G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
12 July 2017 
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: Eng lish 
 
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1  
OF THE GATT 1994 AND  ARTICLE 25 OF THE AG REEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COU NTERVAILING MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to su bsidy programmes 
of Cyprus . 
 
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  CYPRUS  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
1   DE MINIMIS SCHEME FO R EXPORT PROMOTION O F INDUSTRIAL & 
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT S PROVIDED TO CYPRIO T COMPANIES 
PARTICIPATING I N TRADE FAIRS ΑND EX HIBITIONS ABROAD, WH ERE THE 
MINISTRY OF ENERGY, COMMERCE, INDUSTRY A ND TOURISM PARTICIPA TES 
WITH A NATIONAL PAVI LION  ................................ ................................ ..........................  3 
2   DE MINIMIS SCHEME FO R EXPORT PROMOTION O F INDUSTR IAL PRODUCTS 
PROVIDED TO CYPRIOT COMPANIES PARTICIPAT ING PRIVATELY IN TRA DE 
FAIRS AND EXHIBITION S ON THEIR OWN EXPEN SES ................................ ......................  4 
3   DE MINIMIS SCHEME FO R THE SUBSIDIZATION OF CYPRIOT COMPANIES  
CONDU CTING RESEARCH OF FO REIGN MARKETS  ................................ .............................  5 
4   DE MINIMIS SCHEME FO R EXPORT PROMOTION O F AGRICULTURAL 
PRODUCTS PROVIDED TO  CYPRIOT COMPANIES PA RTICIPATING PRIVATEL Y TO 
TRADE FAIRS AND EXHI BITIONS  ................................ ................................ .....................  6 
5   MEASURE 1: PROGRAMME S ON INFORMATION PRO VISION AND PROMOTION  
OF AGRICULTURAL PROD UCTS ON THE INTERNAL  MARKET, CO - FINANCED BY 
THE EUROPEAN UNION W ITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF COUNCIL REGULATIO N 
(EC) NO  3/2008 AND COMMISSIO N REGULATION (EC) NO  501/2008  .............................  7 
6   MEASURE 2: PROGRAMME S ON INFORMATION PRO VISION AND PROMOTION  
OF AGRICULTURAL PROD UCTS IN THIRD COUNTR IES, CO - FINANCED BY THE 
EUROPEAN UNION WITHIN  THE FRAMEWORK OF COU NCIL REGULATION (EC)  
NO 3/2008 AND COMMIS SION REGULATION (EC)  NO 501/2008  ................................ ..... 8 
7   SCHEME FOR THE ENHAN CEMENT OF SMES COMPE TITIVENESS IN THE 
MANUFACTURING  SECTOR  ................................ ................................ ...............................  9 
8   SCHEME FOR THE ENHAN CEMENT OF YOUTH ENTR EPRENEURSHIP  ...........................  10 
9   SCHEME FOR THE ENHAN CEMENT OF FEMALE ENT REPRENEURSHIP  ..........................  11 
10   ADDED VALUE ON AGRIC ULTURAL AND FORESTRY  PRODUCTS - CREATION 
AND IMPROVEMENT OF M ANUFACTURING AND TRA DE UNITS OF AGRICULT URAL 
AND FORESTRY PRODUCT S – MEASURE 1.6  ................................ ................................ ... 12 
11   SCHEME FOR FUNDING F ISHERMEN´S EARLY RET IREMENT (55 -65 YEARS 
OLD) – MEASURE 1.5 (EFF 200 7-2013)  ................................ ................................ ..........  13 
12   SCHEME FOR COLLECTIV E ACTIONS IN FISHE RIES SECTOR – MEASURE 3.1 
(EFF 2007 -2013)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  14 
13   SCHEME FOR FUNDING I NVESTMENTS IN PROCES SING AND MARKETING O F 
FISHERIES AND AQUACU LTURE PRODUCTS – MEASURE 4.1 (EFF 200 7-2013)  ...............  14 
14   SCHEME FOR FUNDING I NVESTMENTS FOR THE M ODERNIZATION OF FISH  
TAVERNS AND UPGRADE THE QUALITY IN FOOD SERVICES – MEASURE 4.1 (EFF 
2007 -2013)  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  15 
15   SCHEME FOR THE PERMA NENT CESSATION OF FI SHING ACTIVITIES OF 
SMALL SCALE FISHING VESSELS – MEASURE 1.10 (EMFF 2 014-2020)  ...........................  16 
16   SCHEME FOR FISHING S PECIES LAGOCEPHALUS SCELERATUS – MEASURE 
1.18I (EMFF 2014 -2020)  ................................ ................................ ................................  17 
17   COMPENSATION SCHEME TO FISHERMEN, FOR TH E DAMAGES ON FISHING  
GEAR CAUSED BY DOLPH INS, IN THE FORM OF DE MINIMIS (2015)  ..............................  18 
18   SUPPORT SCHEME FOR T HE PROMOTION OF RENE WABLE ENERGY SOURCES  
AND ENERGY CONSERVAT ION ................................ ................................ ........................  18 
19   SUPPORT SCHEME FOR T HE PROMOTION OF RENE WABLE ENERGY SOURCE S 
AND ENERGY CONSERVAT ION ................................ ................................ ........................  19 
