WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.14 
23 December 2009 
 (09-6557) 
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 COMMUNITIES 
 
Addendum  
 
  The following addendum to the notification of the European Communities
* relates to subsidy 
programmes of Italy . 
 
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* On 1 December 2009, the Treaty of Lisbon amendi ng the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty 
establishing the European Comm unity (done at Lisbon, 13 Decembe r 2007) entered into force.  
On 29 November 2009, the WTO received a Verbal Note  (WT/L/779) from the Council  of the European Union 
and the Commission of the European Communities stating that, by virtue of the Treaty of Lisbon, as of 
1 December 2009, the European Union replaces and succeeds the European Community. G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.14 
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  ITALY  
 
TABLE  OF CONTENTS 
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I.
 MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURES AND TRANSPORT..............................................3  
A. PRODUCTION AIDS TO SHIPYARDS ..............................................................................................3  
B. MEASURES FOR INVESTMENTS IN THE NAVAL SECTOR ..............................................................3  
C. PRODUCTION AIDS TO SHIPYARDS ..............................................................................................4  
D. MEASURES FOR INVESTMENTS TO ENHANCE SHIPYARD PRODUCTION ......................................5  
E. GRANTS FOR TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION .............................................................................6  
F. GRANTS TO SHIPOWNERS FOR SCRAPPING .................................................................................6  
G. FUNDS FOR NAVAL RESEARCH ...................................................................................................7  
II. MINISTRY OF UNIVERSITY AND RESEARCH...............................................................8  
A. SPECIAL FUND FOR APPLIED RESEARCH (FRA) .........................................................................8  
B. EXTRAORDINARY INTERVENTION IN THE SOUTH OF ITALY (MUR)...........................................9  
III. MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ...............................................................10  
A. SOFT LOANS TO COMPANIES TO FAVOUR A PERMANENT ECONOMIC AND 
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT IN NON-EU COUNTRIES .........................................................10  
B. SOFT LOANS FOR ITALIAN ENTERPRISES TO COVER EXPENSES CONCERNING THE 
PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL TENDERS HELD IN NON-EU COUNTRIES .........................11  
C. CREDIT SCHEME TO COOPERATIVES AND URGENT MEASURES FOR EMPLOYMENT 
PROTECTION ..............................................................................................................................1 1 
D. EXTRAORDINARY INTERVENTION IN THE SOUTH OF ITALY (MAP  4).......................................12  
E. TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION FUND (FIT) .............................................................................13  
F. INCENTIVES TO MANUFACTURING AND EXTRACTIVE ENTERPRISES IN 
DISADVANTAGED REGIONS ......................................................................................................14  
G. SUPPORT TO INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN SME S.........................................................15  
H. CONTRIBUTIONS TO ENTERPRISES FOR SUBSTITUTIVE ACTIVITIES IN MINING 
DISTRICTS INVOLVED IN RESTRUCTURING PROCESSES ............................................................15  
I. FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS .........................................................................................................16  
J. CONTRIBUTION TO THE REALIZATION OF NATIONAL ENERGY PLAN AIMED AT 
RATIONALIZING THE USE OF ENERGY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES ...........................17  
K. URGENT MEASURES FOR THE ECONOMY – AUTOMATIC INCENTIVES .....................................18  
L. FISCAL MEASURES IN FAVOUR OF INNOVATION OF INDUSTRIAL  
ENTERPRISES (MAP  4)..............................................................................................................19  
IV. CUSTOMS AGENCY ............................................................................................................20  
A. EXCISE DUTY REDUCTION ON SOME PRODUCTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ............20   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.14 
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I. MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURES AND TRANSPORT 
A. PRODUCTION AIDS TO SHIPYARDS  
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
 
 Production Aids to shipyards. 
 Law No. 132/94 (implementing the 7th EC Directive on aids to shipbuilding). 
 2. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Grant 
 3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possi ble, the global amount of subsidies distributed 
during 2007 and 2008  
 
 €0.00 million (2007) 
 €1.2 million (2008)  4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To fill the gap between the most comp etitive EU shipyards and market prices. 
 
