contracted amount.  
Support was intended to c o-finance the costs of the following activities:  
- Component I  - Wastewater treatment in agri -food industry, intended for entrepreneurs and 
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  - Component II  - Industrial wastewater treatment, intended for small and medium -sized 
enterpr ises and hotels.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
The beneficiaries were entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium sized companies under the criteria 
defined in the public call for part icipation. In 2020 only one company applied. The same company 
fulfilled conditions and procedures, implemented contracted activities and thus were reimbursed 
EUR 4,830.00 (subsidy - 70% of eligible costs (excl. VAT).  
The principle is that the company finan ces 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 proc edure 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 2020 was EU R 150,000.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the  subsidy  
N/A. 
9 PROGRAMME LINE FOR CRAFTS DEVELOPME NT 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme line for Crafts Development.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The goal of the programme line for the development of crafts was the promotion of Montenegrin 
crafts through provision financial support to entrepreneurs and companies that perform craft 
activities (hereinafter: craftsmen), in the sense of encouraging and enabling the procurement of 
equipment and tools intended exclusively for performing craft activities as well as organizing and 
participating in domestic and international fairs and events.  
4. Background authorority for the subsidy (includinhg identification of the legislation under which 
it is granted)  
The Ministry of Economy 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 
Monte negro 2014 -2020, the Strategy for innovative activities 2016 -2020, the Strategy of the G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
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  development of the processing industry of Montenegro 2014 -2020, Industrial policy of Montenegro 
until 2020.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The programme line implied financial Supp ort based on the principle of reimbursement 
(reimbursement of part of the costs). Approved support from the Ministry of Economy will cover 
20% of the costs foreseen by the application, excluding VAT under the first component and  50% 
within the second compo nent of the Program Line. The remaining 80% and 50% respectively costs 
should be covered from the applicant's own sources.  
The amount of grants that have been awarded to craftsmen under the first component Program lines 
were 20% of eligible costs for value -related activities equipment, or up to EUR 3,000.00 without 
VAT per applicant. Additionally, the amount of the grant that can be awarded to carftsmen under 
the second component of the Program Line was 50% of eligible costs, or up to EUR 3,000.00 without 
VAT per applicant, for participation in the international fair, while the amount was to be up to 
EUR 2,000.00 without VAT awarded for participation in a domestic fair.  
For activities related to the design and printing of promotional material, the amount of the grant 
funds that can be allocated to craftsmen was 50% of eligible costs, or up to EUR 2,000.00 without 
VAT per applicant.  
If in the founding structure of the company was at least 50% female person and/or person up to 
35 years of age, for the first com ponent of the Program line possible intensity of maximum support 
was up to 40% of eligible costs without VAT, ie in the maximum amount of up to EUR 4,000.00.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers. exporters and others. through what  
mechanism, etc. ) 
The right to participate in the Programme Line had the craftsmen who are registered in accordance 
with the Law on companies ("Official Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No. 06/02, 36/11) in 
the Central Register of Companies subjects  and which are entered in the Register of craftsmen at 
the Public Institution Chamber of Crafts, i .e. entrepreneurs and companies in accordance with the 
Law on Crafts, which is predominant activity of performing a simple or complex craft, all in 
accordance  with the Decision on identifying trades, trades -like activities and lists of simple and 
complex crafts. The amount given for 2020 was EUR 2,870,91, and was awarded to 
2 applicants/companies.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the am ount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Amount budgeted for 2020 was EUR 50,000.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of t he trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
10 PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE SUPPORT OF DIGITALIZATIO N 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme line for the support of digitalization . G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2020.  
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 
MSMES.  
Specific Obje ctives:  
• Increased number of MSMEs that have automated business processes;  
• Increased exports of Montenegrin MSMEs thanks to digital business.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted ) 
The Ministry of Economy 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 regio nal 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 2020.  
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 of Economy approves the reimbursement of  part of the costs in 
up to 50% of the amount of eligible costs without VAT, and in the maximum amount up to 
EUR 3,500.00 without VAT.  
