G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.2 7 
 
25 July 2017  
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
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 Sweden . 
 
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  SWEDEN  
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
1   INTRODUCTION  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  4 
1.1   Method and Scope of the Notifica tion ................................ ................................ .............  4 
2   SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH , DEVELOPMENT AND IN NOVATION  ................................ ..... 4 
2.1   Support for R&D&I (Vinnova)  ................................ ................................ ........................  4 
2.2   Energy Research Programme  ................................ ................................ ........................  5 
2.3   State loan to GKN Aerospace Sweden AB (ex. Volvo Aero Corporation)  ..............................  6 
2.4   R&D aid to GKN Aerospace Sweden AB (ex. Volvo Aero) for Trent XWB  ..............................  7 
2.5   State aid to GKN Aerospace Sweden AB (ex. Volvo Aero) for Trent 900  ..............................  7 
2.6   Demonstration plant for wave energy technology  ................................ ............................  8 
2.7   Strategic use of cutting edge technologies and advanced system solutions for 
sustainable urban  development  ................................ ................................ ............................  9 
3   REGIONAL AID TO ENTE RPRISES  ................................ ................................ ................  9 
3.1   Regional Investment Aid ................................ ................................ .............................. 10 
3.2   State financing through regional development companies  ................................ ................ 11 
3.3   State aid for regional support to SMEs  ................................ ................................ .......... 12 
3.4   Regional Transport Grant  ................................ ................................ ............................. 13 
4   ENVIRONMENTAL AID  ................................ ................................ ...............................  14 
4.1   Energy Tax measures  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..14 
4.2   Support to measures for an efficient and environmentally friendly energy supply  ............... 15 
4.3   Aid Scheme for Solar Cells  ................................ ................................ ........................... 16 
4.4   Premium for environmentally friendly cars  ................................ ................................ .....16 
4.5   State aid measures for production, distribution and use of biogas and other 
renewable gases  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 17 
4.6   State aid to small enterprises for the production of biogas from manure  ............................ 18 
4.7   Support for biogas plants under the Rural Development Prog ram ................................ .....19 
5   AID TO SECTORAL DEVE LOPMENT  ................................ ................................ .............  20 
5.1   Support for construction of special housing for elderly people  ................................ .......... 20 
6   AID TO CULTURE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 20 
6.1   Production and distribution support to phonograms  ................................ ........................ 20 
6.2   Aid to press and speech paper  ................................ ................................ ..................... 21 
6.3   Scheme for the support of film production and film related activities  ................................ .21 
7   INVESTMENT AID TO FISHI NG SECTOR  ................................ ................................ ..... 22 
7.1   Aid for Fleet Renewal and Modernisation of Fishing Vessels  ................................ .............. 22 
7.2   Aid for Adjustment of  Fishing Effort  ................................ ................................ .............. 23 
7.3   Investment Aid to Aquaculture Enterprises  ................................ ................................ ....24 
7.4   Investment Aid to Fishing Port Facilities  ................................ ................................ ........ 25 G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.27  
 
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  7.5   Investment Aid to Inland Fishing  ................................ ................................ .................. 26 
7.6   Investment Aid for Processing and Marketing  ................................ ................................ .26 
7.7   Investment Aid for Protection of Coastal Waters  ................................ ............................. 27 
7.8   Collective investment aid in small -scale coastal and freshwater fishing  .............................. 28 
7.9   Investment Aid for Socio -Economic Measures  ................................ ................................ .29 
7.10   Aid for Promotion/Marketing  ................................ ................................ ....................... 30 
7.11   Aid for Operations by Members of the Trade  ................................ ................................ .30 
7.12   Aid for Temporary Cessation of Fishing Activities  ................................ .......................... 31 
7.13   Aid to Studi es and Pilot Projects  ................................ ................................ ................. 32 
7.14   Payment of Compensation to Producers' Organizations  ................................ .................. 33 
APPENDIX - THE NET COST METHOD  ................................ ................................ ..............  33 
 
 
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  1  INTRODUCTION  
1.1  Method and Scope of the Notification  
In Sweden, the budget of the national government is the only source of aid to industry. Local 
governments are in principle prohibited by law to grant aid to enterprises. However , administration 
of aid programmes funded by the central government may take place at the local level.  
The notification covers aid to the business sector, in broad sense, i.e. trade and industry. It is not 
possible to separate aid figures to the mining and  manufacturing industry (SITC 2 and 3).  
The description of the various aid schemes follows the outline suggested by WTO. However, it is 
not possible to present statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
As instructed, only specific subsidy  programmes are included, i.e. subsidies granted to certain 
enterprises in the meaning of Article 2 SCM Agreement. If eligibility for such programmes is based 
on objective criteria such as the size of the enterprise or number of employees, the scheme is 
considered to be non -specific and is therefore not notified. As instructed, the notification only 
concerns subsidies for the production of goods and not the service sector.  
The quantitative information is based on the net cost to government method. This meth od is used 
for the annual follow -up of state aid in Sweden. The approach has also been used by OECD in its 
"Public Support to Industry" project. The method is described in appendix.  
2  SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH , DEVELOPMENT AND IN NOVATION  
The major operators of Sw edish Support for Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) to 
the industry sector are the Swedish Agency for Innovation Systems, Vinnova, and The Swedish 
Energy Agency, STEM. With respect to administration of aid programmes, Vinnova and STEM are 
the ma in operating state bodies at central level. Both authorities are entitled to grant aid to 
undertakings after a state aid decision by the European Commission in 2008. At the regional level 
the County Administrative Boards are allowed to grant aid for R&D pu rposes.  
The STEM programme aims at promoting energy research and innovation in order to create 
conditions for effective energy markets, secure energy supply and the protection of the 
environment, health and climate. Both Vinnovas' and STEMs' programme has been extended to 
also include aid for innovation. These figures are therefore included below.  
2.1  Support for R&D&I (Vinnova)  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grants.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2015: 810 (direct grant)  
2016: 922 (dir ect grant)  
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
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  4. Duration  
The programme commenced as from 1 July 1993, but changes have been made several times, for 
instance on 1 November 2008, when aid for innovation was introduced, and lately on 26 March 
2015 when the aid was adapted to the new Block Exemption Regulation.  
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
Governmental ordinance 2015:208 (Förordning om statligt stöd till forskning och utveckling samt 
innovation).  
7. Rules and conditions  
The programme is adminis trated by the Swedish Agency for Innovation Systems, VINNOVA.  
VINNOVA's mission is to promote sustainable growth by financing R&D&I and developing effective 
innovation systems. VINNOVA manages programmes for strengthening Sweden's innovativeness. 
The progr ammes have different specialisms and cover several areas of society and industries. 
Some of the programmes involve funding of research, which is important for renewal of industry in 
Sweden. In other cases it involves companies applying for funds for their development projects. 
Some of the programmes require actors to merge to jointly manage large and long -term projects.  
The programmes target actors in society who are important for Sweden's innovativeness, such as 
knowledge -intense companies, universities, c olleges, research institutes and actors within the 
public sector.  
Aid may be granted according to Commission Regulation (EU) No . 651/2014 (GBER) or 
Commission Regulation (EC) No . 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). All firms, regardless of industry, are 
eligible. The  support to firms and individual inventors is in the form of grants. Costs listed in GBER 
articles  18, 22 and 24 -31 are eligible for aid.  
2.2  Energy Research Programme  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grants or soft loans with conditional repayment.  
2. Amount of subsi dy 
Net cost in SEK mil lions: calendar year 2015: 499, 5 
2016: 635  
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The primary objective of the programme is research, development and innovation in the energ y 
area. The secondary objective is environmental protection.  
4. Duration  
Programme commenced originally in 1975 and has been prolonged several times. The programme 
has been altered as from June 1998 in order to reflect the objectives of the political agree ment on G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.27  
 