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  1  DE MINIM IS SCHEME FOR EXPORT  PROMOTION OF INDUSTR IAL & AGRICULTURAL 
PRODUCTS PROVIDED TO  CYPRIOT COMPANIES PA RTICIPATING IN TRADE  FAIRS ΑND 
EXHIBITIONS ABROAD, WHERE THE MINISTRY O F ENERGY, COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND 
TOURISM PARTICIPATES  WITH A NATIONAL PAVI LION  
1. Title of subsidy  
Subsidy provided to companies involved in the processing and marketing of agricultural and 
industrial products for their participation in Trade Fairs and Exhibitions abroad, where the Ministry 
participates with a national pavilion.  
2. Period  covered by notification  
2015-2016 
3. Policy objective  
The main objective is to promote exports of Cyprus industrial and agricultural products and 
provide Cypriot companies with continuous information on foreign market trends and 
developments.   
4. Authorit y of subsidy  
The competent authority for the subsidy is the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and 
Tourism and the subsidy is granted according to Council Regulation (EC) No . 1407/2013 on the 
application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Fun ctioning of the European Union to 
de minimis  aid. Scheme  is implemented on the basis of the decision of the Council of Ministers ' 
No. 57.759 dated 22.05.2003 and its budget is provided for in the legislation of the national 
budget.  
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
This incentive is provided to Cypriot companies involved in the processing and marketing of 
agricultural and industrial products participating in trade fairs abroad where the Ministry 
participates with a national pavilion.  
The Ministry covers 100% of the rental costs of the exhibition area, the construction expenses of 
the stand and the transportation and handling costs of the exhibits.  
In addition, for companies involved in the agricultural sector, there is additional sub sidy 
amounting  to: 
i. 50% of accommodation cost for one person , for the day before and the days of the 
trade fair , with a maximum subsidy of €  120 per day ; 
ii. 50% of the air ticket , in economy class , for one person ; 
iii. € 1.200 annually for advert ising and promotion al material.  
7. Duration of subsidy  
The subsidy is announced annually. The Scheme is approved by the Council of Ministers for the 
period 2014 -2020. The budget is annually approved by the House of Representatives.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  8. Amount of subsidy  
Amount budgeted for 20 15: €  675.000  
Amoun t budgeted for 2016: €  1.097.750  
Amount spent in 2015: €  750.430  
Amount spent in 2016: €  1.020.136  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
The subsidy is based on the de minimis rule,  has no effects on trade between Member States and 
does no t distort or threaten to distort competition.  
2  DE MINIMIS SCHEME FO R EXPORT PROMOTION O F INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT S 
PROVIDED TO CYPRIOT COMPANIES PARTICIPAT ING PRIVATELY IN TRA DE FAIRS AND 
EXHIBITIONS ON THEIR  OWN EXPENSES  
1. Title of subsidy  
Subsidy for the prom otion of exports of industrial products provided to companies participating in 
trade fairs and exhibitions in Cyprus and  abroad, on their own expenses.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2015-2016 
3. Policy objective  
The main objective is to promote exports  of Cyprus industrial products and provide Cypriot 
companies with continuous information on foreign market trends and developments.   
4. Authority of subsidy  
The competent authority of the subsidy is the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism 
and the subsidy is granted according to Council Regulation (EC) No . 1407/2013 on the application 
of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis  aid. 
Scheme is implemented on the basis of the decision of the Counc il of Ministers ' No. 61.168, 
dated  14.12.2004 and its budget is provided for in the legislation of the national budget.  
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
This incentive is provided to Cypriot companies involved in the processing and marketing of 
industrial products participating in trade fairs in Cyprus and abroad.  The Ministry covers 50% of 
the rental and construction costs of the stand, the transportation costs and the handling costs of 
the exhibits, with a maximum amount of subsidy  of € 3.050 for non -bulky exhibits and € 7.350 for 
bulky exhibits.  
