WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION   
G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.4
16 November 2011 
 (11-5216) 
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 subsidy 
programmes of Cyprus . 
 
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  CYPRUS 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
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I.  PROMOTION OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS AND EXPORT TRAINING 
PROVIDED TO CYPRIOT COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN A 
NATIONAL PAVILION IN TRADE FAIRS, ORGANIZED BY THE 
MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, INDUST RY AND TOURISM, ABROAD ........................ 3  
II.  PROMOTION OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS AND EXPORT TRAINING 
PROVIDED TO CYPRIOT COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN TRADE 
FAIRS ABROAD ON THEIR OWN EXPENSES ................................................................. 4  
III. A SCHEME FOR THE SUBSIDISATION OF STUDIES FOR MARKET 
RESEARCH FOR FOREIGN MARKETS ............................................................................ 5  
IV.  SCHEME FOR THE RELOCATION OF VERY SMALL ENTERPRISES IN 
APPROVED AREAS ................................................................................................................  6 
V.  SCHEME FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF SMES COMPETITIVENESS IN 
THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR ..................................................................................... 7  
VI.  SCHEME FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP .............. 8  
VII. SCHEME FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP ............ 9  
VIII. ADDED VALUE ON AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY PRODUCTS - 
CREATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF MANUFACTURING AND TRADE 
UNITS OF AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY PRODUCTS – MEASURE 
1.6 ........................................................................................................................... .................. 10  
IX.  SCHEME FOR MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES LOCATED WITHIN 
THE BRITISH BASES IN CYPRUS .................................................................................... 11  
X.  GRANT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ΗΑCCP SYSTEM IN THE 
FOOD AND DRINK INDUSTRY ......................................................................................... 12  
XI.  GRANT FOR STRENGTHENING THE LABORATORY INFRASTRUCTURE 
IN CYPRUS ..................................................................................................................... ........ 13 
XII. GRANT FOR STRENGTHENING THE LABORATORY INFRASTRUCTURE 
IN CYPRUS (SELECTABLE AREAS) ................................................................................ 14  
XIII. GRANT FOR STRENGTHENING THE LABORATORY INFRASTRUCTURE 
IN CYPRUS IN THE FORM  OF DE MINIMIS ................................................................. 16  
XIV. GRANT FOR STRENGTHENING THE LABORATORY INFRASTRUCTURE 
IN CYPRUS IN THE FORM  OF DE MINIMIS ................................................................. 17  
XV. GRANT FOR CONTROL QUALITY ABROAD (LABORATORY TESTING 
ABROAD) IN THE FORM OF DE MINIMIS .................................................................... 18  
XVI. PROMOTION OF HANDICRAFTS IN THE FORM OF DE MINIMIS ......................... 19  
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  I. PROMOTION OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS AND EXPORT TRAINING 
PROVIDED TO CYPRIOT COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN A NATIONAL 
PAVILION IN TRADE FAIRS, ORGANIZED BY THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE, INDUSTRY AND TOURISM, ABROAD 
 
1. Title of subsidy 
 
Promotion of industrial products and export trai ning of companies, participating in Trade 
Fairs (in a National Pavilion) organized by the Ministry abroad. 
 
2. Period covered by notification 
 
 2009 - 2010.  
 3. Policy objective 
 
To promote Cyprus industrial products exhibited in Trade Fairs organized by the Ministry 
abroad and provide for export training. 
 
4. Authority of subsidy 
 
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tour ism - Annually approved by the Council of 
Ministers through the Government Budget.  
5. Form of subsidy 
 
The Ministry bears the transportation costs of th e exhibits, the rental costs of the exhibition 
area and the construction expenses of the stand of th e Cypriot companies participating in the National 
pavilion. 
 
6. To whom the subsidy is paid  
 
This incentive is provided to Cy priot companies participating in  a National Pavilion in trade 
fairs organized by the Ministry abroad.  
7. Duration of subsidy 
 
The scheme is provided every year and is still in existence. 
 