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  Swedish Energy Policy reached in 1997. The programme has been replaced in 2008 by 
Governmental ordinance SFS 2008:761, see point (f) below.  
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not possibl e to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
Governmental ordinance SFS 2008:761 (Förordning om statligt stöd till forskning och utveckling 
samt innovation inom energiområdet).  
7. Rules and conditions  
The main par t of the programme is administrated by the Swedish Energy Agency, STEM, but the 
Swedish Agency for Innovation Systems, VINNOVA, the Swedish Research Council for 
Environment, Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning, FORMAS and the Swedish Research 
Counci l, Vetenskapsrådet are responsible for some elements of the programme. Support is granted 
to universities, institutes of technology, co -operative research institutes (i.e. institutes financed 
jointly by the government and industry) and to undertakings.  
Aid may be granted according to Commission Regulation (EU) No . 651/2014 (GBER) or 
Commission Regulation (EC) No . 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). The support can be given in the form of 
grants, loans or repayable advances. Costs listed in GBER articles 17 -19, 22. 24 -29 and 31 are 
eligible for aid.  
2.3  State loan to GKN Aerospace Sweden AB (ex. Volvo Aero Corporation)  
1. Form of subsidy  
Project financing in the form of repayable advances.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK m illions: calendar year 2015: 9, 9 
2016: 6, 8 
3. Policy objective  
The primary objective of the project financing is aid to R&D.  
4. Duration  
From 1 March 2008 to 31 December 2009.  
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects have not been estimated.  
6. Legal basis  
Art. 107(3)(c) TFEU Certain econ. activities/areas - Research, Development and Innovation 
Framework, 2007 -2013.  
7. Rules and conditions  
The Swedish authorities has granted aid to GKN Aerospace Sweden for the research and 
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  Electric for the Boeing B787 and B747 -8 aircraft. GKN Aerospace Sweden signed an initial 
risk-sharing partnership agreement with GE on 15 December 2004 and commenced with the R&D 
project. The Swedish authorities has granted GKN Aerospace Sweden a repay able advance of 
SEK 362 million (approx. EUR 39 million), which covers 39% of the eligible R&D costs.  
No new loans has been issued in 2015 and 2016, the aid element of the repayable advance 
according to EU state aid rules is what is indicated in (b).  
2.4  R&D a id to GKN Aerospace Sweden AB (ex. Volvo Aero) for Trent XWB  
1. Form of subsidy  
Project financing in the form of repayable advances.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK m illions: calendar year 2015: 6, 1 
2016: 6, 0 
3. Policy objective  
The primary objective of the project financing is aid to R&D.  
4. Duration  
From 1 October 2010 to 31 December 2010.  
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects have not been estimated.  
6. Legal basis  
Art. 107(3)(c) TFEU Certain econ. activities/areas - Research, Development and Innovation  
Framework, 2007 -2013.  
7. Rules and conditions  
The Swedish authorities has provided a repayable advance of SEK 120 million (approx. 
EUR 12 million) to GKN Aerospace Sweden AB to support the research and development of the 
Intermediate Compressor Case for t he new Rolls -Royce's Trent XWB engine that will equip the new 
Airbus A350 Extra Wide Body aircraft family.  
No new loans have been issued in 2015 and 2016; the aid element of the repayable advance 
according to EU state aid rules is what is indicated in (b).  
2.5  State aid to GKN Aerospace Sweden AB (ex. Volvo Aero) for Trent 900  
1. Form of subsidy  
Project financing in the form of repayable advances.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK m illions: calendar year 2015: 3, 1 
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  3. Policy objective  
The primary ob jective of the project financing is aid to R&D.  
4. Duration  
From 27 May 2005 to 31 July 2005.  
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects have not been estimated.  
6. Legal basis  
Art. 87(3)(c) EUT - Research, Development and Innovation Framework, 1996 -2006.  
7. Rules and conditions  
The Swedish authorities has provided a repayable advance of SEK 80 million (approx. 
EUR 80 million) to GKN Aerospace Sweden to support R&D activities relating to the development of 
the Trent 900 aeroplane engine.  
No new loans have been issue d in 2015 and 2016; the aid element of the repayable advance 
according to EU state aid rules is what is indicated in (b).  
2.6  Demonstration plant for wave energy technology  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK millions: calenda r year 2015: 11  
2016: 0  
3. Policy objective  
The primary objective of the project financing is aid to R&D.  
4. Duration  
From 1 December 2011 to 1 April 2013. Some payments are still pending due to delays of the 
project.  
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects have  not been estimated.  
6. Legal basis  
Art. 107(3)(c) TFEU Certain econ. activities/areas - Research, Development and Innovation 
Framework, 2007 -2013. Also Regulation (1988:764) on State support for the industry 
("Förordning  1988:764 om statligt stöd till när ingslivet ") and Regulation (2008:761) on State 
support for research and development and innovation within the energy field (" Förordning 
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  7. Rules and conditions  
The aid is supporting an R&D project consisting of the development of a demonstration plant for 
the production of electricity from wave energy. The aim of the aid is to promote certain 
R&D activities in the field of energy technology. In addition, the aid has  a positive impact on 
environmental protection and security of energy supply. The Swedish authorities provides a direct 
grant of SEK 139 million (ca. € 15 million) to Seabased Industry AB.  
2.7  Strategic use of cutting edge technologies and advanced system solu tions for 
sustainable urban development  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant/loans.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2015: 0  
2016: 2,9  
3. Policy objective  
The aim is to contribute to increased demand and use of cutting edge technolog y and advanced 
system solutions in the urban environment. The investment is implemented as part of the 
government's investment for the climate.  
4. Duration  
01.07.2017 -31.12.2019  
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects have not been estimated.  
6. Legal basis  
Government decision of 19.5.2016 in case N2016/03599/IF - 
http://www.regeringen.se/49b9be/contentassets/ee35f4b467c24896bc608100629bdbaa/uppdrag -
om-strategisk -anvandning -av-spetstekniker -och-avancerade -systemlosningar -for-hallbar -
stadsutveckling.pdf  
The aid is given on the basis of the general block exempt ion regulation for state aid, articles 25, 
28, 29 and 49.  
7. Rules and conditions  
Between 2016 and 2019, 17 million kronor will be announced annually. Companies, municipalities, 
regional development actors, county councils, organizations and foundations wi ll be able to apply 
for funding for cutting -edge technology and advanced system solutions for sustainable urban 
development. Funding can be given for design, planning and preliminary studies for sustainable 
urban development, where the use of cutting edge technologies and advanced system solutions 
are at focus.  
3  REGIONAL AID TO ENTE RPRISES  
The main goal of Swedish regional growth policy is to have development ability in all parts of the 
country with enhanced local and regional competitiveness. An active regi onal policy has for many 
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  Regional aid to enterprises in Sweden is granted within the framework following schemes reported 
below.  
3.1  Regional Investment Aid  
The Regio nal Investment Aid Programme follows the European Community rules, i.e. Commission 
Regulation (EU) No . 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with 
the internal market in application of articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty, Ar ticle 14 of the Regulation 
is applicable as well articles 22, 26, 38 and 52.  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grants for tangible or intangible investments. The grants can be reclaimed if the objectives 
are not fulfilled.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK mill ions: calendar year 2015: 29,9  
2016: 235,1  
Support is granted to a variety of sectors and recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The programme is administrated by The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, 
Tillväxtverk et. The programme supports investments in tangible and intangible investments. 
The primary objective is regional development in designated areas. Secondary objectives are aid 
to SME's, employment and R&D in designated areas.  
4. Duration  
The programme comme nced as from 1 July 1990. Duration until 31 December 2020.  
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
Governmental Ordinance SFS 2015:211 (Förordning om statligt stöd till regional investeringar) and 
SFS 1999:1382 (Förordningen om stödområden för vissa regionalpolitiska företagsstöd).  
7. Rules and conditions  
Eligible are natural or juridical persons operati ng in Sweden and public authorities working with 
viability in certain competitive sectors on market conditions. In certain cases aid can also be 
granted to non -profit associations. The firm must be profitable. The total grant element may not 
exceed the max imal aid intensity allowed in each designated area.  
Regional Investment Grants according to article 14 of Commission Regulation 651/2014 can be 
awarded in connection with investments in buildings, machinery, etc. It can also be awarded for 
intangible inves tment. The form of the aid is a grant, which can be reclaimed if the objectives, are 
not fulfilled.  
The grant is awarded discretionary according to the calculated need for each individual project, the 
size of the investments, the number of new jobs, etc. M aximal intensity is 15% of eligible 
investment costs in aid area A and 10% in aid area B. The maximum grant in regional aid area A 
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  medium sized company. In aid a rea B the maximum grant is 30 and 20% for small and medium 
sized companies respectively.  
The awarding of a grant has many reasons. For example: The cost of building is higher in the 
designated areas because of climatic reasons, transport costs, etc. It is more difficult to finance 
these investments on the regular credit market because of their low alternative value.  
The main rule is that the grant is taxable as an income to the recipient. The general level for 
corporate income taxes is about 22% flat rate. In Sweden, the value of buildings may depreciate 
at rates varying from 2 to 5% per annum, depending on the type of the building. Machinery is 
normally depreciated during a 5 year period. The grant can be awarded either by the Swedish 
Agency for Economic an d Regional Growth, Tillväxtverket  or the County Administrative 
Boards/Country councils/local government cooperative bodies.  
As from 1 May, 2015, the Programme has been extended by including also a possibility to award 
aid to start ups according to article 22 of Commission Regulation 651/2014, i.e. unlisted small 
enterprises up to five years of their registration. This allows for grants up to 0,8 million Euro to 
innovative start -ups outside aid area A and B, while such entities within these aid areas may 
receive granting up to 1,2 million Euros.  
As from 1 May, 2015, there is also a possibility to apply articles 26 (Research Infrastructures), 
38 (Energy efficiency measures) and 52 (Broadband infrastructure) as part of the Regional 
Investment aid Programme. How ever, actual funding of projects according to these articles has not 
been awarded during the reporting period.  
3.2  State financing through regional development companies  
1. Form of subsidy  
Grants or soft loans with conditional repayment.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2015: 84  
2016: 25,5  
Support is granted to a variety of sectors and recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
To support SMEs, innovation and business development.  
4. Duration  
The programme com menced as from 15 January 2013 and was adapted to GBER on 1 May 2015. 
Duration until 31 December 2020.  
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an a ssessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
Governmental Ordinance SFS 2012:872 (Förordning om statlig finansiering genom regionala 
utvecklingsbolag) and SFS 2015:209 (Förordning om ändring i förordning om statlig finansiering 
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  7. Rules and conditions  
The measure is administrated by the Almi Företagspartner  AB. Aid may be granted according to 
Commission Regulation (EU) No . 651/2014 (GBER) or Commission Regulation (EC) No . 1407/2013 
(de minimis ). The support can be given in t he form of grants, loans or repayable advances. 
Costs  listed in GBER articles 17 -19, 22. 24 -29 and 31 are eligible for aid.  
3.3  State aid for regional support to SME s 
State aid for regional support to SME s follows the European Community rules, i.e. Commission 
Regulation (EU) No . 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with 
the internal market in application of articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty, A number of objectives can 
be addressed by application of articles 18, 19, 20, 25, 27 , 28, 29 and 31 in the Commission 
Regulation.  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grants.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2015: 9,9  
2016: 110,1  
Support is granted to a variety of sectors and recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The programme is administrated by The Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, 
Tillväxtverket and, at regional level, the County Administrative Boards/County councils/local 
government cooperative bodies.. The primary objective is regional development and secondary 
objective is aid to SME 's. 
4. Duration  
The programme commenced as from May 1, 2015. Duration until December 31, 2020.  
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not  possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
Governmental Ordinance SFS 2015:210 (Förordning om statligt stöd för att regionalt främja små 
och medelstora företag).  
7. Rules and conditions  
Aid can be given to SME:s for consultancy services, for participation in fairs, for cooperation costs 
incurred by participation in European Territorial Cooperation Projects. Max imum aid intensity is set 
at 50% of the costs of such projects.  
This is also the case for aid pr ovided to a judicial entity operating an innovation cluster. Operative 
costs can be subsidized for up to 10 years. Aid up to 50% for investments for the construction or 
up- grade of such clusters can also be given.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.27  
 
