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29 September  2023 
(23-6542) Page: 1/37 
Committee on Subsides 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 , dated and received on 
14 July 2023,  relates to subsidy programmes of Finland . 
 
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Table of Contents  
I. AID TO SMALL AND MEDIUM -SIZED ENTERPRISES  ................................ ....................  4 
1  LOAN AND GUARANTEE PROGRAMME FOR SMEs  ................................ ................................  4 
2  RESCUE AND RESTRUCTURING AID TO SMALL AND MEDIUM -SIZED ENTERPRISES  .................  4 
3  DEVELOPMENT SERVICES F OR SMEs  ................................ ................................ ................  5 
II. AID FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................ .. 6 
4  AID FOR PROMOTING R&D&I  ................................ ................................ ..........................  6 
5  AID FOR PROMOTING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS / OPTINOVA AB  ...................  7 
6  AID FOR PROMOTING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS / VIKING LINE AB  ...............  8 
7  COVID -19: FRAMEWORK SCHEME FOR STATE AID MEASURES  ................................ .............  9 
III. REGIONAL AID  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  9 
8  BUSINESS DEVEL OPMENT AID  ................................ ................................ ........................  9 
9  REGIONAL TRANSPORT SUBSIDY  ................................ ................................ ...................  11 
10  GRANT FOR INVESTMENTS IN ÅLAND  ................................ ................................ ............  11 
IV. AID IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY  ................................ ................................ ...............  12 
11  ENERGY GRANTS  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  12 
12  FEED-IN TARIFF FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY  ................................ ................................ .... 13 
13  AID FOR ALTER NATIVE FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE  ................................ ..............................  14 
14  AID FOR INDIRECT EMISSIONS COSTS DUE TO THE EMISSIONS TRADING SYSTEM  .............  15 
15  DIFFERENTIATED TAX RATE FOR ELECTRICITY CONSUMED BY INDUSTRY, HEAT PUMPS  
OR ELECTRIC BOILERS AND DATACENTERS  ................................ ................................ .........  16 
16  ENERGY TAX REFUND FOR ENERGY INTENSIVE ENTERPRISES  ................................ ..........  17 
17  CARBON DIOXIDE TAX DISCOUNT FOR NATURAL GAS, COAL, LIGHT AND HEAVY FUEL  
OIL AND BIOFUEL OIL USED CHP -POWER PLANTS  ................................ ................................  18 
18  REFUND OF EXCISE DUTY ON CERTAIN ENERGY PRODUCTS USED IN AGRICULTURE ............  18 
19  WASTE OIL MANAGEMENT FINANCED BY WASTE OIL CHARGES  ................................ ........  19 
20  OPERATIONAL AID TO WIND POWER IN ÅLAND  ................................ ..............................  20 
21  ELECTRICITY CABLE BETWEEN MAINLAND FINLAND AND ÅLAND  ................................ ....... 20 
V. OTHER SUBSIDIES  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 21 
22  AID IN THE FIELD OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT  ................................ ................................ .. 21 
23  INNOVATION AID SCHEME FOR THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY  ................................ .........  22 
24  EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES FUND (EMFF)  ................................ .......................  23 
25  FISHERIES INSURANCE AID  ................................ ................................ .........................  25 
26  COVID -19: TEMPORARY AID IN FAVOUR OF UNDERTAKINGS IN FISHERY AND  
AQUACULTURE SECTOR  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 26 
27  PRODUCTION AID FOR AUDIO -VISUAL WORK  ................................ ................................ . 26 
28  AUDIoVISUAL PRODUCTION INCENTIVE / TAMPERE  ................................ ........................  27 
29  AUDIoVISUAL PRODUCTION INCENTIVE / ÅLAND  ................................ ............................  28 
30  AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION INCENTIVE / OULU  ................................ .............................  29 
31  GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FROM WOOD  ................................ ................................ ... 29 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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32  COVID -19: AID FOR COST COMPENSATION  ................................ ................................ .... 30 
33  COVID -19: CLOSURE COMPENSATION  ................................ ................................ ...........  31 
34  COVID -19: E VENT GUARANTEE  ................................ ................................ ....................  32 
35  COVID -19: SUBSIDY FOR UNDERTAKINGS  ................................ ................................ ..... 33 
36  TEMPO RARY CRISIS FRAMEWORK: GUARANTEE AND SUBSIDISED LOAN SCHEME  ...............  34 
37  TEMPORARY CRISIS FRAMEWORK: FUEL SUBSIDY  ................................ ..........................  35 
38  INVESTMENT AID FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY  ................................ ................................ ... 36 
39  PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE USE OF RESOURCES IN THE BUSINESS SECTOR  ..................  37 
 
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I. AID TO SMALL AND ME DIUM -SIZED ENTERPRISES  
1  LOAN AND GUARANTEE PROGRAMME FOR SMES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Investment aid scheme for SMEs in the form of loans and guarantees . 
Soft loans for investments and working capital for SMEs.  
2. Period covered  by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for SMEs : access to risky loans on a reasonable interest rate level . Access to bank loans in a 
case of inadequate collaterals (in comparison to market terms).  
4. Background and  authority for the subsidy  
Based on the EU General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER).  
Authority : Finnvera Plc, the official Export Credit Agency (ECA) of Finland . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Loans with inadequate collaterals (in comparison to market terms), intere st rate subsidy . Guarantees 
to loans with inadequate collaterals granted from the bank.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is granted to manufacturing industry by Finnvera plc, the state -owned specialised 
financing company . The subsidy ele ment is in the availability and in the interest rate of the loans or 
in the guarantee provision of the guarantees.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In 2021  the amou nt of aid was:  Loans    MEUR 0 
Guarantees   MEUR 0,01 
In 2022  the amount of aid was:  Loans   MEUR 0 
Guara ntees  MEUR 0 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Valid until 31.12.2023 . The subsidy is given during the maturity, which is 5 –10 years.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
2  RESCUE AND RESTRUC TURING AID TO SMALL AND MEDIUM -SIZED ENTERPRISES  
1. Title of the subsidy program me 
SME Rescue and Restructuring Aid Scheme of Finnvera plc . 