8. Amount of subsidy 
 
 Amount budgeted for 2009: € 2,800,000 
 Amount budgeted for 2010: € 2,600,000 
 
 Amount spent in 2009: € 2,737,475  Amount spent in 2010: €2,488,926 
 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
 
No effects on international trade. 
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  II. PROMOTION OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS AND EXPORT TRAINING 
PROVIDED TO CYPRIOT COMPANIES PARTICIPATING IN TRADE FAIRS 
ABROAD ON THEIR OWN EXPENSES 
 
1. Title of subsidy 
 
Promotion of industrial products and expor t training provided to Cypriot companies 
participating in Trade Fairs abroad on their own expenses.  
2. Period covered by notification 
 
 2009 - 2010.  
 
3. Policy objective 
 
To promote Cyprus industrial products exhibited in Trade Fairs abroad and provide for export 
training.  
4. Authority of subsidy 
 
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tour ism - Annually approved by the Council of 
Ministers through the Government Budget. 
 5. Form of subsidy 
 
The Ministry covers 70 per cent of the rental a nd construction costs of the stand etc. up to a 
maximum of €4,272 for non-bulky exhibits  and up to €10,252 for spacious exhibits. 
 6. To whom the subsidy is paid 
 
This incentive is provided to Cypriot companies participating in trade fairs abroad, on their 
own expenses. 
 
7. Duration of subsidy 
 
The scheme is provided every year and is still in existence. 
 8. Amount of subsidy 
   Amount budgeted for 2009: €445,000  Amount budgeted for 2010: €300,000 
 
 Amount spent in 2009: € 345,000 
 Amount spent in 2010: € 298,000 
 9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
 
No effects on international trade. 
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  III. A SCHEME FOR THE SUBSIDISATION OF STUDIES FOR MARKET RESEARCH 
FOR FOREIGN MARKETS 
 
1. Title of subsidy 
 
A scheme for the subsidization of studies for market research for foreign markets. 
 
2. Period covered by notification 
 
 2009 - 2010.  
 3. Policy objectives 
 
To provide incentives to companies to penetrate foreign markets. 
 
4. Authority of subsidy 
 
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tour ism - Annually approved by the Council of 
Ministers through the Government Budget. 
 5. Form of subsidy 
 
The Ministry cover the expenses for the air ticket up to a maximum amount of €855 for 
two times per year and for different markets. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid 
 
To existing and newly established manufacturing industries. 
 
7. Amount of subsidy 
 
Total payment in: 2009: € 6,335 
 2010: € 6,273 
 8. Duration of subsidy 
 
The scheme is valid up to 31 December 2013. 
 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
 
No effects on international trade. 
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IV. SCHEME FOR THE RELOCATION OF VERY SMALL ENTERPRISES IN 
APPROVED AREAS 
 
1. Title of subsidy 
 
Scheme for the relocation of very small enterprises to authorized areas. 
 2. Period covered by notification 
  2009 - 2010.   
3. Policy objectives 
 
The aim of the scheme is to encourage ex isting very small enterprises engaged in 
manufacturing or specific service activities, to move from residential areas to other authorized areas. 
 4. Authority of subsidy 
 
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism - Approved by the Council of Ministers 
Decision No. 68.508 dated 12 March 2009. 
 
5. Form of subsidy 
 
The amount, which will be granted if and when th e application is approved, is calculated as 
follows: 
 
- On the eligible costs (cost of land and buildings) up to €200,000 grant 15 per cent, - On the eligible costs (cost of land a nd buildings) over €200,001 grant 10 per cent, 
- Maximum amount of grant per applicant €40.000  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid 
 
Manufacturing units activated within r esidential areas before 1 January 2002. 
 