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  For R&D projects maximum aid intensities can vary between 25 –80%, depending on size of 
company, type of research, presence of effective collaboration or where results of the projects are 
widely disseminated.  
For innovation advisory and support services the maximum aid intensity is set at 50 % but can be 
100% if the aid amount per SME does not exceed 200 000 euro within any three year period.  
Process and organisational innovation aid can cover up to 50 % of eligible costs for SME s and, in 
the case of collaboration with large companies, 15 % for the la tter. Collaboration is a prerequisite 
for support to large c ompanies and in those cases SME s must incur at least 30 % of the total 
eligible costs.  
Aid for training of personnel can be given up to 70 % of project costs for small companies. This is 
also the ca se for medium sized companies if the training is given to disadvantaged or disabled 
workers. Otherwise the maximum aid for medium sized companies is set at 60 %. 
3.4  Regional Transport Grant  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grants.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK  millions: calendar year 2015: 354,3  
2016: 385,2  
Support is granted to a variety of sectors and recipients and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The primary objective is regional aid to designated areas. The objective of the grant is to p artly 
compensate for high transport costs due to long distances to the main markets. It is important to 
create new employment and to maintain employment in those areas in Sweden where the cost of 
transport is considerably higher than in the rest of the cou ntry. Hereby these companies are put 
on more equal footing when competing with companies situated closer to the large markets.  
4. Duration  
The scheme commenced in 1971. Duration until 31 December 2020.  
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variet y of sectors and recipients, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
Governmental ordinance SFS 2000:281. ( Förordningen om regionalt transportbidrag ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The pr ogramme is administrated by the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, 
Tillväxtverket . Eligible are Swedish natural or juridical persons, foreign company branches in 
Sweden or foreign natural persons living in Sweden.  
The assisted projects: actua lly paid domestic transport costs from the regional aid area for goods 
that have been produced or manufactured (processed) in this area (except for certain products like 
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  shall be processed in the regional transport aid area are also eligible. However, in principle, 
materials from outside the aid area that are also produced in the aid area are not eligible. 
The goods transported must be highly processed in order  to be eligible. The grant is awarded 
automatically after application if all the conditions are fulfilled.  
Aid for transport can be granted for transport for the stretch that exceeds 401 kilometres. The aid 
is calculated based on the stretch and a rate of aid in per cent that depends on the location of the 
company receiving aid. Accordingly, transport aid intensity can vary between 10 -45%. 
The maximum amount for the total transport aid that can be granted per production site in a 
calendar year is SEK 15 mil lion. 
4  ENVIRONMENTAL AID  
4.1  Energy Tax measures  
1. Form of subsidy  
Tax reductions.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2015: 23 140  
2016: 27 380  
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The tax measures aims at reducing emissions of CO2 and at the same time to safeguard that 
enterprises with energy intensive production are not burdened with an unreasonably high tax 
level.  
4. Duration  
The present system started 1 July 1997. Durat ion until further notice.  
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal provisions are laid down  in the Act of Excise Duties on Energy (SFS 1994:1776), 
chapters 1.9, 2.11, 6.1, 7.3, 9.9, 11.3, 11.4 and 11.7.  
7. Rules and conditions  
Taxation of energy have for many years played an important role in Sweden, both as a fiscal 
revenue source and as a poli cy instrument. Motor fuels have been taxed since the 1920 's and a 
more general taxation of fossil heating fuels and electricity was introduced in the 1950 's. In 1991 
the energy taxation system was reformed and a CO2 tax was introduced along with the existi ng 
energy tax. The full energy tax and CO2 tax is levied from households, companies in the service 
sector and from manufacturing companies as regards fuels used for heating other than in 
production processes.  
Specific rules provide for possibilities to dev iate from full taxation in certain cases. Hence, a tax 
exemption is made for the use of vegetable oils and fats and biogas when being used for heating 
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  propellants. Duri ng 2015 and 2016 no CO2 tax and only parts of the energy tax were levied on 
biofuels used as motor fuels. The energy tax reduction varied between biofuels. Furthermore, 
companies in the manufacturing sector, CHPs, agriculture aquaculture and forestry recei ved a 
reduction by 70 per cent of the energy tax for fossil fuels when used for heating and operation of 
stationary motors. The energy tax was reduced to 11 per cent for gas oil used in special off -road 
vehicles within the mining industry. For industrial a ctivities and heat production in CHPs outside 
the EU ETS, agriculture, aquaculture and forestry the CO2 tax was reduced to 60 per cent in 2015. 
In 2016 this was changed so that the CO2 tax was reduced to 80 per cent of the general level. 
A full CO2 tax rel ief was granted for industrial installations and CHPs within the EU ETS. For other 
heat production installations within the EU ETS, the CO2 -tax was 94 per cent in 2013 and 80 per 
cent in 2014. A partial refund of the CO2 tax was applied for gas oil used in  tractors and other 
working vehicles within agriculture, forestry and aquaculture. .  
With regard to the energy tax on electricity, there was a tax reduction for companies within the 
manufacturing sector and a full tax exemption for companies that participa ted in the Programme 
for Improving Energy Efficiency in Energy Intensive Industries. A lower tax rate was applied for 
shore -side electricity used in ships in harbours as well as for electricity used in the service sector 
in northern parts of the country.  
Finally, as regards CO2 tax, further tax reductions could until the end of 2015 be applied to certain 
energy intensive companies. If the CO2 tax paid exceeded 0,8 per cent of the sales value of the 
products sold by the company, it was possible to apply for a further reduction of the excess tax 
amount.  
4.2  Support to measures for an efficient and environmentally friendly energy supply  
1. Form of subsidy  
Grants.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2015: 28,1  
2016: 3,7  
Support is granted to  a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The policy objective is to promote an efficient an environmentally friendly energy supply, energy 
efficiency and procurement of energy -efficient technology.  
4. Duration  
The dura tion of the current scheme is from 1 March 2013 to 1 March 2017.  
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  
6. Legal basis  
Governmental ordinance SFS 2003:564 (Förordning om bidrag till åtgärder för en effektiv och 
miljöanpassad ener giförsörjning) and SFS 2009:1577 (Förordning om statligt stöd till 
energikartläggning).  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.27  
 
