G/SCM/N/343/EU/Add.9  
1 October 2019 
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Committee on Subsidies  
and Countervailing Measures  Original:  English  
 
  
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL 2017 SUBSIDY NOTIFICATIO N UNDER ARTICLE 25 W TO  
AGREEMENT ON SUBSIDI ES AND COUNTERVAILIN G MEASURES  
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum  
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union  relates to subsidy programmes of 
Finland . 
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  FINLAND  
 
Table of contents  
 
1  AID TO SMALL AND MEDIUM -SIZED ENTERPRISES  ................................ ......................  3 
1.1  LOAN AND GUARANTEE PROGRAMME FOR SMEs  ................................ ..............................  3 
1.2  RESCUE AND RESTRUCTURING AID TO SMALL AND MEDIUM -SIZED  
ENTERPRISES  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  3 
1.3  DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR SMEs  ................................ ................................ ...............  4 
2  AID FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................ ...... 5 
2.1  AID FOR PROMOTING R&D&I  ................................ ................................ .........................  5 
3  REGIONAL AID  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  6 
3.1  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AID  ................................ ................................ .......................  6 
3.2  REGIONAL TRANSPORT SUBSIDY  ................................ ................................ ...................  7 
3.3  GRANT FOR INVESTMENTS IN ÅLAND  ................................ ................................ .............  8 
4  AID IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY  ................................ ................................ ......................  9 
4.1  ENERGY GRANTS  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  9 
4.2  FEED-IN TARIFF FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY  ................................ ................................ .... 10 
4.3  AID FOR INDIRECT EMISSIONS COSTS DUE TO THE EMISSIONS  
TRADING SYSTEM  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  11 
4.4  DIFFERENTIATED TAX RATE FOR ELECTRICITY CONSUMED  
BY INDUSTRY  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  12 
4.5  ENERGY TAX REFU ND FOR ENERGY INTENSIVE ENTERPRISES  ................................ .........  13 
4.6  CARBON DIOXIDE TAX DISCOUNT FOR NATURAL GAS, COAL,  
LIGHT AND HEAVY FUEL OIL AND BIOFUEL OIL USED CHP -POWER PLANTS  .............................  13 
4.7  REFUN D OF EXCISE DUTY ON CERTAIN ENERGY PRODUCTS  
USED IN AGRICULTURE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 14 
4.8  WASTE OIL MANAGEMENT FINANCED BY WASTE OIL CHARGES  ................................ ....... 15 
4.9  OPERATIONAL AID TO WIND POWER IN ÅLAND  ................................ ..............................  16 
4.10  ELECTRICITY CABLE BETWEEN MAINLAND FINLAND AND ÅLAND  ................................ .... 16 
5  OTHER SUBSIDIES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 17 
5.1  AID IN THE FIELD OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................ .. 17 
5.2  INNOVATION AID SCHEME FOR THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY ................................ ........  18 
5.3  EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND (EMFF)  ................................ ......................  19 
5.4  FISHERIES INSURANCE AID  ................................ ................................ .........................  21 
5.5  PRODUCTION AID FOR AUDIO -VISUAL WORK  ................................ ................................  22 
5.6  AUDIVISUAL PRODUCTION INCENTIVE  ................................ ................................ ..........  23 
5.7  GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FROM WOOD  ................................ ................................ ... 23 
5.8  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AID  ................................ ................................ .....................  24 
 
 
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  1  AID TO SMALL  AND MEDIUM -SIZED EN TERPRISES  
1.1  LOAN  AND GUARANTEE PROGRAMME FOR SMEs  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Investment aid scheme for SMEs in the form of loans and  guarantees . 
Soft loans for investments and working capital for SMEs.  
2. Period covered  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for SMEs : access to risky loans on a reasonable interest rate level . Access to bank loans in a 
case of inadequate collaterals (in comparison to market terms).  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Based on the EU General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER).  