If in the founding structure of the company was at least 50% female person and/or person up to 
35 years of age, maximum i ntensity support amounts to 80% of eligible costs without VAT, i .e. in 
the maximum up to EUR 5,000.00 without VAT. This aid was granted as low - value aid ( de minimis 
aid) in accordance with EU Commission Regulation No. 1407/2013 of 18 Dec ember  2013. 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 2020 was EUR 177,304.53 and this 
amount was awarded to 55 applicants/companies. The donor of t hese funds is the Ministry of 
Economy through the Digitalization Support Program.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers. exporters and others. through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
Entrepreneurs, small and medium -sized enterprises, have the right t o participate in the program 
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 ("Offic ial Gazette of Montenegro", N o. 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 possible. The total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
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  8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/co mmencement  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
11 PROGRAMME LINE FOR THE SUPPORT OF INTERNATIONALI ZATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme line for the support of internationalization . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The goal of the programme line for MSME Internationalization was to provide support for the 
Montenegrin companie s to present service products in international markets and strengthen 
business Cooperation with international partners. Specific objectives: Increased exports of 
Montenegrin MSMEs in target markets; Increased number of MSMEs with increased value of export 
contracts in target markets; Increased number of MSMEs prepared for export.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification ff the legislation under which it 
is granted ) 
The Ministry of Economy based on the Law on Regional Development of Mon tenegro ("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 2020.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The principle was that the company finances 100% of all costs until the com pletion of the activity 
for which it applies, and then after the submitted documentation proving the expenditure of funds 
contracted activities are approved by the Ministry of Economy for reimbursement of part of the costs, 
and to for:  
- International fairs participation: the amount of grants was up to 50% of the amount of 
eligible costs without VAT or in the maximum amount of up to EUR 4,000.00.  
- Company visits to fairs in order to connect with foreign countries partners/participation in 
B2B meetings: the amo unt of the grant that was up to 50% of the amount of eligible costs 
without VAT or in the maximum amount of up to EUR 500.00.  
- Production of promotional material: the amount of the grant was up to 50% of the amount 
of eligible costs without VAT ie in the ma ximum amount up to EUR 500.00.  
If at least 50% of the founding structure of the company is owned by female person and/or person 
up to 35 years of age, the intensity of maximum support amounts to 80% of eligible costs without 
VAT, ie in the maximum amount:  
- up to EUR 5,000.00 for the activity "international fairs participation";  
- up to EUR 700.00 for the activity "company visits to fairs in order to connect with foreign 
partners/participation in B2B meetings";  G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
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  - up to EUR 700.00 for the activity "Production Of p romotional material",  
This aid is granted as de minimis aid in accordance with EU Commission Regulation no. 1407/2013 
of 18 Dec ember  2013. The condition is that in the last six months until the day of the announcement 
of the Public Invitation, there were n o changes in ownership structures.  
In 2020, there were no funded projects due to Covid19 year.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
Entrepreneurs, small and medium -sized enterprises, hav e the right to participate in the program 
line for support of the internationalization, medium - sized enterprises registered in accordance with 
the Companies Act ("Official Gazette RCG ", No. 06/02), Decree on Detailed Criteria, Conditions and 
Manner of Gr anting 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 possib le. the total amount of the total annual 
amount budgeted for that subsidy  
Amount budgeted for 2020 was EUR 100,000.00.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
One year.  
9. Statistical data permit ting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
12 BUSINESS  ZONE S 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Decree on Business Zones. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2020.  
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 development of Montenegro. 
Namely, the 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 authority for the su bsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted ) 
The Ministry of Economy is background authority for the subsidy. Subsidies are granted based on  
the Decree  on business zones, as well as decisions  on establishing business zones by municipalities 
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  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 municipalities).  
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 beneficiaries  can use these benefits no more than 
5 years since the day of employing a person in a business zone.  
During 2020, there were in total 6 approved business zones in Montenegro (in Berane, Šavnik, Bijelo 
Polje, Mojkovac, Nikšic and in Podgorica). There were o nly 3 beneficiaries of business zones reliefs 
in 2020. They archived reliefs from national level in total amount of EUR 1,427,755.00.  
Decree on Business zones also allows business zones establishers to include additional 
benefits/incentives from local leve l 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 rat e 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 the 
benef iciary of the business zone.  