2. Period covered  by the notification  
2021–2022. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid to SMEs . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Rescue and restructuring aid is granted to SMEs in order to turn around enterprises in difficulty . The 
aid is granted in compliance with the Guidelines of the European Commission concerning aid for 
enterprises in di fficulty.  
Authority : Finnvera Plc, the official Export Credit Agency (ECA) of Finland . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Loan, guarantee, reduction of interest, abatement of debts.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
SMEs in difficulty in compliance with the definit ion of the European Commission.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The total amount of grants in 2021  was M EUR 0 
The total amount of grants in 2022  was M EUR 0 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2015–2023. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsi dy 
No effects on international trade.  
3  DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR SMES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
PreciseTraining ( 'TäsmäKoulutus '). 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose is to support development of the vocational skills of SME 's personnel.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Act on Public employment and business service (916/2012) . 
Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Share of the total costs of the training . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is targeted to the personnel of SME 's. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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7. Amount of the subsidy  
In 2021 M EUR 3,19 (aid intensity 30 -70% per company) . 
In 2022 M EUR 2,75 (aid intensity 30 -70% per com pany) . 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Valid until 3 1 December  2023. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
II. AID FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT  
4  AID FOR PROMOTING R&D&I  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid for promoting R&D &I. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for research and development . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Govern ment Decree on financing of research, development and innovation (1444/2 014). 
Authority : Innovation Funding Agency  Business Finland, Business Finland Oy . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants and soft loan . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
R&D&I subsidies are  provided for en terprises  on the basis of applications . The maximum aid intensity 
is 100 % for fundamental research, 50 % for industrial research and 25 % for experimental 
development . These maximum levels can be raised up to 80 % in industrial research and 
experimental development in case of SMEs or collaborati on. 
The subsidy is granted by the Innovation Funding Agency Business Finland and a limited liability 
company called Business Finland (Act on Innovation Funding Agency Busine ss Finland and a limited 
liability Company called Business Finland (1146/2017 )). 
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In 2021 , the commitment amount of grants were : this amount includes  
− for R&D&I activitie s MEUR 225,3; 
o this amount includes projects in Eurostar s –programm e of M EUR 2,2. Every year the 
Innovation Funding Agency Business Finland sends a declaration of new commitments and 
a cost statement of the instalments paid to beneficiaries in Eurostars –programme to the 
EUREKA Secretariat, who refunds Business Finland ac cording to the grants paid and the 
percentage agreed . Percentages may vary yearly . The percentage for new commitments, 
at the time of grant, in 2021 was expected to be ca.  25,75 % in Eurostar s -programme.  
o projects in IPCEI -programme : Autumn IPCEI Batteries  – Finland  of MEUR 6,8 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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− for young innovative enterprises  MEUR 11,2 
− SME for Innovation advisory and support s ervices M EUR 0,2 
− Aid for innovatio n clusters M EUR 1,0 
The commitment amount of loans:  
− The commitment amount of loans : MEUR  84,0 loans (without RDI lo ans in disruptive 
circumstances ) 
− 25,1 MEUR RDI loans in disruptive circumstances  
− For young i nnovative enterprises M EUR 12,3 
− Aid element for loans : MEUR  4,9 for RDI loans and 1,3 MEUR for  RDI loans in disruptive 
circumstances  
In 2022 , the commitment amount of grants were:  
− for R&D&I activities M EUR 258,1; this amount includes  
o projects in Eurostar s –programme of M EUR 2,6. Every year the Innovation Funding 
Agency Business Finland sends a declaration of new commitments and a cost statement 
of the instalments paid to beneficiaries in Eurostars –programme to the EUREKA 
Secretariat, who refunds Business Finland according to the g rants paid and the percentage 
agreed . Percentages may vary yearly . The percentage for new commitments, at the time 
of grant, in 2022 was expected to be 25,75 % in Eurostars -programme.  
o projects in IPCEI -programme Hydrogen -IPCEI 22 MEUR 27,7 and Hydrogen -IPCEI 22 
indust M EUR 33,6 
− for young innovative enterprises MEUR 10,8 
− SME for Innovation advisory and support services M EUR 1,4 
− aid for innovatio n clusters M EUR 11,8 
− aid for the establishment of research infrastructures M EUR 8,3 
The commitment amount of loans : 
− MEUR 184,7: RDI loans  
− MEUR 10,4 for young innovative enterprises  
− Aid element for loans : MEUR  18,5 for RDI loans  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
1.1.2015 –31.12.2023 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited  effects on international trade.  
5  AID FOR PROMOTING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS / OPTINOVA  AB 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid for promoting research and development projects . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or pur pose of the subsidy  
Aid for research and development . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid is granted as an ad hoc  aid by the Government of Åland  from the annual budget based on 
Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 Section 4 Aid for research and 
development, Article 25, Business support (2008:110) Act of Åland,  
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The Government of Åland's principles for handling and granting support for the promotion of 
business.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The aid is provided to Optinova Ab . The subsidy is granted by the Government of Åland.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2021 M EUR 0,132. 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2021  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
6  AID FOR  PROMOTING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS / VIKING LINE  AB 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid for promoting research and development projects . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for research and development . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid is granted as an ad hoc aid in 2021 and one ad hoc aid in 2022 by the Government of Åland 
from the annual budget based on Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 
Section  4 Aid for research and development, Article 25, Business support (2008:110) Act of Åland, 
Law (1988:50) on loans, interest subsidies and subsidies and guarantees and the Government of 
Åland's principles for handling and granting support for the promotion of bus iness.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The aid is provided to Viking Line Ab . The subsidy is granted by the Government of Åland.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2021 M EUR 0,052 
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8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2021 and 31.12.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
7  COVID -19: FRAMEWORK SCHEME FOR STATE AID MEASURES  
1. Title of subsidy programme  
Covid -19: framework scheme for state aid measures . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
1.1.2021 –31.12.2021 . 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid for research and development . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Government Decree on financing of resea rch, development and innovation ( 1444/2014) . 
Authority : Innovation Funding Agency Business Finland . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Soft loans . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The aid is provided for enterprises on the basis of applications . The maximum aid intensity is 100 % 
for fundamental research, 50 % for industrial research and 25 % for experimental development . 