Authority : Finnvera Plc, the official Export Credit Agency (ECA) of Finland . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Loans with inadequate collaterals (in comparison to market terms), interest rate subsidy . Guarantees 
to loans with inadequate collaterals granted from the bank . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is granted to manufacturing and service enterprises and tourism industry by Finnvera 
plc, the state -owned specialised financing com pany. The subsidy element is in the availability and 
in the interest rate of the loans or in the guarantee provision of the guarantees.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
In 201 7 the amount of aid was:  Loans  MEUR  0,01 
 Guarantees  MEUR  0,27 
In 201 8 the amount of aid was:  Loans  MEUR  0,0 
 Guarantees  MEUR  0,02 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Valid until 31.12.2020 . The subsidy is given during the maturity, which is 5-10 years.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
1.2  RESCUE  AND RESTRUCTURING AID TO SMALL AND MEDIUM -SIZED ENTERPRISES  
1. Title of the subsidy program  
SME Rescue and Restructuring Aid Scheme of Finnvera plc . G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  2. Period covered  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid to SMEs . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Rescue and restructuring aid is granted to SMEs in order to tur n around enterprises in difficulty . The 
aid is granted in compliance with the G uidelines of the European Commission concerning aid for 
enterprises in difficulty.  
Authority : Finnvera Plc, the official Export Credit Agency (ECA) of Finland . 
5. Form of the su bsidy  
Loan, guarantee, reduction of interest, abatement of debts.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SMEs in difficulty in compliance with the definition of  the European Commission.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
The total amount of grants in 201 7 was MEUR 0 
The total amount of grants in 201 8 was MEUR 0 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
2015-2020.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
1.3  DEVELOPMENT  SERVICES FOR SMEs  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
PreciseTraining  ('TäsmäKoulutus '). 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purp ose of the subsidy  
The purpose is to support development of the vocational skills of SME 's personnel . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Act on P ublic employment and business service (916/2012) . 
Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment . G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Share of the total costs of the training . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is targeted to the personnel of SME 's. 
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
In 2017 M EUR 2,12 (aid intensity 30-70% per company)  
In 2018 M EUR 2,41 (aid intensity 30-70% per company)  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Valid until 3 1 December  2020. 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
2  AID FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELO PMENT  
2.1  AID FOR PROMOTING R&D&I  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid for promoting R&D . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for research and development . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Govern ment Decree on financing of research, development and innovation (1444/2 014). 
Authori ty: Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation (Tekes) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants and soft loan . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
R&D subsidies are  provided for enterprises  on the basis of applications . The maximum aid intensity 
is 100 % for fundam ental research, 50 % for industrial research and  25% for experimental 
development . These maximum levels can be raised up to 80 % in industrial research and 
experimental development in case of SMEs or collaborati on. 
The subsidy is granted by the Finnish Fundi ng Agency for Innovation (Tekes) . G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible,  the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
In 2017 , the commitment amount of grants were:  
- for R&D&I activitie s MEUR 0,045 (298/2008) and M EUR 98,7 (1444/2014);  
- this latter amount includes projects in Eurostars 2 –programme of M EUR 2,2. Every year 
the Innovation Funding Center Business Finland (former Tekes) sends a declaration of 
new commitments and a cost statement of  the instalments paid to beneficiaries in 
Eurostars –programme to the EUREKA Secretariat, who refunds Business Finland 
according to the grants paid and the percentage agreed . Percentages vary yearly . The 
percentage for new commitments, at the time of grant , in 2017 was expected to be 
ca. 24% in Eurostars  2 -programme ; 
- for young innovative enterprises  MEUR 2,2 (298/2008) and M EUR 12,2 (1444/2014) 
(GBER 22 article ); 
- SME for Innovation advisory and support services  MEUR 0,5 (1444/2014) ; 
- Aid for innovatio n clusters M EUR 3,3 (1444/2014) ; 
- The commitment amount of loans : MEUR  170,9 (1444/2014) and for young innovative 
enterprises M EUR 5,1 (1444/2014) : 
- Aid element for loans : MEUR  13. 
