G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12  
 
23 August 2013  
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES 
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF 
THE GATT 1994 AND ARTICLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT ON 
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES 
EUROPEAN UNION 
Addendum 
The following addendum to the notification of the European Union relates to the subsidy 
programmes of Hungary . 
 
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  HUNGARY  
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
A. HUNGARY 2 011 ....................................................................................................... 5  
1   CORPORATE TAX CONCESSIONS TO ASSIST STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT AND 
ECONOMIC DEVE LOPMENT ............................................................................................... 5  
1.1   Tax Concession for Invest ments Exceeding 3 Billion HUF ................................................. 5  
1.2   Tax Concession for Invest ments Exceeding 10 Billion HUF ............................................... 5  
1.3   Tax Relief for Projects of Small and Medium Enterprises .................................................. 6  
1.4   Tax Concession for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises ................................................. 7  
1.5   Tax Concession Related to Development Projects ........................................................... 8  
1.6   Tax Relief fo r Employment .......................................................................................... 9  
1.7   Tax Concession fo r Software De velopers ...................................................................... 10 
1.8   Preferential Tax Rate ................................................................................................. 10 
1.9   Tax Relief for Research and Development ..................................................................... 11 
1.10   Tax Concession for Film Production ............................................................................ 12 
1.11   Accelerated Depreciation for Small and Medium-siz ed Enterp rises .................................. 13 
1.12   Tax Allowance on Sponsors hip of Popular Team Sports ................................................. 13 
1.13   Tax Concession for Performing Art ............................................................................. 14 
2   RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGI CAL INNOVATION FUND 2011  ..................................... 15  
3   BUDGETARY SCHEME EARMARKED FOR INVESTMENT PROMOTION 2011 .................. 16  
4   BUDGETARY SCHEME EARMARKED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2011 .................. 17  
5   SUBSIDY FOR JO B-CREATION  2011 .......................................................................... 18  
6   CO-FINANCED SUBS IDY PROGRA MMES 2011 ............................................................ 19  
6.1   Economic Development Operational Programme (EDOP) ................................................. 19 
6.2   Environment and Energy Operational Programme (EEOP)  ............................................... 20 
6.3   Social Renewal Operational Programme ( SROP)  ............................................................ 21 
6.4   Social Infrastructure Operational Programme ( SIOP)  ..................................................... 22 
6.5   Transport Operational Programme ( TOP) ...................................................................... 23 
6.6   Electronic Public Administration Operational Programme ( EPAOP)  .................................... 24 
6.7   South Great Plain Operational Programme (SGPOP) ....................................................... 25 
6.8   South Transdanubia Op erational Progra mme (STDOP) ................................................... 27 
6.9   North Great Plain Oper ational Progra mme (NGPOP) ....................................................... 28 
6.10   North Hungary Operat ional Programme  (NHOP) .......................................................... 29 
6.11   Central Transdanubia Operational Programme (CTDOP) ................................................ 30 
6.12   Central Hungary Oper ational Progra mme (CHOP) ........................................................ 31 
6.13   West Pannon Operat ional Programme  (WPOP) ............................................................ 32 
6.14   Central Eu rope Prog ramme ...................................................................................... 33 
6.15   South East Europe Transnatio nal Co-operation Programme 2007-20 13 ........................... 34 
6.16   Hungary-Slovakia Cross-border  Co-operation Pr ogramme 2007 -2013 ............................. 35 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  6.17   Hungary-Romania Cross-border  Co-operation Pr ogramme 2007-20 13 ............................ 36 
6.18   Austria-Hungary Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 ............................... 38 
6.19   Hungary-Croatia IPA Cross-bord er Co-operation Pr ogramme 2007 -2013 ......................... 39 
6.20   Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-bord er Co-operation Programme 2007-20 13 .......................... 40 
6.21   Slovenia-Hungary Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 ............................. 41 
6.22   Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine EN PI Cross-border Co-operation Programme 
2007-2013 ...................................................................................................................... 42 
6.23   Agriculture and Rural Development Operational Programme - NEW HUNGARY 
RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROG RAMME (NHR DP) 2011  .............................................................. 43 
B. HUNGARY 2 012 ..................................................................................................... 45  
1   CORPORATE TAX CONCESSIONS TO ASSIST STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT AND 
ECONOMIC DEVE LOPMENT ............................................................................................. 45  
1.1   Tax Relief for Projects of  Small and Medium Enterprises ................................................. 45 
1.2   Tax Concession for Small and Medium Size d Enterprises ................................................ 45 
1.3   Tax Concession Relate d to Developmen t Projects .......................................................... 46 
1.4   Tax Relief for Employment ......................................................................................... 47 
1.5   Preferential Tax Rate ................................................................................................. 48 
1.6   Tax Relief for Research and Development ..................................................................... 49 
1.7   Tax Concession for Film Pr oduction ............................................................................. 50 
1.8   Accelerated Depreciation for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises .................................... 50 
1.9   Tax Allowance on Sponsorship of Popular Team Sports ................................................... 51 
1.10   Tax Concession for Performing Art ............................................................................. 52 
2   RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGI CAL INNOVATION FUND 2012  ..................................... 53  
3   BUDGETARY SCHEME EARMARKED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2012 .................. 54  
4   BUDGETARY SCHEME EARMARKED FOR INVESTMENT PROMOTION 2012 .................. 54  
5   SUBSIDY FOR JOB–CREATION - 2012 ........................................................................ 55  
6   CO-FINANCED SU BSIDY PROG RAMMES ..................................................................... 56  
6.1   Economic Development Operational Programme (EDOP) ................................................. 56 
6.2   Environment and Energy Operational Programme (EEOP)  ............................................... 58 
6.3   Social Renewal Operational Programme ( SROP)  ............................................................ 59 
6.4   Social Infrastructure Operational Programme ( SIOP)  ..................................................... 60 
6.5   Transport Operational Programme ( TOP) ...................................................................... 61 
6.6   Electronic Public Administration Operational Programme ( EPAOP ) .................................... 62 
6.7   South Great Plain Operational Programme (SGPOP) ....................................................... 63 
6.8   South Transdanubia Op erational Progra mme (STDOP) ................................................... 64 
6.9   North Great Plain Oper ational Progra mme (NGPOP) ....................................................... 66 
6.10   North Hungary Operat ional Programme  (NHOP) .......................................................... 67 
6.11   Central Transdanubia Operational Programme (CTDOP) ................................................ 68 
6.12   Central Hungary Oper ational Progra mme (CHOP) ........................................................ 69 
6.13   West Pannon Operat ional Programme  (WPOP) ............................................................ 70 
6.14   Central Eu rope Prog ramme ...................................................................................... 71 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  6.15   South East Europe Transnatio nal Co-operation Programme 2007-20 13 ........................... 72 
6.16   Hungary-Slovakia Cross-border  Co-operation Pr ogramme 2007 -2013 ............................. 73 
6.17   Hungary-Romania Cross-border  Co-operation Pr ogramme 2007-20 13 ............................ 74 
6.18   Austria-Hungary Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 ............................... 75 
6.19   Hungary-Croatia IPA Cross-bord er Co-operation Pr ogramme 2007 -2013 ......................... 76 
6.20   Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-bord er Co-operation Programme 2007-20 13 .......................... 77 
6.21   Slovenia-Hungary Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 ............................. 78 
6.22   Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine EN PI Cross-border Co-operation Programme 
2007-2013 ...................................................................................................................... 80 
6.23   Agriculture and Rural Development Operational Programme - NEW HUNGARY 
RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROG RAMME (NHRDP ) - 2012 ............................................................ 81 
 
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  A. HUNGARY 2011 
1  CORPORATE TAX CONCESSIONS TO ASSIST STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT AND 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  
1.1  Tax Concession for Investments Exceeding 3 Billion HUF 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax concession for investments exceeding 3 billion HUF. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 2011. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The purpose of this tax concession is to stimulate investments in underdeveloped regions from a 
social-economic point of view and/or in counties having unemployment rate higher than 15%.    
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
This tax benefit is provided for by Section 21 of the Act LXXXI. of 1996 on the Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Companies with head office or premises regist ered in a socially-economically underdeveloped 
region and/or in a county where the unemployment rate exceeds 15%, and after 31 December 1996 began an investment of at least 3 billion HUF for the production of goods may 
receive a tax concession in a ten year pe riod following the project's start up.  
 The above tax benefit can only be applied for from the second taxation year and thereafter if the 
annual average number of the staff employed exceeds by at least 100 persons the average 
number of the staff employed in the year preceding the start up.   
The tax concession equals to the ratio of sales revenue from manufacturing operations to the total 
sales revenue.   This tax concession cannot be applied to projects commencing subsequent to 31 December 2002.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
The tax benefit accounted for HUF 17.7 billion.  
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 This tax concession can not be applied after the year 2011.   9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A.   
1.2  Tax Concession for Invest ments Exceeding 10 Billion HUF 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax concession for investments exceeding 10 billion HUF. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The purpose of this tax benefit is to promote large investments.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 This tax benefit is provided for by Section 21 of Act LXXXI. of 1996 on the Corporate Tax and 
Dividend Tax.  
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Companies that began after 31 December 1996 an investment of at least 10 billion HUF destined for the production of goods may receive a 100% tax concession in a ten year period following the 
project's start up.  
 The above tax benefit can only be applied for if the annual average number of the staff employed 
exceeds by at least 500 persons the average number of the staff employed in the year preceding 
the start up.  
This tax concession cannot be applied to projects commencing subsequent to 31 December 2002.  
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
The tax benefit accounted for HUF 53 billion.  
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 This tax concession is not applied after the year 2011.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.   
1.3  Tax Relief for Projects of  Small and Medium Enterprises 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax relief for projects of small and medium enterprises.  
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2011.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The objective of this scheme is to promote investme nt activities of small and medium enterprises.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The tax relief is provided for by Section 7, para graph (1), subparagraph zs) of Act LXXXI. of 1996 
on the Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax base.   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Investing small and medium enterprises provided all of their members were private natural 
persons in the tax year.  
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
The tax relief is equal to the total amount of the project costs, but may not be higher than the pre-
tax profit or HUF 30 million.   
The tax benefit accounted for HUF 8.1 billion.  
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 This tax relief was introduced in 2001. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.   9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A.   
1.4  Tax Concession for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax concession for small and medium sized enterprises.  
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The purpose of this tax concession is to stimulate investment activities of small and medium-sized enterprises.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The tax concession is provided for by Section 22/A of Act LXXXI. of 1996 on Corporate Tax and 
Dividend Tax.  
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Small and medium-sized enterprises financing their investments by bank loans.   
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
The tax concession is equal to 40% of the intere st paid on bank loans during the tax year. The 
concession may not be in excess of 6 million HUF per year.  
 The tax benefit accounted for HUF 2.1 billion. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 This tax concession was introduced in 2001. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.   
1.5  Tax Concession Related to Development Projects 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax concession related to development projects.  
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The objective of this scheme is to stimulate investment activities.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
This tax concession has been provided for by Se ction 22/B of Act LXXXI. of 1996 on the Corporate 
Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Tax concession is granted to a taxpayer whose development project entails an investment of at least 3 billion HUF or 1 billion HUF if the project is  started and operated in preferable regions. The 
tax concession can be applied in the four years following the first year in which the tax concession 
is used if:  
 a) the average number of workers employed ex ceeds the average number of persons employed 
during the tax year prior to the commencemen t of the project, or - at the taxpayer’s 
discretion - the mathematical average calculated based on the three tax years before the commencement of the project by at least 150 workers - or 75 workers if the project is 
started  and operated within the administrative jurisdiction of a favored municipal 
government specified in the relevant government decree -, or 
 b) the taxpayer’s annualized wage costs are at least six hundred times greater than the 
amount of the prevailing minimum wage effective on the first day of the tax year as 
calculated for the tax year - or at least three hundred times greater if the project is launched and operated within the administrative jurisdiction of a favored municipal government 
specified in the relevant government decree - as compared to the annualized wage costs of 
the year preceding the year in which the project was launched, or - at the taxpayer’s discretion - the mathematical average of wage costs calculated from the annualized data 
based on the period of three tax years before the commencement of the project. 
 Tax concession is granted for:   
a) development projects with a value of at least 100 million HUF, if it constitutes the launch 
and operation of an independent environmental protection project or a wideband Internet service or a food facility project or a basic research, applied research and experimental 
development or a motion picture and video production project, 
 b) development projects with a value of at leas t 100 million HUF, if these projects have been 
financed by newly issued shares and the relevant joint-stock company is registered at the 
stock exchange, 
 c) projects serving to create new jobs.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
The support granted to a specific development project may not be higher than the amount computed by the ratio stipulated in the legislation from the total cost of the project. 
 
