   
  
G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
18 April 2019  
(19-2587) Page: 1/26 
Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO AR TICLE XVI:1  
OF THE GATT 1994 AND  ARTICLE 25 .1 OF THE AGREEMENT  
ON SUBSIDIES AND COU NTERVAILING MEASURES  
MONTENEGRO  
The following communication, dated 4 April 2019 , is being circulated at the request of the Delegation 
of Montenegro.  
_______________  
 
 
The year 2015:  
1  ACTIVITY PROGRAM STI MULATING ENTREPRENEU RSHIP IN 2015.  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Activity program stimulating entrepreneurship in 2015.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2015.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The goal of the program is to stimulate entrepreneurship i n the area of the Capital City.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
Podgorica (the Capital City) is the background authority for the subsidies based on the Decision on 
the Budget for the Podgorica Capital City for 2015 ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", no 37/14") and 
the Activities Program stimulating entreprene urship in 2015.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Funds are granted through favourable  loans with the annual interest rate of 3%, the repayment 
period of three years in semi -annual annuities and the grace period of one year.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Entrepreneurs and small enterprises from the territory of Podgorica had the right to receive loans 
under this program.  
 G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 2 - 
 
  7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible , the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy.  
 
Funds were awarded on the basis of a call for competitions announced by Podgorica Capital City. 
The total amount of funds allocated under the Program was EUR 10,000.00.  
 
8. Duration of the  subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
Not available.  
 
2  ANNUAL PLAN OF THE I NVESTMENT AND DEVELO PMENT FUND OF MONTENEGRO A.D. 
FOR 2015.  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Annual Plan of the Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro A.D. for 2015.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2015.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy was p rovided with the goal of realization of credit lines of Investment and Development 
Fund of Montenegro AD, intended for:  
 
• Entrepreneurship development - encouraging employment (support to specific targeted 
groups: startup companies, young people in business , women in business, students, 
innovative and research companies, promotion of online and ICT business, cluster 
production, persons with disabilities, unemployed persons with university education and 
the like),  
• Increasing of competitiveness of entrepreneur s and SMEs,  
• Support the creation of commodity producers in agriculture and food production,  
• Support to innovative projects,  
• Support to projects in the field of ICT,  
• Improving the support to the development of tourism and catering;  
• Balanced regional develop ment in Montenegro,  
• Starting a new investment cycle for SMEs,  
• Strengthening the existing capacities - maintenance and improvement of liquidity,  
• Development of infrastructure projects, projects from ecological, local and national 
significance, and  
• Projects in the field of energy and energy efficiency.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro A.D based on the Law on Investment 
Develo pment Fund of Montenegro ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 88/09 and 40/10); the Mid -
term IDF work program and the IDF Annual Work Plan for 2015.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The aid is granted in the form of subsidized interest rates on the loans.  
 G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 3 - 
 
  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Beneficiaries, based on the Plan of the Investment and Development Fund for 2015, were 
entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises, as well as large enterprises as defined in the 
Program.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Total funds allocated for this Plan in 2015 amounted to EUR 80,000,000.00 for loans.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
Not available.  
 
3  PILOT STATE AID PROGRAM FO R SMALL AND MEDIUM -SIZED ENTERPRISES IN THE 
MANUFACTURING SECTOR  FOR 2015 - PROJECT OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT  TO SMES FROM 
MANUFACTURING INDUST RY 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Pilot state aid program for small and medium -sized enterpri ses in the manufacturing sector for 2015 
- Project of financial support to SMEs from manufacturing industry.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2015.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objective of the Program was to improve innov ative capabilities of small and medium -sized 
enterprises in the manufacturing sector through encouraging the use of consulting services for 
improving innovation and competitiveness.  
 
Specific objectives and purpose were related to:  
 
• Strengthening of innova tive potentials of small and medium -sized enterprises (SMEs),  
• Business modernization,  
• Improving the awareness on the importance of using consulting services by SMEs and 
building links between SMEs and consultant services providers,  
• Increasing productivity and competitiveness of SMEs, and  
• Increasing the internationalization of SMEs.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Economy was the background authority for the subsidy based on the following 
documents: the Strategy on Development of Processing Industry 2014 -2018 - Action Plan for 2015, 
the Strategy for Development of SMEs 2011 -2015, the Strategy for Fos tering Competitiveness on 
the Micro Level 2011 -2015, the Strategy on Scientific Research Activities 2008 -2016 and the 
Amendments to the Strategy on Scientific Research Activities 2012 -2016.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The aid was granted as a reimbursement of  50% of the costs for engaging external consultants for 
implementing innovative activity in form of subsidy.  G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 4 - 
 
  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
The right to participate in the State Aid project of financial support to SMEs from manufacturing 
industry had registered micro, small and medium sized companies from manufacturing sector, 
operating for at least 2 years and fulfilling following conditions:  
 
• To be 100% privately owned,  
• Had no operating losses in the last two financial years,  
• Regularly paid taxes and contributions, and  
• Had not use any financial assistance from the budget or donor programs for the same 
activities.  
 
In 2015 no company received a subsidy, since no interest was  expressed.  
 
As envisaged by the Programme the companies from manufacturing sector fulfilling the 
aforementioned conditions were supposed to be assessed based on the quantitative and qualitative 
criteria and therefore selected to be financially supported. The company would have paid the costs 
of external consultant and asked for reimbursement of 50% of the costs following the 
implementation of the innovative activities and submission of relevant evidence.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
The total amount of funds allocated under the Program was EUR 30.000,00 or a maximum amount 
of EUR 2,500.00 per enterprise, excluding VAT.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any tim e limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
Not available.  
 