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 subsidy is p rovided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
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 employ ees operating in approved 
business zones.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
5 years after employing a person, business zone beneficiary can use income taxes and social 
contributions reli efs. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
13 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 2020.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2020.  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The subsidy was provided with the goal of realization of credit lines of Investment and Develop ment 
Fund of Montenegro AD, intended for:  
• Entrepreneurship development - encouraging employment (support to specific targeted 
groups: Start -up companies, young people in business, women in business, students, 
innovative and research companies, promotion of  online and ICT business, cluster 
production, persons with disabilities, unemployed persons with university education and 
the like);  
• Increasing of competitiveness of entrepreneurs and SMEs;  
• Support the creation of commodity producers in agriculture and foo d production;  
• Support to innovative projects;  
• Support to projects in the field of ICT;  
• Improving the Support to the development of tourism and catering;  
• Balanced regional development in Montenegro;  
• Starting a new investment cycle for SMEs;  
• Strengthening th e existing capacities - maintenance and improvement of liquidity;  
• Development of infrastructure projects, projects from ecological, local and national 
significance; and  
• Projects in the field of energy and energy efficiency.  
4. Background 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 2020.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The aid is granted in the form of subsidized interest rates on the loans.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers. exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
Beneficiaries, based on the Plan of the Investment and Development Fund for 2020, were 
entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises, as well as large enterprises as defined in the 
Program.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cages where this is not possible, the  amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Total funds for loans approved during 2020 amounted to EUR 5,756,733.80 for interest rate subsidy. 
In accordance with the Decision of the Council of the Agency for Protection of Competition, act 
No. 01-807/4 of 16 December 2019, 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 and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Duration of subsid y is related to terms and conditions of specific loan.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
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  14 ELECTRICITY PRODUCED FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
The subsidy programme in accordance wi th the Energy Law for electricity produced from renewable 
resources.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2020.  
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 wi nd potential, in addition to the 
hydro potentials and potentials of solar energy and biomass.  
4. Backqround authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted ) 
The Ministry of Capital Investments took over the pow ers 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 en titlements of the privileged producer electricity, the Decree on how to achieve and 
altitudeincentive prices for electricity derived from renewable sources and highefficient 
cogeneration, the Decree about compensation 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.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporte rs and others, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
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. Nikgié, "Nord Energy" d.o.o. Andrijevica, "Simes inienjering" d.o.o, 
Podgorica, "Viridi Progressum" d.o.o. KolaSin, "Power AB" d.o.o. Kolaåi n, "BB Hydro"d.o.o. 
Podgorica, "Dekié" 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, "Moiura 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 S tatus 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 wi th 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 se lling price of electricity produced in plants during the entire period 
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  system for determining the incentive prices for electricity produced from renewable e nergy sources 
and high efficient cogeneration.  
During 2020 year selling price was:  
- SHPP "Seremet", developed by "Nord Energy" d.o.o. Andrijevica, has determined the 
selling price of 10,959 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
3 August 2018);  
- SHPP "Bistrica" developed by "Hydro Bistrica" d.o.o. Podgorica has determined the selling 
price of 8,762 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
12 January  2018);  
- SHPP "Sekular", developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane,  has determined 
the selling price of 9,899 CC/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
12 April 2016);  
- SHPP "RmuS" developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined the 
selling price of 11,11 cC/kWh (status of a privi leged producer of 12 years began from 19 
May 2015);  
- SHPP "Orah" developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined the 
selling price of 11,11 cC/kWh ( status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
19 May 2015);  
- SHPP "Spaljeviéi"  developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined 
the selling price of 11,11 cC/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 
8,255 cC/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 9,548 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years b egan from 
2 November  2017);  
- SHPP "Jezergtica " developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, has determined 
the selling price of 11,034 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 10,702 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 8,266 cC/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
19 May 2015);  
- SHPP "Vrelo" developed by "Synergy" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the selling price of  
11,11 CC/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 10 July 2015;  
- SHPP "Rijeka Bradavec" developed by "Igma Energy' d.o.o. Andrijevica, has determined 
the selling price of 11,11 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