The tax concession may be claimed up to 80 per cent of the corporate income tax otherwise payable.  
 
The tax benefit accounted for HUF 25,7 billion.  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 The tax concession may be applied in the tax year following the year when the project was launched - or in the same tax year at the taxpayer’s discretion - and in the following nine tax 
years, at the latest during the fourteenth tax year following the tax year in which the notification 
or the application was submitted.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.   
1.6  Tax Relief for Employment 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax relief for employment. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2011.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The objective of this scheme is to promote employment.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
This tax relief has been provided for by Section 7,  paragraph (1), subparagraph y) of Act LXXXI. of 
1996 on the Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax base.  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Micro enterprises with no more than five employees.   
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
The tax relief is equal to the sum received by multiplying the minimum wage by any increment in the average number of employees in comparison to the previous tax year. This tax relief can be 
applied if the taxpayer has no tax debts.  
 The tax benefit accounted for HUF 0.11 billion.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
This tax relief was introduced in 2005. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.   
1.7  Tax Concession for Software Developers 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax concession for software developers.  
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The objective of this scheme is to stimulate the employment of software developers in small and 
medium-sized enterprises.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 This tax concession has been provided for by Se ction 22 paragraph (10) of Act LXXXI of 1996 on 
the Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Small and medium-sized enterprises employing software developers.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
Small and medium-sized enterprises are entitled to a tax concession of 15% of the wages and 
salaries paid to a software developer during the tax year. The tax concession can be claimed 
during the tax year and the following three tax years in equal instalments.   
The tax benefit accounted for HUF 1,1 billion. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
This tax concession was introduced in 2006. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A.   
1.8  Preferential Tax Rate 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Preferential tax rate.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The programme is intended to reduce tax burden for smaller companies.   G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
This tax benefit is provided for by Section 19 paragraphs (2) of Act LXXXI. of 1996 on the Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of reduced corporate tax rate.  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The corporate tax shall be 10% of the positive ta x base up to five hundred million forints. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 A preferential tax rate of 10% is applicable to the part of the tax base which does not exceed 500 million HUF, while any excess profits are taxable at the general 19% rate.  
 
The tax benefit accounted for HUF 151,5 billion.   8. Duration of the subsidy 
 This regime was introduced in 2010. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.   
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.   
 
1.9  Tax Relief for Research and Development 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax relief for research and development.  
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2011.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of this scheme is to promote the R&D activity.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The tax relief is provided for by Section 7 paragr aph (1) subparagraph t) and paragraphs (17) and 
(18) of Act LXXXI. of 1996 on the Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax base.   6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Taking into consideration of what is contained in Subsections (17)-(18) of Act LXXXI, the direct costs of basic research, applied research and experimental development carried out within the 
t a x p a y e r ’ s  o w n  s c o p e  o f  a c t i v i t i e s  ( n o t  i n c l uding the value of research and experimental 
development services provided by a resident taxp ayer, by the domestic branch of a nonresident 
entrepreneur or - pursuant to the Personal Income Tax Act - by a private entrepreneur directly or 
indirectly) claimed in the tax year in which it is incurred or, at the taxpayer’s discretion, if these 
costs are shown under the capitalized value of experimental development (intellectual property) in the tax year in which depreciation is claimed, up to the amount claimed as depreciation; these costs (charges) may not be deducted from pre-tax profit and shown under the costs of G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  development or operating costs (charges) in the amount of any support or assistance requested 
from the tax authority before the balance sheet date or received during the tax year for development purposes without any obligation of repa yment, or - if applicable - in the amount of 
income included in the pre-tax profit for the tax year under the title of grant or support. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
The tax relief is equal to the direct costs of basic research, applied research and experimental 
development incurred. Any support or assistance received for development purposes cannot be taken into account.   
The tax benefit accounted for HUF 20,8 billion. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 This tax relief was introduced in 1997. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.   
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.   
1.10  Tax Concession for Film Production 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax concession for film production.  
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2011.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The purpose of this tax concession is to stimulate film production.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The tax concession is provided for by Section 4 point 36 and Section 22 paragraphs (1) and (3) of 
Act LXXXI. of 1996 on Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Taxpayers sponsoring film productions.   
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
The tax concession is equal to the amount donated for film production. The tax concession can be applied during for the current tax year and the following three tax years.  
 
The tax concession may be claimed up to 70% of the corporate income tax otherwise payable.   
The tax benefit accounted for HUF 7,3 billion. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 This tax concession was introduced in 1 April 2004. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.  
1.11  Accelerated Depreciation for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Accelerated depreciation for small and medium-sized enterprises.  
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The objective of this scheme is to promote investment activities in underdeveloped regions.   
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
This tax relief has been provided for by Annex 1, point 14 of Act LXXXI. of 1996 on the Corporate 
Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax base.  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Small and medium-sized enterprises making investments in underdeveloped regions.  
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 Small and medium-sized enterprises may claim 100%  depreciation on the value of machinery, 
equipment and vehicles (except passenger cars), which have never been used previously, if these 
tangible assets are used in most underprivileged regions. 
 The amount of tax benefit is not available. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 This tax relief was introduced in 10 May 2005. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 1.12  Tax Allowance on Sponsorship of Popular Team Sports 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax Allowance on Sponsorship of Popular Team Sports.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of this scheme is to sponsor of Popular Team Sports. 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The tax concession is provided for by Section 22/C paragraphs (1) of Act LXXXI of 1996 on Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Within the framework of sponsorship of popular team sports, taxpayers may provide support 
(funding) under the following titles:  
a) to national associations of popular team sports, 
b) to amateur sports organizations holding membership in a national association of a popular 
team sport, including sports academies set up under the national association according to 
the Sports Act, 
c) to professional sports organizations holding membership in a national association of a 
popular team sport: 
d) to public foundations created for the promotion of a popular team sport, 
e) to sports bodies governed by public law, created for the strategic development of sports, 
vested with decision-making powers having regard  to the allocation of State aid for sports as 
specified in the annual budget act, through which the aid is made available. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
Additional tax allowances may be claimed up to 70% of the tax decreased by the tax concession 
related to development projects.  The tax benefit accounted for HUF 25.7 billion. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
This tax relief was introduced in 2011. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A.  1.13  Tax Concession for Performing Art 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax Concession for Performing Art. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of this scheme is to stimulate performing art. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The tax concession is provided for by Section 4. point 38. and Section 22 paragraphs (1) of Act LXXXI of 1996 on Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Taxpayers to promote performing art.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
Additional tax allowances may be claimed up to 70% of the tax decreased by the tax concession 
related to development projects. 
 The tax benefit accounted for HUF 7 billion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
This tax relief was introduced in 2004. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 2  RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION FUND 2011 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Research and Technological Innovation Fund.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The Fund is intended to improve the competitiven ess and innovation performance of the Hungarian 
economy. Its main objectives are: 
  to increase and concentrate the innovation activity of the enterprises with the emphasis on 
utilisation of innovative, marketable and competitive products; 
 to increase the regional innovation capacity; 
 to increase the cooperation between the research and industrial production sphere by 
improving the conditions of innovation environment. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Act XC. of 2003. on the Research and Technological Innovation Fund (hereinafter: Act). 
Act CXXXIV. of 2004 on Research, Development and Technological Innovation.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grant. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Public and private research organisations, enterp rises, SMEs, non-profit organisations and natural 
persons may receive subsidy. 
 Common projects conducted by companies in consortia with other applicants may also receive 
subsidy. 
 Support from the Fund may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in 
the Act.  
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
Payments under this programme amounted to HUF 37.79 billion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
No explicit time limit is attached to the programme. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A. 
 
3  BUDGETARY SCHEME EARMARKED FOR INVESTMENT PROMOTION 2011 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Budgetary scheme earmarked for investment promotion.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2011.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The scheme is designed to assist the realization of  strategic investment in manufacturing industry, 
creation of R+D investments, logistic centres and projects in touristic sector in compliance with 
Hungary's obligations under EU law and international agreements by promoting i.a.:  
 enhancement of the international competitiveness, 
 acceleration of industrial restructuring, 
 development of technologies,  
 foreign direct investments of strategic investors, 
 creation of regional service centres, 
 establishment of R+D investments, 
 realization of investments in tourism sector, 
 realisation of logistic centres and development of their services, realisation of logistic service 
centres and capacities – in particular SMEs – supporting logistic activities.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
Annual Act on state budget, Decree 8/2007 (I. 24.) of the Minister of Economy and Transport. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is to be provided in the form of grant. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Domestic legal persons, economic corporations without legal personality, European companies, 
European cooperatives registered in Hungary.  Subsidy is awarded on the basis of the Government decision. The upper limit of support is in 
accordance with the maximum aid intensity specif ied in 37/2011. (III. 22.) Government Decree. At 
least 25% of the project cost should  be financed from own source.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
The total amount accounted for HUF 13.6 billion. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 No explicit time limit is attached to the programme. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.  
4  BUDGETARY SCHEME EARMARKED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2011 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy 
 
Budgetary scheme earmarked for economic development (before 2011 budgetary scheme 
earmarked for the development of small and medium sized enterprises).  
 2. Period covered by the notification. The period to be covered by the notification should be the 
most recently completed calendar or fiscal year. In the latter case, the start and end dates of 
the fiscal year should be specified 
 
2011. 
 3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy 
 The scheme is designed to help SMEs overcome disadvantages inherent in their size.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 The subsidy is provided for by the Act XXXIV of  2004 on the Small and Medium Sized Enterprises 
and on the Support of their Development, the ac ts on annual state budgets, the Decree 41/2011. 
(VIII. 9.) of the Minister for National Develo pment on the detailed rules for the use of the 
budgetary scheme earmarked for economic development.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
According to the Act XXXIV of 2004 on the Smal l and Medium Sized Enterprises and on the 
Support of their Development the support may be provided for in the form of non-repayable 
subsidy, interest subsidy, factoring fee subsidy, leasing fee subsidy, guarantee fee subsidy, 
acquisition of ownership interest in venture capital funds. In 2011 according to the Decree 41/2011. (VIII. 9.) of the Minister for Nati onal Development the support was provided for 
in the form of interest subsidy and guarantee fee subsidy. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 According to the Act XXXIV of 200 4 all kinds of subsidy are awar ded through tender procedures, 
targeted directly or indirectly to micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).  
Support may be granted for programmes whose purpose is i.a. 
  to help SMEs managing liquidity and financing working capital, to explore potential loan 
opportunities, 
 to attain entrepreneurial knowledge, to develop entrepreneurial culture and managerial 
qualities. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 The total amount accounted for HUF 2.8 billion. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
2011. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  5  SUBSIDY FOR JOB-CREATION 2011 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
National Employment Fund. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Promoting creation of new jobs through investments. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The subsidy is provided for by 18. § of the Ac t IV of 1991 on Job Assistance and Unemployment 
Benefits and the 18. § of the Decree 6/1996. (VII. 16.) of the Minister for Employment on 
employment subsidies and subsidy for crisis management. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Non-reimbursable subsidy. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 All kinds of subsidy are awarded through tender procedures. At least 25% of the expenditure of investment must be financed from own source. 
 