5. Duration of the subsidy
 
  According to EU rules (production aids are allowed until 31 December 2000).  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  As regards the commercial effects, the Italian shipyards were allowed by EC rules to maintain 
their own position on the market on an equal basi s as far as competitive c onditions are concerned. 
 7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
 To shipyards.  By grant paid to the shipyard up to 75 per cent of the subsidy during the construction of the ship and the remaining 25 per cent after the delivery of the ship. 
 B. M
EASURES FOR INVESTMENTS IN THE NAVAL SECTOR  
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
  Measures for investments in the naval sector.  Law No. 88/01 dated 16 March 2001 (impleme nting Council Regulation (EC) No. 1540/98) 
 2. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Interest subsidy  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.14 
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  3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possi ble, the global amount of subsidies distributed 
during 2007 and 2008  
  €18.80 million (2007)  €10.00 million (2008) 
 
4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Purpose of the shipowner's subsidy is to allo w a level playing field for Italian and European 
shipyards on the market.  The aid element of the subsidies provided cannot exceed the 9 per cent of 
the contract value, according to ceiling estab lished by the EEC Council Regulation No. 1540/98. 
 5. Duration of the subsidy
 
  12 years 
 
6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  As regards the commercial effects, the Italian sh ipyards are allowed to work on an equal basis 
on the market.  
7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
  To shipowners (Italian and EU ) who made investments in ships in the Italian or European 
shipyards.  
 The subsidies are paid in 24 half yearly instalments. 
 C. P
RODUCTION AIDS TO SHIPYARDS  
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
  Production subsidies to shipyards. 
 
 Decree-Law dated 2 February 2006 (imple menting Council Regulation (EC) No. 1177/2002 
dated 27 June 2002 concerning a temporary defensive mechanism to shipbuilding). 
 2. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Grant  3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possi ble, the global amount of subsidies distributed 
during 2007 and 2008  
 
 €0.00 million (2007) 
 €0.00 million (2008)  4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 To assist Community shipyards in those segments that have suffered adverse effects in the 
form of material injury and serious prejudice caused by unfair competition by other major world 
producers.   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.14 
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  5. Duration of the subsidy  
  According to EU Regulation (EC) No. 1177/2 002 of 27 June 2002 provi sions (the Regulation 
applies to final contracts signed until 31 March 2005).  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  As regards the commercial effects, the Italia n shipyards were allowed to work on an equal 
basis on the market in those segments that have suff ered material injury and serious prejudice caused 
by unfair practices by other major world producers, for the building of container ships, product and 
chemical tankers and LNG carriers. 
 7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
  To shipyard.  Single payment after work start. 
 
D. M
EASURES FOR INVESTMENTS TO ENHANCE SHIPYARD PRODUCTION  
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
  Subsidies granted for investment s to enhance shipyards production. 
 Law No. 522/99 dated 28 December 1999, Art. 4. 
 
2. Form of the subsidy
 
  Grant  
3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possi ble, the global amount of subsidies distributed 
during 2007 and 2008  
  €0.00 million (2007)  €4.8 million (2008)  
4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Aids are granted to shipyards, enrolled in th e Special Registers, for investments aimed to 
enhance production of existing shipyards.  Subsidy is granted to a maximum level fixed at 22.5 per 
cent and at 12.5 per cent of the investment accord ing to the region where the shipyard is located 
(Art. 87, subsection 3, letters a and c) as indicated in EU Treaty and modified by the Amsterdam 
Treaty – law dated 16
 June 1998, No. 209. 
 5. Duration of the subsidy
 
  3 years 
 
6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  Competitiveness increase of national shipyards.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.14 
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  7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
  Aids are granted to shipyards enrolled in  the Special Registers - Law No. 234 dated 
14 June 1989, Art. 19.  Subsidy is paid at a maximum amount of 50 per cent of the approved 
investment plan and the balance at the moment of its completion. 
 