4  THE SUBSIDY PROGRAMM E IN ACCORDANCE WITH  THE ENERGY LAW FOR ELECTRICITY  
PRODUCED FROM RENEWA BLE RESOURCES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
The subsidy programme in accordance with the Energy Law for electricity produced from renewable 
resources.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2015.  
 
3. Policy objective  and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The Energy Development Strategy of Montenegro until 2030, which was adopted in 2014, has 
recognized the development of renewable energy sources as a strategic goal of Montenegro. The 
Strategy has aimed to the development of wind farms since the study of the potential of renewable 
sources in the territory of Montenegro had showed significant wind potential, in addition to the hydro 
potentials and potentials of solar energy and biomass.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Economy is the background authority for the subsidy based on the following 
documents: the Law on Energy, the Decree on the tariff system for determining the incentive price 
of electricity from renewable energy sources and high efficiency cogeneration ("Official Gazette of G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 5 - 
 
  Montenegro", No. 52/11, 28/14 and 79/15), the Decree on acquiring the status and accomplishing 
entitlements of the privileged producer electricity, th e Decree on incentive fees to encourage 
production of electricity from renewable energy sources and cogeneration.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The aid has been granted in the form of guaranteed price, guaranteed purchase and release of 
balance responsibility.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Pursuant to the legal possibilities provided for in the Law on Energy and after fulfilling all prescribed 
conditions the compani es: "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o. Berane, "Synergy " d.o.o. Podgorica 
and "Igma Energy " d.o.o. Andrijevica have gained the status of a privileged producer for 12 years. 
In accordance with the status of a privileged producer they have been entitled to us e the aid.  
 
After acquiring the status of a privileged producer, the companies have signed the Electricity 
Purchase Agreement with the Montenegrin Electricity Market Operator, guarantying purchase at a 
defined price for 12 years.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or i n cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
The State of Montenegro has determined the selling price of electricity produced in plants during the 
entire period of the purchase contract. Selling price  is determined in accordance with the Decree on 
tariff system for determining the incentive prices for electricity produced from renewable energy 
sources and high efficient cogeneration . 
 
"Hidroenergija Montenegro " d.o.o. Berane developed four power plants - "Bistrica ", "Orah", "Rmuš" 
and "Spaljevići 1 ". "Synergy " d.o.o. Podgorica developed one power plant "Vrelo", the same as "Igma 
Energy " which developed power plant "Bradavec ". 
 
For power plants developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro " d.o.o. Berane the following selling prices 
has determined: for SHPP "Bistrica " has determined the selling price of 7,868 €c/ kWh, for SHPP 
"Orah" has determined the selling price of 10 ,575 €c/ kWh, for SHPP "Rmuš " has determined the 
selling price of 7,868  €c/ kWhf and f or SHPP "Spaljevići 1 " has determined the selling price of 10 ,575 
€c/ kWh.  
 
For SHPP "Vrelo", developed by "Synergy " d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined the selling price of 
10,575 €c/ kWh, and for SHPP "Bradavec " developed by "Igma Energy " d.o.o. Andrijevica has 
determined the selling price of 10 ,575 €c/ kWh.  
 
The subsidy has represented the difference between the determined price and the market price.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inceptio n/commencement  
 
The period during which all the measures are to be implemented is 12 years, beginning on the date 
when the Decision on acquiring the status of a privileged producer is issued.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effec ts of the subsidy  
 
Not available.  
 
5  TRAINING PROGRAM FOR  UNEMPLOYED PERSONS ENABLING THEM TO GAI N 
PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS, NECESSAR Y FOR WORKING INDEPE NDENTLY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Training program for unemployed persons enabling them to gain practical knowledge and skills, 
necessary for working independently.  G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 6 - 
 
  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2015.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The training program enabled unemployed people registered with the Employment  Agency of 
Montenegro to acquire knowledge and skills needed to work independently based on the contract 
concluded between the employer selected by the Employment Agency and participants. The program 
was designed with the following objectives:  
 
• Increasing the employment and employability,  
• Contribution to the balanced regional development of Montenegro,  
• Raising the level of knowledge and skills of unemployed people in order to prevent long -
term unemployment,  
• Supporting employers, primarily small and medium -sized enterprises, and  
• Reduction of working in the "gray" zone economy.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
Employment Agency of Montenegro was in charge of the program based on t he Law on Employment 
and Realization of the Rights from Unemployment Insurance ("Official Gazette" of Montenegro No. 
14/10), the National Strategy for Employment and Human Resources Development 2012 -2015 and 
the 2015 Training program for independent work d eveloped by the Employment Agency.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The aid was granted as a refund of costs to employers up to the minimum wage of an employee, 
i.e. EUR 193 per person.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
The subsidy was provided to employers employing up to 100 persons in the northern and less 
developed municipalities, including: Bijelo Polje, Mojkovac, Berane, Andrijevica, Plav, Rozaje, 
Petnjica, Gusinje, Pljevlja, Z abljak, Pluzine, Savnik, Kolasin, Niksic, Danilovgrad, Ulcinj and Cetinje. 
The final beneficiaries of the funds were 100 unemployed persons with university or high school 
diploma.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amou nt of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 250,000 were provided for the program, i.e. EUR 193 (minimal wage in Montenegro) per 
employee per month.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/c ommencement  
 
October 2015 - July 2016 (9 months).  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
Not available.  
 