7. Duration of subsidy  
The subsidy is announced annually. The Scheme is approved by the Council of Ministers for the 
period 2014 -2020.  
8. Amount of subsidy  
Amount budgeted for 2015: €  161.950 
Amount budgeted for 2016: € 251.100  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  Amount spent in 2015: € 97.403  
Amount spent in 2016: € 132.152  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
The subsidy is based on the de minimis rule, has no effects on trade between Member States and 
does not distort or th reaten to distort competition.  
3  DE MINIMIS SCHEME FO R THE SUBSIDIZATION OF CYPRIOT COMPANIES  
CONDUCTING RESEARCH OF FOREIGN MARKETS  
1. Title of subsidy  
Subsidy provided to companies involved in the processing and marketing of industrial products  for 
market  research abroad.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2015–2016 
3. Policy objectives  
The main objective is to provide incentives to companies to penetrate foreign markets and 
increase exports of industrial products.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
The competent auth ority is the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism. and the 
subsidy is granted according to Council Regulation (EC) No . 1407/2013 on the application of 
Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid. 
Scheme is implemented on the basis of the decision of the Council of Ministers ' No. 56.470, 
08.9.2002 and its budget is provided for in the legislation of the national budget.  
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is prov ided to companies involved in the processing and marketing of industrial 
products  for market research abroad. The subsidy is paid after the conclusion of each market 
research upon submission of all necessary documents (e.g. air ticket, invoice/receipt of p ayment). 
The Ministry covers the travelling expenses (economy class ticket) twice each year with a 
maximum amount of subsidy of €855 per travel.  
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment i n: 2015: €  10.679 
 2016: €  5.127  
8. Duration of subsidy  
The subsidy is anno unced annually. The Scheme is approved by the Council of Ministers for the 
period 2014 -2020.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
The subsidy is based on the de Minimis rule, has no effects  on trade between Member States and 
does not distort or threaten to distort competition.   G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  4  DE MINIMIS SCHEME FO R EXPORT PROMOTION O F AGRICULTURAL PRODU CTS 
PROVIDED TO CYPRIOT COMPANIES PARTICIPAT ING PRIVATEL Y TO TRADE FAIRS AND  
EXHIBITIONS  
1. Title of subsidy  
Subsidy for the promotion of exports of agricultural products pro vided to companies participating 
in trade fairs and exhibitions in Cyprus and  abroad, on their own expenses.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2015-2016 
3. Policy objectives  
The main objective is to promote exports of Cyprus agricultural products and provi de Cypriot 
companies with continuous information on foreign market trends and developments.   
4. Authority of subsidy  
The competent authority is the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism and the 
subsidy is granted according to Council Regulatio n (EC) No . 1407/2013 on the application of 
Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to de minimis aid.  
It is implemented on the basis of the decision of the Council of Ministers ' dated 19.10.2004 and its 
budget is provide d for in the legislation of the national budget.  
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
This incentive is provided to Cypriot companies involved in the processing and marketing of 
agricultural products ) participating in trade fairs in Cyp rus and abroad on their own expenses.  
The rate of subsidy is 50% and the maximum amount of subsidy is set at €  3.050 for non -bulky 
exhibits and € 7.350 for bulky exhibits.  The level of funding for trade fairs where the beneficiaries 
participate with their own stand is:  
- 50% of the rental space (up to 15 sq.ms), equipment and construction of the pavilion and 
shipment, handing and return of exhibits ; 
- 50% of accommodation cost for one person, for the day before the trade fair and the days of 
the trade fair,  with a maximum subsidy of €  120 per day ; 
- 50% of the air ticket, in economy class, for one person . 
7. Amount of subsidy  
Amou nt budgeted for 2015: € 939.398  
Amou nt budgeted for 2016: € 342.700  
Amount spent in 2015: € 585.905  
Amount spent in 2016: €  84.932  
8. Duration of subsidy  
The subsidy is announced annually. The Scheme is approved by the Council of Ministers for the 
period 2014 -2020.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
The subsidy is based on the de Minimis rule and has no effects  on trade between Member St ates 
and does not distort or threaten to distort competition.   