E. G
RANTS FOR TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION  
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
  Achievement of innovating projects technologically new or considerably advanced. 
 Law No. 296/06 dated 27 December 2006 – Art. 1 co. 1040 and co. 1041. 
 2. Form of the subsidy
 
  Grant 
 
3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possi ble, the global amount of subsidies distributed 
during 2007 and 2008  
  €18.4 million (2007)  €14.4 million (2008) 
 
4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  To assist EU shipyards by means of new naval sector processes in order to develop a new class of ships.  The maximum subsidy level is fi xed at €150.00 for each compensated gross ton (CGT) 
for product innovation project and at €5 million for process innovation projects. 
 5. Duration of the subsidy
 
  Aids are granted to shipyards involved in sh ipbuilding, naval transformation and repairing 
and are intended for technologically advan ced product and process projects started from 
1 January 2004 to 31 December 2008. 
 6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  As far as trade effects are c oncerned shipyards will have the opportunity to enhance product 
competitiveness on international markets and the introduction of new technologies. 
 7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
  Aids are granted to shipyards involved in shi pbuilding, naval repairing and transformation.  
To individual projects it is possible to receive subsid ies in advance up to 50 per cent of the total costs 
borne in the year.  The balance is paid at project completion. 
 F. G
RANTS TO SHIPOWNERS FOR SCRAPPING  
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
 
 Funds to support scrapping of out-of-date ship s, single-hull oil products and chemical tankers. 
 Law No. 13/06 dated 9 January 2006 – Art. 3.   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.14 
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  2. Form of the subsidy  
  Grant  3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possi ble, the global amount of subsidies distributed 
during 2007 and 2008  
  €0.00 million (2007)  €21.0 million (2008)  
4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Purpose of the shipowner's subsidy is to scr ap tankers older than 15 years for safety and 
environment reasons.  The subsidies provided am ount to €130.00 for each scrapped ton (dwt) for 
ships exceeding 10,000 tons (dwt) and €260.00 for each scrapped ton (dwt) for ships having 
deadweight tonnage between 600 and 10,000 tons. 
 5. Duration of the subsidy
 
  The subsidies were granted for scrapping  operations started from 1 January 2003 to 
31 December 2007. 
 
6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  Safety and environment safeguard.  
7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
  To shipowners (Italians and EU) who scrapped their vessels.  The subsidies are granted and 
paid after the scrapping of the vessel.  G. F
UNDS FOR NAVAL RESEARCH  
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
  Subsidy granted to Istituto Nazionale per Studi ed Esperienze di Architettura Navale 
(INSEAN) based in Rome and to Centro per gli Studi di Tecnica Navale S.p.A. (CETENA) based in Genoa for their respective research programmes. 
 
 Law No. 13/06 dated 9 January 2006 - Art. 5.  2. Form of the subsidy
 
  Grant 
 
3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possi ble, the global amount of subsidies distributed 
during 2007 and 2008  
  €0.00 million (2007) 
 €1.0 million (2008) 
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  4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Subsidies are granted to INSEAN and CETENA to improve ship industry technological basis and to promote research and growth to enhance fl eet competitiveness and safety.  The maximum level 
of subsidy is fixed at 1 million euros for years 2005, 2006 and 2007 respectively. 
 
5. Duration of the subsidy
 
  Subsidies are granted to each research programme from 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2007. 
 
6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  To promote research in order to enhance fleet competitiveness and safety.  
7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
  To INSEAN and CETENA.  The subsidies are granted to respective naval research programmes.  Granted aids are paid in yearly in stalments according to the financial commitment of 
the research programmes carried out during the period in question.  II. MINISTRY OF UNIVERSITY AND RESEARCH 
A. S
PECIAL FUND FOR APPLIED RESEARCH (FRA) 
1. Name of the subsidy and legal basis  
  Special Fund for Applied Research (FRA). 
 Law No. 297/99 - Law No. 46/82 - Law No. 488/92. 
 2. Form of the subsidy
 
  Grant  Soft loan 
 
3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possi ble, the global amount of subsidies distributed 
during 2007 and 2008  
     2007      2008 
 
Grant  €243,905,938.30  Grant   €160,960,526.20 Soft loan  €114,895,377.18  Soft loan  €303,017,132.49 
______________________________________________________________________ 
Total €358,801,315.48  Total   €463,977,658.69 
 
4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Encouraging multi-annual programmes aimed at introducing technological innovations. 
 5. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
31 December 2008  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.14 
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6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy  
  Not relevant:  the measure is not specific a nd it is notified for the sake of transparency. 
 