Support may be granted for those employers who create new jobs, connected to investment. Support may be granted for those employers who undertake to:  
 realize the investment in a year after its initiation, 
 sustain and operate capacities and services produced by the investment continuously at 
least for 3 years in accordance of the original purpose. 
and 
  maintain the employee number indicated in the application at least 2 years after hiring 
them. 
 The subsidy may not be in excess of 25 - 50% of the programme's total costs depending on the regional classification. This upper limit can be in creased by 20% for small enterprises, and by 10% 
for medium sized enterprises. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The total amount accounted for HUF 5.0 billion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
No explicit time limit is attached to this program.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
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  6  CO-FINANCED SUBSIDY PROGRAMMES 2011 
6.1  Economic Development Op erational Programme (EDOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Economic Development Operational Programme. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2011.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 Overall objectives:  
The main objective of the programme is to en courage the permanent growth of the Hungarian 
economy, by strengthening the competitiveness of the production sector and the permanent 
growth factors. 
 
To create a base for the growth of the Hungarian economy, the following four specific objectives 
have been defined:   
 increase R & D and innovation capacity, activity, as well as cooperation; 
 complex development of corporate capacities; 
 development of the business environment; 
 facilitate SMEs' access to financing resources. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period.   MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in 
the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of repayable and non-repayable subsidy. Repayable subsidies are 
granted from credit, guarantee and venture capital SME programmes. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the accomplishment of the project. The support schemes  must be in line with the OP aims and the 
EU state aid rules. 
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures.   
Majority of repayable schemes are provided through financial intermediate bodies.  
 The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 37% of the total eligible costs. 
 
The average contribution of the Hungarian government was around 6%.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 10.6 billion. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.   
 6.2   Environment and Energy Operational Programme (EEOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Environment and Energy Operational Programme. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 2011. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The developments identified in the Environment and Energy Operational Programme are intended 
to mitigate the country's environmental problems, thus improving the quality of life of the society and promoting the adaptation of the economy to the environmental processes: 
 
 Creation and maintenance of an environment suitable for living in  
 Protection and conservation of our assets 
 Prevention, economy, energy efficiency 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period.  MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is granted from non-repayable support schemes.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. The support schemes  must be in line with the OP aims and the 
EU state aid rules.  
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 56% of the total eligible costs. The average contribution of the Hungarian government was around 8%.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 1.1 billion. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 6.3  Social Renewal Operational Programme ( SROP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Social Renewal Operational Programme. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 2011. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The overall objective of the SROP  is to increase labour market participation. The SROP  contributes 
to the achievement of the expansion of employme nt and the promotion of permanent growth (the 
overall objectives of the NHDP) primarily thro ugh the development of human resources and by 
measures aimed at the supply side of the labour market. The possibilities inherent in available 
labour supply cannot be exploited unless job-seeking increases, labour market and social discrimination decreases, the harmony between qualifications, skills sought and supplied improve, and the proportion of healthy labour force grows owing to the development of health culture. The 
road to enhanced employment leads through increasing activity.  
 The above described objective is to be achieved with the improvement of the quality of the human 
resources primarily with the help of employment, education and training, the social field, health 
care, culture and general education, and anti-discrimination instruments.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period. 
 MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in 
the programming period 2007-2013.  Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the accomplishment of the project. The support schemes  must be in line with the OP aims and the 
EU state aid rules. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  Non-repayable support may be received throug h open tender procedures - and through the 
selection of key projects - for the purposes set in the application calls.  Typically the subsidy may not be in excess of 97% of  the project's total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 15%. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 1.2 billion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 6.4  Social Infrastructure Operational Programme ( SIOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Social Infrastructure Operational Programme.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 For the success of the interventions supporting th e enhancement of labour market participation 
and the substantial improvement of the quality of  human resources, it is necessary to perform 
coordinated development activities and the comprehensive reform  of public services in the field of 
education, health care, employment and social services. This is the only way to ensure that the 
systems of public services operate in an efficient and sustainable manner on the one hand, and 
provide equal opportunities to all for accessing quality services, on the other. The substantial elements of the reform will be supported partly by the Social Renewal OP, and for the success of 
the implementation of these interventions and for reaching the best results, it is inevitable to 
ensure the physical infrastructural background linked to them.   The SIOP, therefore, contributes to the achiev ement of the objectives of the New Hungary 
Development Plan through the modernisation and development of 
  the infrastructure of the education and training system, including non-formal and informal 
learning,  
 the health care system,  
 the institutional system of employment and social services. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.  Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period. 
 MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in the programming period 2007-2013. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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   Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
state aid rules. 
 Non-repayable support may be received throug h open tender procedures - and through the 
selection of key projects - for the purposes set in the application calls. 
 Typically the subsidy may not be in excess of 93% of  the project's total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 14%. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 0.1 billion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A. 
 
6.5  Transport Operational Programme ( TOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Transport Operational Programme.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The comprehensive objective of transport developmen ts is to improve accessibility with a view to 
increasing global and regional competitiveness and strengthening socio-economic and territorial 
cohesion. It is intended to improve the alternative  accessibility of regions and the accessibility of 
economic and business centres by enabling  the linking of the various modes of transport.  
 
In the field of transport development six priority  axes have been determined to serve the above 
objectives:   
a) Improving the international road accessibility of the country and the regional centres. This 
priority involves the development, modernisation of the trans-European road transport corridors (TEN-T).  
 
b) Improving the international railway and wa terway accessibility of the country and the 
regional centres. The aim of this priority is to develop the Hungarian railway lines that 
constitute part of the trans-European railway network (TEN). 
 c) Improving regional accessibility  This priority targets the development of the main road 
network (1-, 2- and 3-digit roads) improving the accessibility within the region.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  d) Linking the modes of transport and impr oving the intermodality and the transport 
infrastructure of the economic centres. 
e) Improving urban and suburban public transport.  
f) Technical assistance . 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period.  MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning 
establishing systems of financial management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
state aid rules.  Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in 
the application calls. 
Typically the subsidy may not be in excess of 99% of the project's total eligible costs. The average contribution of the Hungarian government was around 15%. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount(the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 22.4 billion.  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 
6.6  Electronic Public Administration Operational Programme ( EPAOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Electronic Public Administration Operational Programme. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2011.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The overall strategic objective of the operational programme is to improve efficiency in public administration. By the reorganisation and simplification of the government processes and their 
subsequent support by means of info-communication it is intended to make the operation of the 
state more efficient, and provide the same amount  of services with the use of less resource. The 
operational programme includes the modernisation of the procedures, processes and services of 
public administration and the judiciary system with the use of info-communication technology, as 
well as the interventions aimed at the identifica tion of the clients as a common element of all 
public services provided by info-communication devices.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.  Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period. 
 MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in 
the programming period 2007-2013.  Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Central administrative bodies; Territorial agencies of the central administrative bodies; Territorial self-governments; Municipalities; Micro-regional associations; Companies in state ownership; 
NGOs fulfilling the tasks of the state; Court, Prosecution and Defence public bodies with eligible 
development projects may receive support for the accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules. 
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the application calls.  
Typically the subsidy may not be in excess of 10 0% of the project's total eligible costs. The 
average contribution of the Hungarian government was around 15%.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 16,6 million. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A.  
6.7  South Great Plain Oper ational Programme (SGPOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
South Great Plain Operational Programme. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The overall objective for the South Great Plain Region is to ensure sustainable growth and 
increased employment as well as to redress regional imbalances. Based on comparative territorial 
advantages, the specific objectives of the development programme are the following:   Improving and increasing the competitiveness of  the regional economy, promotion of change 
in economic structure based on innovation. 
 Improvement of municipal and environmental conditions which determine living conditions 
for the population, in order to boost regional cohesion. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.  Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period. 
 MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes, except for the “Regional Capital Investment Fund Programme”, which gran ts refundable equity contribution. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
 Support may be received through open tender  procedures for the purposes set in the 
application calls.  The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 50 % of the total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 8%. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 1.5 billion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
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  6.8  South Transdanubia Operational Programme (STDOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
South Transdanubia Operational Programme. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The overall long term objective of the South Tran sdanubia Operational Programme (until 2020) is 
the South Transdanubia region's convergence to th e country's more developed areas. Accordingly, 
the strategic objective of this programme (until 2013) is to stop the South Transdanubia region's 
falling behind, i.e. to keep the region on the na tion's growth path for the sake of a convergence 
process to be launched subsequently. Three specific objectives were determined for the sake of accomplishing the strategic objective: 
 
 Protection of the natural and built environment in the Region, 
 Competitive economy based on local characteristics, 
 To stop the increase of social differences within the region. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period.   MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes, except for the “Regional Capital Investment Fund Programme”, which gran ts refundable equity contribution. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules. 
 
Support may be received through open tender proc edures for the purposes set in the application 
calls.  
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 54% of the total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 8%.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 1.3 billion. 
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  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 
6.9  North Great Plain Operational Programme (NGPOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
North Great Plain Operational Programme. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2011.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The NOGPOP sets the following long-term overall objective:  
Based on the natural and social heritage and the characteristics of the settlement network of the 
North Great Plain Region, to strengthen regional competitiveness and redress territorial imbalances within the region. 
 
Accordingly, the strategic objective of this prog ramme is preventing the North Great Plain Region 
from falling behind; i.e. keeping the region on a national growth trajectory in order that a process 
of convergence may later begin. 
 In order for the strategic objective to be achi eved, the following objectives have been set: 
 
 Strengthening the region's SME sector, 
 Improving the income generating ability of tourism, 
 Improving the population's mobility, 
 Developing the region's human resources, 
 Improving the environmental status of the built and natural environment. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period. 
 MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in 
the programming period 2007-2013.  Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes, except for the “Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme”, which gran ts refundable equity contribution. 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The 
support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules. 
 Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in 
the application calls. 
 The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 51% of the total eligible costs. The average contribution of the Hungarian government was around 8%. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) (the data contains only the contribution of the Hungarian 
government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 1.3 billion. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 6.10  North Hungary Operat ional Programme (NHOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
North Hungary Operational Programme.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The overall objective of the programme is: 
 To improve the economic competitiveness of the region while decreasing territorial and social-
economic differences within the region. 
 
The programme formulates the following specific objectives for the period 2007-2013:  
 To improve competitiveness of the economy making use of local resources, cooperation; 
 Improving the capacity of tourism to produce income; 
 To enhance social cohesion and to develop an attracting economic and residential 
environment. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the basi c rules of the use of the ERDF,  ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period.  MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in the programming period 2007-2013. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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   Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes, except for the “Regional Capital Investment Fund Programme”, which gran ts refundable equity contribution. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The 
support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
Support may be received through open tender proc edures for the purposes set in the application 
calls.  
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 50% of the total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 8%.  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 1.6 billion. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 6.11  Central Transdanubia Op erational Programme (CTDOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Central Transdanubia Operational Programme. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 2011. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
An overall objective of CETOP is to ensure th at, making an efficient use of socio-economic 
innovation and relying on on-going revival efforts, the Central Transdanubia Region maintains its outstanding economic position and revenue-generation ability among Hungarian regions. 
 
Achievement of this overall objective is promot ed by specific development goals as follows: 
  Create an innovative and competitive economic environment 
 Improve the tourist potential of the Region 
 Sustainable development of the settlement network in the Region 
 Amplify regional cohesion through investments in environment, and transport infrastructure 
 Establish efficient and renewable human infrastructure background 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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   Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period.  MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes, except for the “Regional Capital Investment Fund Programme”, which gran ts refundable equity contribution. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in 
the application calls.  
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 45% of the total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 7%.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 1.1 billion. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A.  6.12  Central Hungary Oper ational Programme (CHOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Central Hungary Operational Programme. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The overall objective of the operational programme is to improve the international competitiveness 
of the Central Hungary Region, with due regard to the principle of sustainable development.  
 