5  MEASURE 1: PROGRAMME S ON INFORMATION PRO VISION AND PROMOTION  OF 
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT S ON THE INTERNAL MA RKET, CO - FINANCED BY THE 
EUROPEAN UNION WITHI N THE FRAMEWORK OF C OUNCIL REGULATION (E C) 
NO 3/2008 AND COMMISSIO N REGULATION (EC) NO  501/2008  
1. Title of subsidy  
Subsidy on information provision and promotion programmes for agricultural products and certain 
food products based on agricultural products implemented on the internal market, co -financed by 
the EU and the Ministry of Energy,  Commerce, Industry and Tourism.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2015-2016 
3. Policy objective  
To reinforce and supplement initiatives by implementing information and promotion measures 
aimed at highlighting t he intrinsic features and advantages of the products of the European Union, 
notably the quality and safety of food, specific production methods, nutritional and health value, 
labeling, high animal welfare standards a nd respect for the environment.  
4. Autho rity of subsidy  
Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism within the framework of Council Regulation 
(EC) No . 3/2008 on information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products on the 
internal market and in third countries . It is imp lemented on the basis of the decision of the Council 
of Ministers ' dated 19.10.2004 and its budget is provided for in the legislation of the national 
budget.  
 5. Form of subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to Professional and inter-professional trade or inter -trade organisations 
representing the agricultural sector concerned. A subsidy of 30% on the actual cost of the 
programmes is provided by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism 
(additional  50% by the E.U .). 
7. Duration of subsidy  
The approved programmes run for 1 to 3 years divided into twelve -month phases.  
8. Amount of subsidy  
A Programme for information provision and promotion of potatoes on the internal market is 
imple mented in the period 12/02/2016 -11/02 /2019  
o Amount budgeted for 2015: 0  
o Amount budg eted for 2016 -2018: €  2.515.317  
o Amount spent in 2015: 0  
o Amount spent in 2016:  0 G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
To promote the image of European products on the European Union, the quality and safety of 
European food products, raising awareness of European products among the general public and in 
trade circles, disseminating European dietary practices and culture, etc. in order to increase intra - 
trade. The subsidy has no effects on trade between Member States and does not distort or 
threaten to distort competition.   
6  MEASURE 2: PROGRAMME S ON INFORMATION PRO VISION AND PROMOTION  OF 
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT S IN THIRD COUNTRIES , CO - FINANCED BY THE EURO PEAN 
UNION WITHIN THE FRA MEWORK OF COUNCIL RE GULATION (EC) NO 3/2 008 AND 
COMMISSION REGULATIO N (EC) NO 501/2008  
1. Title o f subsidy  
Subsidy on information provision and promotion programmes for agricultural products and certain 
food products based on agricultural products implemented in third countries, co -financed by the EU 
and the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2015-2016 
3. Policy objective  
To reinforce and supplement initiatives by implementing information and promotion measures 
aimed at highlighting the intrinsic features and advantages of the products of the European  Union, 
notably the quality and safety of food, specific production methods, nutritional and health value, 
labeling, high animal welfare standards and respect for the environment.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism within the framework of Council Regulation 
(EC) No . 3/2008 on information provision and promotion measures for agricultural products on the 
internal market and in third countries . It is implemented on the basis of the decision of the Council 
of Ministers ' dated 19.10.2004 and its budget is provided for in the legislation of the national 
budget.  
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to Professional and inter -professional trade or inter -trade organisations 
representing t he agricultural sector concerned. A subsidy of 30% on the actual cost of the 
programmes is provided by the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism 
(additional  50% by the E.U .). 
7. Duration of subsidy  
The approved programmes run for 1 to 3 years divided into twelve -month phases.  
8. Amount of subsidy  
 A programme for information provision and promotion of halloumi in U.S.A., China, 
Australia is implemented in the period 12/02/2016 – 11/02/2019  
o Amount budgeted for 2015:  
o Amount budgeted for 2016 -2018: € 3.953.103.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  o Amount Spent in 2015: 0  
o Amount Spent in 2016: €  48.454  
 A programme for information provision and promotion of citrus fruits in U.A.E., China, 
Norway is imple mented in the period 16/07/2015 -15/07/2018  
o Amount budgeted for 2015: 0  
o Amount bud geted for 2016 -2018: €  2.396.920  
o Amount Spent in 2015: 0  
o Amount Spent in 2016: €  321.498  
 A multinational  Programme for information provision and promotion of processed fruits 
and vegetables in Russia, China, Belarus and Azerbaijan is implemented in the per iod 
30/10/2015 -29/10/2018  
o Amount budgeted for 2015: 0  
o Amount budgeted for 2016 -2018: €  1.984.058  
o Amount Spent in 2015: 0  
o Amount spent in 2016: €  47.894  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
To promote the image of European products in the third countries, the quality and safety of 
European food products, raising awareness of European products among the general public and in 
trade circles, disseminating European dietary practices and culture, etc. in order to penetrate third 
markets and increase exports to t he concerned countries. The subsidy has no effects on trade 
between Member States and does not distort or threaten to distort competition.   