These maximum levels can be raised up to 80 % in industrial research and experimental development 
in case of SMEs or collaboration.  
The subsidy is granted by the Innovation Funding Agency Busine ss Finland.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In 2021 , the com mitment amount of loans : MEUR  26,5 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
10.7.2020 – 31.12 .2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
III. REGIONAL AID  
8  BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AID  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Business Development aid . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Regional aid . Aid to SMEs.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Act (9/2014), the Act entered into force on 1.7.2014 and the new Act (758/2021) 
replacing it entered into force on 1.11.2021.  The aid is granted by the Centres for Economic 
Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centres).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies can be granted for following purposes:  
Investments:  
Subsidies can be granted to enterprises for carrying out investments of material and immaterial 
nature . Subsidies can be granted to small and medium -sized enterprises in the whole country . 
Subsidies can be granted to large enterprises in assisted area c only, and only for special reasons . 
Assisted area c includes the region of Eastern and Northern Finland on account of low population 
density . It includes the regions of South Savo, North Savo, North Karelia, Kainuu, 
Central  Ostrobothnia, Northern Ostrobothnia and Lapland . In addition, assisted area c includes 
certain individual municipalities based on the GDP criterion or that share the land border with a 
country outside the EEA or the European free Trade Association (EFTA).  
Other development measures:  
Subsidies can be granted to small and medium -sized enterprises for taking development measures 
(improving business management skills, deve lopment of products and production methods, and 
other marked development of business activities).  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The amount granted in 2021 was M EUR 73,9 
The a mount granted in 2022  was M EUR 20,6 
The amount granted in 2021 totalled M EUR 73,9 of which M EUR 44,5 was granted as basic aid and 
MEUR 29,4 as temporary State aid under Commission Communication C (2020) 1863 on the 
Covid -19 epidemic.  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Until 31.12.2028 . 
9. Statistical data  permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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9  REGIONAL TRANSPORT SUBSIDY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Regional transport subsidy . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or pur pose of the subsidy  
Regional aid (SMEs) . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Transport of goods produced and which depart from N UTS 2 regions in Finland (Lapland, 
Central  Ostrobothnia, Kainuu, North Karelia, Pohjois -Savo, Etelä -Savo and North Ostrobot hnia are 
eligible for the subsidy) . In addition, the subsidy is granted in the region of Saari järvi-Viitasaari as 
de minimis -aid. 
The aid is granted by the regional Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the 
Environment (ELY -Centres).  
Legal background : Government Decree (1 193/2020 ). 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy can be granted for transports in Finland starting from the place of processing of products 
that have been processed by small or medium -sized companies within the regions mentioned in 
point 4.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The act ual payments in 2021 were M EUR 5,6 
The actual payments in 20 22 were M EUR 6,5 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Until 31.12. 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
10  GRANT FOR INVESTMENTS IN ÅLAND  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Grant for investments in Åland . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Invest ment aid to small and medium sized enterprises.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The aid is granted by the Government of Åland from the annual budget, Commission Regulation (EU)  
No 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 Section 2, Business support (2008:110) Act of Åland, Law  (1988:50) 
on loans, interest subsidies and subsidies and guarantees and The Government of Åland's principles 
for handling and granting support for the promotion of business.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid can be granted to SMEs for carrying out investments of material and immaterial nature.  
7. Amount of the  subsidy  
The total annual am ount of grants committed in 2021  was M EUR 0,623 
The total annual am ount of gr ants committed in 2022 was M EUR 0,483 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Until 31.12.2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
IV. AID IN THE FIELD OF ENERGY  
11  ENERGY GRANTS  
1. Title of the s ubsidy programme  
Energy grants (Energy aid scheme  and RRF energy investment aid ). 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Promotion of energy conservation, energy efficiency and the use of renewable ener gy; reduction of 
negative environmental impacts associated with energy production and usage and promotion of the 
transition towards a low -carbon energy system.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Decree of the Council of State on the gene ral conditions for awarding energy grants 
2018-2022 (1098/2017) . 
Decree of the Council of State on the general conditions for awarding investment aid for projects 
replacing coal 2020 -2025 (129/2020) . 
Decree on aid for energy investments under Finland 's Recovery and Resilience Plan in 
2022-2026 (1112/2021) . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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Authorities : Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (Energy Department) and Business 
Finland . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies can be granted to enterprises and communities on a case -by-case consideration . Subsidies 
are granted on application and are paid according to the progress of the project.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In 2021 M EUR 156,78 
In 2022  MEUR 390,80 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The su bsidy programmes are valid until end of 2022 (1098/2017) , 2025 (129/2020) and 
2026 (1112/2021 ). 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade . 
12  FEED -IN TARIFF FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Feed-in tariff for renewable energy.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Environmental protection.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : The Act on Production Subsidy for Electricity Produced from Renewable Energy Sources 
(1396/2010) . The aid is granted to wind power, biogas, small -CHP and for forest chip use in multifuel 
plants according to the electricity produced.  
The Energy Authority operates the scheme.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Form of the subsidy is operating aid . The aid amount is the difference between the target price and 
electricity spot price . Biogas and small -CHP are also eligible for heat premium, which is paid if the 
plant produces heat as wel l. 
Target prices:  
Wind power : 83.5 €/MWh (105.3 €/MWh until the end of 2015) . 
Biogas : 83.50 €/MWh + 50 €/MWh heat premium . 
Small -CHP: 83.50 €/MWh + 20 €/MWh heat premium . 
For forest chip use in multifuel plants, the aid amount is dependent on the emission trading allowance 
price. If the EU ETS price is less than 10 €/t, the aid amount for produced electricity is 18  €/MWh . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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When EU ETS increases, the aid amount starts to decrease linearly to 0 €/MWh, when EU ETS price 
is 18 €/t or more.  
6. To whom and h ow the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy can be provided for producers of electricity from the abovementioned sources.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The tot al amount in 2021 M EUR 201,0 
The total amount in 2022 M EUR 1,6 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The feed -in tariff for wind power, biogas and small -CHP has been closed for new plants in 2017 and 
for new forest chip plants in 2021 . However, the producers within the scheme are eligible for the 
operating aid for the first 12 years of production.  