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  7. Rules and conditions  
Aid may be granted according to Commission Regulation (EU) No . 651/2014 (GBER) or 
Commission Regulation (EC) No . 1407/2013 ( de minimis ). Costs l isted in GBER articles 36, 38, 41, 
48 and 49 are eligible for aid.  
4.3  Aid Scheme for Solar Cells  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2015: 31,2  
2016: 50,2  
Support is granted to a variety of projects an d cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
Primary objective of the scheme is environmental protection. The aim is to create a market for 
solar cells systems in Sweden in order to contribute to the change of the energy system and to 
industrial d evelopment in the field of energy techniques. The objective is to increase the number of 
suppliers and users of solar cells in Sweden, contribute to decreased costs for the systems and 
increase the annual electricity production from solar cells by at least  2.5 GWh during the duration 
of the scheme (2009 -2011).  
4. Duration  
From 1 January 2009. Prolonged on 1 November 2011 and on 1 January 2015 until 31 December 
2020.  
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal b asis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2009:689 (Förordning om statligt stöd till 
solceller).  
7. Rules and conditions  
Investments in solar cell systems and in simultaneous production of solar electricity and solar heat 
in an integrated construction (i.e. hybri d systems) will be eligible for aid. The latter type can only 
receive aid if the electricity production amounts to at least 20% of the system's estimated total 
annual production of electricity and heat. The maximum aid intensity will be 60% of investment 
costs for small and medium -sized enterprises and 55% of investment costs for large enterprises. 
Only one solar cells system per building can receive support.  
4.4  Premium for environmentally friendly cars  
1. Form of subsidy  
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  2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2015: 347  
2016: 348  
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is to promote increased sales and use of new cars with low carbon 
footprint.  
4. Duration  
From 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2015. Prolonged until 31 December 2016.  
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2011:1590 ( Förordning om supermiljöbilspre mie). 
7. Rules and conditions  
Aid may be given to cars that fulfil certain criteria that can be found in the Governmental 
ordinance. For such cars an aid amount of 40 000 SEK (about 4 500 EUR) to private persons. 
For companies, the aid amount is equal to 3 5 percent of the price difference between a car that 
fulfils the criteria 's and the closest comparable car with a maximum of 40 000 SEK.  
4.5  State aid measures for production, distribution and use of biogas and other 
renewable gases  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct g rant. 
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2015: 15  
2016: 51,5  
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is to promote energy from renewable energy sour ces. 
4. Duration  
From 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2011. Prolonged several times, the latest from 1 January 
2015 to 31 December 2023.  
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
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  6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2009:938 (Förordning om statligt stöd till åtgärder 
för produktion, distribution och användning av biogas och andra förnybara gaser).  
7. Rules and conditions  
For aid to be provided to a project, the project must:  
1. contribute to increased production, distribution and use of biogas and  other renewable 
gases  
2. be beneficial from a climate perspective and maximize climate benefits in relat ion to 
the aid sought,  
3. be energy and resource efficient, and  
4. have the technical potential for both development and competitiveness.  
Aid may be provided with a maximum of 45 percent of the eligible costs as listed in Article 41 of 
Commission Regulatio n (EC) No . 651/2014 of 17 June 2014. Aid for projects may not exceed 
25 million SEK (about 2,8 million EUR).  
4.6  State aid to small enterprises for the production of biogas from manure  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK milli ons: calendar year 2015: 15,0  
2016: 44,7  
Support is granted to a variety of firms and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is to promote production of biogas from manure.  
4. Duration  
From January 1, 2015, to December 31 , 2023.  
5. Statistical data  
The support is granted to a variety of firms, therefore it is not possible to present statistical data 
permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2014:1528 ( Förordning  om statligt stöd till 
produktion av biogasstöd ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
Aid shall not be granted for production from installations where manure is mixed with sewage 
sludge.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.27  
 