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  - SHPP "Pigevska rijeka" developed by "Igma E nergy" d.o.o. Andrijevica, has determined the 
selling price of 10,969 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
22 June 2017);  
- SHPP "Ljevak" developed by "Simes inäenjering" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the 
selling price of 10,659 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 9,583 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 10,659 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years 
began from 22 April 2020);  
- SHPP "Mojanska 1" d eveloped by "Small Hydro Power Plant Mojanska" d.o.o. Andrijevica, 
has determined the selling price of 9,501 cC/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 9,943cC/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 
12 years began from 22 April 2020);  
- SHPP "Mojanska 3" developed by "Small Hydro Power Plant Mojanska" d.o.o. Andrijevica, 
has determined the selling price  of 10,659 cC/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 
12 years began from 22 April 2020);  
- for SHPP "Bistrica" developed by "BB Hidro" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the selling 
price of 10,659 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began fro m 
24 April 2020);  
- SHPP "Bukovica" developed by "Power AB" doo, Kolašin, has determined the selling price 
of 10,659 CC/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 4 Jun e 2020);  
- SHPP "Paljevinska" developed by "Viridi Progressum" d.o.o. KolaSin, has determined the 
selling price of 10,659 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 9,595 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer 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 8,736 cC/kWh (status of a  privileged producer of 12 years began from 
27 November 2020);  
- SHPP "Pecka" developed by "Dekié" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the selling price of 
10,691 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
25 December  2020);  
- wind power plant  "Moiura" 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 
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  - wind power plant "Krnovo "developed by "Krnovo Green Energy" d.o.o. Nikgié,  has 
determined the selling price of 10,086 cC/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 12,3 c€/kWh (status of a p rivileged producer of 12 years began from 
29 May 2019);  
- solar power plant "DG" developed by "Eco solar system" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined 
the selling price of 12 cC/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
4 August 2019);  
- solar pow er plant "Bar -kod" developed by "Bar -kod" d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the 
selling price of 12,3 c€/kWh (status of a privileged producer of 12 years began from 
17 November 2019);  
- solar power plant developed by "Fudbalski 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 concl uded between the Market Operator and the Supplier in the 
amount of 4,625 .00 c€/kWh for 2020 year.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
The period, during which all the measures are to be im plemented is 12 years, beginning on the date 
when the decision on acquiring the status of a privileged producer is issued.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
N/A. 
15 GRANTS  FOR INNOVATION PROJECTS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Programme for Grants for Innovative Projects 2018 -2020 and Collaborative Programme for 
Innovation 2019 -2024.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2019-2020.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objectives of the both programme s are the following:  
• Strengthening the competitiveness of Montenegrin companies by co -financing the 
development of innovative market -oriented products, services and technologies that 
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  • Suppor ting the transfer of innovative ideas from scientific research institutions to the 
market, through  cooperation with partners from the economy or through the opening 
of new enterprises/spin -off companies in Montenegro;  
• Strengthening human resources and crea ting new jobs.  
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation  under which it 
is granted ) 
The Ministry of Science2 is background authority for the subsidy. Subsidies are provided in line with 
the Law on Innovation Activities (OG MNE 42/16), Strategy of Innovation Activity (2016 -2020) with 
the Action Plan within the Strategic Goal I I "Strengthening the Instruments for Networking and 
Cooperation of Actors in the Innovation System as well as the Smart Specialization Strategy 
(2019 -2024), which introduced the "Collaborative Programme for Innovation".  
Decision of the Commission for State Aid Control No. 01 -29/1 from 11 July  2018 for Programme for 
Awarding Grants for Innovation Projects.  
Decision of the Council of the Agency for Protection of Competition No. 01 -502/4 from 26 June 2019 
for the Collaborative Programme for Innovation 2019 -2024.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom  and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc. ) 
Research institutions, higher education institutions and economic entities 
(innovative -entrepreneurial centre, business incubator, company, or part of the c ompany) and 
registered in the Register of Innovative Organizations.  
The amount of funds allocated from the budget for co -financing an innovative project was 
determined based on the type of eligible cost and size of the company or other innovative 
organization, i.e., grant holder or project partner. The maximum amount of fu nds provided as 
support, i.e., the maximum state aid intensity, as well as the procedure of awarding grants for 
innovative projects was described within the Call for Awarding Grants.  
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amoun t of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
Under the Programme for Awarding Grants for Innovative Projects 2018 -2020 one call was 
published, as follows:  
1. The Call for Awarding Grants for Innovative Projects published in 2018, supported 
10 grants for i nnovative projects. Out of 10, 7 projects were granted to companies and 
3 projects to the scientific research institutions/university. The total value of the 
innovative projects is EUR 1,172,529.00, of which the Ministry of Science is co -financing 
the amou nt of EUR 730,834.00, while the co -funding of the grant holders amounts to 
EUR 441,695.00. Total transferred amount in 2019 for the implementation of these 
10 grants was EUR 192,350.00.  