In 2018 , the commitment amount of grants were:  
- for R&D&I activities M EUR 142,4 (1444/2014) ; this amount includes projects in 
Eurostars 2 –programme of M EUR 2,1. Every year the Innovation Funding Center 
Business Finland (former Tekes) sends a declaration of new commitments and a cost 
statement of the instalments paid to benefi ciaries in Eurostars –programme to the 
EUREKA Secretariat, who refunds Business Finland according to the grants paid and the 
percentage agreed . Percentages vary yearly . The percentage for new commitments, at 
the time of grant, in 2018 was expected to be 25,75 % in Eurostars 2 -programme ; 
- for young innovative enterprises M EUR 0,25 (298/2008) and M EUR 16 (1444/2014) and 
for Young enterprises M EUR 1,2 (1444/2014) (G BER 22 article) ; 
- SME for Innovation advisory and support services M EUR 1,2 (1444/2014 ); 
- aid for innovation clusters M EUR 1,4 (1444/2014) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
1.1.2015 -31.12.2020 . 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited  effects on international trade.  
3  REGIONAL  AID 
3.1  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AI D 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Business Development aid . G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional aid . Aid to SMEs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Act (9/2014) , the Act entered into force on the first of July 2014. 
The aid is granted by the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment 
(ELY Centres).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies can be granted for following purposes:  
Investments:  
Subsidies can be granted to enterprises for carrying out investments of material and immaterial 
nature . Subsidies can be granted to small and medium -sized enterprises in the whole country . 
Subsidies can be gr anted to large enterprises in assisted area c only, and only for special reasons . 
Assisted area c comprises the region of Eastern and Northern Finland on account of low population 
density . It comprises the regions of South Savo, North Savo, North Karelia, Kainuu, Central 
Ostrobothnia, Northern Ostrobothnia and Lapland . Assisted area c comprises also the municipalities 
of Salo, Somero, Kannonkoski, Karstula, Kinnula, Kivijärvi, Kyyjärvi, Pihtipudas, Saarijärvi, Viitasaari 
and Konnevesi on the basis of areas suffering from structural change and prolonged decline.  
Other development measures:  
Subsidies can be granted to small and medium -sized enterprises for taking development measures 
(improving business management skills, development of products and production  methods, and 
other marked development of business activities).  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
The amount granted in 2017 was M EUR 29,5 
The amount granted in 2018 was M EUR 33,0 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Until 3 1 December  2021. 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
3.2  REGIONAL  TRANSPORT SUBSIDY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Regional transport subsidy . G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional aid (SMEs) . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Transport of goods produced and which depart from N UTS 2 regions in Finland  (Lapland, Central 
Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, North Karelia, Pohjois -Savo, Etelä -Savo and North  Ostrobothnia are eligible 
for the subsidy ). In addition , the subsidy is granted in the reg ion of Saarijärvi -Viitasaari as 
de minimis  -aid. 
The aid is granted by the regional Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the 
Environment (ELY -Centres).  
Legal background : Government Decree (1248/2014) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy can be granted for transports in Finland starting from the place of processing of products 
that have been processed by small or medium -sized companies within the regions mentioned in 
point 4.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
The actual payments in 2017 were M EUR 4,4 
The actual payments in 2018 were M EUR 4,8 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Until 3 1 December  2019. 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
3.3  GRANT FOR INVESTMENTS IN ÅLAND  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Grant for investments in Åland . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Investment aid to small and medium sized enterprises.  G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Näringsstödslag (2008) för landskapet Åland, Company aid act of Åland.  (ÅFS 2008/110). 
The aid is granted by the Government of Åland.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid can be granted to SMEs for carrying out investments of material and immaterial nature.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating if possibly, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2017 was M EUR 0,405 
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2018 was M EUR 1,318 
8. Duration of  the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Until 31.12.2020.  
9. Trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
4  AID IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY  
4.1  ENERGY GRANTS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Energy grants  (Energy aid scheme)  and Investment aid for key energy projects . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy ; reduction of 
negative environmental impacts associated with energy production and usage and  promotion of the 
transition towards a low -carbon energy system . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Decree of the Council of State on the genera l conditions for awarding energy grants 
(1063/2012  and 1098/2017 ). 