7. Amount of subsidy 
 
Total payment in: 2009: € 0  
 2010: €197,484 
 8. Duration of subsidy 
 
The scheme was introduced in 2009 and is valid up to the end of 2013. 
 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
 
No effects on international trade. 
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  V. SCHEME FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF SMES COMPETITIVENESS IN THE 
MANUFACTURING SECTOR 
 
1. Title of subsidy 
 
 Grant for the enhancement of SMEs competitiveness in the manufacturing sector. 
 
2. Period covered by notification 
 
 2009 - 2010.  
 
3. Policy objectives 
 
 The main objective is to support, develop and promote the SMEs (micro, small and medium -
sized enterprises) as well as specific handicraft units through grants. Enterprises dealing with the 
processing of agricultural, fishing and forestry  products are not covered by the Scheme.  
 
4. Authority of subsidy 
 
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism - Approved by the Council of Ministers 
Decision No. 65.914 dated 25 July 2007. 
 
5. Form of subsidy 
 
 The Scheme is included in the "Sustainab le Development and Competitiveness" 2007-2013 
and is financed by the European Regional Deve lopment Fund (85%) and the Cyprus Government 
(15%). 
  
 The maximum grant per successful applicant (for the period 2007-2013) is calculated as a 
percentage on the eligible amount of investment as follows:  
 
Category Unit size Grant  
% Maximum Grant for the 
period 2007-2013 
1 Micro 35 €200,000 
2 Small 30 €300,000 
3 Medium 25 €400,000 
4 Units dealing with handcraft activities and 
employ up to three (3) persons 50 €80,000 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid 
 
To existing and newly established manufacturing units.  
 
7. Amount of subsidy 
 
Total payment in 2009: €133,835 
Total payment in 2010: €956,411 
 
8. Duration of subsidy 
 
The scheme was introduced in 2007 and expires in 2013.  
 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
 
No effects on international trade. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.4 
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  VI. SCHEME FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP 
 
1. Title of subsidy 
 
 Grant for the enhancement of Youth Entrepreneurship. 
 
2. Period covered by notification 
 
 2009 - 2010.  
 
3. Policy objectives 
 
The aim of the programme is to develop, s upport and encourage entrepreneurship by young 
men and women between the ages of 20 - 39, who wi sh to establish an enterprise in any economic 
activity (manufacturing, e-commerce, services and tourism in traditional buildings) except from the 
commerce. Emphasis is given in the development of new technologies, in the use of innovative 
methods of production and promotion of products and services, in the growth of business skilfulness 
in the sector of environment and generally in the promotion of modern enterprising activities aiming 
at the creation dynamic and competitive enterprises. 
 
 The objectives of the project will be achieved with incentives in the form of financial aid and 
training seminars for new and sustainable micro enterprises. 
 
4. Authority of subsidy 
 
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism - Approved by the Council of Ministers 
Decision No. 66.769 dated 06/02/2008.  
5. Form of subsidy 
 
 The Scheme is included in the "Sustainab le Development and Competitiveness" 2007-2013 
and is financed by the European Regional Deve lopment Fund (85%) and the Cyprus Government 
(15%). 
 
 The percentage of the grant is up to 50% on th e cost of eligible costs (equipment and special 
facilities, landscaping, training, promotion, marke ting, other expenses and working capital) with a 
maximum of € 70.000 for the activities of processing and €50.000 for other activities. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid 
 
To newly established businesses.  
 
7. Amount of subsidy 
 
Total payment in 2009: € - 
Total payment in 2010: €56,378 
 
8. Duration of subsidy 
 
The scheme was introduced in 2007 and expires in 2013.  
 9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
 
No effects on international trade.  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.4 
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  VII. SCHEME FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP 
 
1. Title of subsidy 
 
 Grant for the enhancement of Female Entrepreneurship. 
 
2. Period covered by notification 
 
 2009 - 2010.  
 