Under the Collaborative Programme for Innovation 2019 -2024 one call wa s published:  
2. The Call for Awarding Grants for Innovative Projects published in 2019 supported 
8 innovation projects within the strategic priorities established by the Smart 
Specialization Strategy (2019 -2024). Out of 8, 7 projects  were granted to companies  and 
 
2 At the session of the Government of Montenegro on December 7, 2020 , the name of the Ministry of 
Science was changed to the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, while the organizational unit in 
charged with innovation policy became the part of the Ministry of Economic Development.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
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  1 project to the scientific research institution/university. The total value of the innovative 
projects from this Call is EUR 909,489.00, of which the Ministry of Science is co -financing 
the amount of EUR 614,432.00, while the co -funding of the grant holders amounts to 
EUR 295,056.00. Projects were approved for implementation in 2019/2021, and total 
transferred amount in 2019. for these 8 grants was EUR 154,672.64.  
To summarize, for 18 projects approved in two Calls, the amount of subsidies during the 2020, was 
in total EUR 341,3540.59, amount of EUR 165,419.06 for the projects approved under the 
Programme for Awarding Grants for Innovative projects 2018 -2020 and amount of EUR 175,935.53 
for the projects approved under the Collaborative Programme for In novation 2019 -2024.  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
Total amount of the Call in 2018 was MEUR 1 and of the Call in 2019 was EUR 700,000.00. Under 
these two Calls in 2018 and 2019, the Ministry of Science has allocated funds in total amount of 
EUR 700,000.00 for each. The Ministry awarded grants in the amount of up to EUR 100,000.00 per 
project approved. The projects are co -financed for a period of 12 to 24 months.  
The Programme implemen ted through the first Call ( 10 projects) covers period December 2018 — 
December 2020, while second Call ( 8 projects) January 2020 - January 2022.  
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 subsidy  
Support to improvement of marine fisheries and mariculture - modernization of professional fishing 
fleet for demersal resources.  
2. Period covered by noti fication  
2020 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Montenegro structural measures for improvement of the fishing fleet through achieving the next 
objectives:  
• Modernization of the fishing fleet for demersal resources;  
• Improving the standards of safety at sea, work conditions and maintenance of hygiene 
and health standards.  
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development3. 
 
3 At the session of the Government of Montenegro on December 7, 2020 , the name of the Ministry of 
Agriculture and Rural Development was changed to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water 
Management.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
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  5. Type of the subsidy  
Support for to 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 fishing vessels, replacement of the main engine, overhaul of the main engine, 
improvement of hygiene and h ealth 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. Th e criteria 
for support will be defined by a public call.  
6. To whom and how to subsidy is provided  
Professional fishermen (holders of the permit for large -scale commercial fishing) along with the use 
of the fishing gear - trawl and other fishing gear for catc hing demersal resources.  
7. Total-budget  
110,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of Program  
2020 year.  
9. Trade effects  
No effects on trade.  
2 MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET FOR PELAGIC RESOURCES  
1. Title o f subsidy  
Support to improvement of marine fisheries and mariculture - Modernization of professional fishing 
fleet for pelagic resources.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2020 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Montenegro structural measures for imp rovement of the fishing fleet sector through achieving the 
next objectives:  
• modernization of professional fishing fleet for pelagic resources,  
• increase fishing efficiency.  
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
5. Type of the subsidy  
Support to modernization 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, rep lacement 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 
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  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.  
6. To whom and how to subsidy is provided  
Professional fishermen (holders of the permit for large -scale commercial fishing).  
7. Total budget  
40,000.00 EUR  
8. Duration of program  
2020 Year.  
9. Trade  effects  
No effects on trade.  
3 MODERNIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL FISHING FLEET IN SMALL COMMERCIAL FISHING  
1. Title of subsidy  
Support to improvement of marine fisheries and mariculture - modernization of professional fishing 
fleet in small commercial fishing (vessels of up to 10m LoA).  
2. Period covered by notification  
2020 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The ob jectives of this measure are following:  
• improving the efficiency of catch and technique in small -scale commercial fishing,  
• modernization of existing vessels in small -scale commercial fishing.  