6  THE EMPLOYMENT AGENC Y OF MONTENEGRO UNDE R THE TRAINING PROGR AM FOR 
WORK WITH THE EMPLOY ER 
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
The Employment Agency of Montenegro under the Training Program for Work with the Employer . 
 G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 7 - 
 
  2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2015.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The training program was conducted with an aim to help the participants – unemployed persons 
registered with the Employment Agency to acquire necessary knowledge and skills and to familiarize 
with the working environment. The program lasted for a month, following its finalization the 
employer would  have concluded the working contract with participants for a period not shorter than 
three months. The goals of the Program were as follows:  
 
- Increasing the employment and employability;  
- Contribution to the balanced regional development of Montenegro;  
- Raising the level of knowledge and skills of young people in order to prevent long -term 
unemployment;  
- Supporting employers, primarily small and medium -sized enterprises;  
- Contribution to higher quality of employers ' performances;  
- Reduction of worki ng in the "gray" zone economy; and finally  
- Raising the employment of domestic working force.  
 
350 unemployed persons participated in the program.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is gran ted) 
 
The Employment Agency of Montenegro conducted the program based on the Law on Employment 
and Realization of the Rights from Unemployment Insurance ("Official Gazette" Montenegro no. 
14/10), the National Strategy for Employment and Human Resources Dev elopment 2012 -2015, and 
the Training program for work with the employer of the employment office for 2015.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The aid was granted in the form of partial refund of the costs for the wages.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
The aid was granted to the employers with the headquarters located in following municipalities: 
Bijelo Polje, Mojkovac, Berane, Andrijevica, Plav, Rozaje, Pljevlja, Zabljak, Niksi c, Pluzine, Savnik, 
Kolasin, Danilovgrad, Cetinje , Ulcinj, Podgorica, Bar, Budva, Herceg Novi, Kotor and Tivat. The final 
beneficiaries of the programme were unemployed persons as registered with the Employment 
Agency of Montenegro.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
The total funds in the amount of EUR 450,000 were provided for the Program to subsidize up to 50% 
of the earnings of the participants depending o n the complexity and the length of the contract signed 
with the employees.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
15 October 2015 - 31 January 2016.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an as sessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
Not available.  
 G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 8 - 
 
  SUPPORT FOR FISHERY PRODUCTS  
1  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERI ES AND MARICULTURE - 
IMPROVEMENT OF FISHI NG FLEET  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support to development of marine fisheries and mariculture - Improvement of fishing fleet  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2015.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The program me was established with the following objectives:  
 
• Modernization of the fishing fleet to catch demersal resources,  
• Improving the efficiency and competitiveness of catch of the fish and other marine 
organisms,  
• Increasing the professional fishing fleet in catching the pelagic fish species , 
• Improving the efficiency of catching and techniques in small -scale commercial fishing, and  
• Modernization of existing vessels in a small -scale commercial fishing.  
 
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Type of the subsidy  
 
Financial support for:  
 
• Modernization of the fishing f leet for the catch of demersal and pelagic resources,  
• Improving the efficiency and competitiveness of catch of the fish and other marine 
organisms, increase the professional fishing fleet in catching the demersal and pelagic fish 
species,  
• Improving the eff iciency of catching and techniques in small -scale commercial fishing, as 
well as modernization of existing vessels in a small -scale commercial fishing.  
 
The Ministry reimbursed up to 50% of expenses for purchased equipment.  
 
6. To whom and how to  subsidy is provided  
 
Support was provided to professional fishermen, holders of permits for commercial fishing in the 
case of demersal resources, or professional fishermen licensed for commercial fisheries, in the case 
of support for small scale commercia l fishing vessels and to the companies and entrepreneurs 
entered into the Central Registry of Commercial Entities for performing commercial activity 'Fish 
catching in the sea ' on the Co-financing principle.  
 
7. Total budget  
 
EUR 110,000 
 
8. Duration of Program  
One year.  
 
9. Trade effects  
 
No effects on trade.  
 G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 9 - 
 
  2  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERI ES AND MARICULTURE - MEASURE 
FOR IMPROVEMENT OF M ARICULTURE SECTOR  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support to development of marine fisheries and mariculture - Measure for improvement of 
mariculture sector.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2015. 
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The program me was established with the following objectives:  
 
• Improving the competitiveness and efficiency of the mariculture sector,  
• Improving the protection of shellfish breeding sites from predator, and  
• Creating conditions for maintenance and preservation of fish and other marine organism  
 
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Type of the subsidy  
 
• The support to improving the competitiveness and efficiency of the mariculture sector as 
regards the breeders of fish and shellfish for the reconstruction of the breeding sites,  
• Construction or reconstruction of facilities for food storage and  storage of equipment, 
purchase of equipment for automating of the growing process, the purchase of equipment 
for improving the hygiene in terms of food safety and placement of breeding products on 
the market,  
• Support for improvement in the protection of s hellfish breeding sites from predators as 
regards the shellfish breeding sites for the purchase of nets, and  
• Support as regards creation of conditions for maintenance and preservation of fish and other 
marine organisms at the land.  
 
The Ministry reimbursed up to 50% of expenses for purchased equipment.  
 
6. To whom and how to subsidy is provided  
 
Companies and entrepreneurs that have licenses for mariculture and who are registered into Central 
Register of the Commercial Court on the Co – financing pri nciple.  
 
7. Total budget  
 
EUR 45,000 
 
8. Duration of Program  
 
One year.  
 