3. Policy objectives 
 
The aim of the programme is to develop, s upport and encourage entrepreneurship by women 
between the ages of 18–55, who wish to establish an enterprise in any economic activity (manufacturing, e-commerce, services and t ourism in traditional buildings) except from the 
commerce. Emphasis is given in the development of new technologies, in the use of innovative 
methods of production and promotion of products and services, in the growth of business skilfulness 
in the sector of environment and generally in the promotion of modern enterprising activities aiming 
at the creation dynamic and competitive enterprises. 
 
 The objectives of the project will be achieved with incentives in the form of financial aid and 
training seminars for new and sustainable micro enterprises. 
 
4. Authority of subsidy 
 
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism - Approved by the Council of Ministers 
Decision No. 66.769 dated 06/02/2008. 
 5. Form of subsidy 
 
 The Scheme is included in the "Sustainab le Development and Competitiveness" 2007-2013 
and is financed by the European Regional Deve lopment Fund (85%) and the Cyprus Government 
(15%).   
 The percentage of the grant is up to 50% on th e cost of eligible costs (equipment and special 
facilities, landscaping, training, promotion, marke ting, other expenses and working capital) with a 
maximum of € 70,000 for the activities of processing and €50,000 for other activities. 
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid 
 
To newly established businesses.  
 
7. Amount of subsidy 
 
Total payment in 2009: €17,789 Total payment in 2010: €41,059 
 
8. Duration of subsidy 
 
The scheme was introduced in 2007 and expires in 2013.  
 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
 
No effects on international trade. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.4 
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VIII.  ADDED VALUE ON AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY PRODUCTS - CREATION 
AND IMPROVEMENT OF MANUFACTURING AND TRADE UNITS OF AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY PRODUCTS – MEASURE 1.6  
 
1. Title of subsidy 
 
 Grant for the creation and improvement of ma nufacturing and trade units of agricultural and 
forestry products. 
 
2. Period covered by notification 
 
 2009 - 2010.  
 
3. Policy objectives 
 
 Main objective of the measure is to support existing and newly established SMEs engaged in 
manufacturing and trade of agricultural and forestry products.  
 
4. Authority of subsidy 
 
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism 
 
5. Form of subsidy 
 
 The Measure is included in the "Rural Development Programme 2007-2013" and is co-
financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (50%) and the Cyprus 
Government (50%). 
  
 The grant is estimated as 40% on the eligible  amount of investment with a maximum of 
€170,000 for the Micro Enterprises and €400,000 fo r the Small and Medium Enterprises (for the 
period 2007-2013).   
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid 
 
To existing and newly established SMEs (Mic ro, Small and Medium sized Enterprises as 
defined by Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC). 
 
The Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation has the responsibility of the actual payments. 
 
7. Amount of subsidy 
 
Total payment in 2009: €50,660 
Total payment in 2010: €721,588 
 
8. Duration of subsidy 
 
The measure was introduced in 2008 and expires in 2013.  
 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
 
No effects on international trade. 
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  IX. SCHEME FOR MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES LOCATED WITHIN THE 
BRITISH BASES IN CYPRUS 
 
1. Title of subsidy 
  Grant for manufacturing enterprises locate d within the British Bases in Cyprus. 
 
2. Period covered by notification 
 
 2009 - 2010.  
 3. Policy objectives 
 
The main objective is to support, develo p and promote small and medium sized 
manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) as well as specific handicraft units. Enterprises dealing with the 
processing of agricultural, fishing and forestry  products are not covered by the Scheme.  
 
4. Authority of subsidy 
 
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism - Approved by the Council of Ministers 
Decision No. 67.159 dated 2 May 2008 
 
5. Form of subsidy 
 
 The maximum grant per successful applicant (for the period 2008-2013) is calculated as a 
percentage on the eligible amount of investment as follows:  
  
Category Unit size Grant % Maximum Grant for the 
period 2008-2013 
1 Small 35 €200,000 
2 Medium 25 €400,000 
3 Handicraft units employing up to three 
(3) persons  50 €80,000 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid 
 
 To existing and newly established manufacturi ng units located within the British Bases in 
Cyprus. 
 7. Amount of subsidy 
 
Total payment in 2009: €493,419 Total payment in 2010: €193,004 
 
8. Duration of subsidy 
 
The scheme was introduced in 2008 and expires in 2013.  
 9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
 No effects on international trade. G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.4 
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  X. GRANT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ΗΑCCP SYSTEM IN THE FOOD 
AND DRINK INDUSTRY 
 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Points (HACCP) System, for the food and drink industry.  
 