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
5. Type of the subsidy  
Support to modernization of existing fishing vessels of 3 to 10m  LOA in small commercial fishing 
concerns co -financing in costs of replacement of the main engine, reconstruction and adaptation of 
vessels, replacement of fishing tools to increase efficiency of catch, i.e. change for more selective 
tools. The maximum con tribution of budgetary funds is up to 50% of the value of the invoice 
submitted, maximum 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 pe rmit for small -scale commercial fishing).  
7. Total budget  
130,000.00 EUR.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
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  8. Duration of Program  
2020 year.  
9. Trade effects  
No effects on trade.  
4 IMPROVING THE COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF MARICULTURE SECTOR  
1. Title of subsidy  
Support to improvement of marine fishery and mariculture - improving the competitiveness and 
efficiency of mariculture sector.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2020 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• Improve the competitiveness and efficiency of the mariculture sector,  
• Introduction of new technologies for protection of farming sites against predators . 
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
5. Type of the Subsidy  
Support to competitiveness and efficiency of the mariculture sector concerns: co -financing of costs 
borne by fish and mollusc farmers for reconstruction of farming sites; construction or reconstruction 
of facilities for storage of feed and equipment; suppl y 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; reconstruction or supply of rafts for operations on the farming site; supply of 
protective nets i n 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 to subsidy is provide  
Business organizations and entrepreneurs , holders of the mariculture permit.  
7. Total budget  
35,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of program  
2020 year.  
9. Trade effects  
No effects on trade.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
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  5 SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF FISHERY RESOURCES AND OTHER 
MARINE ORGANISMS  
1. Title of subsidy  
Support to improvement of marine fishery and mariculture - sustainable management and 
preservation of fishery resources and other marine organisms.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2020 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 other 
marine organisms,   
• Collection and processing of data on catch, fleet and fishing effort, biological, 
environmental and socio -economic data in 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 a nd protect fish and other marine organisms and reduce costs of catching.  
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
5. Type of the subsidy  
The support is provided to the Marine Biology Institute for implementation of th e annual programme 
of data collection in marine fisheries (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 envir onment.  
Support is provided to a project concerning the development of a more selective fishing tool for the 
trawl net, as well as for training the fishermen to weave these nets.  
6. To whom and how to subsidy is provide  
The Institute of Marine Biology from Ko tor and the Project.  
7. Total budget  
122,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of the program  
2020 year.  
9. Trade effects  
No effects on trade.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
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  6 MANAGEMENT OF THE FISHERIES MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (FMC)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Support to improvement of marine fishery and mariculture - Management of the fisheries monitoring 
and control system (FMC).  
2. Period covered by notification  
2020 Year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• Functionality of the satellite monitoring system for fishing vessels (VMS);  
• Automatic l ocating of fishing vessels CALC);  
• 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;  
• Improvi ng control of fishing activities in freshwater and marine fisheries;  
• Long-term maintenance and management of FMC.  
4. Legal authority for the  subsidy  
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
5. Type of the subsidy  
Support is provided to satellite and mobile operators, business organizations, entrepreneurs and 
other legal and natural persons that the Directorate for Fisheries hires in accordance with the Law, 
and for the purpose of achieving the said objectives.  
6. To whom and how to subsidy is provide  
Satellite and mobile communication systems operators, business organizations, entrepreneurs and 
other legal and natural persons hired in accordance with the Law.  
7. Total budget  
114,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of program  
2020 year.  
9. Trade effects  
No effect s on trade.  
7 MODERNISATION AND STRENGTHENING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF FISHERY SECTOR  
1. Title of subsidy  
Support to improvement of marine fishery and mariculture - Modernization and strengthening the 
competitiveness of fishery Sector.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
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  2. Period covered by notification  
2020 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• Strengthening the competitiveness of fishery sector;  
• Development of the coastal infrastructure for berths of fishing vessels and fish landing;   
• Collection and processing of data on cat ch, fleet and fishing effort in marine fishery;  
• Setting up of a traceability system in the fishery sector;  
• Setting up of a system of electronic records in marine fishery;  
• Strengthening the inspection and supervision of fishing activities;  
• Strengthening th e competitiveness of fishery sector through establishing 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. Legal authority for the subsidy  
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
5. Type of the subsidy  
Support to strengthening the competitiveness of smal l coastal fishing through grants. Development 
of the coastal infrastructure for berths of fishing vessels and catch landing. Strengthening the 
inspection and supervision of fishing activities - supply of the vessel for the control at the sea and 
equipment.  Promotion of fishery, education and study visits for professional fishermen.  