9. Statistical data permitting an  assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
13  AID FOR ALTERNATIVE FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid for alternative fuel infrastructure . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Promotion of charging and biogas and hydrogen fueling infrastructure . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Decree of the Council of State for electric transportation and biogas infrastructure aid 
2018-2021. 
Decree of the Council of State for electric transportation, biogas and renewable hydrogen 
infrastructure aid 2022 -2025. 
Authority : Energy Authority . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Subsidies can be granted to enterprises and communities based on tendering . Subsidies are granted 
on application and are paid according to the progress of the project.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In 2021 M EUR 5,32 
In 2022  MEUR 13,38 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsidy programm e is valid until the end of 2025 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade . 
14  AID FOR INDI RECT EMISSIONS COSTS DUE TO THE EMISSIONS TRADING SYSTEM  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Aid for indirect emission costs due to the Emissions Trading System (paid in year 2021) . 
Aid for the electrification of energy -intensive industries (paid in year 2022) . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose  of the subsidy  
The objective of the already ended and the new subsidy is to reduce carbon leakage risk of 
electro -intensive industry due to higher electricity prices caused by EU Emissions Trading System 
and operators being unable to pass on those costs t o product prices without losing significant market 
share.  
The objective of the new aid scheme is also to encourage covered sectors to develop their industrial 
production to be more energy and emission efficient.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis for subsidy paid in year 2021:  
Act on aid for indirect emission costs due to the Emissions Trading System (138/2017) . 
Decree of the Council of State on aid for indirect emission costs due to the Emissions Trading System 
(311/2017) . 
Legal basis for subsidy paid in year 2022:  
Act on aid for the electrification of energy -intensive industries (493/2022) . 
Decree of the Council of State on aid for the electrification of energy -intensive industries (658/2022) . 
Authorities : Energy Authority . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid is provided to installations operating in industrial sectors and subsectors exposed to a significant 
risk of carbon leakage due to indirect emission costs . The aid is non -discretionary ; aid is provided 
to each installation meeting the criteria set in legislation, with aid amount calculated as per formulae 
in legislation.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In 2021 M EUR 106,3 
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8. Duration of the subsidy  
The last payments of the aid scheme will be made in 2026  based on  indirect costs incurred in 2025 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade . 
15  DIFFERENTIATED TAX RATE FOR ELECTRICITY CONSUMED BY INDUS TRY, HEAT 
PUMPS OR ELECTRIC BOILERS AND DATACENTER S 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Differentiated tax rate for electricity consumed by industry, heat pumps, electric boilers and 
datacenters . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective an d/or purpose of the subsidy  
Subsidy to industry, heat pumps or electric boilers and datacenters : to improve competitiveness of 
the industry when tax on electricity is levied in order to reach environmental and energy policy goals. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Act 1260/1996.  
Authority : the Finnish Tax Administration.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Differentiated tax rate.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Tax on electricity is levied on the basis of category II (industry) if it is used for industrial 
manufacturing and processing of goods or professional greenhouse cultivation.  
Also if electricity is used in industrial process to processing or manufacturing recycled material it is 
allocated to use category II (industry) electricit y tax (in effect 1.1.2022).  
Tax on electricity is levied on the basis of category II if the heat produced by heat pumps or electric 
boilers is transferred to district heating network, or if heat pumps heat  capacity is 0,5 MW or more . 
In effect 1.7.2022  → 
Tax on electricity is levied on the basis of category II (datacenter) if it is used in datacenters whose 
capacity is more than 0,5 MW if datacenter fulfills ERE - or PUE -requirements . In effect 1.1.2022 →. 
Datacenters which were entitled to category II tax  rate 31.12.2021 are not required to fulfill ERE - or 
PUE-requirements (capacity over 5 MW).  
Electricity tax rate : cent/kWh   2021  2022 
- category I   2,253   2,253  
- category II   0,063   0,063  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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7. Amount of the subsidy  
Industr y Datacenters   Heat pumps  and 
electric boilers  
The amount granted in 2021 MEUR    789,7    18,9   - 
The amount granted in 2022 MEUR    718,6    20,0   3,0 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Valid until 31.12.202 6. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limite d effects on international trade . 
16  ENERGY TAX REFUND FOR ENERGY INTENSIVE ENTERPRISES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Energy tax refund for energy intensive enterprises . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The general aim of the programme is to relieve the energy tax burden of enterprises , which use very 
large quantities of energy for their production activities.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Act 1260/1996.  
Authority : the Finn ish Tax Administration.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Excise duty refund . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
In a case where the excise duties paid by the company during the accounting period for electricity 
(not allowed to apply in 2022 application concerning use in 2021), coal, natural gas and tall -oil as 
well as light and heavy fuel oil, and the excise duties contained in the acquisition price of these 
products exceed 0,5 (applied refund in year 2021) and 1,0 (applied refund in year 2022) percent  of 
the company 's value added during the accounting period, the company is entitled to apply on the 
exceeding amount for a refund of 85 % of the amount of the excise duties paid for the products or 
the excise duties contained in their acquisition price.  Only the part exceeding 50 000 euro of the 
thus calculated excise duty refund is repaid.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The amount of aid in 2021  MEUR 196,5 
The amount of aid in 20 22 MEUR 65,6 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Valid until 31.12.202 6. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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9. Statistical data permitting a n assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade . 
17  CARBON DIOXIDE TAX DISCOUNT FOR NATURAL GAS, COAL, LIGHT AND HEAVY FUEL 
OIL AND BIOFUEL OIL USED CHP -POWER PLANTS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Energy content tax discount for fuels used in CHP -power plants.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The general aim of the programme is to relieve the energy content tax burden of CHP -power plants 
which are part of the emission trade sector.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Act 1260/1996 and Act 1472/1994.  
Authority : the Finnish Tax Administration . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Differentiated tax rate and excise duty refund . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
CHP-power plants which use natural gas, coal, LPG, light or heavy fuel oil and biofuel oil.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The amount of aid in 2021 M EUR 81,9 
The amount of aid in 20 22 MEUR 65,3 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Valid until 31.12.202 6. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade . 