7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
(a) Industrial firms, consortia, research companies, public or private laboratories. 
(b) Activities of industrial research can benefit of a contribution up to 50 per cent in ESL 
of the cost of the project.  For pre-competitive activities maximum amount is 25 per 
cent in ESL. 
B. EXTRAORDINARY INTERVENTION IN THE SOUTH OF ITALY (MUR) 
1. Name of the subsidy and legal basis  
  Extraordinary intervention in the south of Italy. 
 Law No. 488/92, Art. 1, Section 2, (re-financing of Law No. 64/86). 
 2. Form of the subsidy
 
  Grant.  Soft loan (from 2005) 
 
3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possi ble, the global amount of subsidies distributed 
during 2007 and 2008  
 
2007       2008 
 
Grant  €22,743,720.36 Grant  €3,042,964.54 Soft Loan  €826,849.75  Soft loan  €2,161,469.48 
_____________________________________________________________________ 
Total  €23,570,570.11  Total  €5,204,434.02 
 
4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Providing aid to entrepreneurial ac tivities in the disadvantaged areas. 
 5. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 No final term is established.  6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  Not relevant:  the measure is not specific a nd it is notified for the sake of transparency. 
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  7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
(a) Beneficiaries are extractive and manufacturing enterprises and related service 
companies. 
(b) Contributions are paid under the EU amount  limits in favour of the disadvantaged 
areas and they are paid every four months. 
III. MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 
A. SOFT LOANS TO COMPANIES TO FAVOUR A PERMANENT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL 
ESTABLISHMENT IN NON-EU  COUNTRIES1 
1. Name of the subsidy and legal basis  
 
 Soft loans to companies to favour market  penetration through establishment in non-EU 
countries.   Law No. 394/81, Art. 2. 
 
2. Form of the subsidy
 
  Soft loan  3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possi ble, the global amount of subsidies distributed 
during 2007 and 2008  
  €5.6 million in 2007  €5.6 million in 2008 (global amount)  
4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  The programme is meant to facilitate th e internationalisation of Italian companies 
(mostly SMEs), by helping them to create stab le commercial operations in NON-EU countries (such 
as offices, a store, showrooms etc.).  
5. Duration of the subsidy
 
  No final term is established.  6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Not relevant:  the measure is not specific a nd it is notified for the sake of transparency. 
 7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
  Beneficiaries are in the following sectors:  industry, trade and services.  The maximum level 
of funding is fixed at 85 per cent of the total planned expenses. 
 
                                                     
 
1 This subsidy was formerly managed by the Ministry of International Trade, which is now part of the 
Ministry of Economic Development.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.14 
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  B. SOFT LOANS FOR ITALIAN ENTERPRISES TO COVER EXPENSES CONCERNING THE 
PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL TENDERS HELD IN NON-EU  COUNTRIES2 
1. Name of the subsidy and legal basis  
  Soft loans for Italian enterprises to cove r expenses concerning the participation in 
international tenders held in non-EU countries. 
  Law No. 304/90, Art. 3, until June of 2008.  Repealed by DL 8 June 2008, No. 112;  Law 
6 August 2008 No. 133, Art. 5.  
2. Form of the subsidy
 
  Soft loan  3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possi ble, the global amount of subsidies distributed 
during 2007 and 2008  
  €0.1 million in 2007  €0.1 million in 2008 (global amount)  4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 The soft loan is referred to expenses borne  by Italian companies who intend to submit 
pre-qualification applications for interna tional tenders held in non-EU countries. 
 5. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 No final term is established.  6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  Due to its nature, the scheme only h as an insignificant impact on trade. 
 