9. Trade effects  
 
No effects on trade  
 G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 10 - 
 
  3  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERI ES AND MARICULTURE - 
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEME NT AND PRESERVATION OF RESOURCES OF FISH  AND OTHER 
MARINE ORGANISMS  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support to development of marine fisheries and mariculture - Sustainable management and 
preservation of resources of fish and other marine organisms.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2015.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Structural measure for improvement of fisheries and mariculture (better of fishery resources) with 
the objectives as follows:  
 
• Reliable assessment of available resources of fish and other marine organisms (demersal, 
pelagic fish, bivalve mollu sks) with the capacity for setting the catch quotas,  
• Fishery sea safe zones, in terms of health, for farming mariculture products,  
• Reduction in number of illegal fishing activities at sea, and  
• Maintenance, improvement and further development of the Fishery  Information System and 
Satellite Monitoring System for Vessels.  
 
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Type of the subsidy  
 
Financial support provided for scientific purposes, improvement of Fisheries Information System FMC 
and implementation of the measures for control of fishing activities.  
 
6. To whom and how to subsidy is provided  
 
• Financing of activities mentioned in point 6.  
• Institute for Marine Biology, IT experts and satellite and mobile service providers . 
 
7. Total budget  
 
EUR 61,000 
 
8. Duration of Program  
 
One year.  
 
9. Trade effects  
 
No effects on trade.  
 
4  SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPM ENT OF FRESHWATER FI SHERIES AND AQUACULT URE - 
MEASURE FOR IMPROVEM ENT OF FRESHWATER FI SHERIES  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support for development of freshwater fisheries and aquaculture - Measure for improvement of 
freshwater fisheries.  
 G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 11 - 
 
  2. Period covered by notification  
 
2015.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Structural measure for improvement of  freshwater  fisheries with the following objectives:  
 
• Reliable estimation of available fish resources in freshwater fishery waters -fishing grounds,  
• Development of sport fishing tourism, and  
• Strengthening the activities of sport fishermen clubs in protectio n of fishery waters and 
resources.  
 
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
 
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Type of the subsidy  
 
Support was provided to fishing stock beneficiaries and Confederation of sport organizations, fishing 
events with the aim to promote sport fishing tourism, development of the fishery grounds, as well 
as improvement and protection of fishing waters.  
 
The ministry reimbursed up to 50% of expenses for purchased equipment.  
 
6. To whom and how to subsidy is provided  
 
• Financin g of activities mentioned in point 5.  
• Faculty of Natural Science, fishing stock beneficiaries.  
 
7. Total budget  
 
EUR 24,000 
 
8. Duration of Program  
 
One year.  
 
9. Trade effects  
 
No effects on trade.  
 
5  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERY  AND FRESHWATER AQUACULTURE - 
MEASURE IMPROVEMENT OF FRESHWATER AQUACU LTURE  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support to development of marine fishery and freshwater aquaculture - Measure improvement of 
freshwater aquaculture.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2015.  
 
3. Policy objec tive and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Improving the competitiveness and efficiency of the freshwater aquaculture sector.  
 
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 12 - 
 
  5. Type of the subsidy  
 
• The support to improvement of the competitiveness and efficiency of the freshwater 
aquaculture sector refers to the co -financing breeders of fish for the reconstruction of the 
breeding sites,  
• Construction or reconstruction of facilities for food storage and storage of eq uipment,  
• Purchase of equipment for automatization of the growing process,  
• The purchase of equipment for improving the hygiene in terms of food safety  and placement 
of breeding product on the market.  
 
The Ministry reimbursed up to 50% of expenses for purcha sed equipment.  
 
6. To whom and how to subsidy is provide  
 
Companies and entrepreneurs registered for freshwater aquaculture activities on the principle of Co 
– financing.  
 
7. Total budget  
 
EUR 30,000 
 
8. Duration of Program  
 
One year.  
 
9. Trade effects  
 
No effects on trade.  
 
 
The year 2016 : 
1  ANNUAL PLAN OF THE I NVESTMENT AND DEVELO PMENT FUND OF MONTEN EGRO A.D. 
FOR 2016  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Annual Plan of the Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro A.D. for 2016.  
 
2. Period cove red by the notification  
 
2016.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy was provided with the goal of realization of credit lines of Investment and Development 
Fund of Montenegro AD, intended for:  
 
• Entrepreneurship development - encouraging employment (support to specific targeted 
groups: startup companies, young people in business, women in business, students, 
innovative and research companies, promotion of online and ICT business, cluster 
production, persons with d isabilities, unemployed persons with university education and 
the like),  
• Increasing of competitiveness of entrepreneurs and SMEs,  
• Support the creation of commodity producers in agriculture and food production,  
• Support to innovative projects,  
• Support to pro jects in the field of ICT,  
• Improving the support to the development of tourism and catering;  
• Balanced regional development in Montenegro,  
• Starting a new investment cycle for SMEs,  
• Strengthening the existing capacities - maintenance and improvement of liqui dity, G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 13 - 
 
  • Development of infrastructure projects, projects from ecological, local and national 
significance, and  
• Projects in the field of energy and energy efficiency.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under  which it 
is granted)  
 
Investment and Development Fund of Montenegro A.D based on the Law on Investment 
Development Fund of Montenegro ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", No. 88/09 and 40/10); the Mid -
term IDF work program and the IDF Annual Work Plan for 2 016. 
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The aid is granted in the form of subsidized interest rates on the loans.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Beneficiaries, based on the Plan of the Investment and Development Fund for 2016, were 
entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises, as well as large enterprises as defined in the 
Program.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amou nt 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Total funds allocated for this Plan in 2016 amounted to EUR 100,000,000.00 for loans.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
Not available.  
 