18  REFUND OF EXCISE DUTY ON CERTAIN ENERGY PRODUCTS USED IN AGRICULTURE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Refund of excise duty on certain en ergy products used in agriculture . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Support for a farmer and a greenhouse farmer . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Act on the refund of excise duty on certain energy products used in agriculture . 
Authority : Finnish Tax Administration . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Act on the Application of Certain State Rules by the European Union . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The Subsidy is provided for Professional farmer, professional greenhouse farmer and grain dryer 
(Act on the refund of excise duty on certain energy products used in agriculture) . 
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The amount granted in 2021  was 78,2 MEUR  
The amount granted in 20 22 estimated was 44,4 MEUR (not verified)  
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme is in effect  from 1.1.2021 to 31.12.2021  and from 1.1.2022 to 31.12.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on internation al trade . 
19  WASTE OIL MANAGEMENT FINANCED BY WASTE OIL CHARGES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
State aid for collection, transportation and storing of waste oil . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Environmental protection . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The Ministry of the Environment is the responsible authority.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
All waste oil management companies can apply for the aid and it is granted to all projects that 
comply with the conditions of the programme.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The amount of aid granted in 2021  was M EUR 0,79 
The amount of aid granted in 2022 was M EUR 0 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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8. Duration of the subsidy  
The subsi dy programme was renewed in 2021 and the new programme was  in force 2021. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
20  OPERATIONAL AID TO WIND POWER IN ÅLAND  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Fast produktions stöd för el från vindkraftverk åren  2016–2022. 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Environmental protection, to increase electricity production based on wind power.  
4. Background and authority for the s ubsidy  
Landskapslag (2013:31) om produktionsstöd för el  (Operational aid act of Åland) . 
Landskapslag (2016:39) om ändring av 17§ landskapslagen om produktionsstöd för el.  
The aid is granted by the Government of Åland.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Eligible for the support are only existing installations which are connected to the electricity network . 
The installation has to be located on Åland territory or territorial waters of Åland . All beneficiaries of 
the aid syst em have to be participants of the Nordic electricity markets.  
The subsidy is granted by the Government of Åland.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The total annual am ount of grants committed in 2021 M EUR 0,0161  
The total annual am ount of grants committed in 2022 M EUR 0 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Valid until 31.12.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
21  ELECTRICITY CABLE BETWEEN MAINLAND FINLAND AND ÅLAND  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Electricity cable between mainland Finland and Åland . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Electricity cable between mainland Finland and Åland.  
4. Background and authority f or the subsidy  
The aid is granted by the Government of Åland from the annual budget.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant and guarantee.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The aid is provided to Kraftnät Åland . The subsidy is granted by the Government of Åland.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2021  MEUR 0 
The total annual am ount of grants committed in 2022  MEUR 0 
The total annual guarantee in 2021 MEUR 55,527 
The total annual guarantee in 2022 M EUR 30,284 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
2012–2016. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
V. OTHER SUBSIDIES  
22  AID IN THE FIELD OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
EU co -financed Aid for rural SMEs included in the Rural Development Programme for Mainland 
Finland 2014 -2020 and transitional period 2021 -2022: measures M04.2 Investments in physical 
assets and M06.4  Investments in the creation and development of non -agricultural activities.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The general strategy promotes th e diversification and renewal of the rural economy by rural SMEs 
that play a significant role in creating new jobs and boosting the local and regional economy in 
general . The strategic target is to create new businesses, accelerate their growth, renewal, 
innovations and create jobs.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Aid for rural SMEs is granted in accordance with the Regulation (EU) No 1305/2013 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council on support for rural development by the European Agricultur al Fund 
for Rural Development (EAFRD) and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005 . The national 
implementation is based on the Act on Support for Rural Development (28/2014) and Government 
Decree on Rural Business Aid (80/2015).  
Ministry of the Agri culture and Forestry in the managing authority of the Rural Development 
Programme for Mainland Finland 2014 -2020. Regional Centres for Economic Development, Transport 
and the Environment (ELY) grant the aid, which is paid to the beneficiaries by the Finnis h Food 
Authority (Paying Agency).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid is made available for rural SME 's processing and marketing agricultural products and for rural 
micro and small sized businesses for non -agricultural in vestment activities.  
Fifteen regional Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY) and 
Leader Groups on before mentioned ELY areas receive the aid applications, check the eligibility, 
evaluate the applications against the selection criteria, and take into consideration the special 
characteristics of their region when granting the aid . Grant decisions are made by the ELY Centres.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In 2021 M EUR 12,4 
In 2022  MEUR 12,4 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
EU Programming  Period 2014 –2020 and transitional period 2021 -2022.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of t he trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade. 
23  INNOVATION AID SCHEME FOR THE SHIPBUILDING INDUSTRY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Innovation aid scheme for the Finnish shipbuilding industry . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Innovation aid may be granted for the industrial application of innovative products and proc esses . 
These are technologically new or substantially improved products and processes when compared to 
the state of the art that exists in the shipbuilding industry in the EU.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Government Decree on the State 's Innova tion Aid for Shipbuilding 364/2015 and its changes made 
on 28 December  2017 and 1 7 December  2020 issued under the Act on Discretionary Government G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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Transfers 688/2001 and General Block Exemption Regulation (Commission (EU) regulation 
651/2014).  
Earlier adapt ions 502/2012, 955/2014 both approved by European Commission.  
Authorities for the subsidy : Ministry of Employment and the Economy and Business Finland 
(Innovation Funding Agency Business Finland).  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsi dy is provided  
The aid is granted to the Finnish shipbuilding industry.  
Decisions on grants before 3 1 December  2017 
• Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment for Southwest Finland, 
if the aid granted is less than or equal to EUR 5 million . 
• Ministry of Employment and the Economy, if the amount of aid granted is more than 
EUR 5 million . 
Decisions on g rants after 1 January  2018 
• Business Finland (Innovation Funding Agency Business Finland) after consulting the 
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.  
• Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment if the case has especial interest in 
implementing the Government Decree.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In 2021  the budgeted amount was MEUR 50,159. The amount of the aid granted was  MEUR 38,564.  
In 2022  the budgeted amount was MEUR 33. The amount of the aid granted was  MEUR 2,338. 