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  Aid shall not be granted for the proportion of raw gas which may be assumed to or iginate in 
substrates other than manure.  
Aid may only be granted to establishments which, if such approval is required, are approved in 
accordance with the rules for animal by -products.  
Support may only be granted to plants that have connected equipment to  torch or burn gas that 
cannot be used in the event of overproduction or malfunction.  
Aid may not exceed 40 öre (0,4 SEK) per kWh that the gas produced contains.  
However, support may not be provided with a higher amount than to compensate for the 
differenc e between the cost of producing energy from the renewable energy source concerned and 
the market price of the relevant energy form.  
Any investment aid that the company in question has received for the new facility shall be 
deducted from production costs wh en the amount of aid is decided.  
4.7  Support for biogas plants under the Rural Development Program  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2015: 28,0  
2016: 0  
Support is granted to a variety of projects and cannot be broken down per unit.  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is to promote energy from renewable energy sources.  
4. Duration  
From 1 February 2012 to 31 December 2013 with payments until the end of 2015.  
5. Statistical data  
The support is grant ed to a variety of projects and sectors, therefore it is not possible to present 
statistical data permitting an assessment of trade effects.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2007:481 ( Förordning om stöd för 
landsbygdsutvecklings åtgärder ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The aid are given to farmers and other rural businesses that invest in biogas production or 
processing of biogas with an amount equal to 30% of the investment costs. The aid is part of the 
Rural Development Programme and covers 200 million SEK (about 22 million EUR) during the 
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  5  AID TO SECTORAL DEVE LOPMENT  
5.1  Support for construction of special housing for elderly people  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar y ear 2015: 188,9  
2016: 268,8  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the Scheme is to encourage construction of special housing for elderly people. Faced 
with an ageing population and a growing demand, Sweden wants to encourage the construction of 
such housing by of fering a financial incentive to property owners.  
4. Duration  
From 1 January 2007 to 30 June 2017.  
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 2007:159 ( Förordning om investe ringsstöd till 
äldrebostäder m.m. ). 
7. Rules and conditions  
The Scheme gives aid in the form of direct grants to property owners for the construction or 
renovation of special housing for elderly people. Aid intensity is estimated to be 10% of actual 
constr uction costs.  
6  AID TO CULTURE  
6.1  Production and distribution support to phonograms  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2015: 8,0  
2016: 8,3  
3. Policy objective  
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  4. Duration  
From 1982. There is no fixed ending for this measure.  
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is Governmental ordinance SFS 1982:505 (F örordning om statsbidrag för 
framställning och utgivning av fonogram).  
7. Rules and conditions  
Aid is granted on basis of applications to the National Arts Council. Grants are given in amounts 
corresponding to a particular part of the estimated actual cost  of production, distribution and 
marketing of the phonogram or project. The National Arts Council may determine the conditions 
for the aid. The conditions may be connected with the obligation on the recipient to repay the aid 
or part of it, if the conditio n is not met.  
6.2  Aid to press and speech paper  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2015: 496,5  
2016: 524,3  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the scheme is to promote media pluralism and accessibility to m edia for disabled 
persons.  
4. Duration  
From 1971, to 31 December 2016. Prolonged until 2019 -12-31. 
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is the Press Subsidies Ordinance ( Presstödsförordningen  1990:524).  
7. Rules and conditions  
The rules and conditions of the scheme can be found in the Commission decision: 
http://ec.europa.eu/competition/state_aid/cases/2 60538/260538_1733294_105_2.pdf  
6.3  Scheme for the support of film production and film related activities  
1. Form of subsidy  
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  2. Amount of subsidy  
Net cost in SEK millions: calendar year 2015: 26,6  
2016: 418  
3. Policy objective  
The aim of the sche me is to promote culture related to movies, both regarding production and 
accessibility.  
4. Duration  
From 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2012. Prolonged until 31 December 2016.  
5. Statistical data  
Trade effects are estimated to be negligible.  
6. Legal basis  
The legal basis is The Swedish Film Institute Agreement.  
7. Rules and conditions  
Aid is given to:  
-  Production subsidies for Swedish films;  
-  Support for film distribution throughout Sweden and cinema subsidies;  
-  Support for regional film activities;  
-  Support for cinematic culture;  
-  Financing the Swedish Film Institutes administration and management costs.  
The aid intensity is limited to 50% of the production budget of a film.  
7  INVESTMENT AID TO FI SHING SECTOR  
7.1  Aid for Fleet Renewal and Modernisation  of Fishing Vessels  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2. Amount of subsidy  (Total commitments ) 
2015: SEK 0 (Community funds)  
SEK 0 (National funds)  
2016: SEK 0 (Community funds)  
SEK (National funds)  
3. Policy objective s 
To strengthen the structure, and to d evelop economically viable enterprises, in the sector.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.27  
 