2  PODGORICA CAPITAL CI TY: PROGRAM FOR STIM ULATING ENTREPRENEUR SHIP 
ACTIVITIES IN 2016  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Podgorica Capital City: Program for stimul ating entrepreneurship activities in 2016.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2016.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
• Provision of advisory services to all interested individuals and companies as regards 
starting a business,  
• Organization of trainings for entrepreneurs and training for specific ones interest in hard -
to-employ women,  
• Organization of mini -fairs and other events,  
• Printing of promotional material from the jurisdiction of the Secretariat,  
• Implementation of micro -credit lines,  
• Support to the NGO sector for consumer protection,  
• Implementation of projects from the Strategic Development Plan of the Podgorica Capital 
City 2012 -2017,  
• Implementation of activities from the Action Plan for Achieving Gender Equality in the 
Capital city for the period 2016 - 2017.  
 G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 14 - 
 
  4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
Podgorica Capital City based on the Decision on the Capital Budget for 2016 ("Official Gazette of 
Montene gro -municipal regulations "number 049/15) and the Decision on the organization and 
manner of operation of the City Administration ("Official Gazette of Montenegro – Municipal 
regulations "number 19/13).  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The aid is granted in the f orm of loans under favourable  interest rates.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Beneficiaries of this state aid program were entrepreneurs and small companies based on the criter ia 
defined in the public call.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Total funds allocated for this plan in 2016 amounted to EUR 20.000,00.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
Not available.  
 
3  PROGRAM OF ENHANCING  INNOVATION IN SMALL  AND MEDIUM ENTERP RISES FOR 
2016 - FINANCIAL SUP PORT PROJECT SMALL A ND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE S (SMES) FROM 
THE MANUFACTURING SE CTOR  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Program of Enhancing Innovation in Small and Medium Enterprises for 2016 - Financial Support 
Project small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the manufacturing sector.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2016.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Improving the innovative capabilities of SMEs in the manufacturing industry through encouraging 
the use of consulting services. Specific objectives and purpose were related to:  
 
• Strengthening innovative potentials in SMEs,  
• Modernization of business,  
• Improving awareness of the importance of using consulting services by SMEs,  
• Building links between SMEs and consultant services providers,  
• Increasing productivity and competitiveness of SMEs, and  
• Increasing the internationalization of SMEs.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Economy is the background authority for the subsidies based on the following 
documents: Strategy for the Development of the Processing Industry 2014 -2018, Regional G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 15 - 
 
  Development Strategy 2014 -2020, Micro -Level Competitiveness Strategy  2011-2015, Strategy for 
Scientific Research Activities 2008 -2016 and Strategy Amendments of Scientific Research Activities 
2012-2016.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The aid is granted as a reimbursement of 50% of the cost for engaging external consultant for 
implementing innovative activity in form of subsidy.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
The right to participate in the Financial Support Project small and medium enterprises (SMEs)  from 
the manufacturing sector had registered micro, small and medium sized companies from 
manufacturing sector, operating for at least 2 years, fulfilling the following conditions:  
 
• To be 100% privately owned,  
• Had no operating losses in the last two finan cial years,  
• Regularly paid taxes and contributions, and  
• Had not use any financial assistance from the budget or donor programs for the same 
activities.  
 
As envisaged by the Programme the companies from manufacturing sector fulfilling the 
aforementioned conditions were supposed to be assessed based on the quantitative and qualitative 
criteria and therefore selected to be financially supported. The company w ould have paid costs of 
external consultant and then asked for reimbursement of 50% of the costs following the 
implementation of the innovative activities and submission of relevant evidence. In 2016 two 
companies submitted applications, while only one com pany fulfilled conditions and procedure and 
therefore was granted EUR 2,450 (as a subsidy).  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Total Budget dedicated to the impleme ntation of financial support project for small and medium -
sized enterprises for 2016 in the manufacturing industry was EUR 30,000.00 and the maximum 
amount of aid per company was EUR 3,500.00, excluding VAT.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limi ts attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
Not available.  
 
4  MINISTRY OF ECONOMY:  PILOT PROGRAMME SUP PORTING THE INDUSTRY  
MODERNIZATION  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Ministry of Economy: Pilot programme supporting the industry modernization.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2016.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The specific objectives of the Pilot Program are:  
 
• Improvement of technological processes, products and services,  G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 16 - 
 
  • Increasing the volume and value of traffic,  
• Reducing the cost of equipment procurement, and  
• Reducing the cost of financing the production equipment through subsidizing the part costs 
of equipme nt procurement.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
Background authority for the subsidy is the Ministry of Economy of Montenegro based on the 
Strategy of the Development of the Processing Industry 2014 – 2018, the Regional Development 
Strategy of Montenegro 2014 – 2020, and the Draft Industrial Policy of Montenegro 2016 - 2020.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Grants.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters a nd others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Micro, small and medium sized companies had the right to participate in the Pilot Industrial 
Modernization Support Program. In 2016 the Ministry received only one application from the 
company producing furniture. T hat company received grants in the amount of EUR 9,500 in order to 
purchase a machine worth EUR 47,500.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
The available funds in 2016 for the implementation of the pilot program were EUR 100,000.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
Not available.  
 