8. Duration of the sub sidy 
The aid scheme is in effect  from 15.4.2015 to 31.12.2023 . The subsidies will be used for projects 
which will be completed until the end of 2026.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on intern ational trade.  
24  EUROPEAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES  FUND (EMFF)  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund Operational Programme for Finland . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or  purpose of the subsidy  
The EMFF shall contribute to the achievement of the following objectives:  
a. promoting competitive, environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially 
responsible fisheries and aquaculture;  
b. fostering the implementation of the common fisheries policy ; 
c. promoting a balanced and inclusive territorial development of fisheries and aquaculture 
areas;  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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d. fostering the development and implementation of the European Union 's integrated 
maritime policy in a manner complementary to cohesion policy and to the common 
fisheries policy.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 5 May 2014 on the 
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, 
(EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 
of the European Parliament and of the Council.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Beneficiaries can include fishermen, fishermen organisations , firms in the fisheries, aquaculture, and 
fish processing sectors, SMEs, producer organisations, professional organisations, fisheries local 
actions groups (FLAGs) and cooperatives . A big amount of the funds are allocated to public bodies 
for the purposes  of, inter alia, fisheries control, data collection, maritime surveillance and technical 
assistance for the fisheries administration.  
Regional Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment as well as the 
Government of Aland Islands receiv e the aid applications and grant the aid . The aid is granted as a 
percentage of the total cost of the project or investment.  
7. Total amount of the subsidy  
Total amount budgeted  
Programmed amounts (totals for the programming period 2014 –2020) broken down by U nion 
priorities (national contributions complementary to the amounts co -financed by the EU):  
Union Priority  Measure  Total programme funding  
2014 –2020, MEUR  
National counterpart  Payments made  
2021  2022  
1. Sustainable 
development of fisheries  Improving vessel 
energy efficiency  0,2 0,1 0,0 
Measures to promote 
sustainable fisheries  18,0 2,9 2,4 
2. Sustainable development of aquaculture  22,6 2,6 7,0 
3. Implementation of the 
Common Fisheries Policy  Data collection  3,6 0,2  
Fisheries control  1,8 0,2 0,1 
Investments in 
vessels used for 
fisheries control  0,2 0,0 0,0 
4. Employment and territorial cohesion  5,1 0,7 1,1 
5. Processing and 
marketing of fish  Storage aid  0,0 0,0 0,0 
Investments in sales 
promotion and 
processing of fish  11,3 2,0 2,2 
6. Implementation of the Integrated Maritime 
Policy  6,0 1,4 1,0 
Technical assistance  3,9 0,4 0,5 
Total  72,5 10,4 14,3 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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8. Duration of the subsidy  
The programme period is 2014 –2020 but payments can be made until 31.12.2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
Trade effects are described in the communication of the European Union.  
25  FISHERIES INSURANCE AID  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Insurance Aid for Commercial Fisheries . 
2. Period cove red by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Aid is intended to fishers in case of a loss or damage of fishing equipment or coastal fishing vessel 
in the special circumstances of Finnish marine waters.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Act on Insurance Support for Commercial Fishing (998/2012) . 
Authority : Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of Southwest Finland . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is p rovided  
The aid is paid to fishers by insurance associations as a part of indemnities in accordance with the 
insurance contract between fisher and insurance association.  
Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of Southwest Finland pa ys 
annually the aid to the insurance associations as a fixed percentage of the value of losses or 
damages.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
Annual amount budgeted  
In 2021  MEUR 0,7 
In 2022  MEUR 0,7 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
No time limits.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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26  COVID -19: TEMPORARY AID IN FAVOUR OF UNDERTAKINGS IN FISHERY AND 
AQUACULTURE SECTOR  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Temporary aid in favour of undertakings in fi shery and aquaculture sector affected by the Covid -19 
outbreak.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The objective of the scheme is to support undertakings in the fishery and  aquaculture sector in ord er 
to cover their immediate liquidity needs and ensure  that they can continue their core activities during 
the crisis and continue to  operate after the crisis.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Government decree : Valtioneuvoston asetus kalatalousalan yrityksille taloudellisen tilanteen 
heikentymisen perusteella myönnettävästä avustuksesta (369/2020) . 
Authority : Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how  the subsidy is provided  
The final beneficiaries of the scheme are undertakings active in the fishery and  aquaculture sector 
in Finland.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
Annual amount budgeted  
In 2021 M EUR 1,6 
In 2022 M EUR 0,6 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
31.12.2021.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
27  PRODUCTION AID FOR AUDIO -VISUAL WORK  
1. Title of subsidy programme  
Aid for promoting audio -visual work . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Production aid for audio -visual work . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis  
Government Decree on Aid to the P roduction of Audiovisual W orks (1138/2020 ). 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grants . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Production aid is provided for enterprises on the basis of applications . The maximum aid intensity 
is 50%. The subsidy is granted by the Innovation Funding Agency Business Finland.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In 2021 , the co mmitment amount of grants were M EUR 13,1 
In 20 20, the c ommitment amount of grants were MEUR 20,0 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
1.1.2021 –31.12.202 3. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
28  AUDI OVISUAL PRODUCTION INC ENTIVE  / TAMPERE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Tampere Cash Rebate . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To support Finnish culture and language . The production incentive is a 10 % cash rebate for 
production costs in Tampere area . This is intended to increase international interest in Tampere as 
a production location and to promote the development, growth, and internationalization of Finnish 
companies.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : EU General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER).  
Author : City Of Tampere . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Direct grant for producer.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The production incentive is a 10 % cash rebate  for production costs in Tampere area . This is intended 
to increase international interest in Tampere as a production location and to promote the 
development, growth, and internationalization of Finnish companies.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The amount of aid in  2021 M EUR 0,950 
The amount of aid in 2022 M EUR 0,915 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme is in effect from 1.1.2018 to 31.12.20 23. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
29  AUDI OVISUAL PRODUCTION INCENTIVE  / ÅLAND  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Production support to international film companies for audio visual work on Åland.  
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The decision of production aid has been taken to increase interest in filming on Åland and thereby 
contribute to economic growth in the region and Åland's visibility internationally.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 Section 11.  