Decree of the Council of State on the general conditions for awarding investment aid renewable 
energy and new energy technology (145/2015) . 
Authorities : Ministry of Economic Affairs and Emp loyment (Energy Department) and Business 
Finland . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies can be granted to enterprises and communities on a case -by-case consideration . Subsidies 
are granted on application and are  paid according to the progress of the project.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
In 2017  MEUR 86,3In 201 8 MEUR 74,1 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy programme is valid until end of 2022 . 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited  effects on international trade . 
4.2  FEED -IN TARIFF FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Feed-in tariff for renewable energy.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Environmental protection.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : The Act on Production Subsidy for Electricity Produced from Renewable Energy Sources 
(1396/2010) . The aid is granted to wind power, biogas, small -CHP and for forest chip use in multifuel 
plants accordi ng to the electricity produced.  
The Energy Market Authority operates the scheme.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
From of the subsidy is operating aid . The aid amount is the difference between the target price and 
electricity spot price . Biogas and small -CHP are also eligible for heat premium, which is paid  if the 
plant produces heat as well.  
Target pri ces: 
Wind power : 83.5 €/MWh (105.3 €/MWh until the end of 2015) . 
Biogas : 83.50 €/MWh + 50 €/MWh heat premium . 
Small -CHP: 83.50 €/MWh + 20 €/MWh heat premium . 
For forest chip use in multifuel plants, the aid amount is dependent on the emission trading allow ance 
price. If the EU ETS price is less than 10 €/t, the aid amount for produced electricity is 1 8 €/MWh . 
When EU ETS increases, the aid amount starts to decrease linearly to 0 €/MWh, when EU ETS price 
is 18 €/t or more.  G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is p rovided  
The subsidy can be provided for producers of electricity from the abovementioned sources.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
The total amoun t in 201 7 MEUR 225,6 
The total amount in 201 8 MEUR 249,5 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The scheme concerning forest chips will expire on 1 April 2021. The feed -in tariff for wind power, 
biogas and small -CHP has been closed for new plants . However, the producers within the scheme 
are eligible for the operating aid for the first 12 years of production.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited  effects on international trade.  
4.3  AID FOR INDIRECT EMISSIONS COSTS DU E TO TH E EMISSIONS TRADING SYSTEM  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid for indirect emission costs due to the Emissions Trading System . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective is to reduce carbon leakage risk of electro -intensive industry due to higher electricity 
prices caused by EU Emissions Trading System and operators being unable to pass on those costs 
to product prices without losing significant market share.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Act on aid for indirect emission costs due to the Emissions Trading System (138/2017) . 
Decree of the Council of State on aid for indirect emission costs due to the Emissions Trading System 
(311/2017) . 
Authorities : Energy Authority . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid is provided to installations operating in industrial sectors and subsectors exposed to a significant 
risk of carbon leakage due to indirect emission costs . The aid is non -discretionary ; aid is provided 
to each installation meeting the criteria set in l egislation, with aid amount calculated as per formulae 
in legislation.  G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
In 2017 M EUR 37,9 
In 2018 M EUR 26,8 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The last payments of the aid scheme will be made in 2021 based on indirect costs incurred in 2020.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade . 
4.4  DIFFERENTIATE D TAX RATE FOR ELECTRICITY CONSUMED BY INDUSTR Y 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Differentiated tax rate for el ectricity consumed by industry . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidy to in dustry  and datacenters : to improve competitiveness of the industry when tax on 
electricity is levied in order to reach environmental and energy policy coals.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Act 1260/1996.  
 
Authority : the Finnish Tax Administration . The aid is granted by the district customs offices.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Differentiated tax rate.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Electricity is taxed on the basis of category II (industry) if it is used for industr ial manufacturing and 
processing of goods or professional glasshouse cultivation . 