7  SCHEME FOR THE ENHAN CEMENT OF SMES COMPE TITIVENESS IN THE 
MANUFACTURING SECTOR  
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant for the enh ancement of SMEs competitiveness in the manufacturing sector.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2015-2016 
3. Policy objectives  
The main objective is to support, develop and promote the SMEs (micro, small and medium -sized 
enterprises) as well as specific ha ndicraft units through grants. Enterprises dealing with the 
processing of agricultural, fishing and forestry products are not covered by the Scheme.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism - Approved by the Council of Ministers Decision 
No. 65.914 dated 25 July 2007.  
5. Form of subsidy  
The Scheme is included in the "Sustainable Development and Competitiveness " 2007-2013 and is 
financed by the European Regional Development Fund (85%) and the Cyprus Government (15%).  
The maximum gr ant per successful a pplicant (for the period 2007 -2013) is calculated as a 
percentage on the eligible amount of investment as follows:  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  Category  Unit size  Grand  
% Maximum Grand for the 
period 2007 -2013  
1 Micro  35 € 200.000  
2 Small  30 € 300.000  
3 Medium  25 € 400.000  
4 Units dealing with handcraft activities 
and employ up to three (3) persons  50 € 80.000  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid  
To existing and newly established manufacturing units.  
7. Amount of su bsidy  
Total payment in 2015: € 42.855  
Total payment in 2016: € 0  
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2007 and expired in 2013.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
8  SCHEME FOR THE ENHAN CEMENT OF YOUTH ENTR EPRENEURSHIP  
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant for the enhancement of Youth Entrepreneurship.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2015-2016 
3. Policy objectives  
The aim of the programme is to develop, support and encourage entrepreneurship by young men 
and women betwe en the ages of 20 -39, who wish to establish an enterprise in any economic 
activity (manufacturing, e -commerce, services and tourism in traditional buildings) except from 
the commerce. Emphasis is given in the development of new technologies, in the use of innovative 
methods of production and promotion of products and services, in the growth of business 
skilfulness in the sector of environment and generally in the promotion of modern enterprising 
activities aiming at the creation dynamic and competitive ente rprises.  
The objectives of the project will be achieved with incentives in the form of financial aid and 
training seminars for new and sustainable micro enterprises.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism - Approved by the Counc il of Ministers Decision 
No. 66.769 dated 06/02/2008.  
5. Form of subsidy  
The Scheme is included in the "Sustainable Development and Competitiveness " 2007-2013 and is 
financed by the European Regional Development Fund (85%) and the Cyprus Government (15%).  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  The percentage of the grant is up to 50% on the cost of eligible costs (equipment and s pecial 
facilities, landscaping, training, promotion, marketing, other expenses and working capital) with a 
maximum of € 70.000 for the activities of processing and € 50.000 for other activities.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid  
To newly established  businesses.  
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment in 2015: € 528.385  
Total payment in 2016: € 428.903  
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2007 and expired in 2013.   
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
9  SCHEME F OR THE ENHANCEMENT O F FEMALE ENTREPRENEU RSHIP  
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant for the enhancement of Female Entrepreneurship.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2015-2016 
3. Policy objectives  
The aim of the programme is to develop, support and encourage entrepren eurship by women 
between the ages of 18 -55, who wish to establish an enterprise in any economic activity 
(manufacturing, e -commerce, services and tourism in traditional buildings) except from the 
commerce. Emphasis is given in the development of new techno logies, in the use of innovative 
methods of production and promotion of products and services, in the growth of business 
skilfulness in the sector of environment and generally in the promotion of modern enterprising 
activities aiming at the creation dynami c and competitive enterprises.  
The objectives of the project will be achieved with incentives in the form of financial aid and 
training seminars for new and sustainable micro enterprises.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism - Approved by the Council of Ministers Decision 
No. 66.769 dated 06/02/2008.  
5. Form of subsidy  
The Scheme is included in the "Sustainable Development and Competitiveness " 2007-2013 and is 
financed by the European Regional Development Fund (85%) and the Cyp rus Government (15%).  
The percentage of the grant is up to 50% on the cost of eligible costs (equipment and special 
facilities, landscaping, training, promotion, marketing, other expenses and working capital) with a 
maximum of € 70.000 for the activities of processing and € 50.000 for other activities.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid  
To newly established businesses.  