With an eye to achieving the overall objective, two specific objectives have been set:  
  to develop factors influencing the Region's competitiveness 
 to develop the Region's internal cohesion and the harmony of its spatial structure. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period. 
 MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in 
the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes, except for the “Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme”, which gran ts refundable equity contribution. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The 
support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules. 
 Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in 
the application calls. 
 The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 39% of the total eligible costs. The average contribution of the Hungarian government was around 6%. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 3.3 billion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 
6.13  West Pannon Operational Programme (WPOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
West Pannon Operational Programme.  2. Period covered by the notification 
 2011.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Overall objective of the OP: to establish an economic and public service infrastructure in line with 
the regional environment through environmentally consciously planned development in order to 
promote growth and employment.   Five specific development objectives support this overall objective: G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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   Economy built on local innovative resources and corporate networks, 
 Tourism based on high quality services and leveraging heritage, 
 Network of towns comprised of liveable town s providing efficient support for regional 
centres, 
 High quality environment and safe access to regional centres and sub-centres, 
 Infrastructure supporting public services based on the local environment. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period. 
 MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in 
the programming period 2007-2013.  Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes, except for the “Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme”, which gran ts refundable equity contribution. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The 
support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules. 
 Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in 
the application calls. 
 The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 43% of the total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 7%. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 1.0 billion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A. 
 
6.14  Central Europe Programme 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Central Europe Programme.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The programme is implemented under the transnational cooperation strand of the European Territorial Cooperation objective, enabling coop eration between beneficiaries from regions from 
8 Member States and one permanent observer, Uk raine. The main goal of the programme is 
strengthening territorial cohesion, promotin g internal integration and enhancing the 
competitiveness of Central Europe. The programme comprises the following priorities: 
 
 Priority 1: Facilitating Innovation across Central Europe; 
 Priority 2: Improving Accessibility  of and within Central Europe; 
 Priority 3: Using our Environment Responsibly; 
 Priority 4: Enhancing Competitiveness and Attractiveness of Cities and Regions; 
 Priority 5: Technical assistance. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.  Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Pa rliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 
on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999. 
 Government Decree No 160/2009 (VIII. 3.) on the implementation of certain programmes 
related to European territorial cooperation, fund ed by the European Regional Development Fund 
and the Instrument for Pre-Accession in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under priorities 1-4) is provided to transnational 
partnerships that may comprise private and public bodies as well as bodies that qualify as body governed by public law (as per Directive 2004/18/EC). 
 
National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-
financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not 
exceed 15%.  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance)  
 The total amount paid in 2011 was EUR 315,2 million. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
From 2007 to 2015. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N/A. 
 6.15  South East Europe Transnatio nal Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
South East Europe Transnational Co-operation Programme 2007-2013. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 2011. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The programme is implemented under the transnational cooperation strand of the European Territorial Cooperation objective, enabling cooper ation between beneficiaries from 16 countries of 
the programme area, including 8 Member States, 6 countries with candidate or potential candidate 
country status and 2 countries classified as third countries. The general aim of the programme is fostering the balanced territorial development and territorial integration of the programme area. 
The programme comprises the following priority axes: 
  Priority axis 1: Facilitation of innovation and entrepreneurship; 
 Priority axis 2: Protection and improvement of the environment; 
 Priority axis 3: Improvement of the accessibility; 
 Priority axis 4: Development of transnational synergies for sustainable growth areas; 
 Priority axis 5: Technical assistance. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.  Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Pa rliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 
on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999. 
 Government Decree No 160/2009 (VIII. 3.) on the implementation of certain programmes 
related to European territorial cooperation, fund ed by the European Regional Development Fund 
and the Instrument for Pre-Accession in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under pr iority axes 1-4) is provided to transnational 
partnerships that may comprise private and public bodies as well as bodies that qualify as body 
governed by public law (as per Directive 2004/18/EC). 
 National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-
financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not exceed 15%.   
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance) 
 The total amount paid in 2011 was EUR 403.681,58. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 From 2007 to 2015.  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N/A.  
6.16  Hungary-Slovakia Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Hungary-Slovakia Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The programme is implemented under the cross-border cooperation strand of the European 
Territorial Cooperation objective, enabling coop eration between beneficiaries from Hungary and 
Slovakia. The overall strategic goal of the programme is increasing the level of economic and social integration of the border area. The programm e comprises the following priorities in order to 
pursue the above strategic goal: 
 
 Priority 1: Economy and society; 
 Priority 2: Environment, nature protection and accessibility; 
 Priority 3: Technical assistance. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Pa rliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 
on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999.  Government Decree No 160/2009 (VIII. 3.) on the implementation of certain programmes 
related to European territorial cooperation, fund ed by the European Regional Development Fund 
and the Instrument for Pre-Accession in the programming period 2007-2013.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under pr iorities 1 and 2) is provided to cross-border 
partnerships of legal persons that may comprise pr ivate and public bodies, bodies that qualify as 
body governed by public law (as per Directive 2004/18/EC) and EGTCs (European groupings of territorial cooperation). 
 
National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not 
exceed 15%. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance)  
 The total amount paid in 2011 was EUR 980,3 million. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 From 2007 to 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N/A. 
 6.17  Hungary-Romania Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Hungary-Romania Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The programme is implemented under the cross-border cooperation strand of the European 
Territorial Cooperation objective, enabling coop eration between beneficiaries from Hungary and 
Romania. The general objective of the programme is to bring the different actors – people, economic actors and communities – closer to each other, in order to better exploit opportunities offered by the joint development of the border  area. The programme also aims improving the 
competitiveness and attractiveness of the border  area. The programme comprises the following 
priorities in order to pursue the above goals:  
 Priority 1: Improve the key conditions of join t, sustainable development of the cooperation 
area (Improvement of cross-border transport, communication and environmental protection);  Priority 2: Strengthen social and economic cohe sion of the border area (Cooperation in the 
fields of business, RTD, education, labour market, health care and risk management); 
 Priority 3: Technical assistance. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Pa rliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 
on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999. 
 Government Decree No 160/2009 (VIII. 3.) on the implementation of certain programmes 
related to European territorial cooperation, fund ed by the European Regional Development Fund 
and the Instrument for Pre-Accession in the programming period 2007-2013.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under pr iorities 1 and 2) is provided to cross-border 
partnerships that may comprise public bodies, bodi es that qualify as body governed by public law 
(as per Directive 2004/18/EC), non-profit private bodies or EGTCs (European groupings of territorial cooperation). 
 
National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-
financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not 
exceed 15%.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance)  
 
The total amount paid was EUR 2.609,8 million. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
From 2007 to 2015. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N/A.   G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  6.18  Austria-Hungary Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Austria-Hungary Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The programme is implemented under the cross-border cooperation strand of the European 
Territorial Cooperation objective, enabling coop eration between beneficiaries from Austria and 
Hungary. The strategic objective of the programme is to foster the economical, social, 
environmental and cultural development of the border  region and to reduce regional disparities by 
means of cross-border cooperation. The programme comprises the following priorities in order to 
pursue the above goal: 
 
 Priority 1: Innovation, integration and competitiveness; 
 Priority 2: Sustainable development and accessibility; 
 Priority 3: Technical assistance. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Pa rliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 
on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999.  Government Decree No 160/2009 (VIII. 3.) on the implementation of certain programmes 
related to European territorial cooperation, fund ed by the European Regional Development Fund 
and the Instrument for Pre-Accession in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under pr iorities 1 and 2) is provided to cross-border 
partnerships of legal persons that may comprise  public bodies, bodies that qualify as body 
governed by public law (as per Directive 2004/18/EC), non-profit organisations and other 
organisations pursuing activities in the public interest on project level.  
National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not 
exceed 15%. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance)  
 The total amount paid was EUR 2.159,50 million.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
From 2007 to 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N/A. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  6.19  Hungary-Croatia IPA Cross-border  Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Hungary-Croatia IPA Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The programme is implemented within the 2007-2013 European Union financial framework. This 
strategic document is based on a joint planning effort between the Croatian and Hungarian sides, and is aimed at establishing a framework for the activities which would lead to stronger socio-
economic co-operation and an improvement of the quality of life in the region. The programme 
comprises the following priorities in order to pursue the above goal:  
 Priority 1: Sustainable Environment and Tourism; 
 Priority 2: Co-operative Economy and Inte rcommunity Human Resource Development; 
 Priority 3: Technical assistance. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-
Accession Assistance (IPA). 
 Commission Regulation (EC) 718/2007 of 12 June 2007 implementing Council Regulation 
1085/2006. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under pr iorities 1 and 2) is provided to cross-border 
partnerships of legal persons that may comprise  public bodies, bodies that qualify as body 
governed by public law (as per Directive 2004/18/EC), non-profit organisations and other 
organisations pursuing activities in the public interest on project level. 
 National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-
financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not 
exceed 15%.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance)  
 The total amount paid was EUR 185.849,41.  
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
From 2007 to 2016. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N/A.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  6.20  Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-border  Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The programme is implemented within the 2007-2013 European Union financial framework. This 
strategic document is based on a joint planning effort between the Serbian and Hungarian sides, and is aimed at establishing a framework for the activities which would lead to stronger socio-
economic co-operation and an improvement of the quality of life in the region. The programme 
comprises the following priorities in order to pursue the above goal:  
 Priority 1: Infrastructure and environment; 
 Priority 2: Economy, education and culture; 
 Priority 3: Technical assistance. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-
Accession Assistance (IPA). 
 Commission Regulation (EC) 718/2007 of 12 June 2007 implementing Council Regulation 
1085/2006. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under pr iorities 1 and 2) is provided to cross-border 
partnerships of legal persons that may comprise  public bodies, bodies that qualify as body 
governed by public law (as per Directive 2004/18/EC), non-profit organisations and other 
organisations pursuing activities in the public interest on project level. 
 National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-
financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not 
exceed 15%.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance)  
 The total amount paid was EUR 276.874,00. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
From 2007 to 2016. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N/A.  
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  6.21  Slovenia-Hungary Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Slovenia-Hungary Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The programme is implemented under the cross-border cooperation strand of the European 
Territorial Cooperation objective, enabling cooperation between beneficiaries from Slovenia and Hungary. It aims to develop a competitive and sustainable cooperation area that offers access to 
work and income opportunity. It should also have a positive impact in areas such as: rural 
development and tourism, the preservation and conservation of natural and cultural assets, the promotion of cultural identity and regional development and health cooperation. In addition, the 
Programme aims to create better cross-border transport connections, support environmental 
protection and increase the use of renewable en ergy sources. Work also focuses on improving 
management capacities and encouraging institutional networking. The programme comprises the following priorities in order to pursue the above goal: 
 
 Priority 1: Increasing the attractiveness of the cooperation area; 
 Priority 2: Sustainable development; 
 Priority 3: Technical assistance. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Pa rliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 
on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999.  Government Decree No 160/2009 (VIII. 3.) on the implementation of certain programmes 
related to European territorial cooperation, fund ed by the European Regional Development Fund 
and the Instrument for Pre-Accession in the programming period 2007-2013.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under pr iorities 1 and 2) is provided to cross-border 
partnerships of legal persons that may comprise  public bodies, bodies that qualify as body 
governed by public law (as per Directive 2004/18/EC), non-profit organisations and other organisations pursuing activities in the public interest on project level. 
 