7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
Beneficiary companies belong mainly to the civil and industrial construction sector.  
The soft loan is paid by Simest S.p.A. on th e basis of the documents demonstrating the costs 
borne by the recipient.  The maximum amount wh ich can be granted is 1 million euros and is 
related to the procurement value. 
 C. C
REDIT SCHEME TO COOPERATIVES AND URGENT MEASURES FOR EMPLOYMENT 
PROTECTION  
1. Name of the subsidy and legal basis  
  Credit scheme to cooperatives and urgent measures for employment protection.  Law No. 49/85  
                                                     
 
2 This subsidy was formerly managed by the Ministry of International Trade, which is now part of the 
Ministry of Economic Development. G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.14 
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  2. Form of the subsidy
 
  Soft loan  3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possi ble, the global amount of subsidies distributed
 
 in 2007 and 2008  
  €4.62 million in 2007  €2.23 million in 2008  
4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  The scheme is intended to provide grants and so ft loans to cooperatives in order to tackle 
unemployment.  In particular, it encourages ne w enterprises created by workers who have been 
dismissed, who are in a mobility list or have been  suspended from work in an over-manned factory. 
 
5. Duration of the subsidy
 
  No final term is established.  6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Not relevant:  the measure is not specific a nd it is notified for the sake of transparency. 
 7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
 Beneficiaries are cooperatives with a maximu m invested capital of 0.5 billion lira for 
restructuring or re-conversion activities.   Contributions (lasting for 12 years as maximum) are disbursed in a single tranche or in different period.  Note
: According to Law 112/98, the competence of this  programme is now due to the Regions.  This 
law has been recently modified by the law 57/2001. 
 
D. EXTRAORDINARY INTERVENTION IN THE SOUTH OF ITALY (MAP  4) 
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
 
 Extraordinary intervention in the South of Italy.  Law No. 488/92 Art. 1, section 2, (re-financing of Law No. 64/86).  2. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Grant 
 3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possibl e, the global amount of subsidies distributed in 
2007 and 2008  
 
 €315.12 million in 2007 
 €171.95 million in 2008   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.14 
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  4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
  Providing aid to entrepreneurial ac tivities in the disadvantaged areas. 
 5. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 No final term is established.  6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Not relevant:  the measure is not specific a nd it is notified for the sake of transparency. 
 7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
(a) Beneficiaries are extractive and manufacturing enterprises and related service 
companies. 
(b) Contributions are paid under the EU amount  limits in favour of the disadvantaged 
areas and they are disbursed every four months. 
E. TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION FUND (FIT) 
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
 
 Technological Innovation Fund (FIT) 
 Law No. 46/82, Art. 14 and followings:  2. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Grant 
 Soft loan  3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possibl e, the global amount of subsidies distributed in 
2007 and 2008  
 
 €98.70 million in 2007 
 €110.78 million in 2008  4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 Promoting multi-annual programs aimed at  introducing technological innovations. 
 5. Duration of the subsidy
 
  No final term is established.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  Due to its nature the scheme has an insignificant impact on trade. 
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  7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
(a) Beneficiaries are industrial and service enterprises.  Big firms are eligible only if they 
act in the main sectors mentioned in the legal framework. 
(b) The soft loan rate changes from 25 per cen t to 60 per cent of the reference rate, 
according to the dimensions and the geographical location of the enterprise;  it is 
accorded for 15 years maximum (of which 5 years are pre-amortization) and it is equal to 35 per cent - 55 per cent of the admissible costs. 
F. I
NCENTIVES TO MANUFACTURING AND EXTRACTIVE ENTERPRISES IN DISADVANTAGED 
REGIONS  
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
  Incentives to manufacturing and extractive enterprises in disadvantaged regions.  Law No. 341/95, Art. 1  
2. Form of the subsidy
 
  Tax concession  3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possibl e, the global amount of subsidies distributed in 
2007 and 2008  
 
 €0.00 million in 2007  €0.00 million in 2008  4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 Providing incentives to industrial enterprises operating in disadvantaged regions.  5. Duration of the subsidy
 
  No final term is established. 
 
6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  Due to its nature the scheme only h as an insignificant impact on trade. 
 