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment in 2015: € 51.306  
Total payment in 2016: € 12.292  
8. Duration of subsid y 
The scheme was introduced in 2007 and expired in 2013.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
10  ADDED VALUE ON AGRIC ULTURAL AND FORESTRY  PRODUCTS - CREATION AND 
IMPROVEMENT OF MANUF ACTURING AND TRADE U NITS OF AGRICULTURAL  AND 
FORESTRY PRODUCTS – MEASURE 1.6  
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant for the creation and improvement of manufacturing and trade units of agricultural and 
forestry products.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2015-2016 
3. Policy objectives  
Main objective of the meas ure is to support existing and newly established SMEs engaged in 
manufacturing and trade of agricultural and forestry products.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism within the framework of Council Regulation 
(EC) No . 1698/2005 on the application of Articles 20 (b) (i) and 28  
5. Form of subsidy  
The Measure is included in the "Rural Development Programme 2007 -2013" and is co -financed by 
the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (55%) and the Cyprus Government (45%).  
The grant is estimated as 40% on the eligible  amount of investment with a maximum of 
€ 170.000  for the Micro Enterprises and € 400.000 for the Small and Medium Enterprises (for the 
period 2007 -2013).  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid  
To existi ng and newly established SMEs (Micro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises as defined by 
Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC).  
The Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation has the responsibility of the actual payments.  
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment i n 2015 : € 462.524  
Total payment in 2016: € 61.775  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  8. Duration of subsidy  
The measure was introduced in 2008 and expired in 2013.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
11  SCHEME FOR FUNDING F ISHERMEN´S EARLY RET IREMENT (55 -65 YEARS O LD) – 
MEASURE 1.5 (EFF 200 7-2013)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant for funding fishermen´s early retirement (55 -65 years old) . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2015–2016 
3. Policy objective  
The main objective is the age renewal of people professionally engaged i n fisheries sector resulting 
in enhancing competitiveness in the sector.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research – Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and 
Environment . Regarding  the schemes for the fisheries sector, the ap proval by the Council of 
Ministers was given for the whole Operational Program for fisheries  and the schemes were 
approved individually by the Managing Authority of the Operational Programme which is the 
Directorate General for European Programmes Coordi nation and Development.  
5. Form of subsidy  
The measure is included in the Operational Programme for Fisheries 2007 -2013 and is co -financed 
by the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) (50%) and the Cyprus Government (50%).  
The grant is €850 per month until the age of 65.  
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to fishermen.  
7. Amount of subsidy  
2015:  CY contribution: €  117.942  
2016:  CY contribution: €  0 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2010 and expires in 2 015.  
9. The trade effect of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  12  SCHEME FOR COLLECTIV E ACTIONS IN FISHERI ES SECTOR – MEASURE 3.1 
(EFF 2007 -2013)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant for funding collect ive actions in fisheries sector.  
2. Period covered by n otification  
2015-2016 
3. Policy objective  
The main objective is the co -funding of collective actions between the fishermen. Specifically, the 
funding for fishing species Lagocephalus sceleratus  also known as «puffer fish» aiming to an 
intensive fishing pre ssure in the breeding population of the species, just before and during the 
reproductive period from the small scale coastal fishing fleet.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research – Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and 
Environment.  Regarding the schemes for the fisheries sector, the approval by the Council of 
Ministers was given for the whole Operational Program for fisheries  and the schemes were 
approved individually by the Managing Authority of the Operational Programm e which is the 
Directorate General for European Programme s Coordination and Development.  
5. Form of subsidy  
The measure is included in the Operational Programme for Fisheries 2007 -2013 and is co -financed 
by the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) (50%) and the C yprus Government (50%).  
The grant is € 3 per kilo of the Lagocephalus sceleratus . 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to the fishermen 's collective group representative.  
7. Amount of subsidy  
2015: CY contribution: €42.262  
2016:  CY contribution: €0  
8. Duration of subsidy  
The sch eme was introduced in 2011 and expires in 2015.  