National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not 
exceed 15%. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance)  
 The total amount paid was EUR 80.457,16. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 From 2007 to 2015. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N/A.  
6.22  Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine EN PI Cross-border Co-operation Programme 
2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine ENPI Cro ss-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2011.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The overall objective of the programme is to intensify and deepen the cooperation in an 
environmentally, socially and economically sustainable way between Zakarpatska, Ivano-
Frankivska and Chernivetska regions of Ukraine and eligible and adjacent areas ofHungary, Romania and Slovakia.  
The achievement of the overall objective of the pr oposed strategy is envisaged by implementing 
measures that contribute to the achievement of th e objective by their expected results. Foreseen 
measures are grouped into priorities: 
 
 Priority 1.: Promote economic and social de velopment (Knowledge transfer and practice-
sharing to promote joint developments of businesses and increase turistic attractiveness of the 
area.) 
 Priority 2.: Enhance environmental quality (To enhance the quality of air, waters, soil and 
forestry resources and reduce risks of damages on natural environment.) 
 Priority 3.: Increase border efficiency (To increase efficiency of border management on the 
Ukrainian border.) 
 Priority 4.: Support people to people cooperation (To improve the effectiveness of public 
services and increase mutual understanding of various groups of the society.) 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of 24 October 2006 laying down general provisions 
establishing a European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument.  Regulation (EC) No 951/2007 of 9 August 2007 implementing rules for cross-border 
cooperation programmes financed under Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council laying down general provisions establishing a European 
Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument.  Government Decree No 228/2008. (IX. 12.) on  the implementation of Hungary-Slovakia-
Romania ENPI CBC Programme, funded by the European Neighbourhood and Partnership 
Instrument in the programming period 2007-2013.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme is provided to cross-border partnerships that may 
comprise public bodies, bodies that qualify as body governed by public law (as per 
Directive 2004/18/EC), non-profit private bodies or EGTCs (European groupings of territorial 
cooperation). 
 
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  financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not 
exceed 10%.  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance)  
 The total amount paid was EUR 30.997,33. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 From 2007 to 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N/A. 
 6.23  Agriculture and Rural Developmen t Operational Programme - NEW HUNGARY 
RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (NHRDP) 2011 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
New Hungary Rural Development Programme 2007-2013. 
 
2.  Period covered by the notification 
 
2011-2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The fundamental objective is the improvement of the competitiveness of Hungarian agriculture by 
establishing a sector that, by the diversification of production and activities, contributes to the development of domestic agriculture and the improvem ent of quality of life for the rural population 
by 2013, along with maintaining the present em ployment rate and producing 30% more added 
value.  
The structure of the Programme is an axis-based framework, in which the axes represent the main 
rural development priorities:  
1. Improving the competitiveness of agricu lture, food production and forestry, 
2. Improving the environment and the countryside, 
3. Enhancement of quality of life throughout rural Hungary; diversification of the rural 
economy, 
4. LEADER – Community based actions for the development of rural economy. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 Background:  
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 on suppo rt for rural development by the European 
Agricultural Fund for Rural Development;   Commission Regulation (EC) No 1974/2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of 
Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 on supp ort for rural development by the European 
Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
 
 Organization selected via public procurement procedure; 
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   Private entrepreneurs, private companies, legal entities and business entities with no legal 
personality;  Producer groups; 
 Micro-enterprises; 
 Non-profit organizations, local municipalities, churches. 
 The objectives of the Programme are fulfilled through the different measures in the 4-axis-
framework. The conditions of the submission of cl aims are published in national legislation created 
by the Managing Authority. Claims  have to be submitted during the given interval on the given 
submission forms (also part of the relevant legislation). All claims are checked, assessed and ranked by the Managing Authority.  
 
Subsidies may vary significantly due to the nature of the measure: investment support is typically a one-off amount, while in the II. axis there are area-based, multiple-year long commitments, for 
which the beneficiary has to apply only once, at the beginning of the support period.    
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance)  
 The total amount paid by the national budget accounted for HUF 49.57 billion (EUR 175.8 million) in 2011. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
Duration of the subsidy varies by measure. 
 The duration of the Programme itself correspon ds with the EU budgetary period 2007-2013. The 
official closing date of the Programme is 2013.12. 31, but on the basis of the so-called n+2 rule, 
the allocation of year “n” may be paid by the en d of year “n+2”. Consequently, payments on the 
basis of the present Programme may be paid until 2015.12.31.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.   
 
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  B. HUNGARY 2012 
1  CORPORATE TAX CONCESSIONS TO ASSIST STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT AND 
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT  
1.1  Tax Relief for Projects of  Small and Medium Enterprises 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax relief for projects of small and medium enterprises.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of this scheme is to promote investme nt activities of small and medium enterprises.  
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The tax relief is provided for by Section 7, paragraph (1) subparagraph zs) of Act LXXXI. of 1996 on the Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.   
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax base.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Investing small and medium enterprises, provid ed all of their members were private natural 
persons in the tax year.   7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 The tax relief is equal to the total amount of the project costs, but may not be higher than the pre-tax profit or 30 million HUF.  
 
The amount of tax benefit is not yet available.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
This tax relief was introduced in 2001. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.   
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.  
 
1.2  Tax Concession for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax concession for small and medium sized enterprises.   2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The purpose of this tax concession is to stimulate investment activities of small and medium-sized enterprises.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The tax concession is provided for by Section 22/A of Act LXXXI of 1996 on Corporate Tax and 
Dividend Tax.   5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Small and medium-sized enterprises financing their investments by bank loans.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 The tax concession is equal to 40% of the intere st paid on bank loans during the tax year. The 
concession may not be in excess of 6 million HUF per year.  
 The amount of tax benefit is not yet available. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
This tax concession was introduced in 2001. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.  
 1.3  Tax Concession Related to Development Projects 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax concession related to development projects.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of this scheme is to stimulate investment activities.  
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 This tax concession has been provided for by Section 22/B of Act LXXXI of 1996 on the Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.   
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Tax concession is granted to a taxpayer whose development project entails an investment of at 
least 3 billion HUF or 1 billion HUF if the project is  started and operated in preferable regions. The 
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   the average number of workers employed exc eeds the average number of persons employed 
during the tax year prior to the commencement of the project, or - at the taxpayer’s discretion - the mathematical average calculated based on the three tax years before the commencement of the project by at least 150 workers - or 75 workers if  the project is started and operated within the 
administrative jurisdiction of a favored municipal government specified in the relevant government 
decree -, or  
 the taxpayer’s annualized wage costs are at least six hundred times greater than the 
amount of the prevailing minimum wage effective on the first day of the tax year as calculated for the tax year - or at least three hundred times greater if the project is launched and operated within the administrative jurisdiction of a favored municipal government specified in the relevant 
government decree - as compared to the annualized wage costs of the year preceding the year in 
which the project was launched, or - at the taxp ayer’s discretion - the mathematical average of 
wage costs calculated from the annualized data based on the period of three tax years before the 
commencement of the project. 
 Tax concession is granted for:  
 
(a) development projects with a value of at least 100 million HUF, if it constitutes the 
launch and operation of an independent environmental protection project or a wideband Internet service or a food facility project or a basic research, applied 
research and experimental development or  a motion picture and video production 
project, 
(b) development projects with a value of at least 100 million HUF, if these projects have 
been financed by newly issued shares and the relevant joint-stock company is 
registered at the stock exchange, 
(c) projects serving to create new jobs.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 The support granted to a specific development project may not be higher than the amount 
computed by the ratio stipulated in the legislation from the total cost of the project. 
 The tax concession may be claimed up to 80% of the corporate income tax otherwise payable.  
 
The amount of tax benefit is not yet available.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
The tax concession may be applied in the tax year following the year when the project was launched - or in the same tax year at the taxpayer’s discretion - and in the following nine tax 
years, at the latest during the fourteenth tax year following the tax year in which the notification 
or the application was submitted.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.  
 
1.4  Tax Relief for Employment 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax relief for employment.  
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of this scheme is to promote employment.   G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
This tax relief has been provided for by Section 7 paragraph (1) su bparagraph y) of Act LXXXI. of 
1996 on the Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax base.  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Micro enterprises with no more than five employees.  
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 The tax relief is equal to the sum received by multiplying the minimum wage by any increment in the average number of employees in comparison to the previous tax year. This tax relief can be 
applied if the taxpayer has no tax debts.  
 The amount of tax benefit is not yet available.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
This tax relief was introduced in 2005. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.  
 1.5  Preferential Tax Rate 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Preferential tax rate.   
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The programme is intended to reduce tax burden for smaller companies.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
This tax benefit is provided for by Section 19 paragraphs (2) of Act LXXXI of 1996 on the 
Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.   
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of reduced corporate tax rate.   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
The corporate tax shall be 10% of the positive tax base up to five hundred million forints. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
A preferential tax rate of 10% is applicable to the part of the tax base which does not exceed 
500 million HUF, while any excess profits are taxable at the general 19% rate.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  The amount of tax benefit is not yet available. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
This regime was introduced in 2010. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A.  1.6  Tax Relief for Research and Development 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax relief for research and development.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of this scheme is to promote the R&D activity.  
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The tax relief is provided for by Section 7 paragraph (1) subparagraph t) and paragraphs (17) and (18) of Act LXXXI of 1996 on the Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax base.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Taking into consideration of what is contained in Subsections (17)-(18), the direct costs of basic 
research, applied research and experimental deve lopment carried out within the taxpayer’s own 
scope of activities (not including the value of research and experimental development services 
provided by a resident taxpayer, by the domest ic branch of a nonresident entrepreneur or - 
pursuant to the Personal Income Tax Act - by a private entrepreneur directly or indirectly) claimed in the tax year in which it is incurred or, at the taxpayer’s discretion, if these costs are shown under the capitalized value of experimental development (intellectual property) in the tax year in 
which depreciation is claimed, up to the amount claimed as depreciation; these costs (charges) 
may not be deducted from pre-tax profit and sh own under the costs of development or operating 
costs (charges) in the amount of any support or assistance requested from the tax authority 
before the balance sheet date or received during the tax year for development purposes without 
any obligation of repayment, or - if applicable - in the amount of income included in the pre-tax profit for the tax year under the title of grant or support. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 The tax relief is equal to the direct costs of basic research, applied research and experimental 
development incurred. Any support or assistance received for development purposes cannot be 
taken into account.   
The amount of tax benefit is not yet available. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 This tax relief was introduced in 1997. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.    G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.   
1.7  Tax Concession for Film Production 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax concession for film production and protection of performers' rights.  
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The purpose of this tax concession is to stimulate film production and the protection of performers' 
rights.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The tax concession is provided for by Section 4 point 36 Section 22 paragraphs (1) and (3) of 
Act LXXXI. of 1996 on Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax.   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Taxpayers sponsoring film productions and/or associations for the protection of performers' rights.   
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
The tax concession is equal to the amount donated for film production or for the association for the 
protection of performers' rights. The tax concession can be applied the current tax year and the 
following three tax years.   
The tax concession may be claimed up to 70% of the corporate income tax otherwise payable. The 
total amount contained in the certificates of entitlement for tax concession issued by the motion picture authority in connection with any particular motion picture may not exceed 20% of the direct production costs as approved by the motion picture authority.  
 
The amount of tax benefit is not yet available.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
This tax concession was introduced in 1 April 2004. No explicit time limit is attached to this 
subsidy. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 1.8  Accelerated Depreciation for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Accelerated depreciation for small and medium-sized enterprises.  
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The objective of this scheme is to promote investment activities in underdeveloped regions.  
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 This tax relief has been provided for by Annex 1, point 14 of Act LXXXI. of 1996 on the Corporate 
Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax base.   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Small and medium-sized enterprises making investments in underdeveloped regions.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
Small and medium-sized enterprises may claim 100%  depreciation on the value of machinery, 
equipment and vehicles (except passenger cars), which have never been used previously, if these 
tangible assets are used in most underprivileged regions.  
The amount of tax benefit is not available. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
This tax relief was introduced in 10 May 2005. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A. 
 