Electricity tax rate:  cent/kWh  2017 2018 
 - category I  2,253  2,253  
 - category II  0,703  0,703  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
 Industry  
The amount granted in 2017 MEUR  583,9  
The amount granted in 2018 MEUR  616,7  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Valid until 31.12.2020 . G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited  effects on international trade . 
4.5  ENERGY TAX REFUND FOR ENERGY INTENSIVE ENTERPRISES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Energy tax refund for energy intensive enterprises . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The general aim of the programme is to relieve the energy tax burden of enterprises which use ve ry 
large quantities of energy for  their production  activities . 
4. Background and autho rity for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Act 1260/1996.  
Authority : the Finnish Tax Administration.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Excise duty refund . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In a case where the excise duties paid by the company during the accounting period for electricity, 
coal, natural gas and tall -oil as well as light and heavy fuel oil, and the excise duties contained in 
the acquisition price of these products exceed 0,5 % of the company 's value added during the 
accounting period, the com pany is entitled to apply on the exceeding amo unt for a refund of 85 % 
of the amount of the excise duties paid for the products or the excise duties contained in their 
acquisition pri ce. Only the part exceeding 50 000 euro of the thus calculated excise duty  refund is 
repaid.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
The amount of aid in 2017 M EUR 210,3 
The amount of aid in 2018 M EUR 212,5 
8. Duration of the s ubsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Valid until 31.12.2020 . 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited  effects on international trade . 
4.6  CARBON DIOXIDE TAX DISCOUNT FOR NATURAL GAS, COAL, LIGHT AND HEAVY FUEL 
OIL AND BIOFUEL OIL USED CHP -POWER PLANTS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
CO2-tax discount for fuels used in CHP -power plants.  G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The general aim of the programme is to relieve the CO2 tax burden of CHP -power plants which are 
part of the emission trade sector.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Act 1260/1996 and Act 1472/1994.  
Authority : the Finnish Tax Administ ration . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Differentiated tax rate and excise  duty refund . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
CHP-power plants which use natural gas, coal,  LPG, light or heavy fuel oil and biofuel oil.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount b udgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
The amount of aid in 2017 M EUR 112,7 
The amount of aid in 2018 M EUR 117,2 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Valid unti l 31.12.2020 . 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited  effects on international trade . 
4.7  REFUND OF EXCISE DUTY ON CERTAIN ENERGY PRODUCTS USED IN AGRICULTURE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Refund of excise duty on certain energy products used in agriculture . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support for a farmer and a greenhouse farmer . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Act on the refund of excise duty on certain energy products used in agriculture . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Act on the Application of Certain State Rules by the European Union . G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The Subsidy is provided for Professional farmer, professional greenhouse far mer and grain dryer 
(Act on the refund  of excise duty on certain ener gy products used in agriculture) . 
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
The amount  granted in 2017 was 23, 9 MEUR  
The amount granted in 2018 was Estimation 20,0 MEUR (not verified)  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The aid scheme is in effect from 1.1.2017 to 31.12.2017 and 1.1.2018 to 31.12.2018.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
4.8  WASTE OIL MANAGEMENT FINANCED BY WASTE OIL CHARGES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Waste oil management financed by waste oil charges . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Environmental protection . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The Ministry of the Environment is the responsible authority.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy  can be provided to enterprises  which have made a contrac t on waste oil management 
with t he Ministry of Environment . In 2018 there was no contract on waste oil management between 
the Ministry and an enterprise.  
7. The total amount or th e annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
1 MEUR is budgeted annually to this purpose . 
The amount of aid granted in 201 7 was M EUR 0 
The amount of aid granted in 201 8 was M EUR 0 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The subsidy programme was renewed in 2019 and the new programme is in force 2019-2020.  G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
4.9  OPERATIONAL AID TO WIND POWER IN ÅLAND  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Fast produktionsstöd för el från vindkraftverk åren 2016-2022. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Environmental protection, to increase electricity production based on wind power.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Landskapslag (2013:31) om produktionsstöd för el (Operational aid act of Åland) . 