5  THE SUBSIDY PROGRAMM E IN ACCORDANCE WITH  THE ENERGY LAW FOR ELECTRICITY 
PRODUCED FROM RENEWA BLE RESOURCES  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
The subsidy programme in accordance with the Energy Law for electricity produced from renewable 
resources.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2016.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The Energy Development Strategy of Montenegro until 2030, adopted in 2014, has recognized the 
development of renewable ener gy sources as a strategic goal of Montenegro. The Strategy has aimed 
to the development of wind farms, and the study of the potential of renewable sources in the territory 
of Montenegro had showed significant wind potential, in addition to the hydro potent ials and 
potentials of solar energy and biomass.  
 G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 17 - 
 
  4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Economy is the background authority for the subsidy based on the following 
documents: the Law on Energy ("Official Gazette of Montenegro" No. 5/16), the Decree on the tariff 
system for determining the incentive price of electricity from renewable energy sources and high 
efficiency cogeneration ("Official Gazette of Mont enegro", No. 52/11, 28/14 and 79/15), the Decree 
on acquiring the status and accomplishing entitlements of the privileged producer electricity ("Official 
Gazette of Montenegro", No. 59/16), and the Decree on incentive fees to encourage production of 
electr icity from renewable energy sources and cogeneration ("Official Gazette of Montenegro", 
No. 33/16)  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The aid is granted in the form of guaranteed price, guaranteed purchase and release of balance 
responsibility.  
 
6. To whom and how t he subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Pursuant to the legal possibilities provided for in the Law on Energy and after fulfilling all prescribed 
conditions the companies: "Hidroenergija Montenegro" d.o.o.  Berane for SHPP "Šekular ", and 
"Kronor " d.o.o. Podgorica for SHPP "Jara" have gained the status of a privileged producer for 
12 years. In accordance with the status of a privileged producer they have been entitled to use the 
aid. 
 
After acquiring the stat us of a privileged producer, the companies have signed the Electricity 
Purchase Agreement with the Montenegrin Electricity Market Operator, guarantying purchase at a 
defined price for 12 years.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
The state of Montenegro has determined the selling price of electricity produced in plants during the 
entire period of the purchase contract. Selling price is determined according to Decree on tariff 
system for determi ning the incentive prices for electricity produced from renewable energy sources 
and high efficient cogeneration .  
 
For SHPP "Šekular " developed by "Hidroenergija Montenegro " d.o.o. Berane the selling price of 9,422 
€c/kWh  has determined. For SHPP "Jara", developed by "Kronor " d.o.o. Podgorica, has determined 
the selling price of 7 ,857 €c/ kWh.  
 
The subsidy represents the difference between the determined price and the market price.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
The period during which all the measures are to be implemented is 12 years, beginning on the date 
when the Decision on acquiring the status of a privileged producer, is issued.  
By acquiring the status of a privileged producer, the concessionaire exercised  the right to selling 
price determined on Decree on tariff system for determining the incentive prices for electricity 
produced from renewable energy sources and high efficient cogeneration . 
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
Not avail able. 
 G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 18 - 
 
  6  PROGRAM OF INCREASIN G THE REGIONAL AND L OCAL COMPETITIVENESS  THROUGH 
COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF INTE RNATIONAL BUSINESS S TANDARDS FOR 
THE PERIOD 2014 -2016  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Program of increasing the regional and local compet itiveness through compliance with the 
requirements of international business standards for the period 2014 -2016.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2016.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The aim of this Decision is to provide support to entrepreneurs, small and medium sized enterprises 
(SMEs) and clusters of small and medium sized commercial ducks, especially from less developed 
municipalities and the northern region, to increase their own size to a greater extent of 
competitiv eness, primarily through harmonization with the requirements of international standards 
related to their products, management systems, staffing, testing, controlling and certification and 
support for obtaining accreditation for conformity assessment.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Economy based on the Law on Regional Development of Montenegro ("Official 
Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No. 20/11), the Law on Business Companies ("Official 
Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", No. 06/02), the Strategy of regional development of 
Montenegro 2010 -2014, the Strategy for the development of small and medium enterprises 2011 -
2015, the Strategy for Sustainable Economic Growth of Montenegro through introduction of clusters 
2012-2016, the strategy for fostering competitiveness on the micro level 2011 -2015 and the  
Development Directions of Montenegro 2013 -2016.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is r ealized according to the principle of refund. The beneficiary of the program is 
financing the project, and after realization and submission of evidence of realization, the Ministry 
refunds the contracted amount.  
 
Support was related to two components - for the introduction of international business standards 
and for obtaining accreditation for conformity assessment.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
The beneficiaries were entrepre neurs, small and medium sized companies under the criteria defined 
in the public call for participation.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Amount budgeted for 201 6 was EUR 100.000.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
Three years.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
Not available.  
 G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 19 - 
 
  7  PROGRAM FOR STIMULATING THE DEVE LOPMENT OF CLUSTERS  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Program for stimulating the development of clusters.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2016.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The programme was established with the aim to provide systematic mechanisms and measures that 
would contribute to the competitiveness of small and medium -sized enterprises.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Ministry of Economy based on the Strategy for Sustainable Economic Growth of Montenegro 
through the introduction of clusters 2012 -2016, the Regional Development Strategy of Montenegro 
2014-2020, and the Strategy for the development of smal l and medium enterprises 2011 -2015.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
The subsidy is realized according to the principle of refund. The beneficiary of the program is 
financing the project, and after realization and submission of evidence of realization, the Ministr y 
refunds the contracted amount.  
 