1.9  Tax Allowance on Sponsorship of Popular Team Sports 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax Allowance on Sponsorship of Popular Team Sports. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2011. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The objective of this scheme is to sponsor of Popular Team Sports.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 The tax concession is provided for by Section 22/C paragraphs (1) of Act LXXXI. of 1996 on Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax. 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Within the framework of sponsorship of popular team sports, taxpayers may provide support (funding) under the following titles: 
 
a) to national associations of popular team sports, 
b) to amateur sports organizations holding membership in a national association of a popular team 
sport, including sports academies set up under the national association according to the Sports 
Act, c) to professional sports organizations holding membership in a national association of a popular 
team sport, 
d) to public foundations created for the promotion of a popular team sport, 
e) to sports bodies governed by public law, create d for the strategic development of sports, vested 
with decision-making powers having regard to the al location of State aid for sports as specified in 
the annual budget act, through which the aid is made available. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 Additional tax allowances may be claimed up to 70% of the tax decreased by the tax concession related to development projects.  
The amount of tax benefit is not yet available. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 This tax relief was introduced in 2011. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.   
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.  
1.10  Tax Concession for Performing Art 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Tax Concession for Performing Art. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The objective of this scheme is to stimulate performing art. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The tax concession is provided for by Section 4. point 38. and Section 22. paragraphs (1) of 
Act LXXXI. of 1996 on Corporate Tax and Dividend Tax.  
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 
This subsidy is in the form of deduction from the corporate tax. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Taxpayers to promote performing art.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
Additional tax allowances may be claimed up to 70% of the tax decreased by the tax concession related to development projects. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  The amount of tax benefit is not yet available. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
This tax relief was introduced in 2004. No explicit time limit is attached to this subsidy.  
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A.  2  RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION FUND 2012 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Research and Technological Innovation Fund. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The Fund is intended to improve the competitiven ess and innovation performance of the Hungarian 
economy. Its main objectives are:  
 to increase and concentrate the innovation activity of the enterprises with the emphasis on 
utilisation of innovative, marketable and competitive products;   to increase the regional innovation capacity; 
 to increase the cooperation between the research and industrial production sphere by 
improving the conditions of innovation environment.   4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 Act XC of 2003 on the Research and Technological Innovation Fund (hereinafter: Act) Act CXXXIV. 
of 2004 on Research, Development and Technological Innovation. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
Grant 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private research organisations, enterp rises, SMEs, non-profit organisations and natural 
persons may receive subsidy.  
Common projects conducted by companies in consortia with other applicants may also receive 
subsidy.  
Support from the Fund may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in 
the Act.   7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 Payments under this programme amounted to HUF 41 billion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
No explicit time limit is attached to the programme. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
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  3  BUDGETARY SCHEME EARMARKED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2012 
1. Title of the subsidy programme, if relevant, or brief description or identification of the subsidy. 
 
Budgetary scheme earmarked for economic development (before 2011 budgetary scheme 
earmarked for the development of small and medium sized enterprises).  
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012.   3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy 
 The scheme is designed to help SMEs overcome disadvantages inherent in their size.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is provided for by the Act XXXIV of  2004 on the Small and Medium Sized Enterprises 
and on the Support of their Development, the acts  on annual state budgets, the Decree 43/2012. 
(VII. 19.) of the Minister for National Development on the detailed rules for the use of the budgetary scheme earmarked for economic development.  
5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., gran t, loan, tax concession, etc.). 
 
According to the Act XXXIV of 2004 on the Smal l and Medium Sized Enterprises and on the 
Support of their Development the support may be provided for in the form of non-repayable 
subsidy, interest subsidy, factoring fee subsidy, leasing fee subsidy, guarantee fee subsidy, acquisition of ownership interest in venture capital funds. In 2011 according to the 
Decree 43/2012. (VII. 19.) of the Minister for National Development the support was provided for 
in the form of interest subsidy and guarantee fee subsidy.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 According to the Act XXXIV of 200 4 all kinds of subsidy are awar ded through tender procedures, 
targeted directly or indirectly to micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 
 
Support may be granted for programmes whose purpose is i.a.  
 to help SMEs managing liquidity and financing working capital, to explore potential loan 
opportunities,  to attain entrepreneurial knowledge, to develop entrepreneurial culture and managerial 
qualities. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit 
 
The total amount accounted for HUF 2,102.8 million. 
 8. Duration of the  
 2012.  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A.   
4  BUDGETARY SCHEME EARMARKED FOR INVESTMENT PROMOTION 2012 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Budgetary scheme earmarked for investment promotion. 
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  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The scheme is designed to assist the realization of  strategic investment in manufacturing industry, 
creation of R+D investments, logistic centres and projects in touristic sector in compliance with 
Hungary's obligations under EU law and international agreements by promoting i.a.:   enhancement of the international competitiveness, 
 acceleration of industrial restructuring, 
 development of technologies,  
 foreign direct investments of strategic investors, 
 creation of regional service centres, 
 establishment of R+D investments, 
 realization of investments in tourism sector, 
 realisation of logistic centres and development of their services, realisation of logistic service 
centres and capacities – in particular SMEs – supporting logistic activities.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 Annual Act on state budget. Decree 8/2007 (I. 24.) of the Minister of Economy and Transport. 
Government Decree 270/2012. (IX. 25.). 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is be provided  in the form of grant.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Domestic legal persons, economic corporations without legal personality, European Companies, European Cooperatives registered in Hungary. 
 
Subsidy is awarded on the basis of the Governme nt decision. The upper limit of support is in 
accordance with the maximum aid intensity specif ied in 37/2011. (III. 22.) Government Decree. At 
least 25% of the project cost should  be financed from own source.  
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount 
 
The total amount accounted for HUF 13,1 billion. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 No explicit time limit is attached to the programme.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.  
5  SUBSIDY FOR JOB–CREATION - 2012 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
National Employment Fund. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012.   G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  3. Policy objective and / or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Promoting creation of new jobs through investments.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is provided for by 18. § of the Ac t IV of 1991 on Job Assistance and Unemployment 
Benefits and the 18. § of the Decree 6/1996. (VII. 16.) of the Minister for Employment on 
employment subsidies and subsidy for crisis management.  5. Form of the subsidy 
 Non-reimbursable subsidy.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
All kinds of subsidy are awarded through tender procedures. At least 25% of the expenditure of 
investment must be financed from own source. 
 Support may be granted for those employers who create new jobs, connected to investment. Support may be granted for those employers who undertake to  
 
 realize the investment in a year after its initiation, 
 sustain and operate capacities and services produced by the investment continuously at 
least for 3 years in accordance of the original purpose, 
 and 
 
 maintain the employee number indicated in the application at least 2 years after hiring 
them.  
The subsidy may not be in excess of 25- 50% of the programme's total costs depending on the 
regional classification. This upper limit can be in creased by 20% for small enterprises, and by 10% 
for medium sized enterprises. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount  
 
The total amount accounted for HUF 7.3 billion. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
No explicit time limit is attached to this program. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A.  
6  CO-FINANCED SU BSIDY PROGRAMMES 
6.1  Economic Development Op erational Programme (EDOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Economic Development Operational Programme 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Overall objectives: G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  The main objective of the programme is to en courage the permanent growth of the Hungarian  
economy, by strengthening the competitiveness of the production sector and the permanent 
growth factors.  
To create a base for the growth of the Hungarian economy, the following four specific objectives 
have been defined:  
 increase R & D and innovation capacity, activity, as well as cooperation; 
 complex development of corporate capacities; 
 development of the business environment; 
 facilitate SMEs' access to financing resources. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period.  MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of repayable and non-repayable subsidy. Repayable subsidies are granted from credit, guarantee and venture capital SME programmes. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
state aid rules. 
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures.    Majority of repayable schemes are provided through financial intermediate bodies.  
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 37% of the total eligible costs. The average contribution of the Hungarian government was around 6%. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 13.7 billion.  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.   
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  6.2  Environment and Energy Operational Programme (EEOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Environment and Energy Operational Programme. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The developments identified in the Environment and Energy Operational Programme are intended 
to mitigate our country's environmental problems, t hus improving the quality of life of our society 
and promoting the adaptation of the economy to the environmental processes. 
 
 Creation and maintenance of an environment suitable for living in, 
 Protection and conservation of our assets, 
 Prevention, economy, energy efficiency. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period.  MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is granted from non-repayable support schemes. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
state aid rules.  
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures. 
 The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 56% of the total eligible costs.  
 
The average contribution of the Hungarian government was around 8%.  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 1.9 billion. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A.  
6.3  Social Renewal Operational Programme ( SROP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Social Renewal Operational Programme. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The overall objective of the Social Renewal Operational Programme is to increase labour market participation. The Social Renewal Operational Programme contributes to the achievement of the 
expansion of employment and the promotion of pe rmanent growth (the overall objectives of the 
NHDP) primarily through the development of human resources and by measures aimed at the supply side of the labour market. The possibilities  inherent in available labour supply cannot be 
exploited unless job-seeking increases, labour ma rket and social discrimination decreases, the 
harmony between qualifications, skills sought and supplied improve, and the proportion of healthy 
labour force grows owing to the development of he alth culture. The road to enhanced employment 
leads through increasing activity.  
 
Therefore, the above described objective is to be achieved with the improvement of the quality of 
the human resources primarily with the help of employment, education and training, the social 
field, health care, culture and general education, and anti-discrimination instruments. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period.  MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
state aid rules.  
Non-repayable support may be received throug h open tender procedures - and through the 
selection of key projects - for the purposes set in the application calls.  
Typically the subsidy may not be in excess of 97% of  the project's total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 15%.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 0.8 billion. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 6.4  Social Infrastructure Operational Programme ( SIOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Social Infrastructure Operational Programme. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
For the success of the interventions supporting th e enhancement of labour market participation 
and the substantial improvement of the quality of  human resources, it is necessary to perform 
coordinated development activities and the comprehensive reform  of public services in the field of 
education, health care, employment and social services. This is the only way to ensure that the 
systems of public services operate in an efficient and sustainable manner on the one hand, and provide equal opportunities to all for accessing quality services, on the other. The substantial elements of the reform will be supported partly by the Social Renewal OP, and for the success of 
the implementation of these interventions and for reaching the best results, it is inevitable to 
ensure the physical infrastructural background linked to them.   
The SIOP, therefore, contributes to the achiev ement of the objectives of the New Hungary 
Development Plan through the modernisation and development of:  
 the infrastructure of the education and training system, including non-formal and informal 
learning,   the health care system,  
 the institutional system of employment and social services. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period.  MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the accomplishment of the project. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU 
state aid rules. 
 Non-repayable support may be received throug h open tender procedures - and through the 
selection of key projects - for the purposes set in the application calls. 
 Typically the subsidy may not be in excess of 93% of  the project's total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 14%. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 0.1 billion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 
6.5  Transport Operational Programme ( TOP)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Transport Operational Programme.  2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The comprehensive objective of transport developmen ts is to improve accessibility with a view to 
increasing global and regional competitiveness and strengthening socio-economic and territorial 
cohesion. It is intended to improve the alternativ e accessibility of regions and the accessibility of 
economic and business centres by enabling the linking of the various modes of transport. 
 
In the field of transport development the following priority axes have been determined that serve 
the above objectives:   
 Improving the international road accessibility of the country and the regional centres This 
priority involves the development, modernisation of the trans-European road transport corridors 
(TEN-T). 
 Improving the international railway and wate rway accessibility of the country and the 
regional centres The aim of this priority is to develop the Hungarian railway lines that constitute part of the trans-European railway network (TEN).  Improving regional accessibility This priority  targets the development of the main road 
network (1-, 2- and 3-digit roads) improving the accessibility within the region.  
 Linking the modes of transport and improv ing the intermodality and the transport 
infrastructure of the economic centres. 
 Improving urban and suburban public transport. 
 Technical assistance. 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period. 
 MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in 
the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. The support schemes  must be in line with the OP aims and the 
EU state aid rules. 
 
Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in the application calls 
 
Typically the subsidy may not be in excess of 99% of  the project's total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 15%.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 26.4 billion. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A.  
6.6  Electronic Public Administration Operational Programme ( EPAOP ) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Electronic Public Administration Operational Programme. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The overall strategic objective of the operational programme is to improve efficiency in public administration. By the reorganisation and simplification of the government processes and their 
subsequent support by means of info-communication we intend to make the operation of the state 
more efficient, and provide the same amount of services with the use of less resource. The operational programme includes the modernisation of the procedures, processes and services of public administration and the judiciary system with the use of info-communication technology, as G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  well as the interventions aimed at the identifica tion of the clients as a common element of all 
public services provided by info-communication devices.  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period.   MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in 
the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Central administrative bodies; Territorial agencies of the central administrative bodies; Territorial 
self-governments; Municipalities; Micro-regional associations; Companies in state ownership; NGOs fulfilling the tasks of the state; Court, Prosecution and Defence public bodies with eligible 
development projects may receive support for the accomplishment of the project. The support 
schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in 
the application calls. 
 Typically the subsidy may not be in excess of 10 0% of the project's total eligible costs. The 
average contribution of the Hungarian government was around 15%. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 0.2 billion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 6.7  South Great Plain Oper ational Programme (SGPOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
South Great Plain Operational Programme.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The overall objective for the South Great Plain Region is to ensure sustainable growth and 
increased employment as well as to redress regional imbalances. Based on comparative territorial 
advantages, the specific objectives of the development programme are the following: 
 i. Improving and increasing the competitiveness of the regional economy, promotion of change 
in economic structure based on innovation. 
ii. Improvement of municipal and environmental conditions which determine living conditions 
for the population, in order to boost regional cohesion. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.  Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period. 
 MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in 
the programming period 2007-2013.  Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes, except for the “Regional Capital Investment Fund Programme”, which gran ts refundable equity contribution. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The 
support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
Support may be received through open tender proc edures for the purposes set in the application 
calls.  The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 50% of the total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 8%. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 1.7 billion. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 6.8  South Transdanubia Operational Programme (STDOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
South Transdanubia Operational Programme.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The overall long term objective of the South Tran sdanubia Operational Programme (until 2020) is 
the South Transdanubia region's convergence to th e country's more developed areas. Accordingly, 
the strategic objective of this programme (until 2013) is to stop the South Transdanubia region's falling behind, in other words to keep the region on the nation's growth path for the sake of a convergence process to be launched subsequently. Three specific objectives were determined for 
the sake of accomplishing the strategic objective: 
 a. Protection of the natural and built environment in the Region, 
b. Competitive economy based on local characteristics, 
c. To stop the increase of social differences within the region. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period. 
 MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in 
the programming period 2007-2013.  Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes, except for the “Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme”, which gran ts refundable equity contribution. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The 
support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules. 
 Support may be received through open tender proc edures for the purposes set in the application 
calls. 
 The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 54% of the total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 8%. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 1.6 billion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A. 
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  6.9  North Great Plain Operational Programme (NGPOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
North Great Plain Operational Programme. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The NOGPOP sets the following long-term overall objective: 
 Based on the natural and social heritage and the characteristics of the settlement network of the 
North Great Plain Region, to strengthen regional competitiveness and redress territorial imbalances 
within the region.  
Accordingly, the strategic objective of this prog ramme is preventing the North Great Plain Region 
from falling behind; i.e. keeping the region on a national growth trajectory in order that a process of convergence may later begin.  
In order for the strategic objective to be achiev ed, three specific objectives have been set: 
 
a. Strengthening the region's SME sector, 
b. Improving the income generating ability of tourism, 
c. Improving the population's mobility, 
d. Developing the region's human resources, 
e. Improving the environmental status of the built and natural environment. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period.   MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes, except for the “Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme”, which gran ts refundable equity contribution. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules. 
 
Support may be received through open tender proc edures for the purposes set in the application 
calls. 
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 1.6 billion. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 6.10  North Hungary Operat ional Programme (NHOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
North Hungary Operational Programme. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The overall objective of the programme is: 
 To improve the economic competitiveness of the region while decreasing territorial and social-
economic differences within the region. 
 The programme formulates the following specific objectives for the period 2007-2013:  
i. To improve competitiveness of the economy making use of local resources, cooperation; 
ii. To enhance social cohesion and to develop an attracting economic and residential 
environment. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.  Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period. 
 MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes, except for the “Regional Capital Investment Fund Programme”, which gran ts refundable equity contribution. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  Non-repayable support may be received through open tender procedures for the purposes set in 
the application calls.  The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 50% of the total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 8%. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 2.2 billion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 6.11  Central Transdanubia Op erational Programme (CTDOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Central Transdanubia Operational Programme.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 An overall objective of CETOP is to ensure th at, making an efficient use of socio-economic 
innovation and relying on on-going revival efforts, the Central Transdanubia Region maintains its 
outstanding economic position and revenue-generation ability among Hungarian regions.  
Achievement of this overall objective is promoted  by four specific development goals as follows: 
 Create an innovative and competitive economic environment. 
Improve the tourist potential of the Region. 
Sustainable development of the settlement network in the Region. Amplify regional cohesion through investments in environment, and transport infrastructure. Establish efficient and renewable human infrastructure background. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period.  MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes, except for the “Regional Capital Investment Fund Programme”, which gran ts refundable equity contribution. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The 
support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules. 
 Support may be received through open tender proc edures for the purposes set in the application 
calls. 
 The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 45% of the total eligible costs. The average contribution of the Hungarian government was around 7%. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 1.0 billion.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 
6.12  Central Hungary Oper ational Programme (CHOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Central Hungary Operational Programme.  2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The overall objective of the operational programme is to improve the international competitiveness 
of the Central Hungary Region, observing th e principle of sustainable development.  
 With an eye to achieving the overall objective, two specific objectives have been set:   
to develop factors influencing the Region's competitiveness. 
to develop the Region's internal cohesion and the harmony of its spatial structure.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999.  Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period. 
 MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in 
the programming period 2007-2013.  Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes, except for the “Regional Capital Investment Fund Programme”, which gran ts refundable equity contribution. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the 
accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules.  
Support may be received through open tender proc edures for the purposes set in the application 
calls.  
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 39% of the total eligible costs. The average 
contribution of the Hungarian government was around 6%.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 
The total amount paid was HUF 4.2 billion. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A.  6.13  West Pannon Operational Programme (WPOP) 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
West Pannon Operational Programme. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
Overall objective of the OP: to establish an economic and public service infrastructure in line with 
the regional environment through environmentally consciously planned development in order to promote growth and employment.  
 
Five specific development objectives support this overall objective:  
Economy built on local innovative resources and corporate networks. 
Tourism based on high quality services and leveraging heritage. Network of towns comprised of liveable towns pr oviding efficient support for regional centres. 
High quality environment and safe access to regional centres and sub-centres. 
Infrastructure supporting public services based on the local environment. 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
  Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Government Decree 255/2006 (XII. 8.) on the ba sic rules of the use of the ERDF, ESF and 
CF subsidies and responsible institutions in the 2007-2013 programming period. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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   MEHVM-PM Ministerial Decree 16/2006 (XII. 28.) on  the procedures of absorption of support 
from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF.  Government Decree 281/2006 (XII.23.) on rules concerning establishing systems of financial 
management and controls in relation with receiving support from the ERDF, the ESF and the CF in 
the programming period 2007-2013. 
 Government Decree 4/2011 (I.28.) on the procedures of absorption of support from the 
ERDF, the ESF and the CF. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes, except for the “Regional Capital 
Investment Fund Programme”, which gran ts refundable equity contribution. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Public and private enterprises with eligible development projects may receive support for the accomplishment of the project. Refundable subsidy is only eligible for the private sector. The 
support schemes must be in line with the OP aims and the EU state aid rules. 
 Support may be received through open tender proc edures for the purposes set in the application 
calls. 
 
The typical subsidy may not be in excess of 43% of the total eligible costs. The average contribution of the Hungarian government was around 7%. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount(the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid was HUF 1.1 billion.  8. Duration of the subsidy 
 These grant schemes may not be applied after the year 2015.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N.A. 
 
6.14  Central Europe Programme 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Central Europe Programme. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The programme is implemented under the transnational cooperation strand of the European Territorial Cooperation objective, enabling coop eration between beneficiaries from regions from 
8 Member States and one permanent observer, the Ukraine. The main goal of the programme is 
strengthening territorial cohesion, promotin g internal integration and enhancing the 
competitiveness of Central Europe. The programme comprises the following priorities: 
 
 Priority 1: Facilitating Innovation across Central Europe; 
 Priority 2: Improving Accessibility  of and within Central Europe; 
 Priority 3: Using our Environment Responsibly; 
 Priority 4: Enhancing Competitiveness and Attractiveness of Cities and Regions; 
 Priority 5: Technical assistance. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Pa rliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 
on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999. 
 Government Decree No 160/2009 (VIII. 3.) on the implementation of certain programmes 
related to European territorial cooperation, fund ed by the European Regional Development Fund 
and the Instrument for Pre-Accession in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under priorities 1-4) is provided to transnational 
partnerships that may comprise private and public bodies as well as bodies that qualify as body 
governed by public law (as per Directive 2004/18/EC). 
 National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-
financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not exceed 15%. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance) 
 
The total amount paid in 2012 was EUR 226.553,25. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 From 2007 to 2015.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N/A.  
6.15  South East Europe Transnatio nal Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
South East Europe Transnational Co-operation Programme 2007-2013. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The programme is implemented under the transnational cooperation strand of the European Territorial Cooperation objective, enabling cooper ation between beneficiaries from 16 countries of 
the programme area, including 8 Member States, 6 countries with candidate or potential candidate 
country status and 2 countries classified as third countries. The general aim of the programme is fostering the balanced territorial development and territorial integration of the programme area. 
The programme comprises the following priority axes: 
 
 Priority axis 1: Facilitation of innovation and entrepreneurship; 
 Priority axis 2: Protection and improvement of the environment; 
 Priority axis 3: Improvement of the accessibility; G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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   Priority axis 4: Development of transnational synergies for sustainable growth areas; 
 Priority axis 5: Technical assistance. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Pa rliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 
on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999. 
 Government Decree No 160/2009 (VIII. 3.) on the implementation of certain programmes 
related to European territorial cooperation, fund ed by the European Regional Development Fund 
and the Instrument for Pre-Accession in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under pr iority axes 1-4) is provided to transnational 
partnerships that may comprise private and public bodies as well as bodies that qualify as body 
governed by public law (as per Directive 2004/18/EC). 
 National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-
financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not exceed 15%.   
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance) 
 The total amount paid was EUR 340.779,85. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 From 2007 to 2015.  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N/A.  
6.16  Hungary-Slovakia Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Hungary-Slovakia Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The programme is implemented under the cross-border cooperation strand of the European Territorial Cooperation objective, enabling coop eration between beneficiaries from Hungary and 
Slovakia. The overall strategic goal of the programme is increasing the level of economic and 
social integration of the border area. The programm e comprises the following priorities in order to 
pursue the above strategic goal:  
 Priority 1: Economy and society; G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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   Priority 2: Environment, nature protection and accessibility; 
 Priority 3: Technical assistance. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Pa rliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 
on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999. 
 Government Decree No 160/2009 (VIII. 3.) on the implementation of certain programmes 
related to European territorial cooperation, fund ed by the European Regional Development Fund 
and the Instrument for Pre-Accession in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 5. Form of the subsidy 
 The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy.  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under pr iorities 1 and 2) is provided to cross-border 
partnerships of legal persons that may comprise pr ivate and public bodies, bodies that qualify as 
body governed by public law (as per Directive 2004/18/EC) and EGTCs (European groupings of 
territorial cooperation).  
National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not exceed 15%. 
 
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance) 
 The total amount paid was EUR 347,971.79.  
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
From 2007 to 2015.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N/A. 
 