9. The trade effect of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
13  SCHEME FOR FUNDING I NVESTMENTS IN PROCES SING AND MARKETING O F 
FISHERIES AND AQUACU LTURE PRODUCTS – MEASURE 4.1 (EFF 200 7-2013)  
1. Title o f subsidy  
Grant for funding investments in marketing and p rocessing of fisheries products.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2015-2016 G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  3. Policy objective  
The main objective is the co -funding of actions that are relevant to the modernization of facilities 
and equipment of the existing units.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research – Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and 
Environment  Larnaca District Development Agency (ANETEL) . Regarding the schemes for the 
fisheries secto r, the approval by the Council of Ministers was given for the whole Operational 
Program for fisheries  and the schemes were approved individually by the Managing Authority of 
the Operational Programme which is the Directorate General for European Programmes  
Coordination  and Development.  
5. Form of subsidy  
The measure is included in the Operational Programme for Fisheries 2007 -2013 and is co -financed 
by the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) (50%) and the Cyprus Government (50%).  
The percentage of the grant is 40%  on the cost of eligible expenditure of the project.  
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to the owners of marketing and processing units.  
7. Amount of subsidy  
2015: CY contribution: €  4.065  
2016:  CY contribution: €  0 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2013 and expires in 2015.  
9. The trade effect of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
14   SCHEME FOR FUNDING I NVESTMENTS FOR THE M ODERNIZATION O F FISH TAVERNS 
AND UPGRADE THE QUAL ITY IN FOOD SERVICES  – MEASURE 4.1 (EFF 200 7-2013)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant Scheme for the modernization of fish taverns and upgrade the quality in food services . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2015-2016 
3. Policy obj ective  
The main objective is the co -funding of actions that are relevant to upgrading the quality 
standards on existing fish taverns, the use of fresh products, promote economically viable 
enterprises, environmentally friendly and improving the information  provided, and the quality and 
food safety for the consumers.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research – Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and 
Environment . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  Larnaca Distr ict Development Agency (ANETEL). Regarding the schem es for the fisheries sector, 
the approval by the Council of Ministers was given for the whole Operational Program for fisheries  
and the schemes were approved individually by the Managing Authority of the Operational 
Programme which is the Directorate General for European Programme s Coordination and 
Development.  
5. Form of subsidy  
The measure is included in the Operational Programme  for Fisheries 2007 -2013 and is co -financed 
by the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) (50%) and the Cyprus Government (50%).  
The percentage of the grant is 40% on the cost of eligible expenditure of the project.  
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is pai d to the owners of fish taverns . 
7. Amount of subsidy  
2015: CY contribution: €  111.747  
2016:  CY contribution: €  0 
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduc ed in 2013 and expires in 2015.  
9. The trade effect of the subsidy  
No effects on international t rade. 
15  SCHEME FOR THE PERMA NENT CESSATION OF FI SHING ACTIVITIES OF SMALL SCALE 
FISHING VESSELS – MEASURE 1.10 (EMFF 2 014-2020)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant for scrapping small scale fishing vessels.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2015-2016 
3. Policy objecti ve 
The main objective is the adjustment of fishing effort through schemes for the permanent 
cessation of fishing activities.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research – Ministry of Agriculture, Na tural Resources and 
Environment.  
5. Form of subsidy  
The measure is included in the Operational Programme «Thalassa» 2014 -2020 and is co -financed 
by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) (50%) and the Cyprus Government (50%).  
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to t he owners of the fishing vessels . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  7. Amount of subsidy  
2015:  CY contribution: €  1.460.240  
2016:  CY contribution: €  17.500  
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2015 and expired in 2016.  
9. The trade effect of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
16  SCHEME FOR FISHING S PECIES LAGOCEPHALUS SCELERA TUS – MEASURE 1.18I 
(EMFF 2014 -2020)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Grant for fishing species Lagocephalus sceleratus . 
2. Period covered by notification  
2016-2018 
3. Policy objective  
The main objective is the co -funding of collective actions between the fishermen. Sp ecifically, the 
funding for fishing species Lagocephalus sceleratus  also known as «puffer fish» aiming to an 
intensive fishing pressure in the breeding population of the species, just before and during the 
reproductive period from the small scale coastal f ishing fleet.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research – Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and 
Environment . 
5. Form of subsidy  
The measure is included in the Operational Programme «Thalassa» 2014 -2020 and is co -financed 
by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) (75%) and the Cyprus Government 
(25%).The grant is € 3 per kilo of the Lagocephalus sceleratus . 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
The subsidy is paid to the fishermen 's collective group representative.  
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payment 2015: € 0 / CY contribution: €  0 € 84.525 / CY contribution: €  42.262  
Total payment 2016:  € 41.235 / CY contribution: €  10.309  
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced in 2016 and expires in 2018.  