2. Period covered by Notification 
 
 2009 - 2010.  
 3. Policy Objective 
  Promotion of the implementation of the HACCP system (preventing measure for the hygienic 
quality of food and drink products). 
 
4. Authority of subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism - Approved by the Council of Ministers 
(Decision No. 1178/2009 dated 5 November 2009).  
5. Form of subsidy 
 
 The subsidy as a percentage of the eligible invest ment is 30 per cent of the investment in new 
equipment used for the monitoring (chemical, phy sical, microbiological control points) of Critical 
Control Points (C.C.Ps). The amount of grant is limited to €85.000 per applicant.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid 
 
 To existing and newly established manufacturi ng units (food and drink industry) which are 
implementing the HACCP system and are regist ered with the appropriate authorities.  
 
7. Amount of subsidy 
 
 Total payment in 2009: €310,623  
 Total payment in 2010: €911,946  
 8. Duration of subsidy 
  The scheme was introduced on 1 January 20 09 and was valid until 31 December 2010.  
 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
  No effects on international trade. 
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  XI. GRANT FOR STRENGTHENING THE LABORATORY INFRASTRUCTURE IN 
CYPRUS 
 
1. Title of Subsidy 
  Grant for strengthening the laboratory infrastructure in Cyprus.  
 
2. Period covered by notification 
 
 2009 - 2010.  
 3. Policy Objective 
  The objective of the scheme is to encourag e investments in laboratory equipment and 
introduction of quality assurance systems with the aim of accreditation of laboratories.  
 
4. Authority of subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism.  
 5. Form of subsidy 
  The maximum amount that each  applicant/laboratory is allowed under this plan is 
CYP 175,000
1. This amount covers the following;  
 
(a) Laboratory equipment 
 The subsidy for equipment is 20 per cent plus an additional 10 per cent if the company is of a 
small or medium size. Maximum subsidy fo r the laboratory equipment is CYP 100,000*.  
 
(b) Buildings 
 The subsidy for buildings is 20 per cent of the expenditure plus an additional 10 per cent if 
the company is of a small or medium size, with maximum limit of CYP 75* per square metre and 
CYP 50,000* in total.  
 
(c) Accreditation 
 The maximum subsidy for accreditation is CYP 20,000* and is divided into two categories:  
 
- 50 per cent of the cost for consulting services with maximum limit of CYP 10,000* 
- 50 per cent of the cost for accreditation with maximum limit of CYP 10,000*  
 
(d) Feasibility Studies – e.g. techno-economical studies, business plan.  
The maximum subsidy for the techno-economical study is 50 per cent with a maximum limit 
of CYP 5,000* which is divided into two sections:  
 
- 25 per cent of the cost for the completion of the study, with a limit of CYP 2,500*.  
                                                      
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  - 25 per cent of the cost, with a limit of CYP 2,500* which will be given after the start of 
the plant.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid 
  Beneficiaries are: existing and newly established laboratory units.  
 
7. Amount of subsidy 
 
The current subsidy plan was valid until the end of 2006. Payments indicated below refer to 
applications which were submitted before 31/12/2006.  
 Total payment in: 2009: €21,507.97 
2010: - The grant has been terminated.  
 