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  4. Duration  
Detailed rules and conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 
2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No . 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2015: approx. 0  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2016: approx. 0  
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January  1995).  
7. Rules and conditions  
Recipients: fishing enterprises.  
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid: RSW tanks, safety equipment, selective gear, etc.  
7.2  Aid for Adjustment of Fishing Effort  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2.  Amount of subsidy (Tot al commitments ) 
2015: SEK 0 (Community funds)  
SEK 0 (National funds)  
2016: SEK 0 (Community funds)  
SEK 0 (National funds)  
3. Policy objective s 
To achieve a sustainable balance between resources and their exploitation.  
4. Duration  
Detailed rules and conditi ons for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 
2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No . 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2015: 0  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2016: 0  
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions  
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  Categories of expenditures eligible for aid:  
- Scrapping;  
- permanent transfer to third country.  
Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) 
No. 2792/99 and in the Single Programming Document (SPD).  
7.3  Investment Aid to Aquaculture Enterprises  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2.  Amount of subsidy (Total commitments ) 
2015: SEK 4,083,236 (Community Funds)  
SEK 4,173,237 (National Funds)  
2016: SEK 0 (Community Funds)  
SEK 0 (National Funds)  
3. Policy objective s 
To develop economically viable enterprises in the  sector and assist structural improvements.  
4. Duration  
Detailed rules and conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 
2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006. Detailed rules and conditions 
for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2014 -2020, were adopted in 
Council regulation (EC) No. 508/2014.  
5. Statistical data  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2015: approx. 12  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2016: ap prox. 0  
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions  
Recipients: aquaculture enterprises and organizations concerned with de velopment projects within 
the aquaculture sector.  
Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) 
No. 2792/99 and in the SPD.  
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid:  
-  Construction, modernization and acqu isition of buildings;  
-  investments to improve the product quality and to reduce pollution;  
-  acquisition of new plant and machinery.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.27  
 