The subject of support may be investments in tangible, intangible assets and operational costs of 
business.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
The right to participate in the Program for the Promotion of Cluster Development in Montenegro for 
2016 have clusters of entrepreneurs, micro, small and medium enterprises registered as legal 
entities.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
EUR 50,000.00.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment o f the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
Not available.  
 
8  TRAINING PROGRAM FOR  GAINING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Training program for gaining skills and knowledge.  
 
2. Period covered by the notification  
 
2016.  
 G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 20 - 
 
  3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
• Increasing the employment and employability,  
• Contribution to the balanced regional development of Montenegro,  
• Raising the level of knowledge and skills of unemployed people in order to prevent long -
term unemployment;  
• Supporting employers, primarily small and medium -sized enterprises, and  
• Reduction of working in the "gray" zone economy.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted) Legal ba sis: 
 
The Employment Agency of Montenegro based on the Law on Employment and Realization of Rights 
from Unemployment Insurance ("Official Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", and no.14/10), 
the National Strategy for employment and human resources develo pment 2012 -2020, and the 
Training program for work with the employer of the Agency for employment of Montenegro for 2016.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Partial reimbursement of costs (not more than 50%).  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers , exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
The employers employing  up to 260 employees  in the period of validity of the program with the 
headquarters settled in following municipalities: Bijelo Polje, Mojkovac, Berane, Andrijevica, Plav, 
Rozaje , Pljevlja, Zabljak, Niksic, Pluzine, Savnik, Kolasin, Danilovgrad, Cetinje, Ulcinj, Podgorica, 
Bar, Budva, Herceg Novi, Kotor and Tivat. The final beneficiaries of the program were unemployed 
persons registered with the Agency for Employment of Montenegro . 
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
Amount budgeted for 2016 was EUR 500,000.00.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
Not available.  
 
9  TRAINING PROGRAMME F OR UNEMPLOYED PERSON S ENABLING THEM TO G AIN 
PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS, NECESSARY FOR WORKIN G INDEPENDENTLY  
1. Title of the subsidy programme  
 
Training programme for unemployed persons enabling them to gain practical knowledge and skills, 
necessary for working independently.  
 
2 Period covered by the notification  
 
2016.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
• Increasing the employment and employability,  
• Contribution to the balanced regional development of Montenegro,  
• Raising the level of knowledge and skills of unemployed people in order to prevent long -
term unemploy ment;  G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 21 - 
 
  • Supporting employers, primarily small and medium -sized enterprises, and  
• Reduction of working in the "gray" zone economy.  
 
4. Background authority for the subsidy (including identification of the legislation under which it 
is granted)  
 
The Employment Agency of Montenegro based on the Law on Employment and Realization of Rights 
from Insurance of Unemployment ("Official Gazette of the Republic of Montenegro", and no. 14/10), 
the National strategy for employment and human resources development 2016-2020 and the 
Training program for independent work of the Agency for employment of Montenegro for 2016.  
 
5. Form of the subsidy  
 
Partial reimbursement of costs.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
The final beneficiaries of the funds foreseen by this program were unemployed persons with 
university or high school diploma without working experience.  
 
7. Subsidy per unit, or in cases where this is not possible, the total amount of the annual amount 
budgeted for that subsidy  
 
The funds for realization of this program amount to EUR 200,000.00, respectively EUR 193 are 
subsidized per one employed person per month, representing the amount of the minimum wage in 
Montenegro.  
 
8. Duration of the subsidy and/or any time limits attached to it, including date of 
inception/commencement  
 
One year.  
 
9. Statistical data permitting an assessment of the trade effects of the subsidy  
 
Not available.  
 
 
SUPPORT FOR FISHERY PRODUCTS  
1  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERI ES AND MARICULTURE - 
IMPROVEMENT OF FISHI NG FLEET  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support to development of marine fisheries and mariculture - Improvement of fishing fleet.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2016.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Structural measure for improvement of fishing fleet through achieving the next objectives:  
 
• Modernization of the fishing fleet to catch demersal resources,  
• Improving the efficiency and competitiveness of catch of the fish and other marine 
organisms,  
• Modernization of professional fishing fleet in the catch of pelangic fish species,  
• Improvement of the efficiency of catch and techniques in small -scale commercial fishing,  
and 
• Modernization of existing vessels in a small -scale commercial fishing.  G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 22 - 
 
  4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development  
 
5. Type of the subsidy  
 
Support for:  
 
• Modernization of the fishing fleet for the catch of demersal and pelagic resources,  
• Improving the efficie ncy and competitiveness of catch of the fish and other marine 
organisms, increase of professional fishing fleet in the catching of the dermesal and pelangic 
fish species,  
• Improving the efficiency of catching and techniques in small -scale commercial fishing , as 
well as  
• Modernization of existing vessels in a small -scale commercial fishing.  
 
The Ministry reimbursed up to 50% of expenses for purchased equipment.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through 
what mechanism, etc.)  
 
Subsidy is provided to professional fishermen, holders of permits for commercial fishing in the case 
of demersal resources, or professional fishermen licensed for commercial fisheries, in the case of 
support for small scale commercial fis hing vessels and companies and entrepreneurs entered into 
the Central Registry of Commercial Entities for performing commercial activity 'Fish catching in the 
sea', under Co -financing principle.  
 
7. Total budget  
 
EUR 160,000 
 
8. Duration of Program  
 
One year. 
 
9. Trade effects  
 
No effects on trade.  
 