8. Duration of subsidy 
 
 The scheme was introduced on the 7 April 2004 and was valid until the 31 December 2006.  
 9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
  No effects on international trade.   XII. GRANT FOR STRENGTHENING THE LABORATORY INFRASTRUCTURE IN 
CYPRUS (SELECTABLE AREAS) 
 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
 Grant for strengthening the laboratory infrastructure in Cyprus.  
 2. Period covered by notification 
  2009 - 2010   
3. Policy Objective 
 
 The objective of the scheme is to encourag e investments in laboratory equipment and 
introduction of quality assurance systems with the aim of accreditation of laboratories.  
 4. Authority of subsidy 
  Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism  
 
5. Form of subsidy 
 
The maximum amount that each  applicant/laboratory, is allowed under this plan, is €400,000.  
 This amount covers the following;  
 
(a) Laboratory equipment  G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.4 
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   The subsidy for equipment is 15 per cent plus an additional 10 per cent if the company is of a 
medium size and an additional 10 per cent if the co mpany is of a small size. Maximum subsidy for the 
laboratory equipment is €250,000.  
 
(b) Buildings 
 The subsidy for buildings is 15 per cent of the expenditure plus an additional 10 per cent if 
the company is of a medium size and an additional 10  per cent if the company is of a small size, with 
maximum limit of €170 per square metre and €100,000 in total.  
 
(c) Accreditation 
 The maximum subsidy for accreditation is €40, 000 and is divided into two categories:  
 
- 50 per cent of the cost for consulting services with maximum limit of €20,000.  
- 50 per cent of the cost for accreditation with maximum limit of €20,000.  
 
(d) Feasibility Studies – e.g. techno-economical studies, business plan.  
 The maximum subsidy for the techno-economical  study is 50 per cent with a maximum limit 
of €10,000 which is divided into two sections:  
 
- 25 per cent of the cost for the completion of the study, with a limit of €5,000.  - 25 per cent of the cost, with a limit of €5,000 which will be given after the start of the 
plant.  
 6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid 
  Beneficiaries are: existing and newly established laboratory units.  
 
7. Amount of subsidy 
 
 Total payment in: 2009: € 154,242.29 
  2010: € 178,106.72  
 
8. Duration of subsidy 
 
 The scheme was introduced on the 24 September 2008 and is valid until the 
31 December 2010.  
 9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
  No effects on international trade.   G/SCM/N/220/EEC/Add.4 
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  XIII.  GRANT FOR STRENGTHENING THE LABORATORY INFRASTRUCTURE IN 
CYPRUS IN THE FORM OF DE MINIMIS 
 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
 Grant for strengthening the laboratory infrastructure in Cyprus.  
 
2. Period covered by notification 
 
 2009 - 2010.  
 
3. Policy Objective 
 
 The objective of the scheme is to encourag e investments in laboratory equipment and 
introduction of quality assurance systems with the aim of accreditation of laboratories.  
 
4. Authority of subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism.  
 
5. Form of subsidy 
 
 The maximum amount that each applicant/laboratory, can obtain under this plan is 
CYP 87,0002. This amount covers the following;  
 
(a) Laboratory equipment 
 The subsidy for equipment is 30 per cent. Maxi mum subsidy for the laboratory equipment is 
CYP 50,000*.  
 
(b) Buildings 
 The subsidy for buildings is 30 per cent of th e expenditure with maximum limit of CYP 100* 
per square metre and CYP 30,000* in total.   
  
(c) Accreditation 
 The maximum subsidy for accreditation is CYP 7,000* and is divided into two categories:  
 
 - 50 per cent of the cost for consulting services with maximum limit of CYP 5,000*.  
 - 50 per cent of the cost for accreditation with maximum limit of CYP 2,000*.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid 
 
 Beneficiaries are: existing and newly established laboratory units.  
 
7. Amount of subsidy 
 
 The current subsidy plan was valid until the end of 2007. Payments indicated below refer to 
applications which were submitted before 31/12/2007. 
 
 Total payment in: 2009: €283,864.93 
    2010: €55,014.90 
 
                                                      
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   All payments have been completed and the specific grant has been terminated. 
 