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  The enterprise must be submitted to official animal health control.  
7.4  Investment Aid to Fishing Port Facilities  
1. Form of  subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2.  Amount of subsidy (Total commitments ) 
2015: SEK 0 (Community funds)  
SEK 0 (National funds)  
2016: SEK 0 (Community funds)  
SEK 0 (National funds)  
3. Policy objectives  
To improve and adapt structure in the fisheries sector.  
4. Durat ion 
Detailed rules and conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 
2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2015: approx. 0  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2016: approx. 0  
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions  
Recipients:  
-  Local authorities  & other public bodies;  
-  fishermen and fish processing enterprises connected to harbours;  
-  fishing harbour associations.  
Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) 
No. 2792/99 and in the SPD.  
Categorie s of expenditures eligible for aid:  
-  Investments to improve the conditions, under which fishery products are landed, handled 
and stored;  
- investments to support fishing vessel activities;  
-  investments to improve the safety during the landing or loadin g of products.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.27  
 
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  7.5  Investment Aid to Inland Fishing  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2.  Amount of subsidy (Total commitments ) 
2015: SEK 121,250 (Community funds)  
SEK 121,250 (National funds)  
2016: SEK 0 (Community funds)  
SEK 0 (National funds)  
3. Policy objec tives 
To improve and maintain a sustainable and a financially strong inland fishing sector.  
4. Duration  
Detailed rules and conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 
2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No . 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2015: approx. 2  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2016: approx. 0  
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture an d fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions  
Recipients:  
- Fishermen connected to inland fishing:  
Maximum possible aid intensity: Participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) 
No. 2792/99 and in the SPD  
- Categories o f expenditures eligible for aid:  
Renewal of fishing vessels  
Security measures  
7.6  Investment Aid for Processing and Marketing  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2.  Amount of subsidy (Total commitments ) 
2015: SEK 5,520,381 (Community funds)  
SEK 5,520,381 (Nation al funds)  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.27  
 
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  2016: SEK 0 (Community funds)  
SEK 0 (National funds)  
3. Policy objectives  
To develop economically viable enterprises in the sector and assist structural improvements.  
4. Duration  
Detailed rules and conditions for contribution in the fisheries sec tor, for the programming period 
2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2015: approx. 6  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2016: approx. 0  
Information concerning e ffects on trade is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions  
Recipients: the processing industry.  
Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated  in Council Regulation (EC) 
No. 2792/99 and in the SPD.  
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid:  
-  The construction and acquisition of buildings and installation;  
-  the acquisition of new equipment needed for the processing and marketing;  
-  the appl ication of new technology;  
-  investments to improve product quality and to reduce pollution.  
7.7  Investment Aid for Protection of Coastal Waters  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2.  Amount of subsidy (Total commitments ) 
2015: SEK 814,808 (Community funds)  
SEK 814,808 (National funds)  
2016: SEK 379,195 (Community funds)  
SEK 252,796 (National funds)  
3. Policy objectives  
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  4. Duration  
Detailed rules and conditions for contribution in the fis heries sector, for the programming period 
2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006. Detailed rules and conditions 
for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 2014 -2020, were adopted in 
Council regulation (EC ) No. 508/2014.  
5. Statistical data  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2015: 4  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2016: 1  
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries ( SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions  
Recipients: public institutions or bodies designated for that purpose by the competent authorities.  
Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) 
No. 2792/99 and in the SPD.  
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid:  
-  Investments to improve water circulation and other habitat conservation measures;  
-  re-stocking of species of importance for coastal fishing.  
7.8  Collective investment aid in small -scale coa stal and freshwater fishing  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2.  Amount of subsidy (Total commitments ) 
2015: SEK 40,000 (Community funds)  
SEK 40,000 (National funds)  
2016: SEK -16,8441
 (Community funds)  
SEK -16,8442 (National funds)  
3. Policy objectives  
To achieve an ecologically sustainable and financially strong fisheries sector.  
4. Duration  
Detailed rules and conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 
2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006.  
                                                
1 Decommit tments based on those  projects/investments have not been fully implemented.  
2 Decommit tments based on those  projects/investments have not been fully implemented.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.27  
 
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  5. Statistical data  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2015: 1  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2016: 0  
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions  
Recipients: associations of fishermen or fishermen families.  
Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) 
No. 2792/99 and in the SPD.  
Categories of expenditures eligible  for aid: increase in value added, selective fishing equipment, 
and improvement in landing facilities.  
7.9  Investment Aid for Socio -Economic Measures  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2.  Amount of subsidy (Total commitments ) 
2015: SEK 0 (Community funds)  
SEK 0  (National funds)  
2016: SEK 1,6923 (Community funds)  
SEK 1,6924 (National funds)  
3. Policy objectives  
To recruit young fishermen into the fishing sector.  
4. Duration  
Detailed rules and conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programmin g period 
2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2015: 0  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2016: 0  
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995).  
                                                
3 Decommit tments based on those  projects/inv estments have not been fully implemented . 
4 Decommit tments based on those  projects/investments have not been fully implemented . G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.27  
 