Measures and criteria for construction of fishing ports, equipping first landing sites, improving 
inspection and supervision of fishery activities, as well as organization of training and study tours 
for professional fishermen will be defined in accordance with the World Bank rules.  
6. To whom and how to subsidy is provide  
Beneficiaries will be defined in line with the criteria of the Ministry of Agriculture and Ru ral 
Development.  
7. Total budget  
1,500.000 EUR.  
8. Duration of program  
2020 year.  
9. Trade effects  
No effects on trade.  
8 SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FRESHWATER FISHERY  
1. Title of subsidy  
Support to development of freshwater fishery and freshwater aquaculture - sustain able management 
of freshwater fishery.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
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  2. Period covered by notification  
2020 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 freshwater fishery waters fishery master 
plan; 
• Improving the management of freshwater resources based on available scientific data.  
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
5. Type of the subsidy  
Support to users of fish and other aquatic organisms and to the Confederation for organisation of 
sport fishing events both at the national and the international level in order to promote t he sport 
fishing tourism. Support to development of protection and preservation of fishery waters. Support 
to a scientific institution that the Ministry authorises for development of fishery master plan.  
Support to a scientific institution - Faculty of Mat hematics and Science - Biology Department for 
monitoring of the status of fish and other aquatic organisms as well as for cooperation with sport 
fishing clubs in the processes concerning the restocking, selective or fishing for population control 
purposes.  
6. To whom and how to subsidy is provide  
Confederation of sports fishing organizations of Montenegro and users of fish stocks.  
Scientific institution authorised by the Ministry.  
Faculty of Mathematics and Science - Biology Department.  
7. Total budget  
65,000.00 EUR. 
8. Duration of program  
2020 year.  
9. Trade effects  
No effects on trade.  
9 STRENGTHENING COMPETITIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF FRESHWATER FISHERY 
SECTOR  
1. Title of subsidy  
Support to development of freshwater fishery and aquaculture - Strengthening competitiveness and 
efficiency of freshwater fishery sector.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2020 year.  G/SCM/N/401/MNE  
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• Strengthening competitivenes s and efficiency of freshwater aquaculture sector;  
• Introduction of new technologies for protection of farming sites against predators.  
4. Legal  authority for the subsidy  
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
5. Type of the subsidy  
Support to strengt hening the competitiveness and efficiency of the freshwater aquaculture sector 
concerns co -financing of costs borne by fish farmers for reconstruction of the farming sites; 
construction or reconstruction of facilities for storage of feed and equipment; sup ply 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 ag ainst 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 to subsidy is provide  
Business organisations and entrepreneurs issued with the aquaculture permit.  
7. Total budget  
60,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of program  
2020 year.  
9. Trade effects  
No effects on trade.  
10 DIRECT PAYMENTS IN AQUACULTURE  
1. Title of subsidy  
Support to development of freshwa ter fishery and aquaculture - direct payments in aquaculture.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2020 year.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
• Increase the competitiveness of freshwater aquaculture production and creation of 
competitive farmers;  
• Full use of all available production capacities;  
• Improvement of business operations;  
• Increase of total aquaculture production.  
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
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  5. Type of the subsidy  
Eligible for support for increase in aquaculture production are business organisations and 
entrepreneurs holding an aquaculture permit. Support is received exclusively for production from 
own farming site. Amount of support is set based on the area of the farming site stated in th e 
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 average of all fish size 
structures produced was above 22 kg/ m2;  
• EUR 2.5/ m2 of reported usab le area of the farming site if the average of all fish size 
structures produced was between 22 and 17 kg/ m2;  EUR 2.0/ m2 of reported usable 
area of the farming site if the 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 farming site if the average of all fish size 
structures produced was below 7 kg/ m2. 
6. To whom and how to subsidy is provide  
Business organisations and entrepreneurs issued with the aquaculture authorisation.  
7. Total budget  
67,000.00 EUR.  
8. Duration of program  
2020 year.  
9. Trade effects  
Minimum effects on trade.  
 
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