8. Duration of subsidy 
  
 From 1 January 2007 until 31 December 2007. 
  
9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
 
 No effects on international trade. 
 
 
XIV.  GRANT FOR STRENGTHENING THE LABORATORY INFRASTRUCTURE IN 
CYPRUS IN THE FORM OF DE MINIMIS 
 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
 Grant for strengthening the laboratory infrastructure in Cyprus.  
 
2. Period covered by notification 
 
 2009 - 2010.  
 
3. Policy Objective 
 
 The objective of the scheme is to encourag e investments in laboratory equipment and 
introduction of quality assurance systems with the aim of accreditation of laboratories.  
 
4. Authority of subsidy 
 
 Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism.  
 
5. Form of subsidy 
 
 The maximum amount that each applicant/laborator y, can obtain under this plan is €200,000. 
This amount covers the following;  
 
(a) Laboratory equipment 
 
 The subsidy for equipment is 30 per cent. Ma ximum subsidy for the laboratory equipment is 
€100,000.  
 
(b) Buildings 
 The subsidy for buildings is 30 per cent of th e expenditure with maximum limit of €170 per 
square metre and €68,000 in total.  
  
(c) Accreditation 
 The maximum subsidy for accreditation is €32, 000 and is divided into two categories:  
 
 - 50 per cent of the cost for consulting services with maximum limit of €20,000.  
 - 50 per cent of the cost for accreditation with maximum limit of €12,000.  
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  6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid 
 
 Beneficiaries are: existing and newly established laboratory units.  
 
7. Amount of subsidy 
 
 Total payment in: 2009: €165,033.20  
    2010: € 238,654.54  
 
8. Duration of subsidy 
  
 From 1 January 2008 until 31 December 2010. 
 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
 
 No effects on international trade.  
  XV. GRANT FOR CONTROL QUALITY ABROAD (LABORATORY TESTING 
ABROAD) IN THE FORM OF DE MINIMIS 
 
1. Title of Subsidy 
 
 Grant for Control of Quality (laboratory testing) abroad.  
 2. Period covered by notification 
 
 2009 - 2010.   
3. Policy Objective 
 
 The objective of the scheme is to subsidise co sts for quality control testing abroad, in the 
cases where such testing is not available in Cyprus.  
 4. Authority of subsidy 
  Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism.  
 
5. Form of subsidy 
  The grant is 50 per cent of the laboratory tes ting abroad. The grant is limited to €187,946.15 
per applicant/laboratory. The current subsidy plan is valid until the 31 December 2011.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid 
 
 Beneficiaries: existing and ne wly established laboratory units.  
 
7. Amount of subsidy 
 
 Total payment in: 2009: €63,736.63 
    2010: €10,407.23   
8. Duration of subsidy 
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   The scheme was introduced on the 16 May 2007  and is valid until the 31 December 2011.  
 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
 
 No effects on international trade.  
 
 
XVI.  PROMOTION OF HANDICRAFTS IN THE FORM OF DE MINIMIS 
 
1. Title of subsidy 
 
Promotion of Handicrafts. 
 
2. Period covered by notification 
 
 2009 - 2010.  
 3. Policy objective 
 
Promotion of Cypriot cultural inheritance through popular art. 
 
4. Authority of subsidy 
 
Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism - Funds annually approved by the Council of 
Ministers through the Government Budget. 
 
5. Form of subsidy 
 
Training of local craftsmen and pr omotion of items made by them. 
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is paid 
 
Local craftsmen (in the form of services). 
 7. Amount of subsidy 
 
Total payment in 2009: €1,305,000 Total payment in 2010: €1,100,000 
 
8. Duration of subsidy 
 
The scheme will be in existence until 31 Decembe r 2012. On that date it will be re-examined 
whether it will continue. 
 
9. The trade effects of the subsidy 
 
No effects on international trade. 
 
 
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