Government of Åland decisions  ÅLR 2020/7005  and the Gove rnment of Åland Budget.  
The aid is granted by the Government of Åland.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant and cash rebate for certain specific costs.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Support can be granted to international film production companies on basis of their applications . The 
decision of grants is taken by the Government of Åland.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The total annual am ount of grants committed in 2021  was MEUR 0,295 
The total annual am ount of grants committed in 2022 was M EUR 0,360 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
1.1.2021 –31.12.20 23 or until the production company has accounted for their expenses.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
30  AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION INCENTIVE  / OULU  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Oulu audiovisual production incentive . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The production incentive is a 10 % cash rebate for production costs in Oulu area . The purpose of the 
incentive is to increase interest in Oulu as a production location and thereby contribute the economic 
growth and international visibility of the region and Finnish companies.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : EU General Block Exemption Regulation (GBE R). 
Author : City Of Oulu . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy can be applied for by a company or other entity as well as a private entrepreneur 
working as the responsible producer of an audio -visual production . The aid is provided on the basis 
by applications.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2021 was M EUR 0,147 
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2022 was M EUR 0,233 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme  is in effect from 15.6.2021 to 31.12.2022.  
In January  2023, the aid scheme was extended to be in effect until 31.12.2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
31  GROWTH AND D EVELOPMENT FROM WOOD  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Growth and Development from Wood . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021-2022. G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The main target is to promote wood construction . The Wood Building program concentrates on 
improving the opportunities, innovations, know -how and awareness of wood building in the Finnish 
construction sector . Increasing the use of wood contributes to the attainment of climate targets 
through the eco -efficiency of the whol e lifecycle of building, but also through the fact that more 
carbon is stored by buildings.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
The Ministry of the Environment is the responsible authority . The aid is granted on the basis of the 
General Block Exemptio n Regulation (EU Commission 651/20141) and its amendment 
(EU Commission 2017/10842), applying the provisions of the Regulations.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy can be provided to enterprises of all sizes who submit a project application ; the project 
application must succeed in the evaluation and meet the minimum requirements . The subsidy is 
granted by the Ministry of Environment.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The amount of aid in 2021 M EUR 1,15 
The amount of aid i n 2022  MEUR 0 
The average subsidy of aid in 2021 M EUR 0,07 
The average subsidy of aid in 2022 M EUR 0 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme is in effect from 1.7.2018 –31.12.2023 . The subsidies will be used for  project s that  
will be completed until the end of 2023.  
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
32  COVID -19: AID FOR COST COMPENSATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Business cost support . 
2. Period covered  by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
To provide limited aid for undertakings that face sudden reduction in revenue due to the Covid -19 –
crisis. The aid is intended to improve liquidity of the undertakings and help them continue their 
activities in the difficult economic situation caused by the crisis and provide additional time to recover 
after the crisis.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : EU Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support the economy in  the current 
COVID -19 outbreak (Section 3.1) . 
Author : State Treasury . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is granted to undertakings that have been affected by a sudden liquidity shortage due 
to the COVID -19 crisi s. The scheme applies in all sectors, with the exclusion of undertakings active 
in the primary agricultural, fisheries and aquaculture sectors.  
The aid is max 70 % of the non -flexible business expenses including employee payroll costs.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In 20 21 the amount of aid was : MEUR  55,9 
In 2022 the amount of aid was : MEUR  1,1 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme was  in effect from 1.7. 2020 to 31.5.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effe cts on international trade.  
33  COVID -19: CLOSURE COMPENSATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Closure compensation . 
2. Period covered  by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The closure compensation is intended as compensation for companies, whose business has suffered 
as a result of the closure orders related to the management of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as 
for the prohibition or significant restriction of public events . The compensation applies to the clo sures 
and prohibitions on organising public events imposed for the period 2 1 December  2021 to 
28 February  2022. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : EU Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support the economy in the current 
COVID -19 outbreak (Section 3.1). (Commission Decision SA.56995) . 
Author : State Treasury . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The closure compensation is intended for companies that were ordered to close.  
a. Completely : The company 's premises were completely closed according to Section 58g of 
the Communicable Diseases Act . By regionally targeted decisions, the municipality or the 
Regional State Administrative Agency has ordered the closure of sports facilities and gyms, 
public saunas, s pas and swimming pools, dance venues, choral singing and amateur 
theater spaces, amusement parks and theme parks, indoor playgrounds and venues, as 
well as public lounges in shopping centers.  
b. In part : Restaurants and food and beverage serving facilities wh ich, due to restrictions, 
have not been able to carry on their business . The closed part is considered to be the part 
of the day when the restaurant had to be kept completely closed to customers, e.g. dinner 
restaurants and nightclubs . If the company had t akeaway sales after 6 p.m., sales in the 
closed business share are taken into account.  
c. For organisers of public events : The closing order has resulted in the cancellation of the 
public event, or it has limited the number of audience to such a small size th at it was not 
possible to organize the event.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In 2021 the amount of aid was M EUR 1,7 
In 2022 the amount of aid was M EUR 0,2 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme was in effect from 12.5.2021 to 20.4.2022 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
34  COVID -19: EVENT GUARANTEE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Event Guarantee . 
2. Period covered  by the notification  
2021. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The event guarantee applies to established event organizers and events open to public, that follow 
the principles approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture for organizing responsible events 
in the coronavirus situation . It is meant to help companies to cover the costs incurred by events 
cancelled due to covid -19 restrictions.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : EU Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support the economy in the current 
COVID -19 outbreak (Section 3.1 ). (Commission Decision SA.56995) . 
Author : State Treasury . G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
A company may apply for compensation for event guarantee if the following conditions are met:  
a. The company is the lead organiser or  a pre -announced subcontractor in the event 
guarantee application in an event for which an event guarantee has been granted . Check 
the events and companies that are covered by the event guarantee.  
b. The event has been cancelled or arranged substantially smal ler on the basis of a law or 
official decree, and the main organiser of the event has informed the State Treasury.  
c. The company has incurred costs for the planning or organisation of the event for which it 
has not received payment.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In 2021 the amount of aid was M EUR 0,42 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme was in effect from 15.9.2021 to 7.12.2021 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  
35  COVID -19: SUBSIDY FOR UNDERTAKINGS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Scheme of state guarantees and subsidised interest rates for public loans for undertakings under 
the Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support the economy in the current COVID -19 
outbreak . State Aid SA. 57059 (2020/N) – Finland . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The purpose of the subsidy is to support undertakings affected by COVID -19 pandemic.  