9. The trade effect of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  17  COMPENSATION SCHEME TO FISHERMEN, FOR TH E DAMAGES ON FISHING GEAR 
CAUSED BY DOLPHINS, IN THE FORM OF DE MI NIMIS (2015)  
1. Title of subsidy  
Compensation scheme to fishermen, for the damages on fishing gear caused by dolphins.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2015 
3. Policy objective  
The Scheme aims to provid e financial support for the Cypriot fishermen for the damages caused by  
dolphins, on the fishing gear.  
4. Authority of subsidy  
Department of Fisheries and Marine Research of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development 
and Environment.  Approved by the Co uncil of Ministers Decision No. 78.694 dated 22/04/2015 . 
5. Form of subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
Professional fishermen of small scale fisheries and polyvalent vessels.  
7. Duration of subsidy  
1 January 2015-31 December  2015 
8. Amount of su bsidy  
It's NOT a co -funded scheme.  
Amount budgeted for 2015: €  300.0 10 
Amount spent in 2015: €  279.646  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on International trade.  
18  SUPPORT SCHEME FOR T HE PROMOTION OF RENE WABLE ENERGY SOURCES  AND 
ENERGY CONSERVATION  
1. Title of subsidy  
A scheme for  the promotion of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and Energy Conservation.  
2. Period covered by notification  
2015-2016 
3. Policy objectives  
To provide incentives to companies or individuals to invest in RES or in Energy Conservation 
Technologies.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  4. Authori ty of subsidy  
Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Conservation Fund (the Fund) & Ministry of Energy 
Commerce, Industry and Tourism - Annually approved by the Council of Ministers through the 
Budget of the Fund.  Legislative reference: (a) Law for the Promot ion of Ren ewable Energy 
Sources  of 2013 -2016 (N.112(I)/2013), (b) Ministerial Council Decision 68.201 of 30/12/2008, 
(c) DG Competition approval N143/2009 date 2/7/2009.  
5. Form of subsidy   
There have been issued various form of subsidies. For electricity generation from RES, the Scheme 
provided a constant Feed -in Tariff for a 20 -year period. For investments in RES for heating and 
cooling of buildings, and for investments in energy conservation, the scheme provided grants 
between 30 -55% (depending on the te chnology).  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid   
To natural persons, non -profit organizations and to enterprises.   
7. Amount of subsidy   
Total payment in:  
2015: € 36.959.139  
2016: € 42.969.953  
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was valid up to 31 Decembe r 2013.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
19  SUPPORT SCHEME FOR T HE PROMOTION OF RENE WABLE ENERGY SOURCES  AND 
ENERGY CONSERVATION  
1. Title of subsidy  
"Saving – Upgrading in SMEs " 
2. Period covered by notification  
2014-2016 
3. Policy objectives  
To promote deep energy renovation of buildings which belong or are used by SME 's. 
4. Authority of subsidy  
Ministry of Energy  Commerce, Industry and Tourism.  
5. Form of subsidy  
The Scheme is included in the "Competitiveness and Sustain able Development " 2014-2020 and is 
co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and the Cyprus Government.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.5  
 
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  The maximum grant per successful applicant is calculated as a percentage on the eligible amount 
of investment as follows:  
- 50% of the tota l approved budget of the  proposal for Deep Energy Renovation of Buildings 
for achieving at least B class of energy efficiency in the Energy Performance Certificate 
(EPC) or energy saving at least 40 % relative to the total building energy consumption before 
upgrading ; 
- 75% of the total approved budget of the proposal for Deep Energy Renovation of Buildings 
for Upgrading to nearly zero energy buildings, as defined in the relevant Decree is sued by 
the Minister for Energy, Trade , Industry and Tourism under the arrangements of the Energy 
Performance  of Buildings Laws of 2006 -2012. 
Eligible costs cover a wide range of energy saving measures in buildings , among which are insulate 
of buildings shell, replace ment of heating / air conditioning systems, installation of renewable 
energ y systems for heating / cooling , installation of electricity saving systems etc.   
The maximum grant amount per beneficiary amounts to €  200.000. Aid Form: de -minimis.  
6. To whom and  how the subsidy is paid   
To existing SMEs, excluding enterprises active in the fishery and aquaculture sector and 
enterprises engaged in the primary production of agricultural products.   
The subsidy is paid after the conclusion of building 's renovation up on submission of all necessary 
documents (invoices, new EPC etc .). 
7. Amount of subsidy  
Total payments in:  
2015: € 0  
2016: € 383.919  
8. Duration of subsidy  
The scheme was introduced on December 2014 and was valid up to June 2016.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy   
No effects on international trade.  
 
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