2  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERI ES AND MARICULTURE - MEASURE 
FOR IMPROVEMENT OF M ARICULTURE – SECTOR  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support to development of marine fisheries and mariculture - Measure for improvement of 
mariculture – sector.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2016.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
The objectives of this measure are the following:  
 
• Improving the competitiveness and efficiency of the mariculture sector, and  
• Improving the protection of shellfish breeding sites from predator.  
 
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 23 - 
 
  5. Type of the subsidy  
 
The support to improving the competitiveness and efficien cy of the mariculture sector refers to the 
breeders of fish and shellfish for the reconstruction of the breeding sites; construction or 
reconstruction of facilities for food storage and storage of equipment, purchase of equipment for 
automating the growing  process, the purchase of equipment for improving the hygiene in terms of 
food safety and placement of breeding products on the market; support for improving the protection 
of shellfish breeding sites from predators refers to the shellfish breeding sites f or the purchase of 
nets. 
 
The ministry reimbursed up to 50% of expenses for purchased equipment.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
Companies and entrepreneurs that have licenses for mariculture under the co – financing principle.  
 
7. Total budget  
 
EUR 45,000 
 
8. Duration of Program  
 
One year.  
 
9. Trade effects  
 
No effects on trade.  
 
3  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERI ES AND MARICULTURE - 
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEME NT AND PRESERVATIO N OF RESOURCES OF FI SH AND OTHER 
MARINE ORGANISMS  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support to development of marine fisheries and mariculture - Sustainable management and 
preservation of resources of fish and other marine organisms  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2016.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Structural measure for improvement of fisheries and mariculture (better utilization of fishery 
resources).  
 
The objectives of this measure are following:  
 
• Reliable assessment of available resources of fish and other marine organisms (demersal, 
pelagic fish, bivalve mollusks) with the capacity for setting the catch quotas,  
• Fishery sea safe zones, in terms of health, for farming mariculture products,  
• Reduction in number of illegal fishing activities at sea, and  
• Maintenance, improvement and further development of the Fishery Information System and 
Satellite Monitoring System for Vessels.  
 
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 24 - 
 
  5. Type o the subsidy  
 
Support is provided for scientific purposes, monitoring and bio monitoring of the seawater quality 
for mariculture and maintenance and op eration of information systems in fisheries  as well as 
engagement of IT experts for further development of the system functionality, providing satellite 
and mobile communication services for the smooth operation of the SMSFV (satellite monitoring 
system fo r the fishing vessels).  
 
The ministry reimbursed up to 50% of expenses for purchased equipment.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
• Financing of activities mentioned in point 5.  
• Institute for Marine Biology, experts in information technology  and satellite and mobile 
service providers.  
 
7. Total budget  
 
EUR 64,000 
 
8. Duration of Program  
 
One year.  
 
9. Trade effects  
 
No effects on trade.  
 
4  SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPM ENT OF FRESHWATER FISHERIES AND AQUACU LTURE - 
MEASURE FOR IMPROVEM ENT OF FRESHWATER FI SHERIES  
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support for development of freshwater fisheries and aquaculture - Measure for improvement of 
freshwater fisheries.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2016.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsidy  
 
Montenegrin structural measure for improvement of  freshwater  fisheries the objectives of this 
measure had the following objectives:  
 
• Reliable estimation of available fish resources in freshwater fishery waters -fishing grounds,  
• Development of sport fishing tourism, and  
• Strengthening the activities of sport fishermen clubs in protection of fishery waters and 
resources.  
 
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Developme nt. 
 
5. Type of the subsidy  
 
Support was provided for fishing stock beneficiaries and Confederation of sport organization, fishing 
events with the aim to promote sport fishing tourism, development of the fishery grounds as well as 
improvement and protection o f fishing waters.  
 
The Ministry reimbursed up to 50% of expenses for purchased equipment.  G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 25 - 
 
  6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
• Financing of activities mentioned in point 5.  
• Faculty of Natural Science and sport fishing clubs.  
 
7. Total budget  
 
EUR 29,000 
 
8. Duration of Program  
 
One year.  
 
9. Trade effects  
 
No effects on trade.  
 
5  SUPPORT TO DEVELOPME NT OF MARINE FISHERY  AND FRESHWATER AQUA CULTURE - 
MEASURE FOR IMPROVEM ENT OF FRESHWATER AQUACULTU RE 
1. Title of subsidy  
 
Support to development of marine fishery and freshwater aquaculture - Measure for improvement 
of freshwater aquaculture.  
 
2. Period covered by notification  
 
2016.  
 
3. Policy objective and/or purpose of the subsid y 
 
Improving the competitiveness and efficiency of the freshwater aquaculture sector.  
 
4. Legal authority for the subsidy  
 
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.  
 
5. Type of the subsidy  
 
The support to improvement of the competitiveness and eff iciency of the freshwater aquaculture 
sector refers to the co -financing breeders of fish for the reconstruction of the breeding sites; 
construction or reconstruction of facilities for food storage and storage of equipment; purchase of 
equipment for automat ization of the growing process; the purchase of equipment for improving the 
hygiene in terms of food safety and placement of breeding product on the market.  
 
The Ministry reimbursed up to 50% of expenses for purchased equipment.  
 
6. To whom and how the subsidy is provided (to producers, exporters and others, through what 
mechanism, etc.)  
 
 
Companies and entrepreneurs registered for freshwater aquaculture activities under the co – 
financing principle.  
 
7. Total budget  
 
EUR 50,000 
 
8. Duration of Program  
 
One year.  G/SCM/N/315/MNE  
 
- 26 - 
 
  9. Trade effects  
 
No effects on trade.  
 
__________  