6.17  Hungary-Romania Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Hungary-Romania Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013.  2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The programme is implemented under the cross-border cooperation strand of the European 
Territorial Cooperation objective, enabling coop eration between beneficiaries from Hungary and 
Romania. The general objective of the programme is to bring the different actors – people, economic actors and communities – closer to each other, in order to better exploit opportunities offered by the joint development of the border  area. The programme also aims improving the G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  competitiveness and attractiveness of the border  area. The programme comprises the following 
priorities in order to pursue the above goals:  
 Priority 1: Improve the key conditions of join t, sustainable development of the cooperation 
area (Improvement of cross-border transport, communication and environmental protection); 
 Priority 2: Strengthen social and economic cohe sion of the border area (Cooperation in the 
fields of business, RTD, education, labour market, health care and risk management); 
 Priority 3: Technical assistance. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Pa rliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 
on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999. 
 Government Decree No 160/2009 (VIII. 3.) on the implementation of certain programmes 
related to European territorial cooperation, fund ed by the European Regional Development Fund 
and the Instrument for Pre-Accession in the programming period 2007-2013.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under pr iorities 1 and 2) is provided to cross-border 
partnerships that may comprise public bodies, bodi es that qualify as body governed by public law 
(as per Directive 2004/18/EC), non-profit private bodies or EGTCs (European groupings of territorial cooperation). 
 
National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not 
exceed 15%. 
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance) 
 The total amount paid was EUR 774.126,64. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 From 2007 to 2015. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N/A. 
 6.18  Austria-Hungary Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Austria-Hungary Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013.  
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The programme is implemented under the cross-border cooperation strand of the European Territorial Cooperation objective, enabling coop eration between beneficiaries from Austria and 
Hungary. The strategic objective of the programme is to foster the economical, social, 
environmental and cultural development of the border  region and to reduce regional disparities by 
means of cross-border cooperation. The programme comprises the following priorities in order to 
pursue the above goal: 
 
 Priority 1: Innovation, integration and competitiveness; 
 Priority 2: Sustainable development and accessibility; 
 Priority 3: Technical assistance. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Pa rliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 
on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999. 
 Government Decree No 160/2009 (VIII. 3.) on the implementation of certain programmes 
related to European territorial cooperation, fund ed by the European Regional Development Fund 
and the Instrument for Pre-Accession in the programming period 2007-2013.  
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under pr iorities 1 and 2) is provided to cross-border 
partnerships of legal persons that may comprise  public bodies, bodies that qualify as body 
governed by public law (as per Directive 2004/18/EC), non-profit organisations and other organisations pursuing activities in the public interest on project level. 
 
National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-
financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not 
exceed 15%.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance) 
 
The total amount paid in 2012 was EUR 268.521,47. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
From 2007 to 2015. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N/A.  6.19  Hungary-Croatia IPA Cross-border  Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Hungary-Croatia IPA Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012.  
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The programme is implemented within the 2007-2013 European Union financial framework. This 
strategic document is based on a joint planning effort between the Croatian and Hungarian sides, 
and is aimed at establishing a framework for the activities which would lead to stronger socio-economic co-operation and an improvement of the quality of life in the region. The programme comprises the following priorities in order to pursue the above goal: 
 
 Priority 1: Sustainable Environment and Tourism; 
 Priority 2: Co-operative Economy and Inte rcommunity Human Resource Development; 
 Priority 3: Technical assistance. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-
Accession Assistance (IPA). 
 Commission Regulation (EC) 718/2007 of 12 June 2007 implementing Council Regulation 
1085/2006. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under pr iorities 1 and 2) is provided to cross-border 
partnerships of legal persons that may comprise  public bodies, bodies that qualify as body 
governed by public law (as per Directive 2004/18/EC), non-profit organisations and other 
organisations pursuing activities in the public interest on project level. 
 National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-
financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not exceed 15%.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance) 
 The total amount paid was EUR 138.927,36. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 From 2007 to 2016.  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N/A.  
6.20  Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-border  Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The programme is implemented within the 2007-2013 European Union financial framework. This 
strategic document is based on a joint planning effort between the Serbian and Hungarian sides, 
and is aimed at establishing a framework for the activities which would lead to stronger socio-
economic co-operation and an improvement of the quality of life in the region. The programme comprises the following priorities in order to pursue the above goal: 
 
 Priority 1: Infrastructure and environment; 
 Priority 2: Economy, education and culture; 
 Priority 3: Technical assistance. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1085/2006 of 17 July 2006 establishing an Instrument for Pre-
Accession Assistance (IPA). 
 Commission Regulation (EC) 718/2007 of 12 June 2007 implementing Council Regulation 
1085/2006. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under pr iorities 1 and 2) is provided to cross-border 
partnerships of legal persons that may comprise  public bodies, bodies that qualify as body 
governed by public law (as per Directive 2004/18/EC), non-profit organisations and other organisations pursuing activities in the public interest on project level. 
 
National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-
financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not 
exceed 15%.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance) 
 
The total amount paid in 2012 was EUR 234.627,28. 
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
From 2007 to 2016. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N/A.  6.21  Slovenia-Hungary Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Slovenia-Hungary Cross-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013. 
 
2. Period covered by the notification 
 
2012. 
 G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 
The programme is implemented under the cross-border cooperation strand of the European Territorial Cooperation objective, enabling cooperation between beneficiaries from Slovenia and 
Hungary. It aims to develop a competitive and sustainable cooperation area that offers access to 
work and income opportunity. It should also have a positive impact in areas such as: rural development and tourism, the preservation and conservation of natural and cultural assets, the 
promotion of cultural identity and regional development and health cooperation. In addition, the 
Programme aims to create better cross-border transport connections, support environmental protection and increase the use of renewable en ergy sources. Work also focuses on improving 
management capacities and encouraging institutional networking. The programme comprises the 
following priorities in order to pursue the above goal: 
 
 Priority 1: Increasing the attractiveness of the cooperation area; 
 Priority 2: Sustainable development; 
 Priority 3: Technical assistance. 
 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 of 11 July 2006 laying down general provisions on 
the European Regional Development Fund, the Euro pean Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund and 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. 
 Regulation (EC) No 1080/2006 of the European Pa rliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 
on the European Regional Development Fund and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1783/1999. 
 Government Decree No 160/2009 (VIII. 3.) on the implementation of certain programmes 
related to European territorial cooperation, fund ed by the European Regional Development Fund 
and the Instrument for Pre-Accession in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme (under pr iorities 1 and 2) is provided to cross-border 
partnerships of legal persons that may comprise  public bodies, bodies that qualify as body 
governed by public law (as per Directive 2004/18/EC), non-profit organisations and other 
organisations pursuing activities in the public interest on project level. 
 National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-
financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not exceed 15%.  
7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance) 
 The total amount paid was EUR 529.930,48. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy 
 From 2007 to 2015.  9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N/A.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  6.22  Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine EN PI Cross-border Co-operation Programme 
2007-2013 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
Hungary-Slovakia-Romania-Ukraine ENPI Cro ss-border Co-operation Programme 2007-2013. 
 2. Period covered by the notification 
 2012.  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The overall objective of the programme is to intensify and deepen the cooperation in an 
environmentally, socially and economically sustainable way between Zakarpatska, Ivano-
Frankivska and Chernivetska regions of Ukraine and eligible and adjacent areas ofHungary, 
Romania and Slovakia.  
The achievement of the overall objective of the pr oposed strategy is envisaged by implementing 
measures that contribute to the achievement of th e objective by their expected results. Foreseen 
measures are grouped into priorities:  
 Priority 1.: Promote economic and social de velopment (Knowledge transfer and practice-
sharing to promote joint developments of businesses and increase turistic attractiveness of the 
area.) 
 Priority 2.: Enhance environmental quality (To enhance the quality of air, waters, soil and 
forestry resources and reduce risks of damages on natural environment.) 
 Priority 3.: Increase border efficiency (To increase efficiency of border management on the 
Ukrainian border.) 
 Priority 4.: Support people to people cooperation (To improve the effectiveness of public 
services and increase mutual understanding of various groups of the society.)  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy 
 
 Council Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of 24 October 2006 laying down general provisions 
establishing a European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument. 
 Regulation (EC) No 951/2007 of 9 August 2007 implementing rules for cross-border 
cooperation programmes financed under Regulation (EC) No 1638/2006 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council laying down general provisions establishing a European 
Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument. 
 Government Decree No 228/2008. (IX. 12.) on  the implementation of Hungary-Slovakia-
Romania ENPI CBC Programme, funded by the European Neighbourhood and Partnership 
Instrument in the programming period 2007-2013. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy 
 
The subsidy is provided in the form of non-repayable subsidy. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided 
 
Subsidy in the framework of the programme is provided to cross-border partnerships that may 
comprise public bodies, bodies that qualify as body governed by public law (as per Directive 2004/18/EC), non-profit private bodies or EGTCs (European groupings of territorial 
cooperation). 
 National state co-financing is provided on a complementary basis to all Hungarian partners 
participating in projects selected for community co-financing. The rate of national state co-
financing is determined taking into account of the status of the Hungarian partner and may not exceed 10%.  G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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  7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government for priorities other than Technical Assistance) 
 
The total amount paid in 2012 was EUR 64.393,43.   
 
8. Duration of the subsidy 
 
From 2007 to 2015. 
 9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 
N/A. 
 6.23   Agriculture and Rural Developmen t Operational Programme - NEW HUNGARY 
RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (NHRDP) - 2012 
1. Title of the subsidy programme 
 
New Hungary Rural Development Programme 2007-2013. 
 2.  Period covered by the notification 
 
2011-2012. 
 3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy 
 The fundamental objective is the improvement of the competitiveness of Hungarian agriculture by 
establishing a sector that, by the diversification of production and activities, contributes to the 
development of domestic agriculture and the improvem ent of quality of life for the rural population 
by 2013, along with maintaining the present em ployment rate and producing 30% more added 
value.  
The structure of the Programme is an axis-based  framework, in which the axes represent the 
development priorities:  
o Improving the competitiveness of agricu lture, food production and forestry 
o Improving the environment and the countryside 
o Enhancement of quality of life throughout rural Hungary; diversification of the rural economy 
o LEADER – Community based actions for the development of rural economy 
 4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
 
Background:  
  Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 on suppo rt for rural development by the European 
Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. 
 Commission Regulation (EC) No 1974/2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of 
Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 on supp ort for rural development by the European 
Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). 
 5. Form of the subsidy (i.e., grant, loan, tax concession, etc.) 
 
The subsidy is in the form of non-repayable support schemes. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
  Organization selected via public procurement procedure; 
 Farmers (agricultural producers and forest holders) and their associations, other land users;  
 Private entrepreneurs, private companies, legal entities and business entities with no legal 
personality;  Producer groups; G/SCM/N/253/EU/Add.12 
 
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   Micro-enterprises; 
 Non-profit organizations, local municipalities, churches. 
 The objectives of the Programme are fulfilled through the different measures in the 4-axis-
framework. The conditions of the submission of cl aims are published in national legislation created 
by the Managing Authority. Claims have to be submitted during the given interval on the given submission forms (also part of the relevant legislation). All claims are checked, assessed and 
ranked by the Managing Authority.  
 Subsidies may vary significantly due to the nature of the measure: investment support is typically a one-off amount, while in the II. axis there are area-based, multiple-year long commitments, for 
which the beneficiary has to apply only once, at the beginning of the support period.    
 7. Subsidy per unit or the total amount (the data contains only the contribution of the 
Hungarian government) 
 The total amount paid by the national budget accounted for HUF 50 billion (EUR 189.1 million) 
in 2012. 
 8. Duration of the subsidy  
 
Duration of the subsidy varies by measure. 
 The duration of the Programme itself correspon ds with the EU budgetary period 2007-2013. The 
official closing date of the Programme is 2013.12. 31, but on the basis of the so-called n+2 rule, 
the allocation of year “n” may be paid by the en d of year “n+2”. Consequently, payments on the 
basis of the present Programme may be paid until 2015.12.31. 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy 
 N.A.   
 
 
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