Landskapslag (2016:39) om ändring av 17§ landskapslagen om produktionsstöd för el.  
The aid is granted by the Government of Åland.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Eligible for the support are only existing installations which are connected to the electricity network . 
The installation has to be located on Åland territory or territorial waters of Åland . All beneficiaries of 
the aid system have to be participants of the Nordic electricity markets.  
The subsidy is granted by the Government of Åland.  
7. The total amount or th e annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating if possibly, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2017 M EUR 0,515 
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2018 M EUR 0,898 
8. Duration o f the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
Valid until 31.12.2022 . 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
4.10  ELECTRICITY CABLE BETWEEN MAINLAND FINLAND AND ÅLAND  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Electricity cable between mainland Finland and Åland . G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Electricity cable between mainland Finland and Åland.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The a id is granted by the Government of Åland from the annual budget.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant and guarantee.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The aid is provided to Kraftnät Åland . The subsidy is granted by the Government of Åland.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating if possibly, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2017 M EUR 0 
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2018 M EUR 0 
The total annual guarantee in 2017 M EUR 66,014 
The total annual guarantee in 2018 M EUR 63,414 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
2012-2016. 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
5  OTHER SUBSIDIES  
5.1  AID IN THE FIELD OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
EU co -financed Aid for rural SMEs included in the Rural Development Programme for Mainland 
Finland 2014 -2020: measures M04.2 Investments in physical assets and M06.2 Investments in the 
creation and development of non -agricultural activities.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The general strateg y promotes the diversification and renewal of the rural economy by rural SMEs 
that play a significant role in creating new jobs and boosting the local and regional economy in 
general . The strategic target is to create new businesses, accelerate their growt h, renewal, 
innovations and create jobs.  G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Aid for rural SMEs is granted in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council on support for rural development by the Eur opean Agricultural Fund 
for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 . The national 
implementation is based on the Act on Support for Rural Development (28/2014) and Government 
Decree on Rural Business Aid (80/2015).  
Ministry of the Agriculture and Forestry in the managing authority of the Rural Development 
Programme for Mainland Finland 2014 -2020. Regional Centres for Economic Development, Transport 
and the Environment (ELY) grant the aid, which is paid to the beneficiari es by the Finnish Food 
Authority (Paying Agency).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid is made available for rural SME´s processing and marketing agricultural products and for rural 
micro and small sized businesses for non -agricultural investment activities.  
Fifteen regional Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY) and 
Leader Groups on before mentioned ELY areas receive the aid applications, check the eligibility, 
evaluate the applications against the selection criteria, and take into consideration the special 
characteristics of their region when granting the aid . Grant decisions are made by the ELY Centres.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indi cating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
In 2017 M EUR 3,0 
In 2018 M EUR 14,6 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
EU Programming Peri od 2014 -2020.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
5.2  INNOVATION AID SCHEME FOR THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Innovation aid scheme for the Finnish shipbuilding industry . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/o r purpose of the subsidy  
Innovation aid may be granted for the industrial application of innovative products and processes . 
These are technologically new or substantially improved products and processes when compared to 
the state of the art that exists in the shipbuilding industry in the EU.  G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Government Decree on the State 's Innovation Aid for Shipbuilding 364/2015 and its changes made 
on 28 December  2017, issued under the Act on Discretionary Government Transfers 688/2001 and 
General Block Exemption Regulation (Commission (EU) regulation 651/2014).  
Earlier adaptions 502/2012, 955/2014 both approved by European Commission.  
Authorities for the subsidy : Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment for 
Southwest Finland, Ministry of Employment and the Economy and Business Finland (Innovation 
Funding Agency Business Finland).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The aid is granted to the Finnish shipbuilding industry.  
Decisions on grants before 3 1 December  2017. 
• Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment for Southwest 
Finland, if the aid granted is less than or equal to EUR 5 million . 
•  Ministry of Employment and the Eco nomy, if the amount of aid granted is more than 
EUR 5 million . 
Decisions on grants after 1 January  2018. 
• Business Finland (Innovation Funding Agency Business Finland) after consulting the 
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.  
•  Ministry of Economic A ffairs and Employment if the case has especial interest in 
implementing the Government Decree.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
In 2017 the budget ed amount was 24,35 MEUR . The amount of the aid granted was 0 MEUR  
In 2018 the budgeted amount was 10,0 MEUR . The amount of the aid granted was 4,35 MEUR  
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The aid scheme is in effect fro m 15.4.2015 to 31.12.2020.  The subsidies will be used for projects 
which will be completed until the end of 2022.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited  effects on international trade.  
5.3  EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND  (EMFF)  
1. Title of the measure  
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme for Finland . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  3. Policy objectives and/or programme objectives  
The EMFF shall contribute to the achievement of the following objectives:  
(a) promoting competitive, environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially 
responsible fisheries and aquaculture;  
(b) fostering the implementation of the common fisheries policy;  
(c) promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries and aquaculture 
areas;  
(d) fostering the development and implementation of the European Union 's integrated 
maritime policy in a manner complementary to cohesion policy and to the common 
fisheries policy.  
4. Background and authority for the sub sidy 
Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15  May 2014 on the 
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) 
No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regu lation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the 
European Parliament and of the Council.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries can include fishermen, fishermen organisations, firms in the fisheries, aquaculture, and 
fish processing sectors, SMEs, producer organisations, professional organisations, fisheries local 
actions groups (FLAGs) and cooperatives. A big amount of the funds are allocated to public bodies 
for the purposes of, inter alia, fisheries control, data collect ion, maritime surveillance and technical 
assistance for the fisheries administration.  
Regional Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment as well as the 
Government of Aland Islands receive the aid applications and grant the aid. The ai d is granted as a 
percentage of the total cost of the project or investment.  
7. Total amount budgeted  
Programmed amounts (totals for the programming period 2014 –2020) broken down by Union 
priorities (national contributions complementary to the amounts co -financed by the EU):  
Union Priority  Measure  Total programme 
funding  
2014 -2020, MEUR  
National counterpart  Payments made  
2017  2018  
1. Sustainable 
development of 
fisheries  Improving vessel 
energy efficiency  0,4 0,018  0,021  
Measures to promote 
sustainable fisheries  17,9 1,3 2,3 
2. Sustainable development of aquaculture  18,6 3,3 2,9 
3. Implementation of the 
Common Fisheries 
Policy  Data collection  3,5 0,8 0,4 
Fisheries control  1,7 0,4 0,4 
Investments in vessels 
used for fisheries 
control  0,3 0,1 0,00 G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  Union Priority  Measure  Total programme 
funding  
2014 -2020, MEUR  
National counterpart  Payments made  
2017  2018  
4. Employment and territorial cohesion  5,5 0,4 0,6 
5. Processing and 
marketing of fish  Storage aid  0,00 0,00 0,00 
Investments in sales 
promotion and 
processing of fish  8,7 0,4 0,9 
6. Implementation of the Integrated Maritime 
Policy  6,2 0,00 0,00 
Technical assistance  3,7 0,7 1,0 
Total  66,5 7,4 8,5 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The p rogramme period is 2014-2020 but payments can be made until 31.12.2023.  
9. Trade effects  
Trade effects are described in the communication of the European Union.  
5.4  FISHERIES INSURANCE AID  
1. Title of the measure  
Insurance Aid for Commercial Fisheries . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objectives and/or programme objectives  
Aid is intended to fishers in cas e of a loss or damage of fishing equipment or coastal fishing vessel 
in the special circumstances of Finnish marine waters.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Act on Insurance Support for Commercial Fishing  (998/2012 ). 