4. Background and authority for  the subsidy  
The scheme forms part of an overall package of measures and aims to ensure that sufficient liquidity 
remains available in the market to counter the damage inflicted upon undertakings impacted by the 
COVID -19 outbreak and to preserve the contin uity of economic activity during and after the 
outbreak.  
The aid granting authority and the authority competent to administer the measures is Finnvera Plc., 
the State -Owned Specialised Financing Company.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Loan guarantee and subsidised in terest rate loan.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The subsidy is targeted to all SMEs and large enterprises that require liquidity for their activities in 
Finland.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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7. Amount of the subsidy  
The entire capital of the (guaranteed) loan is considered aid.  
In 2021 the amount of aid/funding was:  Guarantee s  MEUR 451 
Loans    MEUR 1,9 
In 2022 the amount of funding was:    Guarantees   MEUR 949 
Loans    MEUR 0,55 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Valid until 30 .6.2022. 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
36  TEMPORARY CRISIS FRAMEWORK : GUARANTEE AND SUBSIDISED LOAN SCHEME  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
State Aid SA.103386 (2022/N) – Finland TCF : Guarantee and subsidised loan scheme . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Loan guarantee and subsidised interest rate loan scheme for undertakings most affected by the 
economy disturbance following the aggression against Ukraine by Russia . 
4. Backgroun d and authority for the subsidy  
Loan guarantee and subsidised interest rate loan scheme for undertakings most affected by the 
economy disturbance following the aggression against Ukraine by Russia . 
Authority : Finnvera Plc., the State -Owned Specialised Financing Company.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
The measure provides aid in the form of subsidised loans and guarantees.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The final beneficiaries of the measure may be small and medium enterprises ( "SMEs ") as well as 
large enterprises.  The measure is open to all sectors except for undertakings which operate in the 
field of primary production in agriculture or forestry, and founder contracting (business activity in 
which a construction contractor also acts as a prope rty developer), since these sectors are not 
eligible to receive financing from Finnvera . Credit institutions and other financial institutions are also 
excluded as final beneficiaries from the scope of the notified aid measure.  The measure applies to 
the wh ole territory of Finland.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The entire capital of the (guaranteed) loan is considered aid.  
In 2022 the amount of aid/funding was:  Guarantees  MEUR 0 
Loans   MEUR 35,0 G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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8. Duration of the subsidy  
Valid until 31.12.2023 . 
9. Statistical data permit ting an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade . 
37  TEMPORARY CRISIS FRAMEWORK : FUEL SUB SIDY 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Fuel subsidy . 
2. Period covered  by the notification  
2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
The temporary fuel subsidy for transport companies and work machine companies will compensate 
companies for the sudden rise in fuel prices caused by the war of aggression in Ukraine since 
February  2022. 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : European Union 's (EU) Ukrainian framework support programme (EU 2022/C 131 I/01). 
(Commission Decision SA.103159) . 
Author : State Treasury . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The temporary fuel subsidy for transp ort companies and work machine companies is aimed at 
companies that operate in transport of goods or passengers on roads or that use work machines 
that run on fuel oil in their business operations.  
Foundations and associations with business activities can also apply for the support . The size or type 
of the company has not been restricted.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In 2022 the amount of aid was : MEUR  0,42 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
The aid scheme was in effect from 1.11.2022 to 30.11.2022.  
9. Statistical data permitti ng an assessment of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No/limited effects on international trade.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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38  INVESTMENT AID FOR CIRCULAR ECONOMY  
1. Title of subsidy programme  
Circular economy investment grant . 
2. Period covered by the notification  
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Business Finland's support programme for circular economy investments . 
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Legal basis : Investment aid for circular economy (1197/2020) . 
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant . 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
The funding is intended for circular economy investments by companies operating in Finland that 
improve the level of environmental protection beyond EU standards or increase waste recycling with 
solutions that exceed the cur rent level of technological development . The circular economy 
investments to be financed will promote the development of the circular economy in Finland.  
The funding level shall be determined on a case -by-case basis on the basis of comparative 
calculations  from the customer, unless Union standards or additional costs resulting from a solution 
exceeding the state of the art in the sector can be identified separately from the total investment 
costs.  
Maximum aid levels for additional investment costs:  
• SMEs 45 % 
• large companies (incl. midcap) 35 % 
The amount of individual grants awarded may not exceed M EUR 15 for a single enterprise and 
project.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
In 2021 , the commitment amount of Circular economy investment grants were:  
Investment aid for circ ular economy M EUR 65,1 
In 2022 , the commitment amount of Circular economy investment grants were:  
Investment aid for circular economy M EUR 119,1 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
1.1.2021 –31.12.2023 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the t rade effects  of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  G/SCM/N/401/EU/Add.9  
 
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39  PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE USE OF RESOURCES IN THE BUSINESS SECTOR  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
Understöd för främjande av hållbar resursanvändning inom näringslivet.  
2. Period covered by the notificat ion 
2021–2022. 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
Environmental protection.  
4. Background and authority for the subsidy  
Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 1 7 June 2014 Sections 36, 38, 41, 47 and 49, 
Landskapslag (2008:110) om näringsstöd, Landskapslag (1988:50) om lån, räntestöd och understöd 
ur landskapets medel samt om landskapsgaranti.  
The aid is granted by the Government of Åland.  
5. Form of the subsidy  
Grant.  
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided  
Aid can be granted to compa nies for investigations and preliminary studies, replacement of heating 
source, fossil -free traffic, streamlining measures, circular economy and other measures to 
streamline resource use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  
The subsidy is granted by the Go vernment of Åland.  
7. Amount of the subsidy  
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2021 M EUR 0,375 
The total annual amount of grants committed in 2022 M EUR 0,413 
8. Duration of the subsidy  
Valid until 31.12.2027 . 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment  of the  trade effects of the subsidy  
No effects on international trade.  
 
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