7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
(a) Industrial companies operating in areas ob. 1, 2 and 5b of Structural Funds. 
(b) Companies are allowed to benefit of a fiscal "bonus" in tax payment in the next 
five years. 
 
Note :  According to Law 112/98, the competence of this programme is now due to the Regions. 
 
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  G. SUPPORT TO INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN SME S 
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
  Support to Innovation and Development in SMEs  Law No. 317/91 
 
2. Form the subsidy
 
  Grant/tax concession  
3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possi ble, the global amount of subsidies distributed
 
 in 2007 and 2008  
  €0.00 million in 2007  €0.00 million in 2008 
 
4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Development of SMEs, SMEs consortia, SMEs services consortia.  5. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
 No final term is established.  6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 This programme should be considered non-specific.   It is notified all the same for the sake of 
transparency.  7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
(a) Beneficiaries are SMEs in industrial and services sector;  SMEs consortia. 
(b) On request of the beneficiaries through contribution in grants or tax concessions. 
Note :  According to the Law 112/98, the competence of this programme is due to the Regions. 
 
H. CONTRIBUTIONS TO ENTERPRISES FOR SUBSTITUTIVE ACTIVITIES IN MINING DISTRICTS 
INVOLVED IN RESTRUCTURING PROCESSES  
1. Name of the subsidy and legal basis  
  Contributions to enterprises for substitutive activities in mining districts involved in restructuring processes.   Law No. 221/90 Art. 3 (re-financing of Law No. 41/89 which have been replaced). 
 
2. Form of the subsidy
 
  Grant  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.14 
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  3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possibl e, the global amount of subsidies distributed in 
2007 and 2008  
  €0.60 millions in 2007  €0.08 millions in 2008 
 
4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Facilitating the restructuring of mining districts to help closing mines in which activity has become uneconomic. 
 
5. Duration of the subsidy
 
  No final term is established.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  Due to its nature the scheme only h as an insignificant impact on trade. 
 7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
(a) Beneficiaries are enterprises whose activities are located in mining districts in crisis. 
(b) The subsidy is paid up to 25 per cent (up to 50 per cent in the Mezzogiorno areas) of 
the eligible costs.  Payment is made in three tranches: 
 - 30 per cent at the start of the works; 
 - 50 per cent at the end of the investment; 
 - 20 per cent after the final inspection. 
 
Note :  According to Law 112/98, the competence of this programme is now due to the Regions. 
 
I. FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS  
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
 
 Female Entrepreneurs  Law No. 215/92  2. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Grant  Interest subsidy  3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possibl e, the global amount of subsidies distributed in 
2007 and 2008  
 
 €22.17 millions in 2007  €1.25 millions in 2008   G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.14 
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  4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
(a) Promotion of new female activities in different fields (industry, agriculture, trade, 
services and handicraft). 
(b) Promotion and development of new qualified female entrepreneurs. 
5. Duration of the subsidy : 
  No final term is established.  6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Not relevant:  the measure is not specific a nd it is notified for the sake of transparency. 
 7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
(a) Beneficiaries are SMEs owned by females operating in different sectors:  industry, 
agriculture, trade, handicraft and services:  in  case of a capital society, majority has to 
be owned by females;  in case of personal so ciety, 60 per cent of partners have to be 
females. 
(b) Ministry of Industry concedes contribution in  a variable measure (from 15 per cent up 
to 65 per cent in ESL) depending on geographical location of the enterprises.  
Contribution is erogated in two tranches:  the first, equivalent to the 40 per cent of the 
contribution, during the realization of the project;  the second when the project is 
completed. 
J. CONTRIBUTION TO THE REALIZATION OF NATIONAL ENERGY PLAN AIMED AT 
RATIONALIZING THE USE OF ENERGY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES  
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
  Contribution to the realization of National En ergy Plan aimed at rationalizing the use of 
energy and renewable energy sources.   Law No. 10/91 Art. 11, 12, 14 
 
2. Form of the subsidy
 
  Grant  
3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possibl e, the global amount of subsidies distributed in 
2007 and 2008  
  €0.00 millions in 2007  €0.00 millions in 2008  
4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Energy efficiency, research and development, technological innovation, environment protection.  G/SCM/N/186/EEC/Add.14 
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  5. Duration of the subsidy
: 
  No final term is established.  6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Not relevant:  the measure is not specific a nd it is notified for the sake of transparency. 
 7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
(a) Beneficiaries are public and private compan ies, and related consortia, operating in 
industrial and service sectors. 
(b) The amount of the grant is related to the le vel of the investment and to the expenses 
of the saved energy or produced with renewable sources. 
The payment is made in one solution or in tranches. 
 