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  7. Rules and conditions  
Recipients: fishermen younger than 35 years.  
Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) 
No. 2792/99 and in the SPD.  
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid: improvement of professional skills, courses and 
education for fishermen, compensation for leaving the fleet in connection to scrapping.  
7.10  Aid for Promotion/Marketing  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2.  Amount of subsidy (Total commitments ) 
2015: SEK 0 (Community funds)  
SEK 0 (National funds)  
2016: SEK 0 (Community funds)  
SEK 0 (National funds)  
3. Policy objectives  
To improve market supply and the value added to fisheries and aquaculture p roducts.  
4. Duration  
Detailed rules and conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 
2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data  
Estimated number of projects for which aid has bee n allocated in 2015: 0  
Estimated number of projects for which aid has been allocated in 2016: 0  
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions  
Recipients: public bodies, fisheries interest associations, private contractors  
Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) 
No. 2792/99 and in the SPD.  
Categories of expenditures eligible f or aid: consumer surveys and market studies, promotion 
campaigns, organization of and participation in trade fairs, consumption advice, services and 
advice to wholesalers and retailers.  
7.11  Aid for Operations by Members of the Trade  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct g rant. G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.27  
 
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  2.  Amount of subsidy (Total commitments ) 
2015: SEK 1,787,641 (Community funds)  
SEK 1,537,641 (National funds)  
2016: SEK 0 (Community funds)  
SEK 90,000 (National funds)  
3. Policy objectives  
To improve market supply and the value added to fisheries an d aquaculture products.  
4. Duration  
Detailed rules and conditions for contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 
2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006. Detailed rules and conditions 
for contribution in the f isheries sector, for the programming period 2014 -2020, were adopted in 
Council regulation (EC) No. 508/2014.  
5. Statistical data  
Estimated number of projects for which aid has been allocated in 2015: 9  
Estimated number of projects for which aid has been al located in 2016: 1  
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions  
Recipients: public bodies, fisheries interest associations, private contractors.  
Maximum possible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) 
No. 2792/99 and in the SPD.  
7.12  Aid for Temporary Cessation of Fishing Activities  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2.  Amount of subsidy (Total c ommitments ) 
2015: SEK 0 (Community funds)  
SEK 0 (National funds)  
2016: SEK 0 (Community funds)  
SEK 0 (National funds)  
3. Policy objectives  
To achieve sustainable balance between resources and their exploitation.  
4. Duration  
Detailed rules and conditions fo r contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 
2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.27  
 
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  5. Statistical data  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2015: approx. 0  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2016:  approx. 0  
6. Legal basis  
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions  
Recipients: fishing enterprises.  
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid: compensation of the loss of income associated wi th a 
temporary cessation measure introduced as a result of unforeseen and non -recurring 
circumstances attributable to biological causes.  
7.13  Aid to Studies and Pilot Projects  
1.  Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2.  Amount of subsidy (Total commitments ) 
2015: SEK  10,881,716 (Community funds)  
SEK 9,663,809 (National funds)  
2016: SEK 541 (Community funds)  
SEK 541 (National funds)  
3. Policy objectives  
To improve and adapt structures in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.  
4. Duration  
Detailed rules and conditions fo r contribution in the fisheries sector, for the programming period 
2007-2013, were adopted in Council regulation (EC) No. 1198/2006.  
5. Statistical data  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2015: 27  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2016: 1  
Information concerning effects on trade is not available.  
6. Legal basis  
Ordinance on fishing, aquaculture and fisheries (SFS 1994:1716, 1 January 1995)  
7. Rules and conditions  
Recipients: universities, public and private institutions, enterprises.  
Maximum pos sible aid intensity: participation rates are stipulated in Council Regulation (EC) 
No. 2792/99 and in the SPD.  
Categories of expenditures eligible for aid: the result of the study or pilot project should be of 
value for the industry.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.27  
 
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  Any result must be pub lished and made accessible to the public.  
7.14  Payment of Compensation to Producers' Organizations  
1. Form of subsidy  
Direct grant.  
2.  Amount of subsidy (Total commitments ) 
2015: SEK 0  
2016: SEK 0  
3. Policy objective  
To grant financial compensation to producer s' organizations for losses when fish has been 
withdrawn from the market.  
4. Duration  
From 1 January 1995.  
5.  Statistical data  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2015: 0  
Estimated number of recipients of aid in 2016: 0  
Sweden considers that this mea sure has had very insignificant, if any, effects on trade.  
6.  Legal basis  
Council Regulation (EEC) No. 104/2000 of 17 December 1999 on the common organization of the 
market in fishery and aquaculture products.  
7.  Rules and conditions  
Article 21 and 24 in  Council Regulation No . 104/2000.  
APPENDIX - THE NET COST METHOD  
The objective of the net cost to government (NCG -method) is to obtain a consistent measure of 
government aid, where support from various instruments, i.e. grants, loans, guarantees, equity 
injections and tax concessions, are added. The NCG -method is used by OECD in its project 
"Public  support to industry".  
Net costs are calculated as follows:  
Grants: actual amounts paid out minus repayments and royalties if any.  
Guarantees: claims paid minus f ees received and recoveries;  
Loans: estimated capital cost based on the difference between the government borrowing rate and 
actual interest payments received.  
Equity capital: estimated capital cost based on the government borrowing rate and dividends 
received. 
Tax concessions: estimates of revenue forgone.  G/SCM/N/315/EU/Add.27  
 
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  Capital against royalty: estimated capital cost based on the difference between the government 
borrowing rate and actual royalty payments received.  
It should be noted that the net cost does not correspon d to the actual transfer of funds from the 
government to the firms in any given year, i.e. the expenditure as reported in the government 
budget. Instead the purpose is to indicate the net cost to government of support to industry. Since 
imputed capital cos ts on previous loans and equity injections are included, the net cost figures to a 
certain extent reflect past policies. If the net cost of a programme is negative, that is, if the 
government earns money because of high repayments or interest rates, the ne t cost is reported as 
nil (0).  
The NCG -method is neither a direct guide to determine the extent of distortion of competition nor 
to approximate the ultimate benefit to industry. However, the NCG is a useful guide to the 
evolution and the structure of gover nment support over time.  
 
 
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