Authority : Centre for Econom ic Development, Transport and the Environment of Southwest Finland . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The aid is paid to fishers by insurance associations as a part of indemnities in accordance with the 
insurance contract between fisher and insurance association.  
Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of Southwest Finland pays 
annually the aid to the insurance associations as a fixed percentage of the value of losses or 
damages.  G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  7. Annual amount budgeted  
In 2017 M EUR 1,0 
In 2018 M EUR 1,0 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
No time limits.  
9. Trade effects  
No effects on international trade.  
5.5  PRODUCTION AID FOR AUDIO -VISUAL WORK  
1. Title of subsidy programme  
Aid for promoting audio -visual work. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objectives and/or programme objectives  
Production aid for audio -visual work . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis . 
Government Decree on production aid for audio -visual work  (1547/2016) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Production aid is provided for enterprises on the basis of applications . The maximum aid intensity 
is 50%. The subsidy is granted by the Innovation Funding Agency Business Finland.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
In 2017, the co mmitment amount of grants were M EUR 9,5 
In 2018, the c ommitment amount of grants  were MEUR 9,3 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
1.1.2017 -31.12.2020 . 
9. Trade effects  
No effects on international trade.  G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  5.6  AUDI O-VISUAL PRODUCTION INC ENTIVE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Tampere Cash Rebate . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To support Finnish culture and language . The production incentive is a 10 % cash rebate for 
production costs in Tampere area . This is intended to increase intern ational interest in Tampere as 
a production location and to promote the development, growth, and internationalization of Finnish 
companies.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : EU General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER) . 
Author : City Of Tampere . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The production incentive is a 10 % cash rebate for production costs in Tampere area . This is intended 
to increase international interest in Tampere as a production location  and to promote the 
development, growth, and internationalization of Finnish companies.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
The amount of aid in 2017  MEUR 0 
The amount of aid in 2018 M EUR 0,346 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The aid scheme is in effect from 1.1.2018 to 31.12.2020.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
5.7  GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FROM WOOD  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Growth and Development from Wood . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The main target is to promote wood construction . The Wood Building program concentrates on 
improving the opportunities, innovations, know -how and awareness of wood building in the Finnish 
construction sector . Increasing the use of wood contributes to the attainment of climate t argets 
through the eco -efficiency of the whole lifecycle of building, but also through the fact that more 
carbon is stored by buildings.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The Ministry of the Environment is the responsible authority . The aid is gr anted on the basis of the 
General Block Exemption Regulation (EU Commission 651/20141) and its amendment 
(EU Com-mission 2017/10842), applying the provisions of the Regulations.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The s ubsidy can be provided to enterprises of all sizes who submit a project application ; the project 
application must succeed in the evaluation and meet the minimum requirements . The subsidy is 
granted by the Ministry of Environment.  
7. The total amount or the  annual amount budgeted for the subsidy (indicating, if possible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
The amount of aid in 2017 M EUR 0 
The amount of aid in 2018 M EUR 0,787 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The aid scheme is in effect from 1.7.20 18-31.12.2021 . The subsidies will be used for a project which 
will be completed until the end of 2021.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
5.8  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT  AID 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Urban Innovative Actions . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2017-2018. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Research and development work : Innovation activity and experimental development . 
4. Backgrou nd and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Finnish law of municipalities 410/2015.  
Authority : Imatra Region Development Company (owned and funded by local government of Imatra, 
Ruokolahti and Rautjärvi) . G/SCM /N/343/EU/Add.9  
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  5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant/Interest rate subsidy . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
FIMATEC Finnish Intelligent Module Apartments Oy . Payed to bank account after the billing process.  
7. The total amount or the annual amount budgeted for the su bsidy (indicating, if pos sible, the 
average subsidy per unit in the previous year ) 
The amount granted in 2017 was M EUR 0 
The amount granted in 2018 was M EUR 0,035 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any other time limits attached to it  
The aid scheme is in effect from 1.11.2017 to 3 1.12.2020.  The subsidies will be used for a project 
which will be completed until the end of 2021.  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
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