 
Note :  According to Law 112/98, the competence of this programme is now due to the Regions. 
 
K. URGENT MEASURES FOR THE ECONOMY – AUTOMATIC INCENTIVES  
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
 
 Urgent measures for the economy – Automatic incentives.  Law 266/97, Art. 8.2.  2. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Tax concession  3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possibl e, the global amount of subsidies distributed in 
2007 and 2008  
 
 €0.00 millions in 2007 
 €0.00 millions in 2008  4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
 
 Promotion of investments of enterprises in machinery. 
 5. Duration of the subsidy
 
  No final term is established.  
6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  Due to its nature the scheme only h as an insignificant impact on trade. 
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  7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid  
 
(a) Beneficiaries are enterprises operating all over the national territory. 
(b) The subsidy consists in the concession of a fiscal bonus in tax payment. 
 
Note :  According to Law 112/98, the competence of this programme is now due to the Regions. 
 
L. FISCAL MEASURES IN FAVOUR OF INNOVATION OF INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES (MAP  4) 
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
 
 Fiscal measures in favour of innovation of industrial enterprises. 
 Law 140/97, Art. 13.  2. Form of the subsidy
 
 
 Tax concession 
 3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possibl e, the global amount of subsidies distributed in 
2007 and 2008  
  €0.00 millions in 2007 
 €1.01 millions in 2008 (only fo r Sicilia and Valle d'Aosta) 
 4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Promotion of investments of enterprises in R&D 
 
5. Duration of the subsidy
 
  No final term is established.  6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
 
 Due to its nature the scheme only h as an insignificant impact on trade. 
 7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
(a) Beneficiaries are enterprises operating all over the national territory. 
(b) The subsidy consists in the concession of a fiscal bonus in tax payment. 
 
Note :  According to Law 112/98, the competence of this programme is now due to the Regions. 
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  IV. CUSTOMS AGENCY 
A. E
XCISE DUTY REDUCTION ON SOME PRODUCTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  
1. Name of the subsidy scheme and legal basis  
 
Excise duty reduction on some products  for environmental protection. 
Law No. 311/2004 (for the period 2005-2007) 
Law No. 296/2006 (for the period 2008-2010) 
 2. Form of the subsidy
 
 
Excise duty reduction 
 3. Subsidy per unit or, in case this is not possibl e, the global amount of subsidies distributed in 
2007 and 2008  
 
 €0.00 millions in 2007 
 €0.00 millions in 20083 
 4. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy
 
  Promotion of bio-fuels and reduction of overall carbon dioxide emission. 
 
5. Duration of the subsidy
 
 
2005-2007 2008-2010 
 
6. Statistical data permitting an assessmen t of the trade effects of the subsidy
 
  No statistical data has been issu ed, as no subsidy has been distributed. 
 7. Indicate to whom and how the subsidy is paid
 
 
 Beneficiaries are firms operating in the UE which produce and sell Ethanol derived from 
agriculture, Ethil–Ter-Buthiyl Ethere (ETBE) de rived from Ethanol and additives and reformulating 
substances produced by biomasses (unleaded  gasoline and diesel, except biodiesel). 
 
 
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3 Despite this legislation, no subsidy has been distributed  during the period 2007-2008.  As regards the 
first law (2005-2007), the European Commission authorized  the measure only in 2007 ;  the second law instead 
(2008-2010) was not followed by the implementing regul ation required to provide the subsidy.  The total 
amount available was Є73,000,000 per annum.